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ā
before
@
at
AA
Alcoholics Anonymous
abd
abdomen
ABG
arterial blood gases
a.c.
before meals (ante cibum)
ACLS
advanced cardiac life support
ACS
American Cancer Society
ADA
American Diabetic Association
ADH
antidiuretic hormone
ADL
activities of daily living
ad lib
as desired (ad libitum)
adm.
admitted
A.F.B.
acid-fast bacillus
A. Fib
atrial fibrillation
A Flutter
atrial flutter
AHA
American Hospital Association
AIDS
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
AKA
above the knee amputation
A.M./a.m.
before noon (ante meridiem)
AMA
against medical advice
A.M.A.
American Medical Association
amb
ambulate
amt
amount
ANA
anti-nuclear antibody
anes.
anesthesia
ant
anterior
A & O
alert & oriented
A/R
apical radial (pulse)
ARF
acute renal failure
AROM
active range of motion or Artificial Rupture of Membranes
ASA
aspirin
ASAP
as soon as possible
ASHD
arteriosclerotic heart disease
asp.
aspiration
AV
atrioventricular
Ax/ax
axillary
abx
antibiotics
B.A.
blood alcohol
BCP
birth control pills
BE
barium enema
b.i.d.
twice a day
bilat
bilateral
BIPAP
bilevel positive airway pressure
BKA
below the knee amputation
bld
blood
BLE
bilateral lower extremities
BM
bowel movement (Description:
br – brown, gr – green, liq – liquid,
mec – meconium, yel – yellow)
BMR
basal metabolic rate
B.O.M.
bilateral otitis media
BP
blood pressure
BPH
benign prostatic hypertrophy
B.P.M.
beats per minute
BR
bathroom
BR
bedrest
BRP
bathroom privileges
BS
blood sugar (or)
BS
bowel sounds (or)
BS
breath sounds
BSA
body surface area
BTL
bilateral tubal ligation
BUE
bilateral upper extremities
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
Bx
biopsy
C
with
CA
carcinoma, cancer
CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
CAD
coronary artery disease
CAT
computerized axial tomography (scanning)
cath
catheter
CBD
closed bladder drainage
CBI
continuous bladder irrigation
CBR
complete bed rest
CCRN
Critical Care Registered Nurse
CCU
coronary care unit
CHD
coronary heart disease
chemo
chemotherapy
CHF
congestive heart failure
CHO
carbohydrate
Chole
cholecystectomy
circ
circumcision
C.M.S.
circulation, motion, sensation
CNS
central nervous system
c/o
complains of, complaining of
co or CO
cardiac output
CO2
carbon dioxide
conj
conjunctivitis
cont
continue or continuous
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CP
cerebral palsy
CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure
CPK
creatinine phosphokinase
CPM
continuous passive motion
CPP
chest pain protocol
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CPT
chest physiotherapy
CRD
chronic renal disease
CRF
chronic renal failure
CRF
chronic renal failure
CRI
chronic renal insufficiency
C+S
culture and sensitivity
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
CT
chest tube
CT scan
computerized tomography scan
CVA
cerebrovascular accident
C.V.A.
costovertebral angle
CVD
cardiovascular disease
CVL
central venous line
CVP
central venous pressure
CXR
chest x-ray
cysto
cystoscopy
DB&C
deep breathe and cough
DBP
diastolic blood pressure
D+C
dilation and curettage
dept/Dept.
department
D&I
dry and intact
DJD
degenerative joint disease
DM
diabetes mellitus
DNR
do not resuscitate
D.O.
Doctor of Osteopathy
DOA
dead on arrival
DOB
date of birth
DOE
dyspnea on exertion
DP
dorsalis pedis
Dr.
Doctor
drng
drainage
DRG
diagnostic related grouping
drsg
dressing
DTR
deep tendon reflexes
DT's
delirium tremors
DUI
driving under the influence
DWI
driving while intoxicated
Dx
diagnosis
ECG
electrocardiogram
ED
Emergency Department
EEG
electroencephalogram
EENT
eyes, ears, nose, and throat
EKG
electrocardiogram
EMS
Emergency Medical Services
EMT
Emergency Medical Technician
ENT
ears, nose, throat
ERCP
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram
ESR
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
et
and
ETA
estimated time of arrival
ETOH
alcohol
ETT
endotracheal tube
exam
examination
ESRD
end stage renal disease
F
female
F.
