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Term
@
 Definition
at
Term
abd
 Definition
abdomen
Term
A&D
 Definition
admission and discharge
Term
a
 Definition
before
Term
ac
 Definition
before meals
Term
AEB
 Definition
as evidenced by
Term
ASAP
 Definition
as soon as possible
Term
ACTH
 Definition
adrenocortiocotropic hormone
Term
ADL
 Definition
activities of daily living
Term
ad lib
 Definition
as desired
Term
adm
 Definition
admitted
Term
atb; abo
 Definition
antibiotic
Term
abt
 Definition
antibiotic therapy
Term
AKA
 Definition
also known as; above knee amputation
Term
alb
 Definition
albumin
Term
amp
 Definition
ampule
Term
AM
 Definition
morning
Term
AMA
 Definition
against medical advice
Term
amb
 Definition
ambulate
Term
amt
 Definition
amount
Term
ADDM
 Definition
adult onset diabetes mellitus
Term
AP
 Definition
apical pulse; apical
Term
approx
 Definition
approximate
Term
ax
 Definition
axillary
Term
AS
 Definition
left ear
Term
ASA
 Definition
aspirin
Term
ASCVD
 Definition
arteriosclerotic cerebrovascular disease
Term
ASHD
 Definition
arteriosclerotic heart disease
Term
assist
 Definition
assistance
Term
A-fib
 Definition
atrial fibrillation
Term
A-V
 Definition
arteriovenous
Term
AIDS
 Definition
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Term
BE
 Definition
barium enema
Term
BBB
 Definition
bundle branch block
Term
BSC
 Definition
bedside commode
Term
bilat; B
 Definition
bilateral
Term
BLE
 Definition
bilateral lower extremity
Term
BKA
 Definition
below knee amputation
Term
BID
 Definition
two times a day
Term
BM
 Definition
bowel movement
Term
BMR
 Definition
basal metabolism rate
Term
B/P
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
BPH
 Definition
benign prostatic hypertrophy
Term
BR
 Definition
bathroom; bed rest
Term
BRP
 Definition
bathroom privileges
Term
BUN
 Definition
blood urea nitrogen
Term
BMI
 Definition
body mass index
Term
c
 Definition
with
Term
C
 Definition
celcius (centigrade)
Term
Ca; CA
 Definition
carcinoma (cancer)
Term
Ca++
 Definition
calcium
Term
cal
 Definition
calorie
Term
cap
 Definition
capsule
Term
cath
 Definition
catheter
Term
CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
Term
CC
 Definition
chief complaint
Term
cc
 Definition
cubic centimeter
Term
CABG
 Definition
coronary artery bypass graft
Term
cert
 Definition
certification
Term
CHD
 Definition
coronary heart disease
Term
CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
cm
 Definition
centimeter
Term
CNA
 Definition
Certified Nursing Assistant
Term
CNS
 Definition
central nervous system
Term
CO2
 Definition
carbon dioxide
Term
C/O
 Definition
complains of
Term
CMS
 Definition
circulation, movement, sensation
Term
cont
 Definition
continue
Term
COPD
 Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
CP
 Definition
chest pain
Term
CPR
 Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Term
C&S
 Definition
culture and sensitivity
Term
CSF
 Definition
cerebral spinal fluid
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
Cx
 Definition
culture
Term
CCU
 Definition
Coronary Care Unit
Term
CBR
 Definition
complete bed rest
Term
CDC
 Definition
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Term
CS
 Definition
central service; central supply
Term
D/C; DC
 Definition
discontinue
Term
↓
 Definition
decrease
Term
decub
 Definition
decubitis
Term
DD
 Definition
dry dressing
Term
derm
 Definition
dermatology
Term
D/I
 Definition
dry and intact
Term
diag; Dx
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
dig level
 Definition
digatalis level
Term
drng
