PNS 112 Quiz 2 Abbreviation List

These flashcards cover an extensive list of medical abbreviations and their definitions, which are essential for understanding the terms used in the field of nursing and healthcare.

ac

before meals

ADA

American Diabetes Association; Americans with Disabilities Act

BE

barium enema

BM

bowel movement

BMI

body mass index

BMR

basal metabolic rate

BPH

benign prostatic hypertrophy

BRP

bathroom privileges

BSC

bedside commode

BSE

breast self-examination

BUN

blood urea nitrogen

Bx

biopsy

CT

computed tomography

DKA

diabetic ketoacidosis

D5W

dextrose 5% in water

EMS

emergency medical service

EMT

emergency medical technician

ENT

ear, nose, and throat

ER

emergency room

FBS

fasting blood sugar

fx

fracture

GB

gallbladder

GI

gastrointestinal

GU

genitourinary

Gyn

gynecology

Hb, Hgb

hemoglobin

Hct

hematocrit

HCO3

bicarbonate

H2O

water

H2O2

hydrogen peroxide

ICU

intensive care unit

I&O

intake and output

IBW

ideal body weight

IV

intravenous

IVP

intravenous pyelogram; intravenous push

IVPB

intravenous piggyback

KCl

potassium chloride

KUB

kidney, ureter, and bladder

KVO

keep vein open

lab

laboratory

LR

lactated Ringer’s

MRI

magnetic resonance imaging

NaCl

sodium chloride

NAS

no added salt

NG, ng

nasogastric

N&V, N/V

nausea and vomiting

OR

operating room

PACU

postanesthesia care unit

pc

after meals

POD

postoperative day

RDA

recommended daily/dietary allowance

STD

sexually transmitted disease

STI

sexually transmitted infection

TPN

total parenteral nutrition

TSE

testicular self-examination

UA

urinalysis

UTI

urinary tract infection