This document provides a list of commonly used medical abbreviations organized into categories such as medication schedules, patient activity terms, diagnostic tests, routes of administration, and miscellaneous hospital terms. Some examples included are TID for three times a day, OOB for out of bed, EKG for electrocardiogram, IV for intravenous, and CHF for congestive heart failure. The abbreviations are intended to promote efficient documentation among medical professionals.
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These are commonly used standard abbrevations in any health facility.
This document provides a list of commonly used medical abbreviations organized into categories such as medication schedules, patient activity terms, diagnostic tests, routes of administration, and miscellaneous hospital terms. Some examples included are TID for three times a day, OOB for out of bed, EKG for electrocardiogram, IV for intravenous, and CHF for congestive heart failure. The abbreviations are intended to promote efficient documentation among medical professionals.
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This document provides a list of commonly used medical abbreviations organized into categories such as medication schedules, patient activity terms, diagnostic tests, routes of administration, and miscellaneous hospital terms. Some examples included are TID for three times a day, OOB for out of bed, EKG for electrocardiogram, IV for intravenous, and CHF for congestive heart failure. The abbreviations are intended to promote efficient documentation among medical professionals.
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Clinical Instructor NDMU Medication Schedules ac = before meals QD = every day Q AM = every morning QOD = every other day Medication Schedules PRN = as needed/whenever necessary HS = hour of sleep/at bedtime MR x 1 = may repeat x 1 Stat = at once Medication Schedules qh,q1° = every hour q2h,q2° = every two hours q4h,q4° = every four hours BID =twice a day Medication Schedules TID = three times a day QID = four times a day ASAP = as soon as possible q hs = every night at bedtime Patient Activity Terms ad lib = as tolerated Up ad lib = up as tolerated BRP = bathroom privileges BR = bedrest Patient Activity Terms CBR = complete bedrest Adm =admitted/admission DC or d/c = discontinue/discharge I&D =Incision & drainage Patient Activity Terms OOB = out of bed CC =chief complaint TCDB = turn, cough, deep breath BR c BRP = bedrest c bathroom privilege Patient Activity Terms ADL = activities of daily living Amb = ambulatory S/S = signs & symptoms n/v = nausea & vomiting Routes of Medication Administration IV = intravenous IM = intramuscular SQ = subcutaneous IVPB = intravenous piggyback Routes of Medication Administration p.o. =by mouth Supp =suppository SL = sublingual SD = side drip Common Diagnostic Tests EKG,ECG = Electrocardiogram EEG = Electroencephalogram CXR = Chest X-ray UGI = Upper Gastrointestinal X-rayLGI = Lower Gastrointestinal X-ray Common Diagnostic Tests MRI = Magnetic Resonance Imaging IVP = Intravenous Pyelogram Hct = Hematocrit BUN = Blood Urea Nitrogen Common Diagnostic Tests CT = Clotting Time GTT = Glucose Tolerance Test EMG = Electromyography LP = Lumbar Puncture GB = Gallbladder Common Diagnostic Tests CAT Scan = Computerized Axial Tomography Scan USD = Ultrasound KUB = Kidney, Ureter, Bladder HBT = Hepato Biliary Tract Common Diagnostic Tests CBC = Complete Blood Count Hgb = Hemoglobin FBS = Fasting Blood Sugar Bt = Bleeding Time PPD = Purified Protein Derivative Miscellaneous Patient/Hospital Related Terms E.R. = Emergency Room O.R. = Operating Room PACU = Post Anesthesia Care Unit R.R. = Recovery Room Ca = Cancer Miscellaneous Patient/Hospital Related Terms CHF = Congestive heart failure FUO = fever of unknown origin MI = Myocardial infarction OBS = Organic Brain Syndrome URI = Upper Respiratory Infection Miscellaneous Patient/Hospital Related Terms UTI = Urinary Tract Infection