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Nursing abbreviations
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
08/07/2009
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Term
ADA
 Definition
American Diabetic Association
Term
BM
 Definition
bowel movement
Term
bm
 Definition
bowel movement
Term
BSA
 Definition
body surface area
Term
BSE
 Definition
breast self examination
Term
bid
 Definition
two times a day
Term
BE
 Definition
barium enema
Term
BUN
 Definition
blood urea nitrogen
Term
C
 Definition
with
Term
CAD
 Definition
Coronary artery disease
Term
cap
 Definition
capsule
Term
ad lib
 Definition
freely as desired; at pleasure
Term
ABG
 Definition
Arterial Blood Gas
Term
#
 Definition
Pounds
Term
a.c.
 Definition
Before meals
Term
cc
 Definition
cubic centimeter
Term
CDI
 Definition
clean, dry, intact
Term
A
 Definition
before
Term
B/P
 Definition
Blood pressure
Term
↓
 Definition
Decreased
Term
CHD
 Definition
Coronary heart disease
Term
@
 Definition
AT
Term
↑
 Definition
Increased
Term
CHO
 Definition
carbohydrate
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ama
 Definition
Against medical advice
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cm
 Definition
centimeter
Term
amp
 Definition
ampule
Term
CO2
 Definition
carbon dioxide
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%
 Definition
Percent
Term
BP
 Definition
Blood Pressure
Term
Δ
 Definition
Change
Term
BMI
 Definition
Body Mass Index
Term
Ξ
 Definition
Equals
Term
C/O
 Definition
complains of
Term
>
 Definition
Greater than
Term
BRP
 Definition
Bathroom privileges
Term
COPD
 Definition
Chronic Obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
CNS
 Definition
Central Nervous System
Term
COPD
 Definition
Chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease
Term
CVA
 Definition
Cerebral vascular accident
Term
CXR
 Definition
chest x-ray
Term
dc
 Definition
discontinue
Term
DC
 Definition
discontinue
Term
D/C
 Definition
discontinue
Term
disc
 Definition
discontinue
Term
<
 Definition
Less than
Term
dr
 Definition
dram
Term
DNR
 Definition
Do Not Resuscitate
Term
DVT
 Definition
Deep Vein thrombosis
Term
Dx
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
diag
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
BMR
 Definition
Basal Metabolic rate
Term
elix
 Definition
elixer
Term
Elix
 Definition
elixer
Term
dil
 Definition
dilute
Term
CO
 Definition
carbon monoxide
Term
ET
 Definition
endotracheal
Term
ADL
 Definition
Activities of Daily Living
Term
ETT
 Definition
endotracheal tube
Term
D5W
 Definition
5% dextrose in water
Term
F
 Definition
Fahrenheit
Term
ft
 Definition
Feet
Term
FUO
 Definition
fever of unknown origin
Term
ga
 Definition
guage
Term
GCS
 Definition
Glasgow Coma Scale
Term
GI
 Definition
Gastrointestinal tract
Term
Gm
 Definition
gram
Term
g
 Definition
gram
Term
gm
 Definition
gram
Term
gr
 Definition
grain
Term
G-tube
 Definition
gastostomy tube
Term
HBV
 Definition
Hepatitis B virus
Term
Hct
 Definition
Hematocrit
Term
HCT
 Definition
Hematocrit
Term
HDL
 Definition
high-density lipoprotein
Term
Hgb
 Definition
Hemoglobin
Term
ID
 Definition
intradermal
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
in
 Definition
inch
Term
INT
 Definition
intermittent needle therapy
Term
I & O
 Definition
Intake & output
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
IDDM
 Definition
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
HIV
 Definition
Human immunodeficiency virus
Term
gtt
 Definition
drop(s)
Term
HOB
 Definition
Head of bed
Term
hs
 Definition
hour of sleep (bedtime)
Term
IVP
 Definition
intravenous pyelogram
Term
IVP
 Definition
intravenous push
Term
IVPB
 Definition
Intravenous piggyback
Term
JP
 Definition
Jackson Pratt
Term
K
 Definition
potassium
Term
kg
 Definition
kilogram
Term
KO
 Definition
keep open
Term
KUB
 Definition
kidney-ureters-bladder (x-ray)
Term
Hg
 Definition
Hemoglobin
Term
KVO
 Definition
keep vein open
Term
lb.
