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Abbreviations #2
NUR101
Term | Definition |
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CVA | Cerebrovascular accident |
CXR | Chest x-ray |
D5 ½ NS | 5% dextrose in .45% sodium chloride |
D5RL | 5% dextrose in lactated ringers solution |
D5W | 5% dextrose in water |
D&C | Dilation and curettage |
DM | Diabetes mellitus |
Dp Br | deep breath |
dsg or dsrg | dressing |
Dx | diagnosis |
ECG or EKG | electrocardiogram |
EEG | electroencephalogram |
EENT | eyes, ear, nose and throat |
ER | Emergency Room |
ETOH | alcohol |
F | female |
Fr | French (diameter size measurement) |
FSB | Fasting blood sugar |
FSBS | fingerstick blood sugar |
ft | foot or feet |
fx | fracture |
g | gram |
GI | gastrointestinal |
gr | grain |
gtt(s) | drop(s) |
GU | genitourinary |
GYN | gynocology |
HA | headache |
Hct | hematocrit |
Hgb | hemoglobin |
h/o | history of |
hob | head of bed |
HOH | hard of hearing |
H & P | History and Physical |
hr | hour |
HS | Hour of sleep |
ht | height |
HTN | Above or high |
Hyper | Above or high |
Hypo | Below or low |
ICU | Intensive care unit |
ID | intradermal |
IDDM | Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
IM | intramuscular |
Inj | injection |
I/O | intake and output |
IV | intravenous |
IVP | intravenous push |
IVPB | intravenous piggyback |