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med. abb. 13
13 pages of med abbreviations
Question | Answer |
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@ | At |
A & P | Anatomy and Physiology |
ab | abortion |
abd | Abdominal |
ABG | Arterial Blood Gas |
a.c. | Before Meals |
ACLS | Advanced Cardiac Life Support |
ADL | Activities of Daily Living |
ad lib | As Desired |
adm | Admission |
alt dieb | Alternate Days(every other day) |
am | Morning |
AMA | Against Medical Advice |
amb | Ambulate, Walk |
AMI | Acute Myocardial Infarction |
amt | Amount |
ANS | Autonomic Nervous System |
ant | Anterior |
approx | Approximately |
aq | Aqueous |
ARDS | Acute Respiratory Distress Sydrome |
ASA | Aspirin |
ASAP | As Soon As Possible |
as tol | As Tolerated |
ATD | Admission, Transfer, Discharge |
Ax | Axillary(Armpit) |
BE | Barium Enema |
bid | Twice a Day |
bil | Bilateral |
BK | Below Knee |
bl | Blood |
bl wk | Blood Work |
BLS | Basic Life Support |
BM | Bowel Movement |
B/P | Blood Pressure |
bpm | Beats Per Minute |
BR | Bed rest |
BRP | Bathroom Privileges |
BS | Breath Sounds |
BUN | Blood, Urea, Nitrogen |
bx | Biopsy |
_ c | With |
C&S | Culture & Sensitivity |
c-spine | Cervical Spine(Neck) |
CA | Cancer |
CAD | Coronary Artery Disease |
cal | Calorie |
CAT | Computerized Axial Tomography |
cath | Catheter |
CBC | Complete Blood Count |
cc | Cubic Centimeter |
CC | Chief Complaint |
CCU | Coronary Care Unit |
CHD | Coronary Heart Disease |
CHF | Congestive Heart Failure |
CHO | Carbohydrate |
chol | Cholesterol |
circ | Circumcision |
cl liq | Clear Liquid |
CNS | Central Nervous System |
c/o | Complains of |
COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
CPK | Creatine Phosphokinase |
CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
CPT | Chest Physical Therapy |
CSF | Cerebolspinal Fluid |
CT | Computer Tomography |
CVA | Cerebovascular Accident(Stroke) |
CVU | Cardiovascular Unit |
cx | Cervix or Complaint of |
CXR | Chest X-ray |
cysto | Cystography |
d/c | Discontinue |
D & C | Dilation and Curettage |
DAT | Diet as Tolerated |
DC | Discontinue or Discharge |
del | Delivery |
Del. Rm. | Delivery Room |
DNA | Deoxyribonucleic Acid |
DNR | Do Not Resuscitate |
DOA | Dead on Arrival |
DOB | Date of Birth |
DPT | Diptheria, Pertussis, Tetanus |
D/S | Dextrose in Saline |
DT's | Delirium tremens |
DW | Distilled Water |
D5W | 5% Dextrose in Water |
Dx | Diagnosis |
EBL | Estimated Blood Loss |
ECG | Electrocardiogram |
EEG | Electroencephalogram |
EENT | Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat |
EKG | Electrocardiogram |
EMG | Electromyogram |
ESR | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate |
est | Estimated |
ER | Emergency Room |
ET | Endotracheal |
ETA | Estimated Time of Arrival |
etiol | Etiology |
ETOH | Ethyl Alcohol, Intoxicated |
LD | Lethal Dose |
LDH | Lactic Dehydrogenase |
LDL | Low-Density Lipoprotein |
liq | Liquid |
LLQ | Left Lower Quadrant(Abdomen) |
LMP | Last Menstrual Period |
LOC | Level of Consciousness |
LP | Lumbar Puncture |
lt | Left |
LUQ | Left Upper Quadrant(Abdomen) |
meds | Medications |
MI | Myocardial Infarction |
min | Minute |
MN | Midnight |
MOM | Milk of Magnesia |
MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imagery |
MS | Multiple Sclerosis |
MVA | Motor vehicle Accident |
NVD | Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea |
Na+ | Sodium |
NaCl | Sodium Chloride |
N/C | Nasal Cannula OR No Complaints |
neg | Negative |
neuro | Neurology |
NG | Nasogastric |
NGT | Nasogastric Tube |
nitro | Nitroglycerine |
0.09% NaCl/Liter H20 | NS(Normal Saline) |