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Unit 6
Using Medical Abbreviations
Question | Answer |
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2 tsp syp per os | 2 teaspoons syrup by mouth |
NPO pre-op @ 12 MN | nothing by mouth before surgery at 12 midnight |
An EMT does CPR to prevent DOA | an emergency medical technician does cardiopulmonary resuscitation to prevent dead on arrival |
VS: TPR and BP qid | vital signs: temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure four times a day |
Ht and Wt qod in am | height and weight every other day in the morning |
2 cc IM inj LUQ | 2 cubic centimeters intramuscular injection left upper quadrant |
R/O CVA, do EEG in OPD | rule out a cerebrovascular accident, do an electroencephalogram in the outpatient department |
C&S for GC | culture and sensitivity for gonococcus |
Sig: 500 mg Ca (1 Cap) po bid q12h | give the following directions: 500 milligrams calcium (1 capsule) by mouth twice a day every 12 hours |
FFl to 60 ml qh and record I | force fluids to 60 milliliters every hour and record intake and output |
Do CBC c Hgb, hct, and Diff | do a complete blood count with hemoglobin, hematocrit, and differential white blood cell count |
ECG in ER stat | electrocardiogram in emergency room immediately |
An MD can specialize in Ob or Gyn | a medical doctor can specialize in obstetrics or gynecology |
ss tab po tid q8h | one-half tablet by mouth three times a day every 8 hours |
CBR c BSC only | complete bed rest with bedside commode only |
To Lab for GTT, FBS, and BUN | to laboratory for glucose tolerance test, fasting blood sugar, and blood urea nitrogen |
AP q2h in CCU | apical pulse every two hours in coronary care unit |
Check K, Na, Cl, Fe, and P+ | check potassium, sodium, chloride, iron, and phosphorus |
1000 cc SSE prn for BM | 1000 cubic centimeter soap solution enema whenever necessary for bowel movement |
To PT for ROM per w/c bid | to physical therapy for range of motion by wheelchair twice a day |
O2 sos for SOB | oxygen if necessary for shortness of breath |
4 gtts OS qd @ noct | 4 drops in the left eye every day at night |
NO supervises RN, LPN, NA, and SPN | nursing office supervises registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nurse aide or assistant, and student practical nurse |
To OT for ADL | to occupational therapy for activities of daily living |
Do BE, GB, and GI XR | do barium enema, gallbladder, and gastrointestinal X-ray |
Take Ax or R T p T | Take an axillary or rectal temperature after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
D/C 500 cc D/W IV sol | discontinue 500 cubic centimeters dextrose in water intravenous solution |
Collect ur spec for SpGr and PKU | collect urine specimen for specific gravity and phenylketonuria |
Dx: COPD, IPPB q8h | diagnosis: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, intermittent positive pressure breathing every 8 hours |
In Roman numerals, C>L | in Roman numerals, 100 is greater than 50 |
2 gtts AU ac and HS | 2 drops in both ears before meals and at hour of sleep |
30 ml MOM or LOC prn | 30 milliliters milk of magnesia or laxative of choice whenever necessary |
Up ad lib and DAT | up as desired and diet as tolerated |
B&B, BRP q2h | bowel and bladder training, bathroom privileges every 2 hours |
etiol of AIDS is HIV | etiology of acquired immune deficiency syndrome is human immunodeficiency virus |
Dx: CHF, amb as tol | diagnosis: congestive heart failure, ambulate as tolerated |
R/O PID, do IVP and KUB XR | rule out pelvic inflammatory disease, do an intravenous pyelogram and kidney, ureter, bladder X-ray |
Rx: 3 tab po tid q8h | prescription: 3 tablets by mouth three times a day every 8 hours |
FUO, R/O staph or strep | fever of unknown origin, rule out staphylococcus or streptococcus infection |
CDC and NIH are divisions of the DHHS | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Institutes of Health are divisions of the Department of Health and Human Services |
Add 40 mEq KCl to IV | add 40 milliequivalents potassium chloride to intravenous |
gr X ASA prn HA | grain 10 aspirin whenever necessary for headache |
R/O STD, do PAP and VDRL | rule out sexually transmitted disease, do Papanicolaou test and serology for syphilis |
