BURPS: Talk Like A Nurse (H-N)

H&P

history and physical

HA

headache

HBP

high blood pressure

Hct

hematocrit

HEENT

head, eyes, ears, nose, throat

hgb

hemoglobin

Hib

hemophilus influenza B

h/o

history of (or Hx)

HOB

head of bed

HPI

history of present illness

HRT

hormone replacement therapy

hs

hour of sleep, bedtime

HTN

hypertension

I & D

incision and drainage

IM

intramuscular

I & O

intake and output

IV

intravenous

IVP

intravenous pyelogram

JCAHO

Joint Commission on Accreditation of

Healthcare Organizations

JVD

jugular venous distention

KUB

kidney, ureter and bladder (x-ray)

KVO

keep vein open

LE

lower extremities

LFTs

liver function tests

LMP

last menstrual period

LNMP

last normal menstrual period

LOC

loss or level of consciousness

LP

lumbar puncture

MI

myocardial infarction (heart attack)

MMR

measles, mumps, and rubella (vaccine)

MMSE

mini mental state exam

MRI

magnetic resonance imaging

MS

mental status or multiple sclerosis

NAD

no acute or apparent distress

NGT

nasogastric tube

NKA

no known allergies

NKDA

no known drug allergies

NPO

nothing by mouth (non peros)

NSAID

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

NSR

normal sinus rhythm

NSS

normal saline solution

NV

nausea/vomiting

NVD

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

NWB

non-weight bearing