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Med. Abbreviations
Med. Abbreviations for PSC NUR1010C
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| AARP | American Association of Retired Persons |
| ABC | airway, breathing, circulation |
| ABCD | airway, breathing, circulation, defibrillation |
| ABGs | arterial blood gases |
| ACS | acute coronary syndrome |
| ACTH | adenocorticotropic hormone |
| AD | Alzheimer’s disease |
| ADA | Americans with Disabilities Act |
| ADH | antidiuretic hormone |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| AED | automated external defibrillator |
| AHA | American Hospital Association or American Heart Association |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| ALF | assisted living facilty |
| ALS | amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
| ANA | American Nurses Association |
| BLS | basic life support |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BPD | borderline personality disorder |
| BPH | benign prostatic hyperplasia |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| C | Centigrade or Celsius |
| CAD | coronary rtery disease |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control |
| CEU | continuing education unit |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| Cm | centimeter |
| CAN | certified nursing assistant |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary diseasse |
| CP | cerebral palsy |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| CXR | chest xray |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DRG | diagnosis related groups |
| ECG or EKG | electrocardiogram |
| ED | erectile dysfunction |
| EMS | emergency medical services |
| EMT | emergency medical technician |
| EPA | Environmental Protection Agency |
| ET | endotracheal |
| F | farenheit |
| FDA | Food & Drug Administration |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GH | growth hormone |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| Gtt | drops |
| Gtt/min | drops per minute |
| HAI | healthcare associated infection |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| Hg | Mercury |
| HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HMO | Health maintenance organization |
| I | Intake and output |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IV | intravenous |
| L/min | liters per minute |
| LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
| MDRO | multidrug resistant organism |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| mL | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| MRSA | Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureas |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| MSDS | Material Safety Data Sheet |
| NANDA | North American Nursing Diagnosis Association |
| NIMH | National Institute of Mental Health |
| NPO | nothing per os/nothing by mouth |
| OCD | obsessive compulsive disorder |
| OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| Oz | ounce |
| PACU | post anesthesia care unit |
| PICC | peripherally inserted central catheter |
| PTSD | post traumatic stress disorder |
| PVS | persistent vegetative state |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| REM | rapid eye movement |
| RN | Registered Nurse |
| ROM | range of motion |
| SARS | Severe acute respiratory syndrome |
| SCD | sequential compression device |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| SSE | soapsuds enema |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| TPN | total perenteral nutrition |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
| TSH | thyroid stimulating hormone |
| TURP | transurethral resection of the prostate |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| V-Fib | ventricular fibrillation |
| VRE | vancomycin resistant enterococcus |
| WBC | white blood cell |
| Abd | abdomen |
| AC or ac | before meals |
| Ad lib | as desired |
| AKA | above the knee amputation |
| AP | apical |
| BKA | below the knee amputation |
| BM | bowel movement |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| c/o | complains of |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| Drsg | dressing |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EENT | eyes, ears, nose, throat |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| Fx | fracture |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| Hx | history |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LOC | loss of consciousness |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| OOB | out of bed |
| Os | mouth |
| PC or pc | after meals |
| PCA | patient controlled analgesia |
| PRN | as necessary |
| Q | every |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| r/o | rule out |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| Tsp | teaspoon |
| u/a | urinalysis |
| w/c | wheelchair |
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