Details Title: Abbreviations in Nursing Description: Class - Introduction to Patient Care. Abbreviations. CSPN (Central School of Practical Nursing) Total Flash Cards: 96 Created: 10/14/2008 16:36:37		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Medical Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term ā Definition Before Term ac Definition Before meals. Term A.D.A. Definition American Diabetic Association Term ad lib Definition As desired. Term am Definition Before noon. Term AMA Definition Against medical advice Term amt Definition Amount Term ADL Definition Activities of daily living Term ASAP Definition As soon as possible Term bid or BID Definition Twice a day Term BM Definition Bowel movement Term BP Definition Blood pressure Term BR Definition Bedrest Term BRP Definition Bathroom privileges Term BSC Definition Bedside commode Term bx Definition Biopsy Term C Definition centigrade, celsius Term _ C Definition with Term cc Definition cubic centimeter Term CD Definition constant drainage Term cm Definition centimeter Term C&S Definition culture and sensitivity Term c/o Definition complains of Term D/C Definition discontinue, discharge Term DNR Definition do not resuscitate Term DOB Definition date of birth Term DSD Definition dry sterile dressing Term dx Definition diagnosis Term ext Definition external Term F Definition Fahrenheit Term FUO Definition fever of undetermined origin Term FWB Definition Full weight bearing Term fx Definition fracture Term GI Definition gastrointestinal Term gm, g Definition gram Term gtt, gtts Definition drop, drops Term H2O Definition water Term H2O2 Definition hydrogen peroxide Term HEENT Definition head, eyes, ears, nose, throat Term H/O Definition history of Term HOH Definition Hard of Hearing Term H&P Definition history and physical Term hs Definition at bedtime (hour of sleep) Term hx Definition history Term I&O Definition intake and output Term IV Definition intravenous Term K Definition potassium Term kg Definition kilogram Term LMP Definition last menstrual period Term mg Definition milligram Term ml Definition milliliter Term mm Definition millimeter Term Na Definition sodium Term NAS Definition no added sodium Term N/A Definition not applicable Term N/C Definition nasal cannula Term NG Definition nasogastric Term NKA Definition no known allergies Term NPO Definition nothing by mouth Term NS Definition normal saline Term NWB Definition non-weight bearing Term N&V Definition nausea and vomiting Term O2 Definition oxygen Term OD Definition right eye Term OOB Definition out of bed Term OS Definition left eye Term OT Definition occupational therapy Term OU Definition both eyes Term _ p Definition after Term pc Definition after meals Term per Definition through or by Term PERRL(A) Definition pupils equal, round, reactive to light (accommodation) Term pm Definition after noon Term po Definition by mouth Term prn Definition as necessary Term POD Definition post operative day Term post-op Definition post operative Term pre-op Definition before surgery Term pt Definition patient Term P.T. Definition physical therapy Term PWB Definition partial weight bearing Term qh Definition hourly Term qhs or QHS Definition every bedtime Term qid or QID Definition four times daily Term qs Definition quantity sufficient Term R/O Definition rule out Term ROM Definition range of motion Term _ s Definition without Term S&A Definition sugar and acetone Term SOB Definition shortness of breath Term stat Definition at once Term tid or TID Definition three times daily Term TPR Definition temperature, pulse, respiration Term VS Definition vital signs Term WA Definition while awake Term WNL Definition within normal limits