 Definition
drainage
Term
dis
 Definition
discharge
Term
DSD
 Definition
dry sterile dressing
Term
DM
 Definition
diabetes mellitus
Term
DOA
 Definition
dead on arrival
Term
DOB
 Definition
date of birth
Term
DOE
 Definition
dyspnea on exertion
Term
Dr
 Definition
doctor
Term
drsg
 Definition
dressing
Term
DSS
 Definition
docusate sodium
Term
DT
 Definition
delirium tremens
Term
DTR
 Definition
deep tendon reflexes
Term
D5W
 Definition
5% dextrose and water
Term
D5LR
 Definition
5% dextrose and lactated Ringer's
Term
DON
 Definition
Director of Nursing
Term
ECG; EKG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
ECT
 Definition
electroconvulsive therapy
Term
E. coli
 Definition
escherichia coli
Term
EEG
 Definition
electroencephalogram
Term
EENT
 Definition
eye, ear, nose, and throat
Term
EMG
 Definition
electromyogram
Term
ENT
 Definition
ear, nose, throat
Term
EOM
 Definition
extraocular movement
Term
EPS
 Definition
extrapyramidal side effects
Term
eq
 Definition
equivalent
Term
ER
 Definition
emergency room
Term
ES
 Definition
electrical stimulation
Term
ESR
 Definition
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Term
EST
 Definition
electroshock therapy
Term
ETOH
 Definition
ethyl alcohol
Term
exp
 Definition
expired
Term
ext
 Definition
extension
Term
extrm
 Definition
extremity
Term
F
 Definition
fahrenheit
Term
FA
 Definition
forearm
Term
FSBS
 Definition
finger stick blood sugar
Term
FBS
 Definition
fasting blood sugar
Term
F/C
 Definition
Foley catheter
Term
Fe++
 Definition
iron
Term
FH
 Definition
family history
Term
fib
 Definition
fibrillation
Term
fl dr
 Definition
fluid dram
Term
fort
 Definition
fortified
Term
Fr
 Definition
French
Term
Fx
 Definition
fracture
Term
FRM
 Definition
full range of motion
Term
ft
 Definition
foot; feet
Term
FTT
 Definition
failure to thrive
Term
F/U
 Definition
follow up
Term
funct
 Definition
functional
Term
FUO
 Definition
fever of undetermined origin
Term
FF
 Definition
force fluids
Term
fl; fld
 Definition
fluid
Term
G
 Definition
gauge
Term
gal
 Definition
gallon
Term
GB
 Definition
gallbladder
Term
GERD
 Definition
gastro esophageal reflux disease
Term
GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
gm
 Definition
gram
Term
glu
 Definition
glucose
Term
gr
 Definition
grain
Term
GT
 Definition
gastrointestinal tube
Term
GTT
 Definition
glucose tolerance test
Term
gtts
 Definition
drops
Term
GU
 Definition
genitourinary
Term
gyn
 Definition
gynecology
Term
hr
 Definition
hour
Term
H2O
 Definition
water
Term
HCMP
 Definition
high calorie med pass
Term
HHN
 Definition
hand held nebulizer
Term
hb; hgb
 Definition
hemoglobin
Term
hct
 Definition
hematocrit
Term
HCVD
 Definition
hypertensive cardiovascular disease
Term
HOH
 Definition
hard of hearing
Term
HEENT
 Definition
head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
Term
HTN
 Definition
hypertension
Term
H2O2
 Definition
hydrogen peroxide
Term
Hg
 Definition
mercury
Term
HHD
 Definition
hypertensive heart disease
Term
HOB
 Definition
head of bed
Term
H&P
 Definition
history and physical
Term
HS; hs
 Definition
hour of sleep (bedtime)
Term
ht
 Definition
height
Term
hyper
 Definition
excessive (high)
Term
hypo
 Definition
inadequate (low)
Term
Hx
 Definition
history
Term
HIV
 Definition
human immunodeficiency virus
Term
I
 Definition
independent
Term
ICU
 Definition
Intensive Care Unit
Term
ID
 Definition
intradermal
Term
I&D
 Definition
incision and drainage
Term
IS
 Definition
incentive spirometer
Term
ie
 Definition
example
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
IMP
