BURPS H-N Flashcards
H&P
history and physical
HA
headache
HBP
high blood pressure
Hct
hematocrit
HEENT
head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
hgb
hemoglobin
Hib
hemophilus influenza B
h/o
history of (or Hx)
HOB
head of bed
HPI
history of present illness
HRT
hormone replacement therapy
hs
hour of sleep, bedtime
HTN
hypertension
I&D
incision and drainage
IM
intramuscular
I&O
intake and output
IV
intravenous
IVP
intravenous pyelogram
JCAHO
Joint Commission on Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations
JVD
jugular venous distention
KUB
kidney, ureter, and bladder
KVO
keep vein open
LE
lower extremities
LFTs
liver function tests
LMP
last menstrual period
LNMP
last normal menstrual period
LOC
loss or level of consciousness
LP
lumbar puncture
MI
myocardial infarction (heart attack)
MMR
measles, mumps, and rubella (vaccine)
MMSE
mini mental state exam
MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
MS
mental status or multiple sclerosis
NAD
no acute or apparent distress
NGT
nasogastric tube
NKA
no knows allergies
NKDA
no known drug allergies
NPO
nothing by mouth (non peros)
NSAID
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
NSR
normal sinus rhythm
NSS
normal saline solution
NV
nausea/vomiting
NVD
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
NWB
non-weight bearing