LPN Abbreviations Flashcards
(381 cards)
1
Q
@
A
at
2
Q
a or -
a
A
before
3
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ABG
A
arterial blood gas
4
Q
abd
A
abdomen
5
Q
ac
A
before meals
6
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ADA
A
american diabetic association
7
Q
ADL
A
activities of daily living
8
Q
ad lib
A
as desired
9
Q
Ag
A
silver
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AIDS
A
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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Q
AKA
A
above the knee amputation
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Q
Al
A
aluminum
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Alb
A
albumin
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ALC
A
alternate level of care
15
Q
AMA
A
against medical advice
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Q
AM
A
morning
17
Q
amb
A
ambulate or ambulatory
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Q
amp
A
amputate or ampule
19
Q
amt
A
amount
20
Q
A&O
A
alert and oriented
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A&P
A
anatomy and physiology
auscultation and percussion
anterior and posterior
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A-P
A
anterior to posterior
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APAP
A
acetaminophen
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Q
AP
A
apical pulse
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approx
approximately
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aq
aqueous
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AROM
active range of motion
artificial rupture of membranes
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ASAP
as soon as possible
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as tol
as tolerated
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ASA
aspirin
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ASHD
arteriosclerotic heart disease
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A-V
atrioventricular or arteriovenous
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ax
axillary
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B
beta
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Ba
barium
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BaE or BE
barium enema
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BBB
bundle branch block
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BCP or OC
birth control pills-oral contraceptives
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bid
2 times a day
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BKA
below the knee amputation
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BM
bowel movement
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BMR
basal metabolic rate
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BMI
body mass index
44
BP
blood pressure
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BPH
benign prostatic hyperplasia
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BR
bed rest
bathroom
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BRP
bathroom privileges
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BSA
body surface area
49
BSE
breast self exam
50
BS
bowel sounds
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BSC
bedside commode
52
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
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Bx
biopsy
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o
C
degrees centigrade
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-
c
with
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CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
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CAD
coronary artery disease
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cc
cubic centimeters
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Ca
calcium
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CA or Ca
cancer
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CBI
continuous bladder irrigation
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CHF
congestive heart failure
chronic heart failure
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CHD
congenital heart disease
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CHO
carbohydrates
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CHON/PRO
protein
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CICU
critical intensive care unit
67
CNS
central nervous system
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c/o
complains of
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CO2
carbon dioxide
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COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
73
COLD
chronic obstructive lung disease
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cm
centimeters
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CVA
cerebrovascular accident
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CVP
central venous pressure
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CXR
chest x-ray
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d
day
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dl
deciliter
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D/C
discontinue
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D&C
dilation and curettage
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C&S
culture and sensitivity
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DJD
degenerative joint disease
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DKA
diabetic ketoacidosis
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DOA
dead on arrival
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DOB
date of birth
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DOE
dyspnea on exertion
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DM
diabetes mellitus
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DNA
deoxyribonucleic acid
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dng
drainage
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DNI
do not intubate
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dssg
dressing
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DRG
diagnosis related groupings
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DPM
discontinue previous medication
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DNR
do not resuscitate
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dr
dram
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Dr.
doctor
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DSD
dry sterile dressing
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DVT
deep vein thrombosis
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D5W
5% dextrose in water
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Dx or dx
diagnosis
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ECF
extended care facility
extracellular fluid
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ECG or EKG
electrocardiogram
104
EEG
electroencephalogram
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EENT
eyes ears nose and throat
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EGD
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
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ENT
endotracheal tube
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EMG
electromyography
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EC
enteric coated
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ECU
emergency care unit
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ED
emergency department
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ERCP
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
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ER
extended release
emergency room
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ESR
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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oF
degrees fahrenheit
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F
female
117
FBS
fasting blood sugar
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Fe
iron
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fld
fluid
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FOB
foot of bed
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FPP
flush per protocol
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freq
frequently
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FSH
follicle stimulating hormone
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Fx or fx
fracture
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FUO
fever of undetermined orgin
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FWB
full weight bearing
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GB
gallbladder
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GI
gastrointestinal
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Gm
gram
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gr
grain
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GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disorder
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GFR
glomerular filtration rate
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GTT
glucose tolerance test
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gt or gtt
drop
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gtts
drops
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GU
genitourinary
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GYN
gynecology
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HAV
hepatitis A virus
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HBV
hepatitis B virus
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HCV
hepatitis C virus
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HCO3
bicrabonate
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hct
hematoocrit
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H2O
water
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H2O2
hydrogen peroxide
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HbA1C
glycosylated hemoglobin
hemoglobin A1C
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HNV
has not voided
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hgb
hemoglobin
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H&H
hemoglobin and hematocrit
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HOB
head of bed
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HOH
hard of hearing
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hr
hour
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HR
heart rate
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hs
Hour of sleep
bedtime
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HTN
hypertension
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Hx or hx
history
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I
iodine
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ICP
intracranial pressure
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ICU
intensive care unit
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I&D
incise and drain
incision and drainage
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IDDM
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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irrig
irrigate
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irreg
irregular
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i&O
intake and output
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IM
intramuscular
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I/S
incentive spirometer
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IS
incentive spirometer
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IV
intravenous
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IVC
