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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
12/29/2010
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Term
A&O
 Definition
Alert & Oriented
Term
AAA
 Definition
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Term
abd
 Definition
abdomen
Term
ABG
 Definition
Arterial Blood Gases
Term
ad lib
 Definition
as often as desired
Term
a.c.
 Definition
before meals
Term
ADA
 Definition
American Diabetes Association
Term
ADL
 Definition
Activites of Daily Living
Term
adm
 Definition
admission
Term
AIDS
 Definition
Acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome
Term
AKA
 Definition
Above Knee Amputation
Term
AM
 Definition
before noon; morning
Term
amb
 Definition
ambulate
Term
amp
 Definition
ampule
Term
amt
 Definition
amount
Term
AP
 Definition

apical pulse

Anterior & Posterior
Term
ARDS
 Definition
Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Term
ARF
 Definition
Acute Renal Failure
Term
ASAP
 Definition
as soon as possible
Term
ASHD
 Definition
arteriosclerotic heart disease
Term
ax
 Definition
axillary
Term
BE
 Definition
barium enema
Term
bid
 Definition
twice a day
Term
BKA
 Definition
Below Knee Amputation
Term
BLE
 Definition
Both Lower Extremities
Term
BM
 Definition
bowel movement
Term
BP
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
BRP
 Definition
bathroom privileges
Term
BS
 Definition
blood sugar
Term
BSC
 Definition
bedside commode
Term
BSO
 Definition
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Term
Bx
 Definition
biopsy
Term

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c

 Definition
with
Term
C&S
 Definition
Culture and Sensitivity
Term
CABG
 Definition
coronary artery bypass graft
Term
CAD
 Definition
coronary artery disease
Term
CAHD
 Definition
coronary atherosclerotic heart disease
Term
cap
 Definition
capsule
Term
cath
 Definition
catheterization; catheter
Term
CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
Term
CCU
 Definition
coronary care unit
Term
CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
Chg
 Definition
change
Term
chol
 Definition
cholesterol
Term
CMV
 Definition
continuous mechanical ventilation
Term
CNS
 Definition
central nervous system
Term
cm
 Definition
centimeter
Term
CO
 Definition
cardiac output
Term
c/o
 Definition
complaints of
Term
COPD
 Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
CP
 Definition

chest pain

cerebral palsy
Term
CPAP
 Definition
continuous positive airway pressure
Term
CSF
 Definition
cerebrospinal fluid
Term
CT / Cat scan
 Definition
computerized assisted tomography
Term
CV
 Definition
cardiovascular
Term
CVA
 Definition
cerebrovascular accident
Term
CVP
 Definition
central venous pressure
Term
CXR
 Definition
chest x-ray
Term
cysto
 Definition
cystoscopy
Term
D&C
 Definition
dilation and curettage
Term
D/C
 Definition

