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Bellarmine Accelerated Nursing 2013
270
Nursing
Graduate
04/17/2013
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Term
Ab
 Definition
antibody
Term
AAA
 Definition
Aortic Abdominal Aneurysym
Term
abd
 Definition
abdomen
Term
ABG
 Definition
Arterial Blood Gas
Term
ac., ac
 Definition
before meals
Term
ACE
 Definition
angiotensin-cenverting-enzyme
Term
ACL
 Definition
anterior cruciate ligament
Term
ACS
 Definition
acute coronary syndromes
Term
ACLS
 Definition
advanced cardiac life support
Term
ADD
 Definition
attention deficit disorder
Term
ADHD
 Definition
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Term
ad lib
 Definition
freely as desired
Term
AED
 Definition
automatic external defibrillator
Term
AND
 Definition
allow natural death
Term
AIDS
 Definition
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Term
ARF
 Definition
acute renal failure
Term
alb
 Definition
albumin
Term
AMA
 Definition
against medical advice
Term
AMI
 Definition
acute myocardial infarction
Term
Amp
 Definition
ampule
Term
ASA
 Definition
aspirin
Term
AP, A/P
 Definition
anterior-posterior
Term
ARF
 Definition
acute renal failure
Term
ARDS
 Definition
acute respiratory distress syndrome
Term
ASHD
 Definition
arteriosclerotic heart disease
Term
bid, b.i.d
 Definition
twice a day
Term
BM
 Definition
bowel movement, bone marrow
Term
BMT
 Definition
bone marrow transplant
Term
BP, B/P
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
BPH
 Definition
benign prostatic hypertrophy
Term
bs
 Definition
blood sugar, bowel sounds, breath sounds
Term
Bld
 Definition
blood
Term
BSE
 Definition
breast self exam
Term
BUN
 Definition
blood urea nitrogen
Term
Bx, bx
 Definition
biopsy
Term
CTAB
 Definition
clear to auscultation bilaterally
Term
CTA
 Definition
clear to auscultation
Term
C & S, C+S
 Definition
culture and sensitivity
Term
c/o
 Definition
complains of
Term
c
 Definition
capsule
Term
Ca
 Definition
calcium
Term
CA
 Definition
cancer
Term
CABG
 Definition
coronary artery bypass graft
Term
CAD
 Definition
coronary artery disease
Term
cath
 Definition
catheter
Term
CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
Term
CC
 Definition
chief compliant
Term
c/o
 Definition
complaints of
Term
C (slash above)
 Definition
with
Term
CCU
 Definition
coronary care unit/critical care unit
Term
CF
 Definition
cystic fibrosis
Term
cm
 Definition
centimeters
Term
COPD
 Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
CP
 Definition
chest pain, cerebral palsy
Term
CPR
 Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Term
CRF
 Definition
chronic renal failure
Term
CSF
 Definition
cerebrospinal fluid
Term
CRF
 Definition
chronic renal failure
Term
CNS
 Definition
central nervous system
Term
CV
 Definition
cardiovascular
Term
CVA
 Definition
cerebrovascular accident
Term
CXR
 Definition
chest x-ray
Term
D&C
 Definition
dilation and curettage
Term
D/C
 Definition
discontinue
Term
diff.
 Definition
differential
Term
DKA
 Definition
diabetic ketoacidosis
Term
DM
 Definition
diabetes mellitus
Term
DIC
 Definition
disseminated intravascular coagulation
Term
DNR
 Definition
do not resuscitate
Term
DRG
 Definition
diagnosis related group
Term
DOA
 Definition
dead on arrival
Term
DOB
 Definition
date of birth
Term
Dr
 Definition
drams
Term
Dsg
 Definition
dressing
Term
DRE
 Definition
digital rectal exam
Term
DPT
 Definition
Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus
Term
DT
 Definition
delirium tremens
Term
DTR
 Definition
deep tendon reflex
Term
DVT
 Definition
deep vein thrombosis
Term
Dx
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
EPV
 Definition
Epstein-Barr virus
Term
ECG, EKG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
ECHO
 Definition
echocardiogram
Term
ED
 Definition
emergency department
Term
EDC
 Definition
estimated date of confinement
Term
EEG
 Definition
electroencephalography
Term
EENT
 Definition
eyes, ears, nose, throat
Term
EMG
 Definition
electromyography
Term
ER
 Definition
emergency room
Term
ESR
 Definition
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Term
ESRD
 Definition
end stage renal disease
Term
ETOH
 Definition
ethyl alcohol
Term
F/U, f/u
 Definition
follow up
Term
FBS
 Definition
fasting blood sugar
Term
FDA
 Definition
food and drug administration (U.S.)
