Approved Abbreviations
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Finnish | English |
|---|---|
 @ | at |
| # | number |
| ā | before |
| abd | Abdomen |
| a.c. | before meals |
| AD | Alzheimer disease |
| ADLs | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| AKA | Above the knee amputation |
| a.m. (AM) | hours between midnight and noon |
| amb | ambulate |
| amt | Amount |
| AP | apical |
| approx., | approximate |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| as tol. | as tolerated |
| ax | axillary |
| bid(b.i.d./BID) | twice a day |
| BKA | below knee amputation |
| BM(bm) | bowel movement |
| BP(bp) | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BR | bathroom -or- bed rest |
| /c | with |
| C | centigrade, celsius |
| CA | cancer |
| CAP | capsule |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| c/o | complaint/complains of |
| C/S | Culture & Sensitivities |
| cath | catheter |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CNA | certified nursing assistant |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| Δ | change |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CRT | capillary refill time |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
| ° | degree or hour |
| d/c | discontinue |
| DD | developmentally disabled |
| DM | Diabetes Mellitus |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DOE | dyspena on exertion |
| DQ | decubitus ulcer |
| drsg | dressing |
| Dr. | Doctor |
| Dx/dx | diagnosis |
| ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| ENT | Ear, Nose, & Throat |
| et | and |
| ETOH | alcohol |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FH | family history |
| Foley | indwelling catheter |
| FU | follow-up |
| FUO | fever of undetermined origin |
| FWB | full weight bearing |
| Fx | fracture |
| G/g | gram |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gtt(s) | drop(s) |
| GU | genitourinary |
| h/hr | hour |
| H2O | water |
| H2O2 | hydrogen peroxide |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| HS/hs | hours of sleep/bedtime |
| HT/ht | height |
| HTN | hypertension |
| Hx/hx | history |
| I&O | intake&output |
| IDDM | Insulin dependent Diabetes Mellitus |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| L/min | liters per minute |
| Lab | laboratory |
| lb | pound |
| liq | liquid |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LPN | licensed |
| Lt/L | left |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| LUE | left upper extremity |
| MD | medical doctor |
| MG/mg | milligram |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| min. | minute |
| ml | milliliter=cc |
| MR | mentally retarded |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| N/C | no complaints |
| n/v,N&V | nausea & vomiting |
| Na | sodium |
| neg. | negative |
| NA | nursing assistant |
| 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 |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OD/od | right eye/over dose |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OS/os | left eye |
| Osteo | bone |
| OTC | over the counter |
| OU/ou | both eyes |
| oz. | ounce |
| /p | after |
| P,T./PT | physical therapy |
| p.c. | after meals |
| per | by or though |
| peri | perineal area |
| p.m./PM | hour |
| p.o. | by mouth/per os |
| prn/PRN | when necessary,needed or requested |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| Pt./pt. | patient |
| PWB | partial weight bearing |
| q | every, each |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| QID/qid | four times per day |
| QOD/qod | every other day |
| QS | quantity sufficient |
| RACE | rescue, alarm, contain, extinguish |
| R | rectal |
| r/o | rule out |
| RBC | red blood cell/count |
| resp | respiration's |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| RUE | right upper extremity |
| RN | Registered Nurse |
| ROM | range of motion |
| Rt./R | right |
| Rx | prescription |
| /s | without |
| S/A,s/a | sugar&acetone |
| SOB | short of breath |
| SSE | soap suds enema |
| S/S | signs and symptoms |
| Staph | staphylococcus |
| supp | suppository |
| TAB/tab | tablet |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| Tbsp | tablespoon |
| TDB&C | turn, deep breathe & cough |
| TC&DB | turn, cough & deep breathe |
| TED hose | brand name of anti-embolism stockings |
| Temp | temperature |
| TID/tid | three times per day |
| TKO | to keep open |
| TPR | temperature, pulse & respirations |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| TT | toe touch |
| TWE | tap water enema |
| tx | treatment |
| UA | urinalysis |
| ung. | ointment |
| up ad lib | up as desired |
| V/S | vital signs |
| w/c | wheel chair |
| WA | while awake |
| WB | weight bearing |
| WBC | white blood cells/count |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| WT/wt | weight |
| X/x | times |
| YOB | year of birth |
| Λ | increase/up |
| ∨ | decrease/down |
| < | less than |
| > | more than |
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