discontinue

discharge
Term
DKA
 Definition
diabetic ketoacidosis
Term
DM
 Definition
diabetes mellitus
Term
DNR
 Definition
do not resuscitate
Term
Dr
 Definition
doctor
Term
dsg
 Definition
dressing
Term
dx
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
ECG, EKG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
echo
 Definition
echocardiogram
Term
EEG
 Definition
electroencephalogram
Term
elix
 Definition
elixir
Term
ENT
 Definition
Ear, Nose, Throat
Term
ER
 Definition
emergency room
Term
ESR
 Definition
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Term
ET
 Definition
endotracheal
Term
ETT
 Definition
endotracheal tube
Term
eval
 Definition
evaluation
Term
fb
 Definition
foreign body
Term
FBS
 Definition
fasting blood sugar
Term
fib
 Definition
fibrillation
Term
fl, fld
 Definition
fluid
Term
fl. dr.
 Definition
fluid dram
Term
fl. oz.
 Definition
fluid ounce
Term
F/U
 Definition
follow-up
Term
Fx
 Definition
fracture
Term
GBS
 Definition
gallbladder series
Term
GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
GSW
 Definition
gunshot wound
Term
Gm, gm, g
 Definition
gram
Term
gr
 Definition
grain
Term
GTT
 Definition
Glucose Tolerance Test
Term
gtt, gtts
 Definition
drop, drops
Term
GU
 Definition
genitourinary
Term
Hct
 Definition
hematocrit
Term
Hgb
 Definition
hemoglobin
Term
HIV
 Definition
human immunodeficiency virus
Term
H&P
 Definition
history and physical
Term
HR
 Definition
heart rate
Term
hr
 Definition
hour
Term
hs
 Definition
hours of sleep / bedtime
Term
Ht
 Definition
height
Term
Hx
 Definition
history
Term
I&D
 Definition
incision and drainage
Term
I&O
 Definition
intake and output
Term
ICP
 Definition
intracranial pressure
Term
ICS
 Definition
intercostal space
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
IPPB
 Definition
intermittent positive pressure breathing
Term
ITP
 Definition
idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura
Term
IUD
 Definition
intrauterine device
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
IV push
 Definition
intravenous push
Term
IVF
 Definition
intravenous fluids
Term
IVP
 Definition
intravenous pyelogram
Term
IVPB
 Definition
intravenous piggyback
Term
JP drain
 Definition
Jackson Pratt drain
Term
KCL
 Definition
Potassium Chloride
Term
kg
 Definition
kilogram
Term
KUB
 Definition
Kidney, Ureter, Bladder
Term
KVO
 Definition
keep vein open
Term
L, lt
 Definition
Left
Term
l (lowercase L)
 Definition
liter
Term
Lab
 Definition
laboratory
Term
lb
 Definition
pounds
Term
lg
 Definition
large
Term
LLL
 Definition
left lower lobe
Term
L/min
 Definition
liters per minute
Term
LLQ
 Definition
left lower quadrant
Term
LOC
 Definition
level of consciousness
Term
LP
 Definition
lumbar puncture
Term
LTC
 Definition
left to count
Term
LUQ
 Definition
left upper quadrant
Term
m
 Definition
minim
Term
MAE
 Definition
moves all extremities
Term
MAP
 Definition
mean airway pressure
Term
mEq
 Definition
milliequivalents
Term
mg
 Definition
milligrams
Term
MI
 Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
min
 Definition

minimal

minutes
Term
ml
 Definition
milliliters
Term
mm
 Definition
millimeters
Term
mod
 Definition
moderate
Term
MOM
 Definition
milk of magnesium
Term
MRI
 Definition
magnetic resonance imaging
Term
MRSA
 Definition
methicillin resistant staphylococcus aures
Term
MVA
 Definition
motor vehicular accident
Term
N&V
 Definition
nausea and vomiting
Term
NAD
 Definition
no apparent distress
Term
Neuro
 Definition
neurological
Term
NGT
 Definition
nasogastric tube
Term
NH
 Definition
nursing home
Term
NKA
 Definition
no known allergies
Term
NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
NS, N/S
 Definition
normal saline
Term
NSR
 Definition
normal sinus rhythm
Term
NWB
 Definition
nonweight bearing
Term
O2
 Definition
oxygen
Term
Oint
 Definition
ointment
Term
OD
 Definition
right eye
Term
OOB
 Definition
out of bed
Term
OPS
 Definition
outpatient services
Term
ORIF
 Definition
open refuction internal fixation
Term
OS
 Definition
left eye
Term
OU
 Definition
both eyes
Term
oz
 Definition
ounce
Term

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p

 Definition
after
Term
PAC
 Definition
premature atrial contraction
Term
PACU
 Definition
post anesthesia care unit
Term
PaO2
 Definition
partial presure of arterial oxygen
Term
PaCO2
 Definition
partial pressure of alveolar oxygen
Term
PAP
 Definition
pulmonary artery pressure
Term
PAT
 Definition
paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
Term
PRBC
 Definition
packed red blood cells
Term
pc
 Definition
after meals
Term
PDA
 Definition

posterior descending artery

 

patent ductus arteriosus
Term
PEARL
 Definition
pupils, equal and reactive to light
Term
PEEP
 Definition
positive and expiratory pressure
Term
per
 Definition
by, through
Term
PERRLA
 Definition
pupils, equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation
Term
PFTs
 Definition
pulmonary function tests
Term
pH
 Definition
concentration of hydrogen ions (acidity)
Term
PID
 Definition
pelvic inflammatory disease
Term
PJC
 Definition
premature junctional contraction
Term
PM
 Definition
after noon
Term
PMH
 Definition
past medical hospital
Term
PMI
 Definition
point of maximum impulse
Term
PMS
 Definition
premenstrual syndrome
Term
PND
 Definition
paroxymal nocturnal dyspnea
Term
po
 Definition
by mouth
Term
postop
 Definition
postoperative
Term
PP
 Definition
postpartum
Term
PPD
 Definition
purified protein derivative
Term
PR
 Definition
per rectum
Term
prn
 Definition
as needed
Term
PT
 Definition

