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Table 7-1 abbreviations for services or units in a healthcare facility
A&D
Admitting and discharge
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CS
Central service (or supple)
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OR
Operating room
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RR
Recovery room
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PT & OT
physical therapy & occupational therapy
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x-ray
radiology
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lab
medical laboratory
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MR
Medical records
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peds
pediatrics
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med-surg
word for medical and surgical patients
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OB
obstetrics ( labor and delivery rooms, postpartum ward and newborn nursery for healthy babies)
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ICN or NICU
INTENSIVE CARE NURSERY, or new born intensive care unit ( for premature, unhealthy babies)
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ODP
outpatient department
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ER or ED
emergency room- emergency department
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ENT
ear nose and throat
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GU
Genitoururinary
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NP
neuropsychiatric
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SS
social service
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CCU or ICU
critical care
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DOU
Definitive observation unit
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dietary (FS)
food service, dietary department
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housekeeping
janitorial service
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pharmacy
drugstore
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morgue
unit for autopsies/ holding the deceased
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pathology (path)
pathology (path) laboratory for study of diseased tissues, including blood
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Table 7-1 abbreviations for services or units in a healthcare facility
q
every
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Table 7-1 abbreviations for services or units in a healthcare facility
qd
once a day
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qod
every other day
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q__h
every__ hours (insert hours)
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bid
twice a day
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tid
tree times a day
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hs
bed time
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ac
before meals
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pc
after meals
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prn
as needed
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ad lib
as desired
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stat
immeadiately
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abbreviations for units of measure table 7-3
tabs.
tablets, pills
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abbreviations for units of measure table 7-3
g,gm
grams
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abbreviations for units of measure table 7-3
gr.
grains
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abbreviations for units of measure table 7-3
cc
cubic centimeters
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abbreviations for units of measure table 7-3
ml,mL
millilters
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abbreviations for units of measure table 7-3
L
liters
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abbreviations for units of measure table 7-3
mEq
milliequivalent
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abbreviations for units of measure table 7-3
U
units
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abbreviations for units of measure table 7-3
gtts
drops
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abbreviations for units of measure table 7-3
oz
ounces
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abbreviations for units of measure table 7-3
dr.
drams
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Table 7-4 abbreviations for means of administering substances into the body
PO
by mouth (oral)
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Table 7-4 abbreviations for means of administering substances into the body
IV
intravenously (a peripheral vein)
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Table 7-4 abbreviations for means of administering substances into the body
IM
intramuscularly
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Table 7-4 abbreviations for means of administering substances into the body
H
hypodermically
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Table 7-4 abbreviations for means of administering substances into the body
subcu,subq
subcutaneously (through the skin into fatty tissue)
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subling
sublingual (under the tongue)
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R
rectally ( by rectum)
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parenteral
a solution given intravenously
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enteral
tube feeding into the stomach or small intestine
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Table 7-4 abbreviations for means of administering substances into the body
D5W
5% glucose in distilled water, use IV
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caps
capsule
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supp
suppository
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ss
one half
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mg
milligrams
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Table 7-4 abbreviations for means of administering substances into the body
N.S
normal saline
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clysis
fluids given by needle, under skin (not vein)
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TKO
to keep vein open
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KVO
keep vein open
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Table 7-5 abbreviations for orders
NPO
Nothing by mouth
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Table 7-5 abbreviations for orders
I&O
intake and output
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Table 7-5 abbreviations for orders
Cl liquid
clear liquid only (ginger ale, tea, broth, jell-O, 7-up coffee)
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Table 7-5 abbreviations for orders
F liq
full liquid: addition of milk and milk products; liquid at body temp
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Table 7-5 abbreviations for orders
Lo salt Low Na, salt free
restricted sodium: ordered by g or mg of sodium desired, e.g 2g Na, 500mg Na
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NAS
no added salt packet usually 4-6g Na ( mild restriction)
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reg
regular diet ("house or normal" sometimes used) a balanced diet without restrictions as to the other type of food texture, seasoning, or preparation method
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Table 7-5 abbreviations for orders
mech soft
mechanical soft; a regular diet with alteration in texture only. sometimes called edentulous
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med soft
medical soft; alterations in texture, preparation methods and seasonings
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bland
a medical soft diet further altered to omit acid-producing beverages and restrict seasonings; altered feeding intervals
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Lo res
low residue; alteration in texture and a limited food selection to yield little intestinal residue
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high fiber
a regular diet with increased amounts g food containing dietary fiber
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FF or PF
- force or push fluids
- increasing fluid intake by addition of extra fluid
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int fdg or it nour
interval feeding; supplemental nourishment served between meals
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DAT
diet as tolerated
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dysphagia pureed
regular diet pureed to as smooth, homogeneous, and cohesive consistency like pudding
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CCHO
consistent or controlled carbohydrate
consistent amounts of carbohydrate at meals and snacks to regulate blood glucose levels primarily for diabetes
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Table 7-5 abbreviations for orders
Lo fat, Lo Chol
low saturated fat, low cholesterol; a "healthy Diet" based on the dietary guidelines for americans, 2010, to reduce the risk of heart dz.