Term
Fe
 Definition
iron
Term
FH
 Definition
family history
Term
FHR
 Definition
fetal heart rate
Term
FROM
 Definition
full range of motion
Term
FUO
 Definition
fever of unknown origin
Term
Fx
 Definition
fracture
Term
g; gm
 Definition
gram
Term
GB
 Definition
gallbladder
Term
GERD
 Definition
gastroesophageal reflex disease
Term
GH
 Definition
growth horomone
Term
GI
 Definition
gastrointestional
Term
gt, gtt
 Definition
drop, drops
Term
GTT
 Definition
glucose tolerance test
Term
GU
 Definition
genitourinary
Term
GYN, gyn
 Definition
gynecology
Term
gr
 Definition
grains
Term
gtt
 Definition
drops
Term
H & P
 Definition
history and physical
Term
H/A
 Definition
headache
Term
h, hr
 Definition
hour
Term
h.s.
 Definition
at bedtime
Term
h/o
 Definition
history of
Term
Hb, hgb, Hgb
 Definition
hemoglobin
Term
HBV
 Definition
hepatitis B virus
Term
HCG, hCG
 Definition
human chorionic gonadatrophin
Term
Hct, HCT
 Definition
hematocrit
Term
HCV
 Definition
hepatitis C virus
Term
HD
 Definition

hemodialysis
Term
HDL
 Definition
high density lipoprotein
Term
HIV
 Definition
human immunodeficiency virus
Term
HPV
 Definition
human papillomavirus
Term
HTN
 Definition
hypertension
Term
Hx
 Definition
history
Term
I & D
 Definition
incision and drainage
Term
I & O
 Definition
intake and output
Term
IBD
 Definition
inflammatory bowel disease
Term
IBS
 Definition
irritable bowel syndrome
Term
ICU
 Definition
intensive care unit
Term
ICP
 Definition
intracranial pressure
Term
ICS
 Definition
intercostals space
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
JVD
 Definition
jugular vein distension
Term
K
 Definition
potassium
Term
KVO
 Definition
keep vein open
Term
kg
 Definition
kilogram
Term
L, l
 Definition
left, liter, lower
Term
L/min
 Definition
liters per minute
Term
LA
 Definition
left atrium
Term
lat
 Definition
lateral
Term
LDL
 Definition
low density lipoprotein
Term
LFT
 Definition
liver function tests
Term
LLE
 Definition
left lower extremity
Term
LLL
 Definition
left lower lobe
Term
LLQ
 Definition
left lower quadrant
Term
LMP
 Definition
last menstrual period
Term
LP
 Definition
lumbar puncture
Term
LOC
 Definition
loss of consciousness
Term

LUE

 Definition
left upper extremity
Term
LV
 Definition
left ventricle
Term
m
 Definition
meter
Term
MCH
 Definition
mean corpuscular hemoglobin
Term
MCHC
 Definition
mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
Term
MCV
 Definition
mean corpuscular volume
Term
mg
 Definition
milligram
Term
MCL
 Definition
midclavicular line
Term
MI
 Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
Mcg
 Definition
micrograms
Term
mL
 Definition
milliliter
Term
mm
 Definition
millimeter
Term
mm Hg
 Definition
millimeters of mercury
Term
MRI
 Definition
magnetic resonance imaging
Term
MVP
 Definition
mitral valve prolapse
Term
N+V, NV
 Definition
nausea and vomiting
Term
Na
 Definition
sodium
Term
NB
 Definition
newborn
Term
Neg
 Definition
negative
Term
NG
 Definition
nasogastric
Term
NG tube
 Definition
nasogastric tube
Term
NICU
 Definition
neonatal intensive care unit
Term
NKA
 Definition
no known allergies
Term
NKDA
 Definition
no known drug allergies
Term
NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
NSR
 Definition
normal sinus rhythm
Term
NS
 Definition
normal saline
Term
NTG
 Definition
nitroglycerine
Term
NSAID
 Definition
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Term
O2
 Definition
oxygen
Term
oz
 Definition
ounces
Term
OA
 Definition
osteoarthritis
Term
OB
 Definition
obstetrics
Term
OR
 Definition
operating room
Term
ORIF
 Definition
open reduction with internal fixation
Term
os
 Definition
mouth
Term
OT
 Definition
occupational therapy
Term
pc, p.c.
