Nursing Abbreviations and Acronyms

1. PAP
   Pulmonary Artery Pressure
2. u&o
   under observation for, urine output
3. ACTA
   Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
4. D/P
   Doctor of Podiatry
5. G
   Gram (g)
6. H/P
   History and Physical Examination
7. NCV
   Nerve Conduction Velocity
8. P/A
   Physician Assistant
9. SANE
   Sex Assault Nurse Examiner
10. B/D
    Twice A Day
11. B/D
    Twice Daily
12. P&M
    Afternoon
13. P&R
    By Rectum
14. AST
    Alanine Aminotransferase
15. AST
    Aspartate Transaminase
16. AST
    Aspartate Aminotransferase
17. CAPD
    Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
18. STS
    Serological Test for Syphilis
19. TRT
    Treatment
20. C&E
    Cystoscopy

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