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Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| @ | at |
| # | number or pound |
| abd | abdomen |
| a.c. | before meals |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| amb | ambulate |
| amt | amount |
| approx. | approximat |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ax | axillary |
| bid | twice a day |
| BKA | below the knee amputation |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom priveleges |
| BR | bedrest bathroom |
| cc | cubic centimeters |
| c/o | complaint of |
| CA | cancer |
| C/S | culture and sensitivity |
| cath | catheter |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CNA | certified nursing assistant |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CRT | capillary refill time |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
| d/c | discontinue |
| DD | developmentally disabled |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DQ | decubitus ulcer |
| drsg | dressing |
| Dr. | doctor |
| dx | diagnosis |
| ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| et | and |
| ETOH | alcohol |
| F | farenheit |
| FH | family history |
| Foley | indwelling urinary catheter |
| FU | follow up |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| FWB | full weight bearing |
| fx | fracture |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gtt | drops |
| h/hr | hour |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| hs/HS | hour of sleep |
| HT/Ht | height |
| HTN | hypertension |
| Hx | history |
| I & O | intake and output |
| IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellulitis |
| NIDDM | non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| IM | intra musculature |
| IV | intravenous |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| lab | laboratory |
| lb | pound |
| liq | liquid |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| Lt | left |
| MD | medical doctor |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| MR | mentally retarded |
| Na | sodium |
| NAS | no added salt |
| NCS | no concentrated sweets |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| noc/noct. | night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NWB | non-weight bearing |
| NS | normal saline |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OZ | ounce |
| PT | physical therapy or physical therapist |
| p.c. | after meals |
| per | by or through |
| po | by mouth |
| prn | as needed |
| p.t/Pt | patient |
| PWB | partial weight bearing |
| q | every |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| QID / qid | 4 times a day |
| QOD / qod | every other day |
| QS | quantity sufficient |
| RACE | rescue alarm contain and extinguish |
| R | rectal |
| r/o | rule out |
| RBC | red blood cell / count |
| resp | respiratory |
| RN | registered nurse |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RX | prescription |
| SOB | short of breath |
| SSE | soap suds enema |
| stat | immediately / at once |
| supp | suppository |
| temp | temperature |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| TID / | 3 times a day |
| TKO | to keep open |
| TPR | temperature , pulse , and respiration |
| tx | treatment |
| up ad lib | up as desired |
| ung. | ointment |
| VS | vital signs |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| WA | while awake |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| x | times |
| YOB | year of birth |
| < | less than |
| CS | central supply |
| DR | delivery room |
| EENT | eye, ear, nose and throat |
| ED /ER | emergency department or room |
| Gyn | gynecology |
| ICCU | intensive coronary care unit |
| MRD | medical record dept |
| NICU | neonatal intensive care unit |
| MICU | medical intensive care unit |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OR | operating room |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| Peds | pediatrics |
| PARR | post anesthetic recovery room |
| RR | recovery room |
| SICU | surgical intensive care unit |
| A/O | alert and oriented |
| act. | activity |
| asst. | assistance |
| ng | nasogastric |
| bil | bilateral |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| AAOx3 | awake, alert and oriented times three |
| a | without |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| PERRLA | pupils equal , round, and reactive to light and accomodation |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| AED | automated external defibrillator |
| n/v | nausea and vomiting |
| FF | force fluids |
| H2O | water |
| incont. | incontinent |
| ml | millimeter |
| OS | left eye |
| OD | right eye |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OU | both eyes |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| CSR | chest xray |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| tab | tablet |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| Rt | right |
| U/A | urinalysis |
| wt. | weight |
| MARDs | disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs |
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