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HCT 2007 MT abbrev
MT abbreviations
Question | Answer |
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abd, Abdo | abdomen |
ABG | arterial blood gases |
ac | before meals |
ADL | activities of daily living |
adm | admission |
AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
APAP | acetaminophen |
ASA | acetylsalicylic acid (asprin) |
BK | below knee |
BKA | below knee amputation |
BW | blood work |
c with line over | with |
CA | cancer |
cath | catheter, catheterization, catheterize |
CBC | complete blood count |
CBR | complete bed rest |
CC | cheif complaint |
CCU | coronary care unit |
cl liq | clear liquid |
cm | centimeter |
C/O, c/o | complains of |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
C&S | culture & sensitivity |
CVD | cardiovascular disease |
csection | cesarian section |
CT | computerized tomography |
CVA | cardiovascular accident, cerebrovascular event, stroke |
Diag, diag, Dx | diagnosis |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
DOA | dead on arrival |
DOB | date of birth |
DRG | diagnosis related group |
EKG | electrocardiogram |
ELISA | enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay |
ER | emergency room |
etiol | etiology |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
FX, Fx | fracture |
GB | gallbladder |
GI | gastrointestinal |
gtts | drops should be written |
GU | genitourinary |
h | hour |
H&H | hemoglobin and hematocrit |
HB | hemoglobin |
HCT, Hct, hct | hematocrit |
HIV | himan immunodeficiency virus (spell) |
HOB | head of bed |
H&P | history and physical |
hs, h.s. | at bedtime, hour of sleep |
Hx | history |
ICCU | intensive coronary care unit |
ICU | intensive care unit |
I&D | incision and drainage |
IM | intramuscular |
I & O | intake and output |
irrig | irrigation |
IV | intravenous, intravenously |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
LTC | long term care |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
MET | matastasis |
MI | myocardial infarction |
MOM | milk of magneisa |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging (spell) |
NA | not applicable |
N/C | no complaints |
NEG, neg | negative |
N/G | nasogastric (tube) |
NKA | no known allergies |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
N&V | nausea and vomiting |
OOB | out of bed |
OR | operating room |
ORIF | open reduction internal fixation |
Orth | orthopedics |
OT | occupational therapy |
OTC | over the counter |
p.c. | after meals |
Peds | pediatrics |
PERLA | pupils equally reactive (respond) to light and accomodation |
PERRLA | pupils equal, round, react (respond) to light and accomodation |
PO, p.o. | by mouth or phone order |
post-op | postoperatively |
p.r.n., PRN | as needed |
prog | prognosis |
psych | psychiatry |
PWB | partial weight-bearing |
q | every |
qns | quantity not sufficient |
quad | quadrant |
resp | respiration |
RLQ | right lower quadrant |
RLS | restless leg syndrome |
R/O | rule out |
RSR | regular sinus rhythm |
s with line over | without |
S&A | sugar and acetone |
SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
SOB | shortness of breath |
SOS | if necessary |
SQ, should be subq or subcu | subcutaneously |
SS | signs and symptoms |
SSE | soap suds enema |
staph | staphylococcus |
stat | immediately |
STD | sexually transmitted disease |
strep | streptococcus |
supp | suppository |
T&A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
TB | tuberculosis |
temp | temperature |
THR | total hip replacement |
TIA | transient ischemic attack (mini stroke) |
tid | three times a day |
TKO | to keep open |
TKR | total knee replacement |
TMJ | temporomandibular joint (spell) |
TO | telephone order |
TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
trach | tracheostomy |
TUR | transurethral resection |
TURP | transurethral resection of prostate |
UA, U/A | urinalysis |
UCD | usual childhood diseases |
UK | unknown |
umb | umbilical, umbilicus |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
VD | venereal disease |
VS, vs | vital signs |
WBC | white blood count |
W/C, w/c | wheel chair |
wf | white female |
WNL | within normal limits |
w/o | without |
wt | weight |
y/o | year(s) old |
YOB | year of birth |