Medical Terminology Abbreviations Lesson 12
@ at
Increase Elevate Raise
Decrease Lower Low
Less then
Greater then
C With
S Without
cc Cubic centimeter 1 ounce = 30 cc
Fe Iron An element
K Potassium An electrolyte
Hg Mercury An element
p After Before a
Na Sodium An electrolyte
Lb pound
oz ounce
Insert cath before GB surgery. Review Insert cath before GB surgery. Catheter gallbladder
Review EKG, H & H in the am. electrocardiogram Hemoglobin and hematocrit
Review I & D lession rt arm. Incision and drainage right
Review KUB x-ray today. Kidney, ureter, bladder
Review HOB. Elevate Head of bed
Review Na diet c 600 cc fluid restriction. Low Sodium With cubic centimeters
Review Check K level. If 2.8 call physician. If 3.5 D/C pt. Potassium Less then Greater then Discharge patient
Review Ensure 4 oz per NG bid. Ounces nasogastric Twice a day
Review BR c BRP. Bed rest With bathroom privelages
Review Wt qd. Call for loss of 4 lbs. Weight Everyday Greater then pounds
Review 4 oz = 120 cc Ounces Cubic centimeters
Review C/O chest pain c exertion. Had previously been s S&S of angina for 3 months Complains of With Without Signs and symptoms