KVCC-medical abbreviations
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 abd | abdomen |
| ac | before meals |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| adm | admission |
| am or AM | morning |
| AMA | against medical advice American Medical Association |
| amb | ambulatory or ambulate |
| amt | amount |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| AP | apical pulse |
| AP & LAT | anteroposterior and lateral |
| ASA | aspirin |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ax | axillary temperature |
| BE | barium enema |
| bilat | bilateral |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BMR | basal metabolic rate |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BR | bathroom |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | bowel sounds |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| C | centigrade |
| CA | cancer |
| cal | calorie |
| cap | capsule |
| cath | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBR | complete bedrest |
| CC | chief complaint |
| C & DB | cough and deep breathe |
| CHO | carbohydrate |
| circ | circumcision or circulation |
| cl liq | clear liquid |
| cm | centimeter |
| CMS | color, movement, sensation |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| c/o or C/O | complaint of |
| cont | continue |
| COPD or COLD | chronic obstructive pulmonary or lung disease |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| C & S | culture and sensitivity |
| CV | cardiovascular |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| DC | discontinue |
| D & C | dilation and curettage |
| DDS | doctor of dental surgery |
| del | delivery |
| disch | discharge |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| Dr | doctor |
| drg | drainage |
| drsg | dressing |
| DT's | delirium tremens |
| dx or Dx | diagnosis |
| EBL | estimated blood loss |
| EDC | expected date of confinement |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EENT | eye, ear, nose and throat |
| EKG (ECG) | electrocardiogram |
| Etiol | etiology |
| ETOH | alcohol (ethanol) |
| exam | examination |
| F | fahrenheit |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| fdg | feeding |
| Fe | iron (ferrum) |
| ff or FF | force fluids |
| FOB | foot of bed |
| FUO | fever of undetermined (or unknown) origin |
| fx or Fx | fracture |
| GB | gallbladder |
| gen | general |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gm or Gm | gram |
| gtts | drops |
| GU | genitourinary |
| GYN or Gyn | gynecology |
| HA | headache |
| Hct | hematocrit |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| H2O | water |
| H2O2 | hydrogen peroxide |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| H & P | history and physical |
| hr | hour |
| hs | hour of sleep (bedtime) |
| ht | height |
| HTN | hypertension |
| hx | history |
| ID | identification |
| IM | intramuscular |
| I & O | intake and output |
| IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
| irreg | irregular |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram or intravenous push |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| kg | kilogram |
| KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder |
| L | liter |
| lab | laboratory |
| lb | pound |
| lg | large |
| LLL | left lower lobe |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LOA | leave of absence |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| LUL | left upper lobe |
| lt or L (circled) | left |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| mcg | microgram |
| MD | doctor of medicine |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mg or mgm | milligram |
| min | minute |
| mL | milliliter |
| MR | may repeat |
| MS | multiple sclerosis or musculoskeletal |
| NA | not applicable |
| NAS | no added salt |
| neg or - (circled) | negative |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| noc | night |
| npo or NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS | normal saline |
| Nsg | nursing |
| N & V | nausea and vomiting |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OOB | out of bed |
| ortho | orthopedics |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| oz | ounce |
| PA | physician's assistant |
| Path | pathology |
| pc | after meals |
| Peds | pediatrics |
| PERLA | pupils equal, react to light and accommodation |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| pm or PM | evening |
| po or PO | by mouth (orally or per os) |
| pos or + (circled) | positive |
| post op | postoperative |
| pre op | preoperative |
| prn or PRN | whenever necessary or when needed |
| pt | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| pulm | pulmonary |
| (R) | rectal temperature |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| reg | regular |
| rehab | rehabilitation |
| resp | respiration or respiratory |
| RLL | right lower lobe |
| RLQ | Right lower quadrant |
| rm | room |
| RN | registered nurse |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion or rupture of membranes |
| rt or R (circled) | right |
| RT | respiratory therapy |
| RUL | right upper lobe |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| Rx | treatment or prescription |
| SBR | strict bedrest |
| sm | small |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| Sp Gr | specific gravity |
| subcut | subcutaneous |
| S & S | signs + symptoms |
| SSE | soap suds enema |
| Staph | staphylococcus |
| STAT | immediately (at once) |
| Strep | streptococcus |
| supp | suppository |
| surg | surgery or surgical |
| tab | tablet |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| temp or T | temperature |
| TLC | total lung capacity or tender loving care |
| TO | telephone order |
| tol | tolerated |
| TPR | temperature, pulse and respiration |
| trach | tracheostomy |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| TURP | transurethral resection of prostate |
| Tx | treatment |
| U/A | urinalysis |
| UGI | upper gastrointestinal |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| vag | vaginal or vagina |
| VD | venereal disease |
| vent | ventilator |
| VO | verbal order |
| VNA | Visiting Nurses Association |
| VS | vital signs |
| WA | while awake |
| WBC | white blood cell |
| WC or w/c | wheelchair |
| W/F | white female |
| wk | week |
| W/M | white male |
| wt | weight |
| y/o | years old |
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