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Abbreviations
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Term | Definition |
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GI | gastrointestinal |
GIS | gastrointestinal series |
gm | gram |
gr | grains |
gtt | drop |
GTT | glucose tolerance test |
GU | genito urinary |
gyn | gynecology |
h (hr) | hour |
(h) | hypodermically |
HCT | hematocrit |
hgb | hemoglobin |
H2O | water |
ht | height |
HS | bedtime, Hour of Sleep |
I&D | incision and drainage |
I&O | intake and output |
ID | intradermal |
IM | intramuscular |
INT | intermittently in site needle |
IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
IV | intravenously |
IVP | intravenous pyleogram |
kg | kilogram |
KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder |
KVO or TKVO | (to) keep vein open |
L | liter |
lax | laxative |
lb | (#) pound |
liq | liquid |
LLL | left lower lobe |