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OCTC LPN abbeviations quiz
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11/01/2012
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Term
a
 Definition
before
Term
abd
 Definition
abdominal
Term
ABG
 Definition
arterial blood gases
Term
a.c.
 Definition
before meals
Term
ad lib.
 Definition
as desired
Term
ADL
 Definition
activities of daily living
Term
AEB
 Definition
as evidenced by
Term
AKA
 Definition
above the knee amputation
Term
AM or a.m.
 Definition
morning (before noon)
Term
AMA
 Definition
against medical advice
Term
AMP
 Definition
ampule
Term
AMS
 Definition
altered mental status
Term
amt
 Definition
amount
Term
A & O
 Definition
alert and oriented
Term
AP
 Definition
apical pulse
Term
ARF
 Definition
acute renal failure
Term
ASHD
 Definition
atheroslerotic heart disease
Term
ax. 
 Definition
axillary
Term
BE
 Definition
barium enema
Term
BID or bid
 Definition
twice a day
Term
BKA
 Definition
kelow the knee amputation
Term
BM
 Definition
bowel movement
Term
BMR
 Definition
Basal metabolism rate
Term
BMP
 Definition
basic metabolic panel
Term
BP
 Definition

blood pressure

 
Term
BPM
 Definition
beats per minute
Term
BR 
 Definition
bedrest
Term
BRP
 Definition
bathroom privilages
Term
BS
 Definition
breath sounds
Term
BSC
 Definition
bedside commode
Term
BUN
 Definition
blood, urea, & nitrogen
Term
Bx
 Definition
biopsy
Term
C
 Definition
centigrade
Term
CA
 Definition
cancer
Term
cap.
 Definition
capsule
Term
cath
 Definition
catheter
Term
CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
Term
CCU
 Definition

coronary care unit

 
Term
CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
C/O
 Definition
complains of
Term
CO2
 Definition
carbon dioxide
Term
cont
 Definition
continued
Term
COPD
 Definition
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Term
CPT
 Definition
chest physical therapy
Term
CRI
 Definition
chronic renal insufficiency
Term
CVA
 Definition
cerebral vascular accident
Term
CXR
 Definition
chest x-ray
Term
DB&C
 Definition
deep breath and cough
Term
DM
 Definition
diabetes mellitus
Term
DNR
 Definition
do not resuscitate
Term
D5NS
 Definition

5% dextrose in 0.9% sodium chloride

(normal saline)(IVF)

 
Term
D51/2 NS
 Definition

5% dextrose in 0.45% sodium chloride

(normal saline)(IVF)
Term
DOA
 Definition
dead on arrival
Term
drg
 Definition
drainage
Term
dsg
 Definition
dressing
Term
D5W
 Definition
5% dextrose in water (IVF)
Term
DVT
 Definition
deep venous thrombosis
Term
Dx
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
EEG
 Definition
electroencephalogram
Term
EGD
 Definition
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Term
EENT
 Definition
eyes, ears, nose and throat
Term
EKG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
elix
 Definition
elixir
Term
ENDO
 Definition
Endoscopy
Term
ER
 Definition
emergency department
Term
ESRD
 Definition
end stage renal disease
Term
ETOH
 Definition
alcohol
Term
ETT
 Definition
endotracheal tube
Term
F
 Definition
fahrenheit
Term
FBS
 Definition
fasting blood sugar
Term
fld
 Definition
fluid
Term
FUO
 Definition
fever of unknown origin
Term
Fx
 Definition
fracture
Term
GB
 Definition
gallbladder
Term
GERD
 Definition
gastroesophageal reflux disease
Term
GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
gtts
 Definition
drops
Term
GU
 Definition
genitourinary
Term
GYN
 Definition
gynecology
Term
h
 Definition
hour
Term
HA
 Definition
headache
Term
HCT
 Definition
hematocrit
Term
hgb
 Definition
hemoglobin
Term
H & H
 Definition
hemoglobin and hematocrit
Term
HOB
 Definition
head of bed
Term
H & P
 Definition
history and physical
Term
HR
 Definition
heart rate
Term
hr
 Definition
hour
Term
HTN
 Definition
hypertension
Term
Hx
 Definition
history
Term
ICU
 Definition
intensive care unit
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
I & O
 Definition
intake and output
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
IVF
 Definition
intravenous fluids
Term
KCL
 Definition
potassium chloride
Term
KUB
 Definition
kidney, ureters, & bladder
Term
KVO
 Definition
keep vein open (IV lines)
Term
L
 Definition
liter
Term
L or l
 Definition
left
Term
L & D
 Definition
Labor and Delivery
Term
LFT
 Definition
Liver Function Test
Term
LLQ
 Definition
left lower quadrant
Term
LMP
 Definition
last menstrual period
Term
LOC
 Definition
loss/level of consciousness
Term
LR
 Definition
lactated ringer (IVF)
Term
lt
 Definition
left
Term
LUQ
 Definition
left upper quadrant
Term
MDI
 Definition
metered dose inhaler
Term
MED
 Definition
medical or medication
Term
mEq
 Definition
milliequivalent
Term
mg
 Definition
milligram
Term
min
 Definition
minute
Term
mL
 Definition
milliliter
Term
MRSA
 Definition
methicillan-resistant staphylococcus aureus
Term
mod
 Definition
moderate
Term
NC
 Definition
nasal cannula
Term
neg
 Definition
negative
Term
NG
 Definition
nasogastric
Term
NKDA
 Definition
no known drug allergies
Term
nl
 Definition
normal
Term
NPO
 Definition

