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Specimen APRN Advance Practice

<  Less Than ADA Americans With Registered Nurse
>  Greater Than Disabilities Act APS Adult Protective
a Artery ADH Antidiuretic Hormone Services
A (see Accommodation (see ADHD Attention Deficit- APS American Pain
acc.) acc.) Hyperactivity Disorder Society
A Acetum ADL Activities of Daily APTT Activated Partial
A Angström Unit Living Thromboplastin Time
A Anode Adm. Admission and aqua Water or H2O
A Anterior (see Discharge AROM Active Range of
A&D Admission and A&D) Motion
(see Discharge admov Apply AS Left Ear
Adm.) . ASA Acetylsalicylic Acid
A&E Accident and ADN Associate Degree ASO Antistreptolysin-O
Emergency Nurse (Nursing) AST Aspartate
A/CA Accommodative/ AEB As Evidenced By Aminotransferase
Convergence AED Antiepileptic Drug AT Axillary Temperature
Accommodation Ratio AF Atrial Fibrillation ATC Around the Clock
A/G, Albumin/Globulin AFB Acid-Fast Bacillus ATP Adenosine
or A-G Ratio AFP Alpha-Fetoprotein Triphosphatase
ratio AGC Atypical Glandular AU Both Ears
a¯ Before Cells AV Atrioventricular
aa Of Each, Equal Parts, AHA American Hospital B1 Thiamine
Arteries Association B12 Cobalamin
AAA Abdominal Aortic AHCA American Health Care B2 Riboflavin
Aneurysm Association B6 Pyridoxine
AAPB Association of Applied AHCP Agency for Health Ba Barium
Psychophysiology R Care Policy and BA Bowel Action
and Biofeedback Research Ba Barium Meal
AARP American Association AHF Antihemophilic Factor Meal
of Retired Persons AHNA American Holistic BBA Balanced Budget Act
AASM American Academy of Nurses' Association BCC Basal Cell Carcinoma
Sleep Medicine AHRQ Agency for BD, Twice A Day
AAT Animal-Assisted Healthcare Research bd, or
Therapy and Quality bid
AATH American Association AI Adequate Intake BE Base Excess
for Therapeutic AI Aortic Incompetence, BGL Blood Glucose Level
Humor or Aortic Insufficiency BK Below Knee
ABC Airway, Breathing, AICD Automatic BKA Below Knee
Circulation Implantable Cardiac Amputation
ABD, Abdominal, or Defibrillator BMD Bone Mineral Density
Abd, Abdomen AIDS Acquired BMI Body Mass Index
Abdo Immunodeficiency BMR Basal Metabolic Rate
ABG Arterial Blood Gases Syndrome BNO Bowels Not Opened
ABI Ankle-Brachial Index AK Above the Knee BO Bowels Opened
ABO Blood Types AKA Above Knee BP or Blood Pressure
ABR Absolute Bed Rest Amputation B/P
(See CBR) ALFA Assisted Living BPH Benign Prostatic
AC Adrenal Cortex, Air Federation of America Hypertrophy
Conduction, ALT Alanine BPM Beats Per Minute
Alternating Current, or Aminotransferase BSA Body Surface Area
Axiocervical AM/ Morning (After BSE Breast Self-
ac or Before Meals am/ Midnight and Before Examination
a.c. A.M./ Midday)
BSI Body Substance
acc. Accommodation (see a.m.