Fahrenheit
FBS
fasting blood sugar
fdg
feeding
Fe
iron
FOB
foot of bed
freq.
frequency
F/U
follow up
FUO
fever undetermined origin
FWB
full weight bearing
Fx
fracture
GB
gallbladder
GC
gonorrhea/gonococcus
GCS
Glasgow Coma Scale
GDM
gestational diabetes mellitus
Gen/gen
general
GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
GI
gastrointestinal
g.
gram
gr.
grain
gt.
drop
gtt.
drops
Gtt./min.
drops per minute
GTT
glucose tolerance test
GU
genitourinary
GYN
gynecology
G-tube
gastrostomy tube
H/A
headache
HCG
human chorionic gonadotropin (Follutein)
HCl
hydrochloric acid
Hct
hematocrit
HEENT
head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
hemi
hemiplegic
Hep B
hepatitis B
Hg
mercury
Hgb
hemoglobin
H&H
hemoglobin and hematocrit
HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
HOB
head of bed
Hosp/hosp
hospital
H+P
history and physical
hr
hour
HR
heart rate
h.s.
hour of sleep (hora somni)
ht
height
HTN
hypertension
H2O
water
Hx
history
hyst
hysterectomy
HRT
hormone replacement therapy
HPV
Human Papilloma Virus
ICF
intracellular fluid
ICF
intermediate care facility
ICP
intracranial pressure
ICS
intercostal space
ICU
intensive care unit
I+D
incision and drainage
IDDM
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
IM
intramuscular
incont
incontinent
inj
injection
insp
inspiration
INT
capped off intravenous device
Inv or invol
involuntary
I & O
intake and output
IOP
intraocular pressure
IPA
Illinois Public Aid
IPPB
intermittent positive pressure breathing
irreg
irregular
irrig
irrigate or irrigation
IS
incentive spirometer
ITP
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
IUD
intrauterine device
IV
intravenous
IVC
inferior vena cava
IVP
intravenous pyelogram (OR)
IVP
intravenous push
IVPB
intravenous piggyback
JCAHO
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health-care Organization
JVD
jugular venous distention
JP
Jackson Pratt
J-tube
jejunostomy tube
K+
potassium
Kcal
Kilocalories
KCl
potassium chloride
kg
kilogram
KUB
kidneys, ureters, bladder
KVO
keep vein open
Left
left
L
liter
Lab
laboratory
Lap
laparotomy
lat
lateral
lb
pound (libra)
LCA
left coronary artery
LLE
left lower extremity
LLL
left lower lobe
LLQ
left lower quadrant
LMP
last menstrual period
LOC
level of consciousness
LP
lumbar puncture
LPN
licensed practical nurse
LUE
left upper extremity
LUL
left upper lobe
LUQ
left upper quadrant
L+W
living and well
Lytes
electrolytes
LPM / lpm
liters per minute
m
meter
M
male
M.A.E.
moves all extremities
MAP
mean arterial pressure
mcg
microgram
MCL
midclavicular line
MCV
mean corpuscular volume
MD
muscular dystrophy
M.D.
doctor of medicine, physician
meds
medicine or medication
mEq
milliequivalent
mg
milligram
MI
myocardial infarction
min
minute
min.
minimum
Midnoc or MN
midnight
mL
milliliter
mm
millimeter
MMR
measles, mumps, rubella
mod
moderate, modified
MOM
Milk of Magnesia
MRI
magnetic resonance imager
MRSA
methicillin resistant staph aureus
M-S
Medical Surgical
MS
multiple sclerosis
M/S
musculoskeletal
MVA
motor vehicle accident
MVP
mitral valve prolapse
Mg
magnesium
Na
sodium
N/A
non applicable
NaCl
sodium chloride
N.C.
nasal cannula
Neuro
neurology
NG
nasogastric
NH
nursing home
NIDDM
non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
NKA
no known allergies
Nl
normal
Noc
night
N.P.O./NPO
nothing by mouth
NRB
non-rebreather
NREM
nonrapid eye movement
NS
normal saline
NSR
normal sinus rhythm
NST
non stress test
NTT
nasal-tracheal tube
N+V
nausea and vomiting
NWB
non-weight bearing
O2
oxygen
Ø
no, none
O.B.
occult blood
obs
observation
O.D.
right eye (oculus dexter)
OD
overdose
OM
otitis media
OOB
out of bed
OP
outpatient
O+P
ova and parasites
OR
operating room (surgery)
orient x3
oriented times 3 (to person, place and time)
ORIF
Open Reduction Internal Fixation
Ortho
Orthopedics
os
by mouth
O.S.
left eye (oculus sinister)
O2Sat
oxygen saturation
OT
occupational therapy
OTC
over the counter (nonprescription)
O.U.
both eyes
oz
ounce (onza)
_
P
after (post)
P.
pulse
PA
posterior and anterior
PACU
post-anesthesia care unit
PAP/Pap
Papanicolaou (smear for cancer detection)
PAP
pulmonary artery pressure
PAT
paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
p.c.
