HBR - high back rest METHODS - medications, environment, treatments &
HGB - Hemoglobin visit to physician, health teachings, observable signs &
I/O - intake and output symptoms, diet, spiritual
IBW - ideal body weight MGH - may go home
ICP - intracranial pressure MHBR - moderate high back rest
IM - Intramuscular MI - myocardial infarction
IVF - intravenous fluid ML - main line
IVTT- intravenous through tubing MSCC - mid-stream clean catch
KPS - kidney punch sign MVA - motor vehicle accident
KSS - keep set sterile NABS - normoactive bowel sounds
KUB - kidneys, ureters, bladder NBS - newborn screening
KVO - keep vein open NCCF - no chocolate-colored foods neb - Nebule
LBM - loose bowel movement NGT - nasogastric tube
LLQ - left lower quadrant NIL - not in labor
LMP - last menstrual period NOD - nurse on duty
LOC - level of consciousness
NPO-PM - nothing by mouth - post-midnight
LOF - limit oral fluids
PLT – by
NPO-PS - nothing Platelet
mouth - post-supper
PNSS - 0.9%
NSS - normal saline solution sodium chloride solution po - by mouth
("per os")
NSVD - normal spontaneous vaginal delivery o.d. - right
eye ("oculus post-BT
dexter")- post - blood transfusion
PRN - as needed
o.s. - left eye ("oculus siniste")("pro re nata")
o.u. - both eyes ("oculustouterque")
PTA - prior admission
OD - once a day ("omni die") tuberculosis
PTB - pulmonary
PTC tube
OGT - orogastric - prior to consultation
OGTT - Oral Glucose
PUD - Peptic Ulcer Test
Tolerance Disease
PUFT - pregnant
ORS - oral rehydration solutionuterus full -term
OTC - over thePxcounter
- Patient
RLQ - right lower quadrant
PB - Piggyback
ROD("post-cibum")
pc - after meals - resident on -duty
RTC -are
PERRLA - pupils round the clock
equally round and responsive to
RUQ - right upper quadrant
light and accommodation
Rx - Prescription
PL148 - plasmalyte 148
S.O.S.
PLR - lactated ringer's- if needed
solution("si opus sit")
S/E - OPEH - stool exam - ova, parasite, Entamoeba ttt - Treatment
histolytica TURP - transurethral resection of the prostate
TWC - terminate when consumed
TSES/P
- status post
- testicular S/S-examination
self - signs and symptoms
TTS - turn to side
SBR - strict bed rest S U/A - Urinalysis
OB - shortness of breath U/S - ultrasound; ultrasonography
SQ – Subcutaneous URTI - upper respiratory tract infection
Sx - Surgery UTI - urinary tract infection
T.S. - to start UTZ - ultrasound; ultrasonography
TAHBSO - Total Abdominal Hysterectomy with Bilateral V/S - vital signs WCR - wheel chair ride
Salpingo - Oophorectomy
TBSA - total burn surface area
TID - three times a day ("ter in die")
TPN - total parenteral nutrition
TPR - temperature, pulse & respiration
TSB - tepid sponge bath
TSE - testicular self -examination
TTS - turn to sides
May be used in CVGH only: May be used in CVGH only:
AP - attending physician PGI - post-graduate intern
FMIOD/FMIIC - family medicine intern on-duty/family SIOD/SIIC - surgical intern on-duty/surgical intern in-
medicine intern incharge charge
FMROD/FMRIC - family medicine resident SROD/SRIC - surgical resident on-duty/surgical resident
on-duty/family medicine resident in-charge in-charge
MIOD/MIIC - medical intern on-duty/medical intern in- S.O. - significant other
charge
MROD/MRIC - medical resident on-duty/medical
resident in-charge
OBIOD/OBIIC - OB intern on-duty/OB intern in-charge
OBROD/OBRIC - OB resident on-duty/OB resident in-
charge
OIOD/OIIC - Ophtha intern on-duty/Ophtha intern in-
charge
OROD/ORIC - Ophtha resident on-duty/Ophtha
resident in-charge
CBC
WBC = 4500-1100
RBC = 4.5-5.5
PLT = 150,000 – 450,000
HgB = F: 16 g/dL ; M: 13 – 18 g/dL
HCT = F: 36% - 48% ; M: 39% -54A%
BASAL METABOLIC (BMP)
Sodium (Na) = 135 – 145 mEq/L
Potassium = 5.0 mEq/L
Chloride = 95-105 mg/L
Calcium = 9 – 11 mg/dL
BUN = 7 – 20 mg/dL
Creatinine = 0.6 – 1.2 md/dL
Albumin = 3.4 – 5.4 g/dL
Magnesium = 1.4 – 2.1 mEq/L
DD/DOH x V = A Total protein = 6.2 – 8.2 g/dL
a.c.- (ante cibum) before meals (given ½ hour before a p.m., P, PM = (post meridiem) afternoon (given in the
meal) afternoon)
ad lib. = (ad libitum) at pleasure (given freely, as much p.o. = (per os) by mouth, orally (given into the mouth)
as is wanted) NPO = Nothing by mouth (nothing is given into the
b.i.d. = (bis in die) two times a day (given 10am and mouth!)
