D5/R: 5% dextrose in Ringer's solution
D5W: 5% dextrose in water
dL: deciliter(s)(100 ml)
DNA: deoxyribonucleic acid
ECG: electrocardiogram
EEG: electroencephalogram
F: fahrenheit
GI: gastrointestinal
gm: gram(s)
gr: grain(s)
gtt: drop(s)
GU: genitourinary
Hb: hemoglobin
Hct: hematocrit
Hg: mercury
HIV: human immunodeficiency virus
hr: hour
HR: heart rate.
IgA: immune globulin A
IM: intramuscular
IU: international unit(s)
IV: intravenously
K: potassium
KCL: potassium chloride
kg: kilogram(s)
L:liter(s) lb: pound(s)
LDH: lactic dehydrogenase
LR: lactated Ringer's injection or solution
M: molar
M2: meter squared
MAO: monoamine oxidase
mcg: microgram(s)
mCi: millicurie(s)
mEq: milliequivalent
Mg: magnesium
mg: milligram(s).
MI: myocardial infarction
min: minute
ml: milliliter
mmol: millimole(s)
Na: sodium
NaCl: sodium chloride
ng: nanogram (millimicrogram)
NS: normal saline (0.9%)
NSAID: nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug
NSR: normal sinus rhythm
Pao2: arterial oxygen pressure
PCA: patient controlled analgesia
pH: hydrogen ion concentration
PSVT: paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
PT: prothrombin time
PTT: partial thromboplastin time
R:Ringer’s injection or solution RBC: red blood cell or count RNA: ribonucleic acid
SC: subcutaneous
S/S: signs and symptoms
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