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Abbreviations
terminology
Term | Definition |
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ADD | attention deficit disorder |
ADR | adverse drug reaction |
AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
AV | Atrial-ventricular |
AMI | acute myocardial infarction |
ANS | autonomic nervous system |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BPH | benign prostatic hyperplasia |
BS | blood sugar |
BSA | body surface area |
CA | cancer |
CAD | coronary artery disease |
CF | cardiac failure |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
CMV | cytomegolovirus |
CNS | central nervous system |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CVA | cardiovascular accident, stroke |
DAW | dispense as written |
D/C | discontinue |
DM | diabetes melitus |
DOB | date of birth |
DUR | drug utilization review |
Dx | diagnosis |
EC | enteric coated |
ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
ENT | ears, nose, throat |
ER | emergency room |
FH | family history |
GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
GI | gastrointestinal |
Gtt | drop |
HA | headache |
HBP | high blood pressure |
HDL | high density lipoprotein |
HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
HR | heart rate |
IO, I/O | fluid intake and output |
IOP | intraocular pressure |
IV | intravenous |
KVO | keep veins open |
LBW | low birthweight |
LDL | low density lipoprotein |
LOC | loss of consciousness |
MI | myocardial infarction |
MICU | medical intensive care unit |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
NKA | no known allergies |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
NS | normal saline |
NVD | nausea,vomiting,diarrhea |
OR | operating room |
PMH | past medical history |
PUD | peptic ulcer disease |
PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
RBC | red blood count |
SBP | systolic blood pressure |
SOB | shortness of breath |
STD | sexually transmitted diseases |
T | temperature |
T&C | type and cross-match(blood) |
TB | tuberculosis |
TEDS | thrombo-embolic disease stockings |
TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
Tx | treatment |
U | units |
U/A | urinalysis |
UCHD | usual childhood diseases |
URD | upper respiratory diseases |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
VD | venereal disease |
VS | vital signs |
WBC | white blood count |
WT | weight |