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Medical Abbrv.
Nursing Arts Medical Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| AB, ab, Ab | Abortion |
| ABG | arterial blood gases |
| abd | abdomen |
| AC, ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADD | attention deficit disorder |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| Amb, amb | ambulatory, ambulance |
| Amt | amount |
| AR | apical rate |
| ARMD | age related macular degeneration |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| ASA | aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid |
| ASD | atrial septal defect |
| ax | axilla, axillary |
| BE | barrium enema |
| BID,bid | twice a day |
| bil, bilat | bilateral |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BX, Bx | biopsy |
| CA,Ca | cancer/ carcinoma |
| CAP,cap | capsule |
| cath | catherization |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CC | chief complaint |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CCU | cardiac care unit |
| C/O, c/o | complaining of |
| COLD | Chronic obstructive lung disease |
| COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPE | Complete physical exam |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| DOB | date of birth |
| D/C, d/c | discontinue |
| D&C | dilating and curettage |
| dec | deceased |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOD | date of death |
| DPT | diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus |
| DtAP | diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis |
| DUB | dysfunctional uterine bleeding |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EMG | Electromyogram |
| ENT | ear, nose and throat |
| ER | emergency room |
| exam | examination |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FROM | full range of motion |
| F/U | follow up |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| Fx | fracture |
| GC | gonorrhea |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disorder |
| G, Gm, g | gram |
| gr | grain |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| GU | genitourinary, gastric ulcer |
| GYN | gynecology, gynecologist |
| Hb, Hgb, hg | hemoglobin |
| HA | headache |
| HTN | hypertension |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HAV | hepatitis A virus |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| HCV | hepatitis C virus |
| H&P | history and physical |
| hr,h | hour |
| HS, hs | hour of sleep , at bedtime |
| HX | history |
| HPV | human papilloma virus |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| ICD | implantable cardioverter defibrillator |
| inj | injection |
| IOL | intraocular lens |
| IOP | intraocular pressure |
| I&O, I?O | input and output |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| IV | intravenous |
| JCAHO | joint commission on accreditation of healthcare organization |
| kg | kilogram |
| Lab,lab | laboratory |
| LASIK | laser assisted in situ keratomileusis |
| lb | pound |
| LD, L&D | labor and delivery |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| MRSA | Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus |
| MD | muscular dystrophy |
| mg | milligram |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| ml | milliliter |
| mo | month |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MVP | mitral valve prolapse |
| NSAID | NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS |
| NKDA/NKA | NO KNOWN ALLERGIES (DRUG) |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OB | obstetrics, occult blood |
| OD | right eye, overdose |
| OP | outpatient |
| OR | operating room |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| PA & lat | posteroanterior and lateral |
| pc | after meals |
| PE | pulmonary embolism |
| PED, ped | pediatrics |
| PI | present illness |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PO, postop | postoperative |
| PO,po | by mouth, orally |
| PP | postpartum, postprandial |
| preop, pre-op | preoperative |
| PRK | photo reactive keratectomy |
| prog | prognosis |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| PT | physical therapy, prothrombin time |
| PT, Pt, pt | patient |
| PRN, prn | as needed |
| PERLA&D | pupils equal; reactive to light, accommodation and distance |
| PERRLA | pupils equal round, reactive to light and accomodation |
| PFT | pulmonary function test |
| PTSD | post traumatic stress disorder |
| qhs | every night |
| QID | four times a day |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| R | rectal |
| R, resp | respiration, respiratory |
| RO, R/O | rule out |
| QNS | quantity not sufficient |
| RT | respiratory therapy |
| RX | prescription |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| spec | specimen |
| STAT | immediately |
| SC, SQ, SubQ | subcutaneous |
| supp | suppository |
| Sx | symptoms |
| T&A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
| tab | tablet |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| T, temp | temperature |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| Tid | three times a day |
| Tx | treatment |
| UA | urinalysis |
| UGI | upper gastrointestinal |
| ung | ointment |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| US | ultrasound |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VA | visual acuity |
| VD | venereal disease |
| VS | vital signs, "vitals" |
| VF | visual field |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| WT | weight |
| y/o | year old |
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