Isolation
(see A) AMA Against Medical
BSL Blood Sugar Level
A) Advice
BSN Bachelor of Science
ACE Angiotensin- AMA American Medical
In Nursing
Converting Enzyme Association
BUN Blood Urea Nitrogen
ACIP Advisory Committee Amb Ambulatory, Walking,
BWO Bowels Wide Opened
on Immunization Able to Walk
c Cup
Practices Amt Amount
C Celsius
ACLS Advanced Cardiac ANA American Nurses
Life Support C&S Culture and
Association
Sensitivity
ACS American Cancer ANA Antinuclear Antibody
Society C/A Complementary/
Angio Angiogram
Alternative
ACTH Adrenocorticotropic AoA Administration on
Hormone C/O Complaint Of
Aging
AD Alzheimer's Disease c¯ With
AP Anterior/Posterior
AD Right Ear Ca Calcium or Cancer
AP Apical Pulse
AD Admitting Diagnosis Ca++ Calcium Ion
AP Appendectomy
AD Advance Directive CaBG Coronary Artery
APIC Association for
Bypass Graft
ad lib Freely, as Desired, if Practitioners In
the Patient So CaCl2 Calcium Chloride
Infection Control and
Desires Epidemiology CAD Coronary Artery
ad sat. To Saturation Disease
Appro Approximately
Ad. Admission Urine x. CAI Computer-Assisted
 Instruction Consultant DO Doctor of Osteopathy
CAM Complementary/ CNM Certified Nurse DOA Dead on Arrival
Alternative Medicine Midwife DOB Date of Birth
cap Capsule CNO Community Nursing DPAH Durable Power of
Card Cardiac Organization C Attorney for Health
CARF Commission on CNS Central Nervous Care
Accreditation of System dr Dram
Rehabilitation CNS Clinical Nurse DRG Diagnosis-Related
Facilities Specialist Group
CAT Computed Axial Co Cobalt DRI Dietary Reference
Tomography consul Consultation Intake
CAT Computerized t DSM- Diagnostic and
Adaptive Testing CO2 Carbon Dioxide V Statistical Manual of
Cath Catheter CO2− Carbon Dioxide Ion Mental Disorders, 5th
CBC Complete Blood COBR Comprehensive Edition
Count A Omnibus Budget DST Dexamethasone
CBD Common Bile Duct Reconciliation Act Suppression Test
CBE Charting By COOH Carboxyl Group DT Delirium Tremens
Exception COPD Chronic Obstructive DTaP Diphtheria, Tetanus,
CBR Complete Bed Rest Pulmonary Disease Acellular Pertussis
(See ABR) CPAP Continuous Positive DTP Diphtheria, Tetanus,
cc Cubic Centimeter Airway Pressure Pertussis
CCF Congestive Cardiac CPNP Council of Practical DVT Deep Vein
(see Failure (See CHF) Nursing Programs Thrombosis
CHF) CPR Cardiopulmonary DX Diagnosis
CCRC Continuing Care Resuscitation EAR Estimated Average
Retirement CPR Computerized Patient Requirement
Community Record ECF Extended Care
CCU Coronary Care Unit, Cr Chromium Facility
(see or Cardiac Care Unit CRNA Certified Registered ECF Extracellular Fluid
CICU) (See CICU) Nurse Anesthetist ECG Electrocardiogram
CDC Centers for Disease CRP C-Reactive Protein (EKG)
Control and C&S Culture and ED Emergency
Prevention Sensitivity Department
CEA Carcinoembryonic CSF Cerebrospinal Fluid EDTA Ethylenediaminetetra
Antigen CSM Circulation, acetic Acid
CEPN Certification Sensation, Motion EEG Electroencephalograp
- Examination for CT Computed h/
LTC™ Practical and Tomography Electroencephalogra
Vocational Nurses In CT Computerized Axial m
Long-Term Care scan Tomography Scan EGD Esophagogastroduod
CEU Continuing Education Cu Copper enoscopy