HEENT = head,ears, eyes, nose, throat GI = Gastrointestinal GU = Genito-urinary GYN = Gynecology Miscellaneous Patient/Hospital Related Terms OB = Obstetrics COC =,continuity of care ABO = The main blood group Meds = medication LMP = last menstrual period Miscellaneous Patient/Hospital Related Terms ARDS = Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome AKA = above knee amputation A/SGA = Average/Small Gestational Age ASHD = Arteriosclerotic Heart Dis. Miscellaneous Patient/Hospital Related Terms IVF = Intravenous fluid C/S = Cesarean Section CAPD = Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis CPR = Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Miscellaneous Patient/Hospital Related Terms CVA = Cerebro Vascular Accident FHR = fetal heart rate ICP = intracranial pressure NSVD = Normal Spontaneous Vagina Delivery Miscellaneous Patient/Hospital Related Terms PROM = premature rupture of membrane PID = Pelvic Inflammatory Disease PMI = point of maximum impulse VBAC = Vaginal birth after cesarean section Miscellaneous Patient/Hospital Related Terms T&A = Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy TIA = Transient Ischemic Attack C.N.M. = Clinical Nurse Manager P.C.C. = Patient Care Coordinator ICU = Intensive Care Unit Miscellaneous Patient/Hospital Related Terms SOB = shortness of breath N.P. = Nurse Practitioner AMNP = Advanced Medical Nurse Practitioner HOH = hard of hearing Ectomy = removal Miscellaneous Patient/Hospital Related Terms itis = inflammation Otomy = incision into PE = pulmonary embolism PMH = past medical history PTA = prior to admission Miscellaneous Patient/Hospital Related Terms Lap = laparotomy ABG’s = Arterial blood gases C&S = culture & sensitivity U/A, UA = urinalysis CVMS = clean voided urine midstream Miscellaneous Patient/Hospital Related Terms BM = bowel movement ACLS = Advanced Cardiac Life Support AIDS = Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome anes. = anesthesia Miscellaneous Patient/Hospital Related Terms A/CRF = Acute/Chronic Renal Failure BPH = Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy CPD = Cephalo Pelvic Disproportion CAD = Coronary Artery Disease Miscellaneous Patient/Hospital Related Terms CNS = Central Nervous System TPN = total parenteral nutrition CVP = Central Venous Pressure GCS = Glasgow Coma Scale IOP = intraocular pressure Miscellaneous Patient/Hospital Related Terms ORIF = Open Reduction Internal Fixation PEEP = Positive End Expiratory Pressure PUD = Peptic Ulcer Disease SVC = superior vena cava Miscellaneous Patient/Hospital Related Terms TOF = Tetralogy of Fallot TAHBSO = Total Abdominal Hysterectomy w/ Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy TURP = transurethral resection of the prostate General Terms c = with s = without a = before p = after General Terms ac = before meals R = right OD = right eye (oculus dexter) F = Fahrenheit General Terms C = Celsius, centigrade Dx = Diagnosis Rx = Treatment Sx = Service General Terms Tx = traction, therapy Bx = biopsy Fx = fracture c/c = complaint of General Terms w/c = wheelchair DAT = diet as tolerated amt. = amount drsg. = dressing General Terms Os = mouth or opening post-op = post operatively prep = preparation VO = verbal order General Terms KVO = keep vein open Tbsp = tablespoon Ss = half Cc = cubic centimeter General Terms VS = Vital signs BP = Blood Pressure TPR = Temperature, Pulse, Respiration NPO = nothing by mouth (non per os) General Terms pc = after meals L = left, liter OS = left eye (oculus sinester) OU = both eyes General Terms H20 = water R/O = Rule Out O2 = oxygen Pt = patient General Terms PT = Physical Therapy AP&L = anterior posterior & lateral noc = night gen = general General Terms Approx = approximately Mod = moderate Gtt = drop Neg = negative General Terms per = by or through preop = preoperatively WNL = within normal limits TO = telephone order General Terms Wt = weight Tsp = teaspoon Cath. = catheter Ml = millimeter …end of presentation… THANK YOU!