inferior vena cava
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IVPB
intravenous piggyback
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IVP
intravenous pyelogram
intravenous push
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international unit
international units
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K or K+
potassium
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kg
kilogram
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KUB
kidneys ureters and bladder
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KVO
keep vein open
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L (circled)
left
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L. or I
liter
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Lab
laboratory
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lac
laceration
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lap
laparotomy
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CBC
complete blood count
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lg
large
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Liq
liquid
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LLE
left lower extremity
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LLL
left lower lobe
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LUQ
left upper quadrant
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LLQ
left lower quadrant
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LUL
left upper lobe
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LOC
level of consciouness
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LOR
level of response
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LOS
length of stay
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lat
lateral
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LMP
last menstrual period
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LPM
liters per minute
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lb or #
pound
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LR
lactated ringers
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LS
lung sounds
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LSC
lung sounds clear
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lytes
electrolytes
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M
male
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MAC
monitored anesthesia care
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MAE
moves all extremities
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MAR
medication administration record
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Mat or OB
maternity
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CD
continuous delivery
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SR
sustained release
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MD
medical doctor
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Med
medical or medicine
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Med-surg
medical surgical
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mEq
milliequivalents
211
Mg
magnesium
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mg
miligram
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mcg
microgram
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ml
milliliter
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MI
myocardial infarction
myocardial infarct
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AMI
anterior wall myocardial infarct
anterior wall myocardial infarction
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min
minutes
minimal
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mm
millimeter
mucous membranes
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mmHg
millimeters of mercury
220
MMR
measles mumps and rubella
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MN
midnight
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mod
moderate
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MOM
milk of magnesia
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MRA
magnetic resonance angiography
225
MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
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MRCP
magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatic imaging
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MRSA
methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
228
MVA
motor vehicle accident
229
MVI
multiple vitamin
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N
nitrogen
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Na or Na+
sodium
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NA
not applicable
nursing assistant
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NAS
no added salt
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nc
nasal cannula
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NFS
no free sweets
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neg
negative
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NES
no extra salt
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NB
newborn
note well
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NG
nasogastric tube
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NKA
no known allergies
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NKDA
no known drug allergies
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NS
normal saline
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NPO
nothing by mouth
244
NSAID
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
245
NSR
normal sinus rhythm
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ntg or NTG
nitroglycerine
247
N&V
nausea and vomiting
248
NWB
no weight bearing
249
OA
osteoarthritis
250
O2
oxygen
251
OB
obstetrics
252
obt
obtained
253
OC or BCP
oral contraceptives
254
OD
right eye
255
OS
left eye
256
OT
occupational therapy
257
oob
out of bed
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OR
operating room
259
ORIF
open reduction internal fixation
260
O&P
ova and parasites
261
OTC
over the counter
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OZ
ounce
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-
p
after
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pc
after meals
265
Pb
lead
266
PACU
post anesthesia care unit
267
P-A
posterior to anterior
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PA
physician's assistant
269
PCA
patient controlled analgesia
patient care assistant
270
Peds
pediatrics
271
PEG
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
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per
through by way of
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po
by mouth
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pO2
partial pressure of oxygen
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pCO2
partial pressure of carbon dioxide
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PICC
peripherally inserted central catheter
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PERRL
pupils equal round reactive to light and accommodation
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PERRLA
pupils equal round reactive to light and accommodation
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pH
hydrogen ion concentration
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PM
afternoon
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PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
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post
after
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post-op
postoperative
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pre
before
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pp
pedal pulse
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PP
post partum
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PR
per rectum
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PROM
passive range of motion
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prn
as necessary
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pt
pint
patient
291
PT
physical therapy
prothrombin time
292
PTT
partial thromboplastin time
293
Px
physical
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q
every
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qday
every day
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q6h
every 6 hours
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qhs
every night at bedtime
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qid
4 times a day
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qam
every morning
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qs
quantity sufficient or every shift
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qt
quart
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R (circled)
right
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R
rectal
respirations
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RBC
red blood cells
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RDS
respiratory distress syndrome
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RLE
right lower extremity
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RUE
right upper extremity
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RUL
right upper lobe
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RML
right middle lobe
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RLL
right left lobe
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RUQ
right upper quadrant
312
RLQ
right lower quadrant
313
ROM
range of motion
rupture of membranes
314
RR
respiratory rate
recovery room
315
R/T
related to
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RT
respiratory therapy
recreational therapy
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Rx
treatment
take
medical prescription
318
RN
registered nurse
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-
s
without
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SA
sinoatrial
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sed rate
sedimentation rate
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sl
sublingual
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subq
subcutaneous
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SOB
short of breath
325
sm
small
326
S/P
status post
327
ss
one half
328
SSE
soap suds enema
329
stat
immediately
330
surg
surgical
331
supp
suppository
332
sx
symptoms
333
TPR
temperature pulse respirations
334
T&A
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
335
TAH
total abdominal hysterectomy
336
T or tbsp
tablespoon
337
tab
tablet
338
TIA
transient ischemic attack
339
tid
3 times daily
340
td or TD
transdermal
341
tsp
teaspoon
342
top
topical
343
TPN
total parenteral nutrition
344
TSH
thyrotropic stimulating hormone
345
TURP
transurethral resection of the prostate
346
TWE
tap water enema
347
Tx
treatment
traction
348
UA
urinalysis
349
UE
upper extremity
350
Umb
umbilical
351
ung
ointment
352
US
ultrasound
353
UTI
urinary tract infection
354
URI
upper respiratory infection
355
via
by way of
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VD
venereal disease
357
vs
vital signs
358
VTBI
volume to be infused
359
WBAT
weight bearing as tolerated
360
WBC
white blood cells
361
w/c
wheelchair
362
WNL
within normal limits
363
wt
weight
364
yo
years old
365
yr
year
366
Zn
zinc
367
IV
4
368
VII
7
369
V
5
370
X
10
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arrow down
decreased
lower
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arrow up
increased
upper
373
<
less than
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>
greater than
375
triangle
change
376
arrow right
to
377
dots in a triangle
therefore
378
O slash through
none
379
I or T
1
380
II or TT
2
381
III or TTT
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