Unit CVA Cerebrovascular EKG Electrocardiogram
CHAP Community Health Accident or Stroke (ECG)
Accreditation CVC Central Venous ELISA Enzyme-Linked
Program Catheter Immunosorbent
CHD Coronary Heart CXR Chest X-Ray Assay
Disease CWM Color, Warmth, elix Elixir
CHF Congestive Heart S Movement, Sensation EMG Electromyogram
(see Failure (See CCF) D5W Dextrose 5% In Water EMLA Eutectic (Cream)
CCF) D&C Dilatation and Mixture of Local
CHIP Children's Health Curettage Anesthetics
Insurance Program DAR Document, Action, EMS Emergency Medical
CHO Carbohydrate Response Services
(Carbon, Hydrogen, DC or Discontinue or EMT Emergency Medical
Oxygen) d/c Discharge Technician
CHON Protein (Carbon, DDB Disciplinary Data EMT- Emergency Medical
Hydrogen, Oxygen, Bank P Technician-
Nitrogen) DDS Doctor of Dental Paramedic
CICU Coronary Care Unit, Surgery EPA Environmental
(see or Cardiac Care Unit DEA Drug Enforcement Protection Agency
CCU) (See CCU) Agency EPO Exclusive Provider
CK or Creatine Kinase or DHHS Department of Health Organization
CPK Creatine and Human Services ER Emergency Room
Phosphokinase ERCP Endoscopic
DIC Disseminated
Cl Chlorine, Chloride Intravascular Retrograde
Cl− Chloride Ion Coagulation Cholangiopancreatogr
CLTC Certified In Long- DICC Dynamic Infusion am
Term Care Cavernosometry and ERG Electroretinogram
cm Centimeter Cavernosography ERT Estrogen
CMS Centers for Medicare dL Deciliter Replacement Therapy
and Medicaid DMD Diabetes Mellitus ESR Erythrocyte
Services DMD Doctor of Dental Sedimentation Rate
CN Cranial Nerve Medicine ET Ear (Tympanic)
CNA Certified Nursing DNA Deoxyribonucleic Acid Temperature
Assistant DNR Do Not Resuscitate EVAD Explantable Venous
CNC Clinical Nursing Access Device
F Fahrenheit Hep B Hepatitis B lb Pound
FAS Fetal Alcohol HFA Hospice Foundation LDH Lactic
Syndrome of America Dehydrogenase
FBS Fasting Blood Sugar Hg Mercury LDL Low Density
FCA False Claims Act Hgb Hemoglobin Lipoprotein
FDA Food and Drug HICPA Hospital Infection LE Lupus Erythematosus
Administration C Control Practices LES Lower Esophageal
Fe Iron Advisory Committee Sphincter
FeSO Iron Sulfate HIS Hospital Information LFT Liver Function Test
4 System LH Luteinizing Hormone
FF Forced Feeding, or HIV Human LLQ Left Lower Quadrant
Forced Fluids Immunodeficiency LMP Last Menstrual Period
fl Fluid Virus L/min Liters Per Minute
Fl Fluorine HLA Human Leukocyte LOC Level of
FOBT Fecal Occult Blood Antigen Consciousness
Test HMO Health Maintenance LP Lumbar Puncture
FSH Follicle-Stimulating Organization LP/VN Licensed
Hormone HOB Head of Bed Practical/Vocational
ft Foot or Feet HPO4 Phosphate Nurse
FVD Fluid Volume Deficit HR Heart Rate LPN Licensed Practical
Fx Fracture HRSA Health Resources Nurse
g Gram and Services LUQ Left Upper Quadrant
GAO General Accounting Administration LVN Licensed Vocational
Office h.s. Hour of Sleep Nurse
GAS General Adaptation I Iodine m Meter
Syndrome I&O Intake and Output m2 Square Meter
GCS Glasgow Coma Scale IADLs Instrumental Activities MAO Monoamine Oxidase
g/dL Grams Per Deciliter of Daily Living MAOI Monoamine Oxidase
GED General Education IASP International Inhibitor
