Nursing Abbreviations and Acronyms

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

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