after meals (post cibos)
PE
physical exam
PE
pulmonary emboli
Peds
pediatric
PEEP
positive end expiratory pressure
per
by or through
PERL
pupils equal and react to light
PERRL
pupils equal, round and react to light
PERRLA
pupils equal, round, react to light & accommodation
pH
measure of alkalinity and acidity
PH
past history
PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
PKU
Phenylketonuria
PMH
past medical history
PMI
point of maximal impulse
PMS
premenstrual syndrome
p.o.
by mouth (per os)
P.O./
post-op
postoperative
POMR
problem oriented medical record
S – subjective, O – objective;
A – assessment; P – plan
PP
post-partum
PP
postprandial
PPD
postpartum day
PPD
purified protein derivative
PRBP
pulse, respiration, blood pressure
pre-op
preoperative
Prep
preparation
Prn
as needed (pro re nata)
PROM
premature rupture of membranes
PROM
passive range of motion
Pro time
prothrombin time
Psych
psychology
Pt
patient
P.T.
physical therapy
PTA
prior to admission
PTT
partial thromboplastin time
Pulse Ox
pulse oximeter
PVC
premature ventricular contraction
PVD
peripheral vascular disease
PWB
partial weight bearing
Px
physical
Q
every
q A.M.
every morning
Qh
every hour
q2h
every 2 hours (may substitute any number)
q.i.d./qid
four times a day
Qnoc
every night
Qs
quantity sufficient
Qt
quart
Quad
quadriplegic
quads
quadrants
Right
right
R.
respirations
RA
room air
RBC
red blood count
RD
respiratory distress
RDS
respiratory distress syndrome
reg
regular
Rehab
rehabilitation
REM
rapid eye movement
RICE
rest, ice, compression, and elevate
RLE
right lower extremity
RLL
right lower lobe
RLQ
right lower quadrant
rm
room
RML
right middle lobe
RN
registered nurse
R/O
rule out
ROM
range of motion
RPh
registered pharmacist
RR
respiratory rate
RRR
regular rate and rhythm
RSR
regular sinus rhythm
RT
respiratory therapy
RUE
right upper extremity
RUL
right upper lobe
Rupt
ruptured
RUQ
right upper quadrant
Rx
prescription or treatment
_
S
without (sine)
SaO2
oxygen saturation
SBP
systolic blood pressure
Sec
secondary
sec
seconds
sed
sedimentation
Sed rate
sedimentation rate
sig
let it be labeled
SL
saline lock
SL
suture line
SLE
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
SNKC
student nurse Kishwaukee College
SNF
Skilled Nursing Facility
SOB
shortness of breath
sol
solution
S/P
status post
spec
specimen
sp gr
specific gravity
SpO2
pulse O2 saturation
SR
sinus rhythm
S/S
signs and symptoms
SSE
soap suds enema
ST
sinus tachycardia
Staph
Staphylococcus
STAT
immediately
Strep
Streptococcus
subl
sublingual
Subq/Sub-Q
subcutaneous
supp.
suppository
SVC
superior vena cava
Sx
symptoms
T
temperature
tab
tablet
TAH
total abdominal hysterectomy
TB
tuberculosis
Tbsp/tbs
Tablespoon
T & C
type and cross match
T.E.D.S.
antiembolism stockings
TEE
transesophageal echocardiography
Tele
telemetry
TENS
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
THA
total hip arthroplasty
TIA
transient ischemic attack
tid
three times a day
TKO
to keep open
TL
tubal ligation
TLC
tender loving care
TM
tympanic membranes
TMJ
temporal mandibular joint
TNS
Trauma Nurse Specialist
TO
telephone order
TPN
total parenteral nutrition
TPR
temperature, pulse, respirations
trach
tracheostomy
Trend.
trendelenburg
Trich
Trichomonas
TSH
thyroid stimulating hormone
tsp
teaspoon
TURP
transurethral resection prostate
TV
tidal volume
TWB
total weight bearing
TWE
tap water enema
Tx
treatment
UA or U/A
urinalysis
UCG
urinary chorionic gonadotropin (preg. test)
UGI
upper gastrointestinal
Umb
umbilicus, umbilical
U/O or U.O.
urine output
UR
utilization review
URI
upper respiratory infection
URO
urology
US or U/S
ultrasound
UTI
urinary tract infection
VD
venereal disease
VDRL
venereal disease research laboratory
V-Fib
ventricular fibrillation
Vit
vitamin
VO
verbal order
VS
vital signs
VSS
vital signs stable
V-tach
ventricular tachycardia
WA
while awake
WBC
white blood count
w/c
wheelchair
W & D
warm and dry
WNL
within normal limits
wt
weight
Xmatch
type and cross match
_
X
except
y/o
year old
yr
year
yrs
years
і
one
ï
two
female
male
check
re-√
recheck
increase or elevated
decrease
greater than
less than
=
equal to
x
Times
#
number
Feet
Inches
almost
change
secondary, second degree, 2 hours
ø
None