nothing by mouth

 
Term
N/S
 Definition
normal saline
Term
NSR
 Definition
normal sinus rhythm
Term
N & V
 Definition
nausea and vomiting
Term
NS
 Definition
0.9% Normal Saline
Term
1/2 NS
 Definition
0.45% Normal Saline
Term
O2
 Definition
oxygen
Term
OB
 Definition
obstetrics (pregnant)
Term
OOB
 Definition
out of bed
Term
op
 Definition
operation
Term
OR 
 Definition
operating room
Term
O2 sat.
 Definition
oxygen saturation
Term
OT
 Definition
occupational therapy
Term
P
 Definition
pulse
Term
p.c.
 Definition
after a meal
Term
per
 Definition
by
Term
PERL
 Definition
pupils equal and reactive to light
Term
PERRLA
 Definition
pupils, equal, round, reactive to light and accomodation.
Term
PM or p.m.
 Definition
afternoon
Term
PO or p.o.
 Definition
by mouth, orally
Term
post-op
 Definition
post operative
Term
PPE 
 Definition
personal protective equipment
Term
pre-op
 Definition
preoperative
Term
prep
 Definition
prepare for
Term
PRN or p.r.n.
 Definition
as needed
Term
PR
 Definition
per rectum
Term
PT
 Definition
physical therapy
Term
PT 
 Definition
prothombin time
Term
pt
 Definition
patient
Term
PTT
 Definition
partial thromboplastin time
Term
Q or q
 Definition
every
Term
QH or qh
 Definition
every hour
Term
QID of qid
 Definition
4 times a day
Term
qs
 Definition
sufficient quantity
Term
R
 Definition
respiration
Term
R or r
 Definition
right
Term
RBC
 Definition
red blood cell
Term
resp
 Definition
respiratory
Term
RLQ
 Definition
right lower quadrant
Term
R/O
 Definition
rule out
Term
ROM
 Definition
range of motion
Term
RR
 Definition
Recovery Room
Term
rt
 Definition
right
Term
RUQ
 Definition
right upper quadrant
Term
Rx
 Definition
prescription
Term
sec
 Definition
second
Term
SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
Term
spec
 Definition
specimen
Term
sp. gr.
 Definition
specific gravity
Term
S/S
 Definition
signs and symptoms
Term
STAT or stat.
 Definition
at once
Term
subcut
 Definition
subcutaneous
Term
subl
 Definition
sublingual
Term
supp
 Definition
suppository
Term
sx
 Definition
suction
Term
T
 Definition
temperature
Term
tab
 Definition
tablet
Term
temp
 Definition
temperature
Term
TID or tid
 Definition
three times a day
Term
TPR
 Definition
temperature, pulse, respirations
Term
tx
 Definition
treatment
Term
U/A
 Definition
urinalysis
Term
URI
 Definition
upper respiratory infection
Term
UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
Term
VD
 Definition
voided 
Term
via
 Definition
by way of
Term
VO
 Definition
verbal order
Term
VS
 Definition
vital signs
Term
WBC
 Definition
white blood cell
Term
W/C
 Definition
wheelchair
Term
WNL
 Definition
within normal limits
Term
wt
 Definition
weight
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