 Definition
impression
Term
IDDM
 Definition
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
inc
 Definition
incontinent
Term
IBW
 Definition
ideal body weight
Term
incr; ↑
 Definition
increase
Term
I&O
 Definition
intake and output
Term
IPPB
 Definition
intermittent positive pressure breathing
Term
IQ
 Definition
intelligence quotient
Term
IUD
 Definition
intrauterine device
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
IVP
 Definition
intravenous pyelogram
Term
in
 Definition
inch
Term
K+
 Definition
potassium
Term
KCl
 Definition
potassium chloride
Term
kg
 Definition
kilogram
Term
KUB
 Definition
kidney, ureter, bladder
Term
KVO
 Definition
keep vein open
Term
(L); L; lt
 Definition
left
Term
L
 Definition
liter
Term
lab
 Definition
laboratory
Term
lat
 Definition
lateral
Term
L1, L2, etc
 Definition
lumbar vertebra 1, 2, etc
Term
lb
 Definition
pound
Term
LBBB
 Definition
left bundle branch block
Term
LBM
 Definition
last bowel movement
Term
LBP
 Definition
low blood pressure
Term
LE
 Definition
lower extremities
Term
LRI
 Definition
lower respiratory infection
Term
liq
 Definition
liquid
Term
LLE
 Definition
left lower extremity
Term
LLL
 Definition
left lower lobe; left lower leg
Term
LLQ
 Definition
left lower quadrant
Term
LMP
 Definition
last menstrual period
Term
LOA
 Definition
leave of absence
Term
LP
 Definition
lumbar puncture
Term
LPN
 Definition
Licensed Practical Nurse
Term
LVN
 Definition
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Term
LQ
 Definition
lower quadrant
Term
LRQ
 Definition
lower right quadrant
Term
LS
 Definition
lumbosacral
Term
LUE
 Definition
left upper extremity
Term
LUL
 Definition
left upper lobe
Term
LUQ
 Definition
left upper quadrant
Term
lytes
 Definition
electrolytes
Term
LOC
 Definition
level of consciousness
Term
max
 Definition
maximum
Term
MDS
 Definition
minimum data set
Term
med
 Definition
medication
Term
mcg
 Definition
microgram
Term
meq
 Definition
milliequivalent
Term
Mg
 Definition
magnesium
Term
mg
 Definition
milligram
Term
mg%
 Definition
milligram percent
Term
MI
 Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
mL
 Definition
milliliter
Term
min
 Definition
minute
Term
MV
 Definition
multivitamin
Term
MVM
 Definition
multivitamin with minerals
Term
mm
 Definition
millimeter
Term
mech soft
 Definition
mechanical soft
Term
mod
 Definition
moderate
Term
MOM
 Definition
milk of magnesia
Term
mono
 Definition
monocytes
Term
MR
 Definition
may repeat
Term
MRD
 Definition
Medical Record Designee
Term
MS
 Definition
morphine sulfate
Term
msg
 Definition
message
Term
mid noc
 Definition
midnight
Term
MAE
 Definition
moves all extremities
Term
MAEW
 Definition
moves all extremities well
Term
NaCl
 Definition
sodium chloride (table salt)
Term
N/A
 Definition
non-applicable
Term
neg; -
 Definition
negative
Term
neuro
 Definition
neurology; neurological signs
Term
NGT
 Definition
nasogastric tube
Term
NKA
 Definition
no known allergies
Term
No
 Definition
number
Term
NPH
 Definition
nonprotein nitrogen - neutral protein (insulin)
Term
N/O
 Definition
new order
Term
NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
N/C
 Definition
nasal cannula
Term
NS
 Definition
normal saline
Term
NCS
 Definition
no concentrated sweets
Term
NA
 Definition
Nursing Assistant
Term
NIDDM
 Definition
non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
NTG
 Definition
nitroglycerine
Term
N/V
 Definition
nausea and vomiting
Term
NWB
 Definition
non weight bearing
Term
nil; Ø
 Definition
none
Term
noc
 Definition
night
Term
NG
 Definition
nasogastric
Term
NKDA
