Question | Answer |
A | Assessment |
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a | before |
ac | before meals |
ADL | activities of daily life |
ad lib | as desired |
AIDS | acquired immuno-deficiency syndrome |
am | morning |
amb | ambulate, ambulatory |
amt | amount |
AP | anterior posterior |
ASA | aspirin |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
av | atrioventricular |
ax | axillary |
B | bilateral |
bid | twice a day |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BS | blood sugar, bowel sounds, breath sounds |
Bx | biopsy |
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c | with |
C | celsius |
CA | cancer |
CBC | complete blood count |
CC | chief complaint |
cc | cubic centimeter |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
cm | centimetere |
CNS | central nervous system |
c/o | complains of |
co2 | carbon dioxide |
COPD | chronic obstuctive pulmonary disease |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
CT | computer tomography |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
CXR | chest x-ray |
d | day |
dc | discontinue |
DM | diabetes mellitus |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
DOA | dead on arrival |
DOB | date of birth |
DRG | diagnosis-related broup |
DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
Dx | diagnosis |
ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram |
EEG | electroencephalogram |
EMG | electromyogram |
ENT | eqar,nose,and throat |
ETA | estimated time of arrival |
ETOH | alcohol |
F | Fahrenheit |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
FUO | fever of undetermineded origin fracture |
fx | fracture |
g/gm | gram |
GERD | gastrosophageal reflux disease |
GI | Gastrointestinal |
gtt | drops |
GTT | glucose tolerance test |
GU | genitourinary |
GYN | gynecology |
h | hour |
HA | headache |
HBV | hepatitis B virus |
Hct | hematocrit |
HEENT | head, eyeyes, ears, nose, throat |
Hg | mercury |
hgb/hb | hemoglobin |
h2o | water |
h2o2 | hydrogen peroxide |
HIB | haemophilus influenzae type be |
HIV | human immunodeficidency virus |
H&P or HxPx | history and physical |
HR | heart rate |
hs | hour of sleep |
ht | height |
hx | history |
icu | intensive care unit |
iddm | insulin-dependant diabetes mellitus |
i&D | incision and drainage |
i&O | intake and output |
IP | inpatient |
IV | intravenouss |
K/K+ | potassium |
kg | kilogram |
L | left |
l/i | liter |
ib or # | pound |
l&D | labor and delievery |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
LMP | last menstrual period |
LOC | level of consciousness |
LUQ mg(m) | left upper quadrant milligram |
MI | myocardial infarction |
ml | milliliter |
mm | millimeter |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
na/na+ | sodium |
n/a | not applicable |
NB | new born |
NCR | no cardiac resuscitation |
neg | negative |
NKA | no known allergies |
nkda | no known drug allergies |
noct | night |
npo | nothing by mouth |
ns | normal saline |
n&v | nausea and vomiting |
o2 | oxygen |
OA | osteoarthritis |
ob | obstetrics |
OD | overdose or right eye |
oint | ointment |
OP | outpatient |
OR | operating room |
OS | left eye |
OTC | over-the-counter |
OU | both eyes |
OV | office visit |
oz | ounce |
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p | after |
P | pulse |
PDR | physicians desk reference |
PE | pulmonary embolus or physical exam |
PEDS | pediatrics |
per | by or through |
PET | positron emission tomography |
PK | pain killer |
pm | night |
PMS | pre-menstrual syndrome |
PO | orally, by mouth |
PRN | as needed |
q | every |
qam | every morning |
qd | every day |
q_d | every_hour |
qid | four times daily |
R | rectal or respirations |
(R) | right |
RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
RBC | red blood cell or red blood count |
reg | regular |
RICE | rest,ice,compression,and elevation |
RLQ | right lower quadrant |
R/O | Rule out |
ROM | range of motion |
ROS | review of systems |
RRR | regular rate and rhythm |
RTC | return to clinic |
Rx | take or prescriotion |
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s | without |
SA | sinoartial node |
SIDS | sudden infant syndrome |
sig | instructions or directions |
sm | small |
SO | standing order OR significant other |
SOAP | subjective,objective, assesment, plan |
sq/subcu/subq | subcutaneous |
S&S | signs and symptoms |
stat | imediately |
STD | sexually transmitted diseases |
T | temperature |
tab | tablet |
TB | tuberculosis |
tbs | tablespoon |
TCDB | turn,cough,deep breathe |
temp | temperature |
tid | three times daily |
TM | tympanic membrane |
TPR | temperature,pulse,and respiration |
tsp | teaspoon |
tx | therapy or treatment |
U | unit |
UA | urinalysis |
UNK | unkown |
URI | upper respitory infection |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
UV | ultra-violet |
VA | visual acuity |
VBAC | vaginal birth after c-section |
VS | vital signs |
VSS | vital signs stable |
w/a | when awake |
WBC | white blood cells OR white blood count |
w/c | wheel chair |
wk | week |
WNL | within normal limits |
Wt | weight |
YOB | year of birth |
yr | year |
> | greater than |
< | less than |
+ | positive |
- | negative |
~ | approximately |
% | percent |
T | check |