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Abbreviations
Matching abbreviations that are used in med administration and nursing documentation.
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| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| subcut | subcutaneous |
| SL | sublingual, under the tongue |
| ID | intradermal |
| GT | gastrostomy tube |
| NG | nasogastric tube |
| NJ | nasojejunal tube |
| p.o. | by mouth, orally |
| p.r. | per rectum, rectally |
| a.c. | before meals |
| p.c. | after meals |
| ad. lib | as desired |
| p.r.n. | when necessary |
| stat | immediately, at once |
| b.i.d. | twice a day |
| t.i.d. | three times a day |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |
| min | minute |
| h | hour |
| q.h. | every hour |
| q | every |
| q. 2h | every 2 hours |
| qs | quantitiy sufficient |
| aq | water |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| gtt | drop |
| tab | tablet |
| cap | capsule |
| et | and |
| noct | night |
| abd | abdomen |
| amt. | amount |
| approx. | approximately |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| c/o | complains of |
| dc | discontinue |
| ED | ermergency department |
| H2O | water |
| I & O | intake and output |
| L or Lt | left |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| NSS | Normal Saline Solution |
| NS | Normal Saline |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OR | operating room |
| OU | both eyes |
| OS | left eye |
| OD | right eye |
| p.o. | by mouth |
| pt. | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| R or Rt | right |
| ss | one half |
| SS | soap suds |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
| UA | urinalysis |
| via | by way of |
| wc or WC | wheelchair |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt. or Wt. | weight |
| AS | left ear |
| AD | right ear |
| AU | both ears |
| WBC | white blood count |
| RBC | red blood count |
| Cl- | chloride |
| Ca+ | calcium |
| Na+ | sodium |
| K+ | potassium |
| Mg | magnesium |
| Rx | prescription |
| Tx | treatment |
| NA | not applicable |
| C | carbon |
| H2O2 | hydrogen peroxide |
| aa | of each |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| PO | by mouth |
| AAA | abdominal aortic aneurysm |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| AKA | above-knee amputation |
| BKA | below-knee amputation |
| AMA | against medical advice; Amercian Medical Association |
| amb | ambulate |
| asa or ASA | aspirin |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| amp | ampule |
| oint | ointment |
| elix | elixir |
| liq | liquid |
| cl liq | clear liquid |
| BR | bedrest |
| BUN | blood, urea, nitrogen |
| Cr | creatinine |
| diff | differential |
| DKA | diabetic ketoacidosis |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FUO | fever unknown origin |
| GU | genitourinary |
| H & H | hemoglobin and hematocrit |
| HOB | head of bed |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| Hct | hematocrit |
| HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, throat |
| HR | heart rate |
| h.s. or hs | hour of sleep |
| Hx | history |
| KCl | potassium chloride |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
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