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What does the abbreviation 'QD' stand for in medication administration?
What does the abbreviation 'QD' stand for in medication administration?
- Daily (correct)
- Every other day
- Four times daily
- Twice daily
What does 'AC' mean in the context of medication orders?
What does 'AC' mean in the context of medication orders?
- At bedtime
- As needed
- Before meals (correct)
- After meals
What does 'Hx' stand for in health records?
What does 'Hx' stand for in health records?
- Physical Exam
- History (correct)
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
In the context of dermatology, what does 'Bx' stand for?
In the context of dermatology, what does 'Bx' stand for?
What symbol represents 'male'?
What symbol represents 'male'?
What does 'ICU' stand for in a hospital setting?
What does 'ICU' stand for in a hospital setting?
Which of the following describes 'post-op'?
Which of the following describes 'post-op'?
What do the letters 'VS' commonly represent on a patient's health record?
What do the letters 'VS' commonly represent on a patient's health record?
What does 'HR' stand for when documenting vital signs?
What does 'HR' stand for when documenting vital signs?
What does 'NKDA' signify on a patient's chart?
What does 'NKDA' signify on a patient's chart?
In medical terms, what does 'SOB' usually indicate?
In medical terms, what does 'SOB' usually indicate?
If a doctor writes 'PO' on a prescription, what does this instruction mean?
If a doctor writes 'PO' on a prescription, what does this instruction mean?
What does 'NPO' mean for a patient?
What does 'NPO' mean for a patient?
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CCU
CCU
Coronary care unit for heart patients.
ICU
ICU
Intensive care unit for critically ill patients.
VS
VS
Vital signs, indicators of health status.
SOB
SOB
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NPO
NPO
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H&P
H&P
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PCP
PCP
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DDX
DDX
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BID
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QID
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Study Notes
Health Care Facility Abbreviations
- CCU: Coronary Care Unit
- ECU: Emergency Care Unit
- ER: Emergency Room
- ED: Emergency Department
- ICU: Intensive Care Unit
- PICU: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
- NICU: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- SICU: Surgical Intensive Care Unit
- PACU: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
- L&D: Labor & Delivery
- OR: Operating Room
- Post-op: After Surgery
- Pre-op: Before Surgery
Abbreviations on Health Records
- VS: Vital Signs
- BP: Blood Pressure
- T: Temperature
- HR: Heart Rate
- Ht: Height
- Wt: Weight
- BMI: Body Mass Index
- RR: Respiratory Rate
- I&O: Intake and Output
- Dx: Diagnoses
- DDx: Differential Diagnoses
- Ix: Treatment
- Bx: Biopsy
- Rx: Prescription
- CC: Chief Complaint
- HPI: History of Present Illness
- NKDA: No Known Drug Allergies
- Pt: Patient
- Hx: History
- PMHx: Past Medical History
- FHx: Family History
- PE: Physical Exam
- y/o: Years Old
Abbreviations for Symptoms or Findings
- SOB: Shortness of Breath
- HEENT: Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat
- PERRLA: Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation
- NAD: No Acute Distress
- RRR: Regular Rate and Rhythm
- CTA: Clear to Auscultation
- WDWN: Well-Developed, Well-Nourished
- A&O: Alert and Oriented
- WINL: Within Normal Limits
- NPO: Nil per os (nothing by mouth)
- PR: Per Rectum
- PO: Per Os (by mouth)
- IM: Intramuscular
- SC: Subcutaneous
- IV: Intravenous
- CVL: Central Venous Line
- PICC: Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
- Sig: Instructions
- BID: Twice Daily
- TID: Three Times Daily
- Q: Every
- QD: Daily
- QID: Four Times Daily
- QHS: At night
- AC: Before Meals
- PC: After Meals
Other Abbreviations
- prn: As needed
- ad lib: As desired
Integumentary Abbreviations
- ABCDE: Used for skin lesions (asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolution)
- AL: Actinic Keratosis
- Bx: Biopsy
- C&S: Culture and Sensitivity
- Derm: Dermatology
- ID: Intradermal
- SC/SQ: Subcutaneous
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Description
This lesson covers common medical abbreviations used in healthcare facilities and on health records. It includes abbreviations for units like CCU and ICU and vital signs like BP and HR. It also covers terms for symptoms, conditions, and medications, providing a quick reference.
