Medical Terminology Abbreviations Lesson 6
ADL Activities of daily Living
BRP Bath room privileges
CPR Cardio- pulmonary resuscitation
Dx Diagnosis
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IVP Intravenous pyelogram x-rays of the kidney, ureters, and bladder. A dye is injected into the vein. can detect tumors, abnormalities, kidney stones, or obstructions.
LUQ Left upper quadrant
QOD X X X X X X Every other day X X X X X X X X X X
ROM Range of Motion
TAH Total Abdominal Hysterectomy Removal of uterus
V/S Vital Signs Temperature Pulse Respirations Blood Pressure
WBC White blood cell
Ad lib As desired
BS Blood Sugar or Bowel Sounds
Cerebrospinal Fluid CSF Fluid around brain and spinal cord
Review BR with BRP Bedrest Bathroom privileges
Review Dx: renal calculi Schedule IVP for tomorrow am FF Cl liq diet Diagnosis Intravenous pyelogram Force fluids Clear liquid Vital signs 4x day As desired Dx: renal calculi Schedule IVP for tomorrow am FF Cl liq diet V/S qid Up ad lib
Review ROM bid Range of Motion Twice a day
Review Check BS afterTAH Bowel sounds Total abdominal hysterectomy
Review Finger sticks for BS ac and hs Blood sugar before meals Hours of sleep
Review Severe pain LLQ. Left Lower quadrant
Review CNS disturbance. Etiol unknown Central Nervous System Etiology
Review IPPB qd Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing Every day
Review 10 units regular insulin sq 1 hr pc Subcutaneous Hour After meals