Hospital Abbreviations Flashcards by Paige McCarroll

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AAT

A

Ambulate as tolerated

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ABD

A

Abdominal

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ABG

A

Arterial blood gasses

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ABX

A

Antibiotics

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AMA

A

Against medical advice

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Amp

A

Ampoule

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BE

A

Barium enema

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Bili

A

Bilirubin

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BRP

A

Bathroom privileges

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BSA

A

Body service area

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BSS

A

Buffered saline solution

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BUN

A

Blood iron nitrogen

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C&S

A

Culture and sensitivity

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CA

A

Cancer

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Cath

A

Catheter

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CBC

A

Complete blood count

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CCU

A

Coronary care unit

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CHF

A

Congestive heart failure

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CLD

A

Clear liquid diet

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Cond

A

Condition

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Cont

A

Continue

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Cr

A

Creatine

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CSF

A

Cerebral spinal fluid

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CVA

A

Cerebrovascular accident

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CXR

Cheat X-ray

Cysto

Cystoscopy

DBP

Diastolic blood pressure

DC

Discontinue

D/C

Discharge

Dig level

Digoxin blood level

Dx

Diagnosis

E.C

Enteric Coated

EEG

Electroencephalogram

FS

Floor stock

FBS

Fasting blood sugar

FTT

Failure to thrive

Fx

Fracture

Gluc

Glucose

GYN

Gynecology

Ha

Headache

HCI

Hydrochloride

HDL

High density lipids

Hep Lock

Heparin lock

Hg

Mercury

Hgb

Hemoglobin

HR

Heart rate

Hx

History

Hyperal

Hyperalimentation

I&O

Intake and output

ICU

Intensive care unti

INR

International normalized ratio

IP

Inpatient

IVF

Intravenous Fluids

IVP

Intravenous piggyback

IVR

Intravenous rate

KVO

Keep vein open

LDL

Low density lipids

LFT

Liver function test

LOA

Leave of absence

LOC

Laxative of choice

Lytes

Electrolytes

MI

Myocardial infarction

NC

Nasal cannula

NH

Nursing home

NPO

Nothing by mouth

OP

Outpatient

PACU

Post anesthetic care unit

PT

Physiotherapy

PTT

Prothrombin time

PUD

Peptic ulcer disease

RR

Respiratory rate

SBP

Systolic blood pressure

T&A

Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

TIA

Transient ischemic attack

TO

Transfer orders

TO

Telephone order

Tx

Treatment

UA

Urinalysis

UGI

Upper gastrointestinal infection

URI

Upper respiratory infection

VO

Verbal order

VS

Vital signs

WBS

White blood cells