Study Guide: Miscellaneous Terms and Symbols
Miscellaneous terms and symbols used by nurses.
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AMA | against medical advise |
| ASA | aspirin |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| BS | blood sugar (glucose) |
| c | with |
| C/O | complains of |
| D/C | discontinue |
| DX | diagnosis |
| HX | history |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| MR | may repeat |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| R/O | rule out |
| R/T | related to |
| Rx | treatment, prescription |
| s | without |
| S/S | signs/symptoms |
| Sx | symptoms |
| TO | telephone order |
| VO | verbal order |
| ~ | approximately equal to |
| > | greater than |
| < | less than |
| ↑ | increase |
| ↓ | decrease |
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