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Table 7-6 abbreviations for activity and toiletry
CBR
complete bed rest (absolute bed rest)
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Table 7-6 abbreviations for activity and toiletry
dangle
sit at ledge of the bed, feet on the side
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Table 7-6 abbreviations for activity and toiletry
ambulate
walk
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Table 7-6 abbreviations for activity and toiletry
OOB
out of bed
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Table 7-6 abbreviations for activity and toiletry
BRP
bathroom privileges
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Table 7-6 abbreviations for activity and toiletry
commode
bedside toilet
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Table 7-7 abbreviations for lab test, x-ray studies, and pulmonary function
AP and LAT
routine xray picture of chest (front and side view
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Table 7-7 abbreviations for lab test, x-ray studies, and pulmonary function
up
up right x ray picture
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Table 7-7 abbreviations for lab test, x-ray studies, and pulmonary function
decub
decubitus lying position
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Table 7-7 abbreviations for lab test, x-ray studies, and pulmonary function
IVP
intravenous pyelogram
an X-ray exam of your urinary tract. An intravenous pyelogram lets your doctor view your kidneys, your bladder and the tubes that carry urine from your kidneys to your bladder (ureters).Jun 19, 2020
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Table 7-7 abbreviations for lab test, x-ray studies, and pulmonary function
BE
barium enema (colon)
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2GI series
upper barium swallow : x-ray of stomach/ duodenum; lower (same as BE): x-ray of lower bowel /colon
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GB series
gallbladder x-ray picture
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MRI
magnetic resonance imaging; noninvasive procedure using a magnetic field that yields images for diagnosis
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Table 7-7 abbreviations for lab test, x-ray studies, and pulmonary function
RAI RAIU
radioactive iodine (uptake) for diagnosing thyroid function
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SCAN
a technique for displaying a representation of a cross section through a human body or other solid object using X-rays or ultrasound.
CT, CAT: computed tomography, computerized axial tomography
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Table 7-7 abbreviations for lab test, x-ray studies, and pulmonary function
CBC
complete blood count
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UA
urinanalysis
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VC
vital capacity (lungs)
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Table 7-8 abbreviations for miscellaneous terms
qns
why would the lab not run a test on a sample sent out
quantity not sufficient ( lab requires larger specimen); also refers to insufficient food, liquid intake
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Table 7-8 abbreviations for miscellaneous terms
dc
discontinue
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TLC
tender love and care
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STAT
immediately
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ASAP
as soon as possible
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CPR
cardiopulmonary respiratory respiration
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EUA
examination under anesthsia
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DOA
dead on on arrival
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OD
2 definitions, eye and drugs
overdose; also refers to right eye
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prep
prepare
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V/S
vital signs
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ECG EKG
electrocardiogram
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EEG
electrocenphalogram
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Dx
diagnosis
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Tx
treatment
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Rx
prescription
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Sx
symptoms
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Table 7-8 abbreviations for miscellaneous terms
Na+
natrium (sodium chem symbol)
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K+
potassium
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Ca++
calcium
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P+++
name the following chem symbol from the periodic table : P
phosphorus
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Cl-
chloride
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I-
iodine
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Fe++
iron
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Hg++
mercury
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DS
double strength
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Table 7-8 abbreviations for miscellaneous terms
O.S
left eye
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PDR
ompilation of manufacturers' prescribing information on prescription drugs, updated regularly and published by ConnectiveRx.
physicians desk reference
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PM& R
physical medicine and rehabilitation
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diagnostic for cholecystic dz's
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