 Definition
pound
Term
LIS
 Definition
low intermittent suction
Term
LLQ
 Definition
left lower quadrant
Term
LOC
 Definition
Level of consciousness
Term
Lpm
 Definition
liters per minute
Term
LR
 Definition
lactated ringers
Term
LUQ
 Definition
Left upper quandrant
Term
m
 Definition
minum
Term
MAP
 Definition
mean arterial pressure
Term
mcg
 Definition
microgram
Term
MDI
 Definition
metered dose inhaler
Term
mg
 Definition
milligram
Term
ml
 Definition
milliliter
Term
N & V
 Definition
Nausea & Vomiting
Term
N/V
 Definition
Nausea & vomiting
Term
Na
 Definition
Sodium
Term
NAS
 Definition
no added salt
Term
N/C
 Definition
nasal cannula
Term
nc
 Definition
nasal cannula
Term
ncs
 Definition
no concentrated sweets
Term
N/G
 Definition
Nasogastric tube
Term
NIDDM
 Definition
non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
NKA
 Definition
no known allergies
Term
NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth (nothing per os)
Term
NS
 Definition
normal saline (0.9 NS)
Term
mm Hg
 Definition
millimeters of mercury
Term
MEq
 Definition
milliequivalent
Term
N/S
 Definition
normal saline (0.9 NS)
Term
min
 Definition
minum
Term
MRI
 Definition
magnetic resonance imaging
Term
O2
 Definition
oxygen
Term
OD
 Definition
right eye
Term
OOB
 Definition
out of bed
Term
oob
 Definition
out of bed
Term
O&P
 Definition
ova and parasites
Term
MI
 Definition
Myocardial Infarction
Term
OS
 Definition
left eye
Term
Os
 Definition
mouth
Term
OTC
 Definition
over-the-counter
Term
O2Sat
 Definition
oxygen saturation
Term
Ou
 Definition
both eyes
Term
oz
 Definition
ounce
Term
p
 Definition
after
Term
oD
 Definition
optical density
Term
P
 Definition
Pulse
Term
NRB
 Definition
non-rebreathing
Term
OD
 Definition
overdose
Term
pc
 Definition
after meals
Term
p.c.
 Definition
after meals
Term
NTG
 Definition
Nitroglycerin
Term
PAP
 Definition
Papanicolaou test
Term
prn
 Definition
when required, as often as necessary
Term
PO
 Definition
orally, by mouth, (per os)
Term
qd
 Definition
every day
Term
qns
 Definition
quantity not sufficient
Term
q
 Definition
every
Term
qh
 Definition
every hour
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qid
 Definition
4 times a day
Term
R
 Definition
rectal
Term
OU
 Definition
both eyes
Term
PERRLA
 Definition
Pupils equal, round, reactive to Light and Accomodation
Term
qod
 Definition
every other day
Term
qs
 Definition
quantity sufficient
Term
SQ
 Definition
subcutaneous
Term
Rx
 Definition
prescription, prescribe
Term
Pco2
 Definition
partial pressure of carbon dioxide
Term
RLQ
 Definition
Right Lower quadrant
Term
PEEP
 Definition
Positive end expiratory pressure
Term
ROM
 Definition
Range of motion
Term
ss
 Definition
soap solution, soap suds
Term
R
 Definition
respiration
Term
PO2
 Definition
partial pressure of oxygen
Term
supp
 Definition
suppository
Term
R/O
 Definition
rule out
Term
po
 Definition
orally, by mouth, (per os)
Term
RUQ
 Definition
Right upper quadrant
Term
Tx
 Definition
take, treatment
Term
s
 Definition
without
Term
TPR
 Definition
Temperature/Pulse/Respirations
Term
subq
 Definition
subcutaneous
Term
ss
 Definition
half
Term
stat
 Definition
immediately, at once
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S.O.
 Definition
standing order
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wk
 Definition
week
Term
T
 Definition
Temperature
Term
tid
 Definition
3 times a day
Term
TKO
 Definition
to keep open
Term
TMJ
 Definition
Temporomadibular joint
Term
TPN
 Definition
totalparenteral nutrition
Term
TSE
 Definition
Testicular self exam
Term
SC
 Definition
subcutaneous
Term
tsp
 Definition
teaspoon
Term
TO
 Definition
telephone order
Term
y.o.
 Definition
years old
Term
Yr
 Definition
Year
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