 Definition
no known drug allergies
Term
O
 Definition
orally
Term
O2
 Definition
oxygen
Term
OBS
 Definition
organic brain syndrome
Term
OD
 Definition
right eye; overdose
Term
OHD
 Definition
organic heart disease
Term
OOB
 Definition
out of bed
Term
OP
 Definition
outpatient
Term
O&P
 Definition
ova and parasite test
Term
ophth
 Definition
ophthalmology
Term
OS
 Definition
left eye; mouth
Term
OT
 Definition
occupational therapy
Term
OU
 Definition
both eyes
Term
oz
 Definition
ounce
Term
OB
 Definition
obstetrics
Term
OJ
 Definition
orange juice
Term
ord
 Definition
orderly
Term
O2 sat
 Definition
oxygen saturation
Term
OR
 Definition
operating room
Term
ortho
 Definition
orthopedic
Term
p
 Definition
after
Term
P
 Definition
pulse
Term
P/A
 Definition
posterior/anterior
Term
P&A
 Definition
percussion and ausculation
Term
pap
 Definition
papanicolaou
Term
PAT
 Definition
paroxysmal auricular tachycardia
Term
path
 Definition
pathology
Term
pc
 Definition
after meals
Term
pcn; PCN
 Definition
penicillin
Term
PCV
 Definition
packed cell volume
Term
pH
 Definition
hydrogen ion concentration (acid base balance)
Term
PE
 Definition
physical exam
Term
peri
 Definition
perineal; perineum
Term
PERRLA
 Definition
pupils equal, regular, react to light and accommodation
Term
PH
 Definition
past history
Term
pharm
 Definition
pharmacy
Term
PI
 Definition
present illness
Term
PID
 Definition
pelvic inflammatory disease
Term
PM
 Definition
afternoon
Term
PO
 Definition
by mouth; physician's order
Term
post
 Definition
after
Term
post op
 Definition
post operative
Term
PP
 Definition
post prandial (after meals)
Term
PPD
 Definition
purified protein derivative
Term
PPP
 Definition
positive pedal pulses
Term
pr
 Definition
per rectum
Term
PT/INR
 Definition
pro time/international normalized ratio
Term
pre-op
 Definition
before operation
Term
prep
 Definition
preparation
Term
prn
 Definition
as needed
Term
pro time
 Definition
prothrombin time
Term
PROM
 Definition
passive range of motion
Term
pt
 Definition
patient
Term
PT
 Definition
physical therapy
Term
PVC
 Definition
premature ventricular contraction
Term
PVD
 Definition
peripheral vascular disease
Term
PUW
 Definition
pickup walker
Term
PWB
 Definition
partial weight bearing
Term
PCA
 Definition
patient-controlled analgesia
Term
peds
 Definition
pediatrics
Term
per
 Definition
by/through
Term
PERL
 Definition
pupils equal and reactive to light
Term
PERRL
 Definition
pupils equal, round, and reactive to light
Term
PPN
 Definition
peripheral parenteral nutrition
Term
PAR
 Definition
post-anesthesia room
Term
q
 Definition
every
Term
qd
 Definition
every day
Term
qh
 Definition
every hour
Term
qnoc
 Definition
every night
Term
qod
 Definition
every other day
Term
qs
 Definition
every shift
Term
qt
 Definition
quart
Term
QID
 Definition
four times a day
Term
q2h, q3h, etc
 Definition
every 2 hours, every 3 hours, etc
Term
qhs
 Definition
every night at bedtime (hour of sleep)
Term
R
 Definition
right; respiration; rectal; rectal temperature
Term
(R); rt
 Definition
right
Term
RA
 Definition
rheumatoid arthritis
Term
RAP
 Definition
resident assessment protocol
Term
RBC
 Definition
red blood count; red blood cell
Term
re
 Definition
regarding
Term
reg
 Definition
regular
Term
RH
 Definition
rhesus blood factor
Term
RUGS
 Definition
resource utilization groups
Term
RLE
 Definition
right lower extremity
Term
RLL
 Definition
right lower lobe
Term
RLQ
 Definition
right lower quadrant
Term
RML
 Definition
right middle lobe
Term
RN
 Definition
Registered Nurse
Term
RO
 Definition
