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cna abbreviations
Question | Answer |
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@ | at |
a | before |
a.c | before meals |
AD | Alzheimer's disease |
ADL | activities of daily living |
ad lib | as desired |
Adm | admitted or admissions |
AM | morning |
amt | amount |
b.i.d. | twice a day |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BR | bed rest |
BRP | bathroom privilages |
c | with |
C | centigrade |
Ca | cancer |
Cath | catheter |
CBC | complete blood count |
CBR | complete bed rest |
cc | cubic centimeter |
CCU | Coronary care unit |
cl liq | clear liquid |
c/o | complains of |
CPR | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
d/c | discontinue |
disch | discharge |
drsg | dressing |
Dx | diagnosis |
ECG(EKG) | electrocardiogram |
EEG | electroencephalogram |
ER | emergency room |
F | Fahrenheit |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
FF | force fluids |
Fld | fluids |
Fx | fracture |
gal | gallon |
GI | gastrointestinal |
gyn | gynecology |
hr | hour |
H2O | water |
I&O | intake and output |
ICU | intensive care unit |
in | inch |
IV | intravenous |
LMP | last menstrual period |
meds | medication |
MI | myocardial infarction |
min | minute |
neg | negative |
nil | none |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
OB | obstetrics |
OR | operating room |
ortho | orthopedics |
OPD | outpatient department |
O2 | oxygen |
oz | ounce |
p or post | after |
pc | after meals |
Peds | pediatrics |
PM | afternoon or evening |
p.o | by mouth |
postop | postoperative |
preop | preoperative |
p.r.n | as necessary (whenever necessary |
pt | patient; pint |
PT | Physical Therapy |
Px | prognosis |
q | every |
q.d. | every day |
q.h. | every hour |
q.h.s | every night at bed time |
q.i.d. | four time a day |
R | rectal |
ROM | range of motion |
RR | recovery room |
RX | prescription or tratment |
s | without |
spec | specimen |
STAT | immediatley |
tbsp | tablespoon |
t.i.d | three times a day |
tsp | teaspoon |
TPR | Temperature, Pulse, Respiration |
U/A | urinalysis |
URI | upper repiratory infection |
VS | vital signs |
wt | weight |
L | liter |
lb | pound |
Lab | laboratory |
Uti | urinary/vait infection |
TPN | total parental nutrition |