Medical Abbreviations

Some common medical/nursing abbreviations
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TURP
transurethral resection of the prostate
TPN
total parenteral nutrition
LFT's
liver function tests
CBC
complete blood count
WBC
white blood cell
RBC
red blood cell
qd
every day
qid
four times a day
qod
every other day
bid
twice a day
tid
three times a day
HCTZ
hydrochlorothiazide
DM
diabetes mellitus
SIADH
syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
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LOC
level of consciousness
APAP
acetaminophen
ASA
aspirin
r/t
related to
d/t
due to
c/o
complains of
NPO
nothing by mouth
ABG
arterial blood gas
Dx
diagnosis
Tx
treatment
AFO
ankle foot orthotic
DOA
dead on arrival
DON
director of nursing
SpO2%
oxygen saturation
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Level 53
May 10, 2016
Please accept 'once daily' for 'qd' as well. Thanks.
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Level 53
May 10, 2016
TPNs are also referred to as TNAs (Total Nutrient Admixture). I used to make them for a 9-floor hospital. You just took me back down memory lane on that one! Great quiz!