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LPN med abbrev rev.
Erwin tech core medical abbreviations quin 1 revised
Question | Answer |
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ax | axilla, axillary |
bx | biopsy |
cx | cervix |
dx | diagnosis |
sx | symptoms |
fx | fracture |
tx | treatment |
ac | before meals; ante cibum |
pc | after meals; post cibium |
pp | postprandial; after meals |
h | hour |
hs | hour of sleep |
No. or # | number |
F | Fahrenheit |
C | Celsius or centigrade |
c | with |
s | without |
prn | as needed |
ad lib | as desired |
d/c | discontinued, discharged |
c/o | complaining of |
cc or c/c | chief complaint |
wt | weight |
po | by mouth, per oris |
npo | nothing by mouth, nothing per oris |
q | every |
qd | every day |
qod | every other day |
qhs | every night |
bid | twice a day |
tid | three times a day |
qid | four times a day |
q2h | every two hours |
pt | patient |
cl | client |
gtts | drops |
per | via, by way of |
A.M. | Ante meridian/morning |
P.M. | Post meridian; afternoon/evening |
ABO | 4 blood groups |
AFB | Acid fast bacillus |
ADH | anti-diuretic hormone |
BUN | blood urea, nitrogen (kidney test) |
CABG | Coronary Artery Bypass Graft |
CBC | complete blood count |
CDC | center for disease control and prevention |
C&S | culture and sensitivity |
CPR | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
EEG | electroencephalogram |
ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram |
Hbg | hemoglobin |
OTC | over the counter |
PTT | partial thromboplastin time |
H&H | hemoglobin and hematocrit |
Sp gr. | specific gravity |
WBC | white blood cell count |
US U/S | ultra sound |
DOE | Dyspnea on exertion |
au | both ears |
as | left ear |
ad | right ear |
ou | both eyes |
os | left eye |
od | right eye |
neg | negative |
preop | preoperative; before surgery |
postop | postoperative; after surgery |
sol | solution |
AMA | against medical advice |
liq | liquid |
fld | fluid |
cap | capsule |
Tr. | tincture |
spec | specimen |
lab | laboratory |
LT or L | left |
RT or R | right |
adm | admission |
drsg | dressing |
LOC | level of consciousness |
Ca | calcium (calc/i) hypocalcemia |
K | potassium (kal/i) hypokalemia |
Na | sodium (natr/i) hypernatremia |
P | phosphorus |
O2 | oxygen |
CO2 | carbon dioxide (capnia) hypercapnia |
H2O | water |
H2O2 | hydrogen peroxide |
HCO3 | bicarbonate |
lytes | electrolytes |
ADL | activities of daily living |
Amb | ambulate |
BE | Barium enema |
BM | bowel movement |
OOB | out of bed |
OR | operating room |
PMI | Point of maximum impulse |
ROM | Range of motion |
BP | blood pressure |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BSE | Breast self exam |
CBR | complete bed rest |
BR | bed rest |
DSD | dry sterile dressing |
FUO | fever of unknown origin |
HOB | head of bed |
I&O | intake and output |
IM | intramuscular |
IV | intravenous |
IPPB | Intermittent positive pressure breathing |
LMP | last menstrual period |
MAP | mean arterial pressure |
NSAIDS | nonsteroidial anti-inflammatory drugs |
RUQ | right upper quadrant |
RLQ | right lower quadrant |
LUQ | left uppper quadrant |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
SSE | soap suds enema |
TCDB | turn, cough, deep breath |
TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
TPR | temperature pulse respiration |
TWE | tap water enema |
V.O. | verbal order |
VS | vital signs |
WC | wheel chair |
WNL | within normal limits |
ASA | aspirin |
CNS | central nervous system |
NG | nasogastric |
spcl | special |
IB | ibuprofen |
GI | gastrointestinal |
NS | normal saline |
PASS | pull, aim, squeeze, and sweep (using a fire extinguisher |
RACE | Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Evacuate/extinguish |
AP | Anteroposterior |
PA | Posteroanterior |
ASHD | Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease |
CAD | Coronary Artery Disease |
CHF | Congestive Heart Failure |
DAT | Diet as tolerated |
DOE | Dyspnea on exertion |
DM | Diabetes Mellitus |
IDDM | Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus |
NIDDM | Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus |
GP | General Practitioner |
HBV | Hepatitis B Virus |
CN | Cranial Nerve |
HCV | Hepatitis C Virus |
HIV | Human Immunodeficiency Virus |
HTN | Hypertension |
KVO | Keep vein open |
MI | Myocardial Infarction |
PCA | Patient controlled analgesia |
PE | Physical Exam |
PID | Pelvic Inflammatory Disease |
PVD | Peripheral Vascular Disease |
SOB | Shortness of breath |
MD | Medical Doctor |
HAV | Hepatitis A Virus |
STAT, stat | Immediately |