Dx: TIA, do ABG and NVS | diagnosis: transient ischemic attack, do arterial blood gas and neurological vital signs |
mix ss pt aa H2O and H2O2 | mix one-half pint of each water and hydrogen peroxide |
irr NG c 2 oz N/S pc | irrigate nasogastric tube with 2 ounces of normal saline after meals |
HOB 45 degrees sos SOB | elevate the head of the bed 45 degrees if necessary for shortness of breath |
Convert lb to Kg and in to cm | convert pounds to kilograms and inches to centimeters |
Bill CT to HMO or PPO | bill computerized tomography to health maintenance organization or preferred provider organization |
BP is measured in mm of Hg | blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury |
Dx: MI and BBB, to CCU, ABG | diagnosis: myocardial infarction and bundle branch block, to coronary care unit, arterial blood gas |
Cath ur spec for C | catheter urine specimen for culture and sensitivity |
Dx: TB, TCDB q2h | diagnosis: tuberculosis, turn, cough, and deep breathe every two hours |
Pituitary gland secretes TSH, GH, and FSH | pituitary gland secretes thyroid stimulating hormone, growth hormone, and follicle stimulating hormone |
Dx: IDDM, check S | diagnosis: insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, check sugar and acetone |
1000 mg Ca is RDA | 1000 milligrams calcium is recommended daily allowance |
TPN of 1000 ml N/S q8h | total parenteral nutrition of 1000 milliliters normal saline every eight hours |
Dx: MS, do EMG | diagnosis: multiple sclerosis, do an electromyogram |
Sig: 2 gtts OS qAM | give the following directions: 2 drops in left eye every morning |
ophthalmoscope | instrument for examining the eye |
oliguria | less than normal urine |
atrophy | without nutrition |
hepatitis | inflammation of the liver |
cephalgia | head pain |
proctologist | person who studies diseases of rectum |
hypoglycemia | low blood sugar |
gastroenteritis | inflammation of stomach and intestine |
cholelithiasis | condition of stones in the gallbladder |
bradycardia | slow heart rate |
transdermal | across the skin |
aphasia | without speech |
dysphagia | difficult swallowing |
hydrophobia | fear of water |
craniotomy | cutting into the skull |
otoscopy | diagnostic examination of the ear |
bilateral | two sides, both sides |
hysterectomy | surgical removal of the uterus |
cyanosis | condition of blueness |
pathology | study of disease or abnormal condition |
paraplegia | paralysis of lower half of body |
pseudomyoma | false muscle tumor or swelling |
microcytemia | small blood cell |
homogenous | same kind or type |
histology | study of tissue |
tracheostomy | creation of an opening in trachea or windpipe |
hydrocele | enlarged space or chamber of water |
electrocardiograph | instrument for recording heart |
dyspnea | difficult or painful breathing |
thrombocytopenia | lack of clotting cells |
mastectomy | surgical removal of the breast |
periencephalitis | inflammation around the brain |
phleboplasty | surgical correction of vein |
nephrogenetic | originating in the kidney |
rhinostenosis | condition of narrowing in nose |
dysmenorrhagia | difficult or painful excessive or sudden monthly flow |
arteriosclerosis | condition of hardening in arteries |
polydactyl | many fingers |
intercostal | between the ribs |
litholysis | destruction or dissolving of stone |
hematuria | blood in the urine |
bronchiectasis | expansion of air tubes in lungs |
osteochondroma | tumor of bone and cartilage |
leukocyte | white blood cell |
glossopharyngeal | pertaining to the tongue and throat (pharynx) |
pseudoneuroma | false tumor of a nerve |
ectoderm | outside the skin |
pleurocentesis | surgical puncture to remove fluid from the side or rib |
hyperopia | excessive or more than normal vision |
neopathy | new disease |
dermatologist | person who studies the skin |
hematuria | blood in the urine |
polycythemia | excessive blood cells |
pseudoappendicitis | false inflammation of the appendix |
septicemia | blood poison or rot |
myasthenia | muscle weakness or lack of strength |
thoracentesis | surgical puncture to remove fluid in thorax or chest |
oophorectomy | surgical removal of an ovary |
pyorrhea | flow or discharge of pus |
amenorrhea | without menstrual flow |