Development Association for the MAR Medication
GER Gastroesophageal Study of Pain Administration Record
Reflux ICF Intermediate Care mcg Microgram
GFR Glomerular Filtration Facility (or μg)
Rate ICF Intracellular Fluid MD Doctor of Medicine
GGT Gamma-Glutamyl ICN International Council MDI Metered-Dose Inhaler
(see Transpeptidase (see of Nurses MDR Multidrug-Resistant
GGTP GGTP) ICU Intensive Care Unit MDR- Multidrug-Resistant
) ID Identification TB Tuberculosis
GGTP Gamma-Glutamyl ID Intradermal MDS Minimum Data Set
(see Transpeptidase (see IgG Immunoglobulin G mEq Milliequivalent
GGT) GGT) IgM Immunoglobulin M mEq/L Milliequivalents Per
GH Growth Hormone IHCT Interdisciplinary Liter
GHB Glycosylated Health Care Team mg Milligram
Hemoglobin IM Intramuscular mg/dL Milligrams Per
GI Gastrointestinal in Inch Deciliter
gr Grain INR International Mg Magnesium
gtt Drop Normalized Ratio Mg++ Magnesium Ion
GTT Glucose Tolerance I&O Intake and Output MgCl Magnesium Chloride
Test IOL Intraocular Lens MgSO Magnesium Sulfate
gtt/min Drops Per Minute IOM Institute of Medicine 4
GU Genitourinary Isol Isolation MI Myocardial Infarction
Gyn Gynecology ITT Insulin Tolerance Test min Minute
h Hour(S) IV Intravenous mL Milliliter
H+ Hydrogen Ion IVAD Implantable Vascular mm3 Cubic Millimeter
H2CO Carbonic Acid Access Device mm Millimeters of Mercury
3 IVP Intravenous Push, Hg
H2O Water Intravenous mmol/ Millimoles Per Liter
H&H Hemoglobin and Pyelogram L
Hematocrit IVPB Intravenous MMR Measles, Mumps,
HB5A Hepatitis B Surface Piggyback Rubella
G Antigen JCAH Joint Commission on Mn Manganese
HBV Hepatitis B Virus O Accreditation of Mo Molybdenum
HCFA Health Care Healthcare MOM Milk of Magnesia
Financing Organizations mOsm Milliosmoles/Kilogram
Administration K Potassium /kg
hCG Human Chorionic K+ Potassium Ion MRI Magnetic Resonance
Gonadotropin kcal Kilocalorie Imaging
HCl Hydrochloric Acid, KCl Potassium Chloride MRSA Methicillin-Resistant S
Hydrochloride kg Kilogram taphylococcus Aureus
HCO3 Bicarbonate Ion KS Ketosteroids MS Morphine Sulfate
− KUB Kidneys/Ureters/ MSDS Material Safety Data
Hct Hematocrit Bladder Sheet
HCV Hepatitis C Virus KVO Keep Vein Open MUGA Multi-Gated
HDL High Density L Liter Acquisition
Lipoprotein LAS Local Adaptation N2 Nitrogen
HDV Hepatitis D Virus Syndrome Na Sodium
Na+ Sodium Ion and Education Act Accommodation
Na2S Sodium Sulfate NLN National League for PET Positron Emission
O4 Nursing Tomography
NaCl Sodium Chloride NLNA National League for PFT Pulmonary Function
NA Not Applicable C Nursing Accrediting Test
NADS National Adult Day Commission pH Potential Hydrogen
A Services Associations NMDS Nursing Minimum PICC Peripherally Inserted
NaH2 Sodium Dihydrogen Data Set Central Catheter
PO4 Phosphate NOC Nursing Outcomes PICU Pediatric Intensive
Na2H Disodium Phosphate Classification Care Unit
PO4 Noct At Night PIE Problem,
NAHC National Association NP Nurse Practitioner Implementation,
for Home Care NPDB National Practitioner Evaluation
NaHC Sodium Bicarbonate Data Bank PKU Phenylketonuria
O3 NPO Nil per os, Latin for PLMS Periodic Limb
NaHP Sodium “Nothing By Mouth” Movements In Sleep