 Definition
after meals
Term
p.o., po
 Definition
by mouth
Term
p.r.n, prn
 Definition
as needed
Term
P
 Definition
posterior, pulse, pupil
Term
palp
 Definition
palpation
Term
PE
 Definition
physical exam, pulmonary embolus
Term
per
 Definition
by
Term
PERRLA
 Definition
pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accomodation
Term
PFT
 Definition
pulmonary function test
Term
PID
 Definition
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Term
PMH
 Definition
past medical history
Term
post-op
 Definition
after operation
Term
PPD
 Definition
purified protein derivative
Term
pre-op
 Definition
before operation
Term
PRBC
 Definition
packed red blood cells
Term
PSA
 Definition
prostate specific antigen
Term
pt
 Definition
patient
Term
PT
 Definition
physical therapy
Term
PVD
 Definition
peripheral vascular disease
Term
qh, q.h.
 Definition
every hour
Term
q.i.d., qid
 Definition
four times a day
Term
q2h
 Definition
every 2 hours
Term
q
 Definition
every
Term
qt
 Definition
quart
Term
R
 Definition
right
Term
r
 Definition
right, respiration
Term
R/O, r/o
 Definition
rule out
Term
RA
 Definition
rheumatoid arthritis, right atrium
Term
RBC, rbc
 Definition
red blue cell
Term
RLE
 Definition
right lower extremity
Term
rehab
 Definition
rehabilitation
Term
RLL
 Definition
right lower lobe
Term
RUE
 Definition
right upper extremity
Term
RSB
 Definition
right sternal border
Term
RLQ
 Definition
right lower quadrant
Term
ROM
 Definition
range of motion
Term
RR
 Definition
respiratory rate
Term
RUQ
 Definition
right upper quadrant
Term
ROS
 Definition
review of systems
Term
R/O
 Definition
rule out
Term
r/t
 Definition
related to
Term
Rx
 Definition
treatment, therapy, prescription
Term
S/P, s/p
 Definition
status post
Term
S1-S5
 Definition
sacral vertebrae
Term
SARS
 Definition
severe acute respiratory syndrome
Term
SIDS
 Definition
sudden infant death syndrome
Term
Sl, sl
 Definition
sublingual
Term
SOA
 Definition
shortness of air
Term
SSE
 Definition
soapsuds enema
Term
SQ, sub Q
 Definition
subcutaneous
Term
STAT, stat
 Definition
immediately
Term
STD
 Definition
sexually transmitted disease
Term
supp
 Definition
suppository
Term
s (slash mark above)
 Definition
without
Term
Sx
 Definition
signs and symptoms
Term
SZ
 Definition
seizure
Term
T & A
 Definition
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Term
t.i.d, tid
 Definition
three times a day
Term
TAH
 Definition
total abdominal hysterectomy
Term
T1-T12
 Definition
thoracic vertebrae
Term
T
 Definition
temperature, time
Term
tab
 Definition
tablet
Term
tsp
 Definition
teaspoon
Term
tbsp
 Definition
tablespoon
Term
TB
 Definition
tuberculosis
Term
TENS
 Definition
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Term
TIA
 Definition
transient ischemic attack
Term
TPN
 Definition
total parentaral nutrition
Term
TPR
 Definition
temperature, pulse, respiration
Term
Tx
 Definition
treatment
Term
UA
 Definition
urinalysis
Term
UGI
 Definition
upper gastrointestinal
Term
URI
 Definition
upper respiratory infection
Term
UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
Term
UCHD
 Definition
usual childhood diseases
Term
VS, V/S
 Definition
vital signs
Term
W/C
 Definition
wheelchair
Term
WBC, w.b.c.
 Definition
white blood cell count
Term
WNL
 Definition
within normal limits
Term
wt, WT
 Definition
weight
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