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LTCN Chapter 4 Vocabulary Review - Abbreviations (3)
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| A | B |
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| tbsp | tablespoon |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| wt | weight |
| I, II, III, IV | one, two, three, four |
| B/p | blood pressure |
| cap | capsule |
| cath | catheter or catherterization |
| C/S | culture and sensitivity |
| drsg. | dressing |
| EEG | electroencephalogram (brain wave tracing) |
| EKG or ECG | electrocardiogram (tracing of heart function) |
| Foley | type of urinary catheter |
| IM | intramuscular (injection into the muscle) |
| IV | intravenous (injection within the vein) |
| Sub-Q | subcutaneous (injection just into the superficial layers of skin) |
| PT | physical therapy |
| R | rectal |
| ROM | range of motion |
| Rx | perscription |
| S/A | sugar/acetone (test of urine) |
| supp | suppository |
| SSE | soap suds enema |
| tab | tablet |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| TWE | tap water enema |
| U/A | urinalysis (laboratory procedure) |
| UNG | ointment |
| V/S | vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| amb | ambulate |
| assist | assistance |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| C/O | compains of |
| Dr. | doctor |
| pt | patient |
| I&O | intake and output |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| PCP | patient care plan |
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