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NURSING ACRONYMS &ABBREVIATON LIST

AABG arterial blood gasesac before mealsACE angiotensin converting enzymeACL anterior cruciate ligamentACTH adrenocorticotropic hormoneADA American Diabetes AssociationADH antidiuretic hormoneADL activities of daily livingAFB acid-fast bacilliAFP alpha-fetoproteinAGA appropriate for gestational ageAIDS acquired immune deficiencysyndromeAKA above knee amputationALP alkaline phosphataseALT alanine transaminase, alanineaminotransferaseAMA against medical adviceAMI acute myocardial infarctionAODM adult onset diabetes mellitusAP apical pulseAPSGN acute poststreptococcalglomerulonephritisARF acute renal failureASD atrial septal defectAST aspartate aminotransferaseATN acute tubular necrosisAU both earsAVB atrio-ventricular block BBBS bilateral breath soundsBE barium enemaBG blood glucoseBI brain injuryBID twice a daybilat bilateralB/K below kneeBM bowel movement or breast milk BP blood pressureBPH benign prostatic hypertrophyBRM biologic response modifiersBRP bathroom privilegesBS bowel soundsBSA body surface areaBSE breast self examinationBT bowel tonesBUN blood urea nitrogenCC&S culture and sensitivityCa calcium, cancer, carcinomaCABG coronary artery bypass graftCAD coronary artery diseaseCAPD continuous ambulatoryperitoneal dialysisCAT computerized tomography scanCBC complete blood countCBD common bile ductCBE clinical breast examinationCBG capillary blood glucoseCBI continuous bladder irrigationCBS capillary blood sugarCC chief complaintCCK cholecystokininCCPD continuous cyclic peritonealdialysisCEA cultured epithelial autograftCFT complement-fixation testCIN cervical intraepithelial neoplasmCL cleft lipCMS circulation, motion, sensationCO cardiac outputCOPD chronic obstructive pulmonarydiseaseCP chest pain, cleft palateCPAP continuous positive airwaypressureCPD cephalo-pelvic disproportion

CPP cerebral perfusion pressureCPPD chest percussion and postdrainageCRF chronic renal failureCRRT continuous renal replacementtherapyCRT capillary refill timeCSF cerebrospinal fluid, colonystimulating factorsCT chest tube, computed tomographyCVA cerebral vascular accident,costovertebral angleCVP central venous pressureCx cervixCXR chest x-rayDDAT diet as toleratedDC (dc) discontinueDCCT Diabetes Control andComplication TrialsDEX (DXT) blood sugarDIC disseminated intravascularcoagulationDKA diabetic ketoacidosisDNA deoxyribonucleic acidDNR do not resuscitateDTR deep tendon reflexDVT deep vein thrombosisDx diagnosisEEBV Epstein-Barr VirusECF extracellular fluid, extended carefacilityEENT eye, ear, nose and throatEMC ensephalomyocarditisEMG electromyogramERCP endoscopic retrogradecholangiopancreatographyESRD end stage renal diseaseET endotracheal tubeFF & R force and rhythmFA fatty acidFBS fasting blood sugarFD fatal dose, focal distanceFDAFood & Drug AdministrationFx fractureFUO fever of unknown originFVD fluid volume deficitGGB gallbladderGERD gastroesophageal reflux diseaseGFR glomerular filtration rateGGT gamma-glutamyl transferaseGI gastrointestinalGOT glutamic oxalic transaminaseGU genitourinaryGVHD graft-versus-host-diseaseHHA headacheHb hemoglobinHCG human chorionic gonadotropinHCO

bicarbonateHCT hematocritHD hemodialysisHDL high density lipoproteinHEENT head, eye, ear, nose andthroatHgb hemoglobinHIV human immunodeficiency virusHRT hormone replacement therapyHS bedtimeHx historyIIBC iron binding capacityIBD inflammatory bowel diseaseIBS irritable bowel syndromeIBW ideal body weightICCE intracapsular cataractextractionICF imtermediate care facilityICP intracranial pressureICS intercostal spaceICT inflammation of connective tissueICU intensive care unitIDM infant of diabetic mother

IDDM insulin dependent diabetesmellitusIE inspiratory exerciserIH infectious hepatitisIHD ischemic heart diseaseIIP implantable insulin pumpIM intramuscularIMV intermittent mandatoryventilationINR international normalization ratioIPD intermittent peritoneal dialysisIPPB intermittent positive pressurebreathingITP immune thrombocytopenicpurpuraIV intravenousIVF in vitro fertilizationIVP intravenous pyelographyJJAMAJournal of the AmericanMedical AssociationJVP jugular venous pressureK K potassiumKCl potassium chlorideKI potassium iodideKUB kidney, ureter, bladderKVO keep vein openLL & A light and accommodationLAD left anterior descending (artery)LB large bowelLDL low density lipoproteinLE lupus erythematosusLFTs liver function testsLIJ left internal jugularLLQ left lower quadrantLMP last menstrual periodLP lumbar punctureLSC left subclavianLUQ left upper quadrantMMAP mean arterial pressureMAR medication administrationrecordMCL modified chest leadMDI multiple daily vitaminMI myocardial infarctionMLC midline catheterMM mucous membraneMoAbs monoclonal antibodiesMOM Milk of MagnesiaMRDD mentalretarded/developmentally disabledMRI magnetic resonance imagingMRM modified radical mastectomyMS multiple sclerosis, morphinesulfateNNa sodiumNaCl sodium chlorideNED no evidence of diseaseNICU neonatal intensive care unitNIDDM noninsulin dependentdiabetes mellitusNKA no known allergiesNKDA non-ketotic diabetic acidosisNKMA no known medcation allergiesNPD nightly peritoneal dialysisNPO nothing by mouthNSAID nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugNTD neural tube defectNV nausea & vomitingNYD not yet diagnosedOOD right eyeOGTT oral glucose tolerance testORIF open reduction internal fixationOS left eyeOU both eyesPPABA para-aminobenzoic acidpc after meals