4pm) p.r., IR = by rectum, intrarectal, rectally (route of
buc = (inside cheek, cheek pocket (route of administration; inserted into the rectum) p.r.n.,
administration; held inside the cheek) gtt. = (guttae) PRN = (pro re nata) abbreviation meaning "when
drops (given in forms of drops) h= (hoora) hourly (given necessary" (given when needed)
on each hour) p.v. = by vagina, vaginal (route of administration;
ID = intradermal (route of administration; injected into inserted into the vagina)
the skin) q.d., QD = (quaque die) once a day (give one time a
IM = (intramuscular (route of administration; injected day, also stand for daily
into the muscle) q.i.d. = (quarter in die) four times a day (given at 8am,
IV= (intravenously (route of administration; given into 12nn, 4pm, 8pm)
the vein) p.C. = (post cibuma) after meals (given ½ hour
after a meal)
q. h. = (from "quaque", every and the "h" indicating the EBF - exclusive breastfeeding
number of hours) EBM - expressed breast milk
q.h., qgh. = every hour (given on each hour, hourly) EOF - encourage oral fluids
q2h., FBC-CDU - Foley Bag Catheter - Close Drainage Unit
q2h = every 2 hours (given at 6am, and continues on FBS - fasting blood sugar
even hours day and night!) FDTW - full diet to watcher
q.3h., q3h =every 3 hours (given at 6, 9, 12, 3, day and FHT - fetal heart rate Fr – French
night!) Fx - Fracture
q.4h., q4h = every 4 hours (given at 8, 12, 4, day and g - Gauge
nighti) GCS - Glasgow Coma Scale
SC, sub-Q, SQ, subcu = subcutaneously (route of GIT - gastrointestinal tract
administration; injected under the skin, into fatty gtt - Drops
layer!) GUT - genito-urinary tract
Stat= immediate order (given immediately one time as h.s. - at bedtime ("hora somni")
ordered) H/A – Headache
t.i.d., TID = (ter in die) three times a day (given three HASMINE - health teachings, anticipatory guidance,
times per day, usually with meals) safety, security & spiritual, medications, incision care,
ut dict. = (ut dictum) as directed (given as explained by nutrition, environment
the physician or medical staff, sometimes written as "as
What to expect during rounds? CA - carcinoma; cancer
• Introduce yourself CBC - complete blood count
CBR c TP - complete bed rest with toilet privileges
• Greet
CBR s TP - complete bed rest without toilet privileges
• ask how the patient is doing? CBW - cooled boiled water
• Observe for nonverbal cues CP - cardiopulmonary
• Inform / remind patient about his/her CPT - chest physiotherapy
procedure of the day CRT - capillary refill time
• Remind his/her restrictions CVA - cerebrovascular accident
CXR - chest x-ray
• Monitor V/S & I&O
D & C - dilatation and curettage
• Refer any abnormal findings D/C - discontinue; discharged
D50W - 50% dextrose in water
D5LR - 5% dextrose in lactated ringer's solution
D5NSS - 5% dextrose in normal saline solution
D5W - 5% dextrose in water
DAT - diet as tolerated
DBE - deep breathing exercises
