abbreviations.......

[CNAMichelle]

would anyone want to list some medical abbreviations I may need to learn? I like to get a good head start:D thanks,Michelle ps. I have my book,been going over it,but it really doesnt list many abbreviations.

[locolorenzo22, BSN, RN]

Ok, so I was packing up my room, and getting rid of a lot of old papers/handouts/etc. and happened upon the following list of abbreviations...so here goes...

abd=abdominal

a.c.=before meals

ad. lib=as desired

amp.=ampule

amt.=amount

AP= apical pulse

bid-twice a day

BM= bowel movement

BP=blood pressure

BR= bedrest

BRP=bathroom privledges

CBC=complete blood count

CBR= complete bedrest

CC= cheif complaint

c/o= complains of

CPR= cardiopulmonary resuscitation

C&S = culture and sensitivity

D/C=discontinue

drsg= dressing

EEG=electroencephalogram

EKG= Electrocardiogram

Elix=elixir

GI=gastrointestinal

HOB= head of bed

HS= bedtime

I&O= intake and output

NPO=nothing by mouth

o2= oxygen

PRN= as needed

q= every

stat=immediately

Hope these help!

[CNAMichelle]

thanks for taking the time to list all of those!! we also got a list in class today!{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}} Michelle