O4 Monohydrogen NREM Non-Rapid Eye PMI Point of Maximum
Phosphate Movement Intensity
NAND North American NS Normal Saline PMR Progressive Muscle
A Nursing Diagnosis NSAID Nonsteroidal Anti- Relaxation
Association Inflammatory Drug PMS Premenstrual
NaOH Sodium Hydroxide NSF National Sleep Syndrome
NAPN National Association Foundation PNI Psychoneuroimmunol
E of Practical Nurse NPO Nothing By Mouth ogy
Education O&P Ova and Parasite PNS Peripheral Nervous
NAPN National Association O2 Oxygen System
ES for Practical Nurse OAM Office of Alternative PO By Mouth (Per os In
Education and Medicine Latin)
Services OBRA Omnibus Budget PO2(P Partial Pressure of
NCCA National Center for Reconciliation Act aO2) Oxygen
M Complementary and OD Right Eye PO4− Phosphate Ion
Alternative Medicine OH− Hydroxyl −
NCHS National Center for OR Operating Room POMR Problem-Oriented
Health Statistics ORIF Open Medical Record
NCLE National Council Reduction/Internal POR Problem-Oriented
X® Licensure Fixation Record
Examination OS Left Eye Post After Surgery Urine
NCLE National Council OSHA Occupational Safety op Specimen
X- Licensure and Health spec
PN® Examination— Administration PPBS Post Prandial Blood
Practical Nurse OT Occupational Sugar
NCLE National Council Therapist PPE Personal Protective
X- Licensure OT Oral Temperature Equipment
RN® Examination— OTC Over-The-Counter PPG Post Prandial
Registered Nurse OU Both Eyes Glucose
NCLD National Center for oz Ounce PPO Preferred Provider
Learning Disabilities Organization
p¯ After
NCOA National Council on PPS Prospective Payment
P Phosphorus
Aging System
P Pulse
NCSB National Council of PRA Plasma Renin Activity
PA Physician's Assistant
N State Boards of PRL Prolactin Level
PA Posteroanterior
Nursing PRN Pro Re Nata, Latin for
PaCO Partial Pressure of
NCVH National Committee “As Required”
2 Carbon Dioxide
S on Vital and Health PRO Peer Review
PaO2 Partial Pressure of
Statistics Organization
Oxygen
NF National Formulary PROM Passive Range of
Pap Papanicolaou Test
NFLP National Federation of Motion
PAR Postanesthesia Room
N Licensed Practical PSA Prostate Specific
Nurses, Inc. p.c. After Meals
PCA Patient-Controlled Antigen
NG Nasogastric PSDA Patient Self-
Analgesia
NH2 Amino Group Determination Act
PCO2( Partial Pressure of
NHO National Hospice PSP Phenolsulfonphthalein
PaCO Carbon Dioxide
Organization pt Pint
2)
NIA National Institute on PT Patient
PCP Primary Care
Aging PT Physical Therapist
Provider
NIC Nursing Interventions PT Prothrombin Time
PCR Polymerase Chain
Classification PTH Parathyroid Hormone
Reaction
NICU Neonatal Intensive PTSD Post-Traumatic
PCV Pneumococcal
Care Unit Stress Disorder
Conjugate Vaccine
NIH National Institutes of PTT Partial
PDPH Postdural Puncture
Health Thromboplastin Time
Headache
NIOS National Institute of PVD Peripheral Vascular
PEG Percutaneous
H Occupational Safety Disease
Endoscopic
and Health q Quaque, Latin for
Gastrostomy
NIS Nursing Information “Every”
PERR Pupils Equal, Round,
System qd Every Day
LA Reactive to Light and
NLEA Nutrition, Labeling,
qh Every Hour ER Objective Data, HS Department of Health
