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TTCH LPN
LPN Med Abbreviations
Question | Answer |
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a | before |
abd | abdomen |
AD | right ear |
ADA | American Diabetic Association |
ADL | Activities of Daily Living |
ad lib | as desired |
AIDS | Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome |
AMA | Against Medical Advice |
amb | ambulate |
amp | ampule |
ant | anterior |
AS | left ear |
AU | both ears |
ausc | auscultate |
BID | twice daily |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | Blood Pressure |
bpm | beats per minute |
BR | bathroom or Bedrest |
BRP | Bathroom privileges |
BSC | bedside commode |
c with a line over it | with |
CA | cancer |
CABG | Coronary artery Bypass Graft |
CAD | Coronary Artery Disease |
Cal | calorie |
cap | capsule |
CBC | complete Blood Count |
CC | chief complaint |
cc | same as mililiter |
CHF | Congestive heart failure |
CHO | carbohydrate |
cm | centimeter |
CMS | Color, Motion, Sensitivity |
CO2 | Carbon Dioxide |
c/o | complains of |
COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
CPM | Continuous Passive Motion |
CPR | cardiopulminary resuscitation |
C&S | Culture and Sensitivity |
CVA | Cerebrovascular accident |
CVC | central venous catheter |
DAT | Diet as tolerated |
DC | discontinue |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
dr | dram |
dsg | dressing |
dx | diagnosis |
EC | enteric coated |
ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram |
EENT | eyes, ears, nose, throat |
elix | Elixir |
ER | emergency room |
et | and |
etc | and so forth |
ETOH | alcohol |
FBS | Fasting blood sugar |
FOB | foot of bed |
g | gram |
GI | gastrointestinal |
gr | grain |
gtt | drop |
HA | headache |
H & H | hemoglobin & hematocrit |
HHN | hand held nebulizer |
HIV | Human immunodeficiency Virus |
HOB | head of bed |
H & P | history and Physical |
hr | hour |
hs | hour of bedtime |
HTN | hypertension |
HX | history |
I & O | intake and output |
IM | intramuscular |
IS | incentive spirometer |
I.U. | international unit |
IV | intravenous |
IVP | IV push |
IVPB | IV piggyback |
Kg | kilogram |
KVO | keep vein open |
L | liter |
Lat | lateral |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
LOC | level of consciousness |
LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
LUQ | Left Upper Quadrant |
LVN | Licensed Vocational Nurse |
m | minim |
mcg. | microgram |
MAR | Medication Administration Record |
mEq | milliequivalent |
mg | milligram(one-thousandth gram) |
MGSO4 | magnesium sulfate |
min | minute |
mL | milliliter(one thousandth Liter) |
mm | millimeter |
mm Hg | millimeters of mercury |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
MS or MSO4 | morphine sulfate |
NANDA | North American Nursing Diagnosis Association |
NAS | no added salt |
NC | nasal cannula |
NG | nasogastric |
NKA | no known allergies |
noc | night |
NPO | nothing by mouth (nil per os) |
NWB | nonweight bearing |
O2 | oxygen |
OD | right eye |
OOB | out of bed |
os | mouth |
OS | Left eye |
OU | both eyes |
OTC | Over the Counter |
p with a line over it | after |
P | pulse |
p.c. | after meals |
PCA | patient-controlled analgesia |
PCN | penicillin |
PE | physical Exam |
PEG | percutaneous endoscopic Gastrostomy |
PERRLA | pupils equally round and respond to light and accommodation |
pH | degree of acidity or alkalinity |
PICC | peripherally inserted central catheter |
po | by mouth |
post | posterior |
pre-op | before surgery |
prn | as needed |
PT | physical therapy or prothombin time |
PWB | partial weight bearing |
q | every |
q 2 h | every 2 hours |
q 3 h | every 3 hours |
QA | quality assurance |
qam | every morning |
q.d. | every day |
q.h. | every hour |
q.h.s. | every bedtime |
QID | four times a day |
qod | every other day |
qs | quantity sufficient |
RBC | red blood cell |
REM | rapid eye movement |
RLQ | right lower quadrant |
RN | registered nurse |
R/O | rule out; either confirm or eliminate |
ROM | range of motion |
RUQ | right upper quadrant |
Rx | perscription |
s with a line over it | with out |
sl | sublingual(under the tounge) |
SNF | skilled nursing facility |
SOB | shortness of breath |
ss | one half |
SSE | soap suds enema |
stat | at once |
supp | suppository |
susp | suspension |
sx | symptoms |
T or tbsp | tablespoon |
tab | tablet |
TID | three times a day |
TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
TPR | temperature, pulse, and respirations |
tsp. | teaspoon |
TWB | total weight bearing |
ug | microgram(mcg) |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
VO | verbal order |
Vol | volume |
vs | vital signs |
WBC | white blood cell |
wc | wheelchair |
WNL | within normal limit(s) |
@ | at |
< | less than |
> | greater than |
= | equal(s) |