Nursing School Abbreviations

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A collection of essential medical abbreviations and terms commonly used in nursing and healthcare settings.

Last updated 5:28 PM on 5/25/26
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Sx

symptom

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S/S

signs and symptoms

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R/O

rule out

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S/P

status post (after..)

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LOC

Level of Consciousness

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A&O x4

Alert & Oriented (person, place, time, situation)

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Rx

prescription

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C/O

Complains of

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DNR

Do Not Resuscitate

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AMA

Against Medical Advice

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Fx

fracture

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Px

Prognosis

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CX

contracture

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CXR

chest X-ray

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Dx

diagnosis

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Tx

treatment

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Hx

history

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D/C

discharge

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AC

Before meals

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PC

After meals

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HS

At bedtime

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IV

Intravenous

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IM

Intramuscular

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SC/SQ

Subcutaneous

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SOB

Shortness of Breath

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RA

Room Air

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BS

Blood Sugar

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FBS

Fasting Blood Sugar

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N/V/D

nausea / vomiting / diarrhea

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PO

by mouth (per os)

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NPO

nothing by mouth

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PRN

as needed