Physical Therapy

 

prothrombin time
Term
P.T.
 Definition
Physical therapy
Term
pt
 Definition
patient
Term
PTCA
 Definition
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
Term
PTT
 Definition
partial prothrombin time
Term
PUD
 Definition
peptic ulcer disease
Term
PVC
 Definition
premature ventricular contraction
Term
PWB
 Definition
partial weight bearing
Term
q
 Definition
every
Term
qh
 Definition
every hour
Term
qid
 Definition
four times a day
Term
qt
 Definition
quart
Term
q2h, q3h
 Definition

every 2 hours

 

every 3 hours
Term
qs
 Definition
quantity sufficient
Term
R
 Definition
right
Term
R.
 Definition
rectal
Term
RA
 Definition
rheumatoid arthritis
Term
RBC
 Definition
red blood count
Term
re
 Definition
regarding
Term
reg
 Definition
regular
Term
resp
 Definition
respirations
Term
RLE
 Definition
right lower extremity
Term
RLL
 Definition
right lower lobe
Term
RLQ
 Definition
right lower quadrant
Term
R/O
 Definition
rule out
Term
RR, rr
 Definition
respiratory rate
Term
RUL
 Definition
right upper lobe
Term
RUQ
 Definition
right upper quadrant
Term
Rx
 Definition
treatment, prescription
Term

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s

 Definition
without
Term
SaO2
 Definition
arterial oxygen saturation
Term
SBO
 Definition
small bowel obstruction
Term
SC, SQ, subc, subq
 Definition
subcutaneous
Term
SIADH
 Definition
syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
Term
SL
 Definition
sublingual
Term
SLE
 Definition
systemic lupus erythematosis
Term
sm
 Definition
small
Term
SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
Term
s/p
 Definition
status post
Term
sp gr
 Definition
specific gravity
Term
SSE
 Definition
soap suds enema
Term
Stat
 Definition
immediately
Term
STSG
 Definition
split thickness skin graft
Term
SVT
 Definition
supraventricular tachycardia
Term
sx
 Definition
symptoms
Term
T&A
 Definition
tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy
Term
tab
 Definition
tablet
Term
tach
 Definition
tachycardia
Term
TAH
 Definition
total abdominal hysterectomy
Term
TB
 Definition
tuberculosis
Term
Tbsp
 Definition
tablespoon
Term
TCDB, TC & DB
 Definition
turn, cough and deep breath
Term
temp
 Definition
temperature
Term
TIA
 Definition
transient ischemic attack
Term
tid
 Definition
three times a day
Term
TM
 Definition
tympanic membrane
Term
TO
 Definition
telephone order
Term
TPA
 Definition
tissue plasminogen activator
Term
TPR
 Definition
temperature, pulse, respirations
Term
tsp
 Definition
teaspoons
Term
TUR
 Definition
transurethral resection
Term
TVH
 Definition
total vaginal hysterectomy
Term
Tx
 Definition
treatment, traction
Term
UA (U/A)
 Definition
urinalysis
Term
UE
 Definition
upper extremity
Term
UGI
 Definition
upper gastrointestinal
Term
UOP
 Definition
urinary output
Term
US
 Definition
ultrasound
Term
UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
Term
Vent
 Definition
ventilator
Term
VO
 Definition
verbal order
Term
V/S
 Definition
vital signs
Term
WBC
 Definition
white blood count
Term
W/C
 Definition
wheelchair
Term
WNL
 Definition
within normal limits
Term
wt
 Definition
weight
Term

_

x

 Definition
except
Term
√'d
 Definition
checked
Term
↑
 Definition
increase
Term
↓
 Definition
decrease
Term
=
 Definition
equal
Term
Ø
 Definition
no, none, absent
Term
Δ
 Definition
change
Term
#
 Definition
number
Term
→
 Definition
to
Term
√
 Definition
check
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