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Abbreviations
Abbreviations Shelby Crank
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| aa ( with line over it) | of each |
| Ab | abortion |
| abd | abdomen |
| abs | absent |
| ac | before meals |
| ab lib | as desired |
| admin | administer |
| AM or a.m. | before noon |
| amt | amount |
| AP | Apical pulse |
| approx | approximately |
| appt | appointement |
| ASA | acetylsalicylic |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| BA | backache |
| b/c | because |
| BC | birth control |
| bid | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | Blood pressure |
| BPM | beats per minute |
| BS | blood sugar |
| BSE | Brest self examination |
| C (with a line over it) | With |
| caps | capsules |
| cath | catheter, catheterize |
| CC | chief complaint |
| chemo | chemotherapy |
| CMA(AAMA) | certified medical assistant (American Association of Medical Assistant) |
| c/o | Complains of |
| CS | cesarean section |
| Cx | cervix |
| d | day |
| /d | per day |
| d/c | discontinue |
| D&I | dry and intact |
| dil | dilute |
| disch | discharge |
| DNKA | did not keep appointment |
| DOB | Date Of Birth |
| DOI | date of injury |
| DRE | digital rectal examination |
| DSD | Dry, sterile dressing |
| DTaP | diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine |
| D&V | diarrhea and vomiting |
| DVA | Distanc visual acuity |
| ea | each |
| ED | emergency department |
| EDD | expected date of delivery |
| Fe | iron |
| flex sig | flexible sigmoidoscopy |
| freq | frequent |
| F/U | follow-up |
| Fx | fracture |
| GYN | gynecology |
| h / hr | hour |
| H/A | headache |
| HBP | high blood pressure |
| HC | head circumference |
| Hep B | Hepatitis B vaccine |
| Hg | Mercury |
| H2O | Water |
| HR | heart rate |
| HRT | Hormone replacement therapy |
| hs | at bedtime |
| ht | Height |
| ID | Intradermal |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| IPV | Inactivated polio Vaccine |
| IV | Intravenous |
| lab | laboratory |
| lac | laceration |
| lat | lateral |
| lax | laxative |
| LB | lower back |
| LBP | Lower back pain |
| liq | liquid |
| LMP | Last menstrual period |
| med(s) | medication(s) |
| min | minute |
| MMR | measles, Mumps, and Rubella |
| mod | moderate |
| N/A | not applicable |
| NB | newborn |
| N/C | No complaints |
| neg | negative |
| NH | nursing home |
| NICU | Newborn intensive care unit |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| NMP | normal menstrual period |
| noct | nocturnal |
| NS | normal saline |
| N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| NVA | near visual acuity |
| NVD | nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea |
| OB | obstetrics |
| occ | occasionally |
| Oint | ointment |
| op | operation |
| OR | operating room |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| OTC | over-the-counter (non perscription medication) |
| OV | office visit |
| P | Pulse |
| Pap | Pap test |
| path | pathology |
| pc | after meals |
| peds | pediatrics |
| PEN | penicillin |
| per | by or through |
| pharm | pharmacy |
| PM or p.m. | afternoon |
| PMS | premenstrual syndrome |
| po or PO | by mouth |
| pos | positive |
| postop | postoperative( after surgery) |
| perop | preoperative(before surgery) |
| prep | preparation |
| prn | as needed |
| PT | physical therapy, prothrombin time |
| Pt or pt | patient |
| qd | everyday |
| qh | everyhour |
| q(2,3,4,)h | every(2,3,4,)hours |
| qid | four times a day |
| qn | everynight |
| QNS | quantity not sufficient |
| qod | every other day |
| QS | Quantity sufficient |
| quad | quadriplegic |
| R | Respiration |
| RE | rectal exam |
| reg | regular |
| Rehab | rehabilitation |
| RMA | registered Medical Assistant |
| Rx | prescription |
| S(with line over it) | Without |
| SC or SQ | subcutaneous |
| S/E | side effects |
| sec | second |
| sigmoid | sigmoidoscopy |
| sl | slight |
| sm | small |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| sol | solution |
| spec | specimen |
| STAT | immediately |
| surg | surgery |
| T | Temperature |
| tab(s) | tablet(s) |
| Temp | temperature |
| ther | therapy |
| tid | three times a day |
| TLC | total lung capacity, tender loving care |
| TPR | temp.,Pulse, and respiration |
| tr | trace |
| TSE | testicualr self-examination |
| Vag | Vaginal, vagina |
| VE | veginal examination |
| vit | vitamin |
| VO | verbal orders |
| VS | vital signs |
| wk | week |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| WO | written order |
| w/o | without |
| wt | weight |
| W/U | work up |
| abd | abdomen |
| AD | right ear |
| AS | left ear |
| AU | in each eye, both eyes |
| EENT | eye, ear,nose, and throat |
| Gl | gastrointestinal |
| GU | genitourinary |
| L or lt | left |
| LA | left arm |
| LL | left leg |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LRQ | lower right quadrant |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| OD | right eye |
| OS | left eye |
| OU | in each eye , both eyes |
| R rt | right |
| RA | right arm |
| RL | right leg |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| C | Celsius |
| cc | Cubic Centimeter |
| cm | centimeter |
| dL | Deciliter |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| g | gram |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| lb | pound |
| m | meter |
| mcg | microgram |
| mg | milligram |
| ml | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| oz | ounce |
| pt | pint |
| qt | quart |
| ss | one half |
| T | tablespoon |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| H/O | history of |
| H&P | history and physical |
| Hx | history |
| MHx | medical history |
| PE/ Px | physical examination |
| Prog | Prognosis |
| Sx | sympotoms |
| Tx | treatment |
| BPH | Benign prostatic hyperplasia |
| CA | cancer |
| CAD | Coronary artery diseease |
| CHF | Congestive heart failure. |
| COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CRC | colorectal cancer |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| DM | Diabetes mellitus |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| Fe Def | Iron deficiency |
| GC | gonorrhea |
| GDM | gestational disbetes mellitus |
| HTN | hypertention |
| IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
| MI | Myocardial infration |
| MS | Multiple sclerosis |
| OA | osteroarthritis |
| OM | otitis media |
| PID | pelvis inflammatory disease. |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RF | Rheumatic fever |
| STD | sexually transmitted diease |
| TB | Tuberculosis |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| USI | urinary stress infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| CT, CAT | computed axial tomography |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| ECG | electrocardiagram |
| Echo | echocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| FOBT | fecal occult blood test |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| NST | pilmonary function testnonstress test |
| PFT | pulmonary function test |
| TRUS | transrectal ultrasound |
| US | ultrasound |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| BG | blood glucose |
| Bx | biopsy |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| C&S | `culture and sensitivity |
| diff | differential |
| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| FBG | fasting blood glucose |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| GCT | glucose challenge test |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| Hct | qhematcrit |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| OGTT | oral glucose tolerance test |
| PET | positron emission tomography |
| PPBS | postprandial blood sugar |
| PSA | prostate- specific antigan |
| PT | prothrombin time |
| RBC | red blood cells |
| RBS | random blood sugar |
| SG | specific gravity |
| trig | triglycerides |
| UA | urinalysis |
| U/C | urine culture |
| WBC | white blood cell |
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