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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 & | and |
| @ | at |
| a | before |
| aa | of each |
| Abd | abdomen |
| ac | before meals |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| adm | admitted, admission, administrator |
| AKA | above the knee amputation |
| AM | morning |
| AMA | against medical order |
| amb | ambulatory, ambulated |
| amp | ampule |
| amt | amount |
| A-P | anterior posterior diameter |
| AP | apical pulse |
| approx | approximately |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| ASHD | arteriorsclerotic heart disease |
| ax, A | axillary |
| BE | barium enema |
| bid | twice daily |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood preasure |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | breath sounds; blood sugar; bed side; bowel sounds |
| C | centigrade |
| Ca | calcium |
| CA, ca | cancer, carcinoma |
| cap | capsule |
| CAT or CT scan | computerized axial tomography |
| cath | catherter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBS | chronic brain syndrome |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| CHO | carbohydrate |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| c/o | complains of |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| conc | concentrated |
| cont | continuous |
| C & S | culture and sensitivity |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CSR | central supply room |
| Cysto | cystoscopy examination |
| D5W | dextrose 5% in water |
| D5NS | dextrose 5% in normal saline |
| D51/2NS | dextrose 5% in 0.45 normal saline |
| D5RL | dextrose 5% in Ringers' Lactate |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| dc'd, DC, disc | discontinued |
| dig | digoxin |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| Dr | doctor |
| drsg | dressing |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| = | equal |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| ED | emergency department |
| e.g. | for example |
| ER | emergency room |
| etc. | and so forth |
| exam | examination |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| Fe | iron |
| freq | frequent |
| Fx | fracture |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GI | gastroinsteninal |
| g | gram |
| GP | general practitioner |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drops |
| GU | genitourinary |
| GYN | gynecology |
| h, hr | hour |
| hct | hematocrit |
| Hg | mercury |
| Hgb, hgb | hemoglobin |
| H2O | water |
| ht | height |
| Hx | history |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IM | intramuscular |
| inc | incontinent, increase |
| I & O | intake and output |
| I & O cath | in and out catheterization |
| invol | involuntary |
| irreg | irregular |
| irrig | irrigation |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVF | intravenous fluids |
| K | potassium |
| kg | kilogram |
| l, L | liter |
| L, lt | left |
| Lab | laboratory |
| lap | laparotomy |
| lbs | pounds |
| liq | liquid |
| LLE | left lower extremety |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LPN | licensed pratical nurse |
| LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
| LUE | left upper extremity |
| - | minus |
| mcg | microgram |
| m | meter |
| med | medication, medium |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mEq/l | milliequivalent per liter |
| mg | milligram |
| mid | middle |
| min | minute |
| mL, ml | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| mod | moderate |
| MRx1 | may repeat time one |
| # | number |
| N | nitrogen, normal |
| N/A | not available/ applicable |
| NA | nurse/s assistant |
| NA | sodium |
| neg | negative |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NO | nurses order |
| NP | nurse practitioner |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS, N/S | normal saline |
| nsq | not sufficient quantity |
| N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| NWB | non weight bearing |
| O2 | oygen |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OR | operating room |
| ord | ordered |
| Ortho | orthopedics |
| OT | occupational theray |
| % | percent |
| PR | per or via rectum |
| + | plus |
| p | after |
| P | pulse |
| Path | pathology |
| pc | after meals |
| PE | physical exam |
| Ped(s) | pediatrics |
| per, via | by or through |
| peri | perineal, perineum |
| pH | hydrogen ion concentration |
| PM | afternoon |
| PO | phone order |
| po | by mouth |
| post op | postoperative |
| pre med | pre medication |
| pre op | preoperatively |
| prep | preparation |
| prn | when necessary |
| prob | problem |
| psych | psychiatry; psychology; psychiatric |
| pt, Pt | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| q | every |
| qid | four times a day |
| qns | quantity not sufficient |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| R | right; respiration; rectal |
| RBC, rbc | red blood cells |
| reg | regular |
| req | request |
| R & L | right and left |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| RN | registered nurse |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RR | respiratory rate |
| RT | radiation therapy; respiratory therapy; recreational therapy |
| Rt, rt | right |
| RUE | right upper extremity |
| Rx | take, therapy prescription |
| SC, sub q | subcutaneous |
| SI | seriously ill |
| sl | slight |
| sm | small |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| spec | specimen |
| SG, SPG, Sp gr | specific gravity |
| soln | solution |
| SS | soap solution; soap suds (enema) |
| stat | at once; immediately |
| Str | straight |
| sub ling | sublingual |
| sub q, SC | subcutaneous |
| susp | suspension |
| Sx | symptoms |
| x | times |
| tab | tablet |
| TB, TBC | tuberculosis |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| TCDB | turn, cough & deep breathe |
| temp | temperature |
| tid | three times a day |
| TKO | to keep open |
| TO | telephone order |
| told | tolerated |
| TPR | temperature, pulse & respiration |
| tr | trace |
| trach | tracheostomy |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| Tx | treatment |
| U/A, UA | urinalysis |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| vag | vaginal |
| via, per | by or through |
| VS, vs | vital signs |
| W/A | while awake |
| WBC | white blood cells |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| Wt | weight |
| x | except |
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