qid Four Times A Day Assessment, Plan, and Human Services
qod Every Other Day Implementation, USP United States
qs Quantity Sufficient Evaluation, Revision Pharmacopeia
q2h Every 2 Hours SOB Shortness of Breath USPH United States Public
qt Quart SPF Sun Protection Factor S Health Service
R Respiration s¯s¯ One Half UTI Urinary Tract Infection
(Resp) SSA Social Security VA Veterans
RAIU Radioactive Iodine Administration Administration,
Uptake STAT/ Immediately, (Statim Veterans Affairs
RAST Radio Allergosorbent Stat In Latin) VAD Ventricular Assist
Test STD Sexually Transmitted Device, Vascular
RBC Red Blood Count, Disease Access Device
Red Blood Cell supp Suppository VAS Visual Analog Scale
RD Registered Dietician susp Suspension VDRL Venereal Disease
RDA Recommended SW Social Worker Research Laboratory
Dietary Allowance T Temperature VLDL Very Low-Density
REM Rapid Eye Movement T3 Triiodothyronine Lipoprotein
RF Rheumatoid Factor T4 Thyroxine VMA Vanillymandelic Acid
RLQ Right Lower Quadrant tab Tablet VRE Vancomycin-
RLS Restless Leg TAC Tetracaine, Resistant Enterococci
Syndrome Adrenaline, Cocaine VS Vital Signs
RN Registered Nurse TB Tuberculosis W/C Wheel Chair
RNA Ribonucleic Acid Tbsp Tablespoon WBC White Blood Cell,
RNFA Registered Nurse Td Tetanus/Diphtheria White Blood Count
First Assistant TDD Telecommunication WHO World Health
ROM Range of Motion Device for the Deaf Organization
ROS Review of Systems TEFR Tax Equity Fiscal WNL Within Normal Limits
RPCH Rural Primary Care A Responsibility Act WPM Words Per Minute
Hospital TENS Transcutaneous wt Weight
RPh Registered Electrical Nerve YWCA Young Women's
Pharmacist Stimulation Christian Association
RPR Rapid Plasma Reagin TF Tube Feeding Zn Zinc
RR Recovery Room THA Total Hip Arthroplasty
RSV Respiratory Syncytial TIA Transient Ischemic
Virus Attack
R/T Related To TIBC Total Iron Binding
RT Rectal Temperature Capacity
RT Respiratory Therapist TICU Trauma Intensive
RTI Respiratory Tract Care Unit
Infection t.i.d. Three Times A Day
RUGS Resource Utilization TMJ Temporomandibular
Group System Joint
RUQ Right Upper Quadrant t.o. Telephone Order
RWJF Robert Wood TPN Total Parenteral
Johnson Foundation Nutrition
s¯ Without TPR Temperature, Pulse,
S Sulfur Respiration
SAMe S- Tr or Tincture
Adenosylmethionine tinct
SaO2 Oxygen Saturation TRH Thyrotropin-Releasing
SBC School-Based Clinic Hormone
SC/ Subcutaneous TSE Testicular Self
SQ Examination
SCHIP State Children's TSH Thyroid-Stimulating
Health Insurance Hormone
Program tsp Teaspoon
Se Selenium U Unit
SGOT Serum Glutamate U/L Unit Per Liter
Oxaloacetate UA or Routine Urinalysis
Transaminase U/A
SGPT Serum Glutamic UAP Unlicensed Assistive
Pyruvic Personnel
Transaminase UIS Universal Intellectual
SL Sublingual Standards
SNF Skilled Nursing UL Upper Intake Level
Facility UMLS Universal Medical
SOAP Subjective Data, Language System
Objective Data, UNOS United Network for
Assessment, Plan Organ Sharing
SOAPI Subjective Data, U-100 100 Units Insulin Per
E Objective Data, Cc
Assessment, Plan, UPP Urethra Pressure
Implementation, Profile
Evaluation URQ Upper Right Quadrant
SOAPI Subjective Data, USDH United States