reality orientation
Term
R/O
 Definition
rule out
Term
ROM
 Definition
range of motion
Term
ROS
 Definition
review of systems
Term
RPT
 Definition
Registered Physical Therapist
Term
RHIT
 Definition
Registered Health Information Technician
Term
RHIA
 Definition
Registered Health Information Administrator
Term
RST
 Definition
redness, swelling, tenderness
Term
RUE
 Definition
right upper extremity
Term
RUL
 Definition
right upper lobe
Term
RUQ
 Definition
right upper quadrant
Term
RVH
 Definition
right ventricular hypertrophy
Term
Rx
 Definition
treatment; prescription
Term
RR
 Definition
recovery room
Term
RBBB
 Definition
right bundle branch block
Term
RL
 Definition
Ringer's lactate
Term
s
 Definition
without
Term
sat
 Definition
saturated/saturation
Term
SBA
 Definition
stand by assistance
Term
SGOT
 Definition
serum glutamic oxalacetic transaminase
Term
SGPT
 Definition
serum glutamin pyruvic transaminase
Term
SDTI
 Definition
suspected deep tissue injury
Term
sig
 Definition
directions for use
Term
SOB
 Definition
short of breath
Term
S/P
 Definition
status post
Term
spec
 Definition
specimen
Term
S/S
 Definition
signs, symptoms
Term
SSI
 Definition
sliding scale insulin
Term
SSD
 Definition
Social Service Designee
Term
SSE
 Definition
soap suds enema
Term
ST
 Definition
speech therapy
Term
staph
 Definition
staphylococcus
Term
stat
 Definition
immediately
Term
strep
 Definition
streptococcus
Term
SL
 Definition
sublingually
Term
Sc; sq; subcut
 Definition
subcutaneous
Term
supp
 Definition
suppository
Term
SNF
 Definition
skilled nursing facility
Term
surg; Sx
 Definition
surgery
Term
tab
 Definition
tablet
Term
TB
 Definition
tuberculosis
Term
tbsp; tbls
 Definition
tablespoon
Term
ther ex
 Definition
therapeutic exercise
Term
THR
 Definition
total hip replacement
Term
TIA
 Definition
transient ischemic attack
Term
TID
 Definition
three times a day
Term
TF
 Definition
tube feeding
Term
TLC
 Definition
total lymphocyte count; tender loving care
Term
TO
 Definition
telephone order
Term
tol
 Definition
tolerance
Term
tsp
 Definition
teaspoon
Term
TP
 Definition
total protein
Term
TPR
 Definition
temperature, pulse, respiration
Term
TURP
 Definition
transurethral resection of prostate
Term
Tx
 Definition
treatment
Term
TKO
 Definition
to keep open
Term
TPN
 Definition
total parenteral nutrition
Term
U
 Definition
unit
Term
UA; U/A
 Definition
urinalysis
Term
UBW
 Definition
usual body weight
Term
UE
 Definition
upper extremity
Term
UGI
 Definition
upper gastrointestinal
Term
ung
 Definition
ointment
Term
UQ
 Definition
upper quadrant
Term
URI
 Definition
upper respiratory infection
Term
USP
 Definition
United States Pharmacopeia
Term
UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
Term
vag
 Definition
vaginal
Term
V/C
 Definition
verbal cues
Term
VD
 Definition
venereal disease
Term
VICO
 Definition
verbal informed consent obtained
Term
VNA
 Definition
Visiting Nurse Association
Term
VO; vo
 Definition
verbal order
Term
VOC
 Definition
vocational
Term
VOD
 Definition
right eye vision
Term
vol%
 Definition
volume percent
Term
VOS
 Definition
left eye vision
Term
VS; V/S
 Definition
vital signs
Term
WBC
 Definition
white blood cells
Term
W/C; w/c
 Definition
wheelchair
Term
WB
 Definition
weight bearing
Term
wt
 Definition
weight
Term
WNL
 Definition
within normal limits
Term
WBAT
 Definition
weight bearing as tolerated
Term
<
 Definition
less than
Term
>
 Definition
greater than
Term
+
 Definition
positive
Term
x
 Definition
times
Term
Δ
 Definition
change
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