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Medical Abbreviations LPN
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06/13/2012
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Term
bx
 Definition
biopsy
Term
ax
 Definition
axilla, axillary
(armpit)
Term
cx
 Definition
cervix
Term
dx
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
fx
 Definition
fracture
Term
hx
 Definition
history
Term
px
 Definition
physical
Term
Rx
 Definition
prescription
Term
tx
 Definition
treatment
Term
ac
 Definition
ante cibum
(before meals)
Term
pp
 Definition
postprandial
(after meals)
Term
h
 Definition
hour
Term
hs
 Definition
hours of sleep
Term
No. or #
 Definition
number
Term
C (with line over it)
 Definition
with
Term
s (with line over it)
 Definition
without
Term
prn
 Definition
as needed
Term
ad lib
 Definition
as desired
Term
d/c
 Definition
discontinue;discharge
Term
c/o
 Definition
complaining of
Term
cc or c/c
 Definition
chief complaint
Term
wt
 Definition
weight
Term
po
 Definition
per oris
(by mouth)
Term
q
 Definition
every
Term
qd
 Definition
every day
Term
qod
 Definition
every other day
Term
qhs
 Definition
every night
(hour of sleep)
Term
bid
 Definition
twice a day
Term
tid
 Definition
three times a day
Term
qid
 Definition
four times a day
Term
q2h
 Definition
every 2 hours
Term
pt
 Definition
patient
Term
cl
 Definition
client
Term
gtts
 Definition
drops
Term
per
 Definition
via or by way of
Term
pc
 Definition
post cibum
(after meals)
Term
npo
 Definition
nothing per oris
(nothing by mouth)
Term
au
 Definition
both ears
Term
as
 Definition
left ear
Term
ad
 Definition
right ear
Term
ou
 Definition
both eyes
Term
od
 Definition
right eye
Term
os
 Definition
left eye
Term
neg
 Definition
negative
Term
postop
 Definition
postoperative
(after surgery)
Term
preop
 Definition
preoperative
(before surgery)
Term
sol
 Definition
solution
Term
ama
 Definition
against medical advice
Term
liq
 Definition
liquid
Term
fld
 Definition
fluid
Term
cap
 Definition
capsule
Term
tincture
 Definition
tr.
Term
spec
 Definition
specimen
Term
lab
 Definition
laboratory
Term
lt or l
 Definition
left
Term
rt or r
 Definition
right
Term
adm
 Definition
admission
Term
drsg
 Definition
dressing
Term
loc
 Definition
level of consciousness
Term
meds
 Definition
medications
Term
CA
 Definition
calcium (calc/i)

hypocalcemia
Term
K
 Definition
potassium (kal/i)

hypokalemia
Term
Na
 Definition
Sodium (natr/i)

hypernatremia
Term
P
 Definition
Phosphorus
Term
O2
 Definition
oxygen
Term
CO2
 Definition
carbon dioxide -(capnia)

hypercapnia
Term
H20
 Definition
water
Term
H202
 Definition
hydrogen peroxide
Term
HC03
 Definition
bicarbonate
Term
lytes
 Definition
electrolytes
Term
ADL
 Definition
activities of daily living
Term
amb
 Definition
ambulate
Term
be
 Definition
barium enema
Term
bm
 Definition
bowel movement
Term
oob
 Definition
out of bed
Term
or
 Definition
operating room
Term
pmi
 Definition
point of maximum impulse
Term
rom
 Definition
range of motion
Term
bp
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
brp
 Definition
bathroom privileges
Term
bse
 Definition
breast self exam
Term
cbr
 Definition
complete bed rest
Term
br
 Definition
bed rest
Term
DSD
 Definition
dry sterile dressing
Term
FUO
 Definition
fever of unknown origin
Term
HOB
 Definition
head of bed
Term
I&0
 Definition
intake and output
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
IPPB
 Definition
intermittent positive pressure breathing
Term
LMP
 Definition
last menstrual period
Term
MAP
 Definition
mean arterial pressure
Term
NSAIDs
 Definition
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Term
RUQ
 Definition
right upper quadrant
Term
RLQ
 Definition
right lower quadrant
Term
LUQ
 Definition
left upper quadrant
Term
LLQ
 Definition
left lower quadrant
Term
SSE
 Definition
soap suds enema
Term
TCDB
 Definition
turn, cough, deep breathe
Term
TPN
 Definition
total parenternal nutrition
Term
TPR
 Definition
temperature pulse respiration
Term
TWE
 Definition
tap water enema
Term
V.O
 Definition
verbal order
Term
VS
 Definition
vital signs
Term
WC
 Definition
wheel chair
Term
WNL
 Definition
within normal limits
Term
ASA
 Definition
aspirin
Term
CNS
 Definition
central nervous system
Term
NG
 Definition
nasogastric
Term
SPCL
 Definition
special
Term
IB
 Definition
ibuprofen
Term
GI
 Definition
gastrointenstinal
Term
NS
 Definition
normal saline
Term
P.A.S.S
 Definition
Pull. Aim. Squeeze. Sweep
Term
R.A.C.E
 Definition
Rescue.Alarm. Confine. Evacuate/Extinguish
Term
AP
 Definition
anteroposterior
Term
PA
 Definition
posteroanterior
Term
ASHD
 Definition
ateriosclerotic heart disease
Term
CAD
 Definition
coronary artery disease
Term
CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
DAT
 Definition
diet as tolerated
Term
DOE
 Definition
dyspnea on exertion
Term
DM
 Definition
diabetes mellitus
Term
IDDM
 Definition
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
NIDDM
 Definition
non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
GP
 Definition
general practictioner
Term
HBV
 Definition
Hepatitis B Virus
Term
CN
 Definition
cranial nerve
Term
HCV
 Definition
hepatitis c virus
Term
HIV
 Definition
human immunodeficiency virus
Term
HTN
 Definition
hypertension
Term
KVO
 Definition
keep vein open
Term
MI
 Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
PCA
 Definition
patient controlled analgesia
Term
PE
 Definition
physical exam
Term
PID
 Definition
pelvic inflammatory disease
Term
PVD
 Definition
peripheral vascular disease
Term
SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
Term
MD
 Definition
medical doctor
Term
HAV
 Definition
hepatitis A virus
Term
STAT, stat
 Definition
immediately
Term
ABO
 Definition
4 blood groups
Term
AFB
 Definition
acid fast bacillus
Term
ADH
 Definition
anti-diuretic hormone
Term
BUN
 Definition
blood,urea,nitrogen
(kidney function test)
Term
CABG
 Definition
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Term
CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
Term
CDC
 Definition
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Term
C&S
 Definition
culture and sensitivity
Term
CPR
 Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Term
EEG
 Definition
electroencephalogram
Term
ECG/EKG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
HgB
 Definition
hemoglobin
Term
OTC
 Definition
over the counter
Term
PTT
 Definition
Partial Thromboplastin Time
Term
H&H
 Definition
hemoglobin & hematocraft
Term
US or U/S
 Definition
ultrasound
Term
DOE
 Definition
dyspnea on exertion
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