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Abbreviations
Roseman P2 Medical Abbreviations 2013
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| AAA | abdominal aortic aneurysm |
| ° | hour - as in q1° |
| Δ | change |
| 5-FU | 5-flouorouracil |
| A&O x 3 | alert and oriented times 3 (person, place and time) |
| a.d. | right ear |
| a.s. | left ear |
| a.u. | each ear |
| AACP | American Association Colleges of Pharmacy |
| ABCDs | airway, breathing, circulation, defibrillation |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ABW | actual body weight |
| abx | antibiotics |
| ac | before meals |
| ACC | American College of Cardiology |
| ACCP | American College of Clinical Pharmacy |
| ACE-I | angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors |
| Ach | acetylcholine |
| ACLS | advanced cardiac life support |
| ACS | acute coronary syndrome |
| ACTH | adrenocorticotropic hormone |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADA | American Diabetes Association |
| ADAT | advance diet as tolerated |
| ADH | anti-diuretic hormone |
| ADHD | Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder |
| AdjBW | adjusted body weight |
| ADLs | activities of daily living |
| ADR | adverse drug reaction |
| AED | automated external defibrillator |
| AFB | acid fast bacteria |
| AFib | atrial fibrillation |
| AG | aminoglycoside, anion gap |
| AHA | American Heart Association |
| AHFS | American Hospital Formulary Service (drug reference) |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| ALKP | alkaline phosphatase |
| ALL | acute lymphocytic leukemia |
| ALT | alanine amino transferase (formerly SGPT) |
| AMA | against medical advice, American Medical Association |
| AMI | acute myocardial infarction |
| AML | acute myelogenous leukemia |
| amp | ampule |
| AMS | altered mental status |
| ANA | antinuclear antibody |
| ANC | absolute neutrophil count |
| AOM | acute otitis media |
| APAP | acetaminophen |
| APhA | American Pharmacists Association |
| APS | anti-phospholipid syndrome |
| ARB | angiotensin receptor blocker |
| ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
| ARF | acute renal failure |
| AS | aortic stenosis |
| ASA | aspirin |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| ASHP | American Society of Health System Pharmacists |
| AST | aspartate amino transferase (formerly SGOT) |
| ATC | around the clock |
| ATN | acute tubular necrosis |
| AUC | area under the curve |
| AV | atrioventricular |
| AVR | aortic valve replacement, aortic valve regurgitation |
| AZA | azathioprine |
| BAL | bronchoalveolar lavage |
| BB | beta blocker |
| BBB | bundle branch block |
| BCACP | Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist |
| BCNSP | Board Certified Nutrition Support Pharmacist |
| BCOP | Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist |
| BCPP | Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist |
| BCPS | Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist |
| BCx | blood culture |
| bid | twice daily |
| BKA | below the knee amputation |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BMI | body mass index |
| BMP | basic metabolic panel |
| BMT | bone marrow transplant |
| BNP | B-type natriuretic peptide |
| IVPB | intravenous piggy back or IV piggy back |
| JCAHO | The Joint Commission on Healthcare Organizations |
| JNC-7 | Joint National Committee (blood pressure guidelines) |
| J-tube | Jejunostomy feeding tube |
| JVD | jugular venous distention |
| K rider | KCL IV piggyback |
| K run | KCL IV piggyback |
| Kcal | kilocalorie |
| KCL | potassium chloride |
| Kg | kilogram |
| KUB | x-ray exam of kidneys, ureters and bladder |
| L | liter |
| LAD | left anterior descending (major coronary artery) |
| LBBB | left bundle branch block |
| LCX | left circumflex (major coronary artery) |
| LDH | lactate dehydrogenase |
| LDL | low density lipoprotein |
| LFT | liver function test |
| LGIB | lower gastrointestinal bleed |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| LLL | left lower lobe |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LMWH | low molecular weight heparin |
| LOC | loss of consciousness, level of consciousness |
| LOS | length of stay |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LR | lactated ringers |
| LRTI | lower respiratory tract infection |
| LTC | long term care |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| LV | left ventricle |
| LVEF | left ventricular ejection fraction |
| LVH | left ventricular hypertrophy |
| MAOIs | monoamine oxidase inhibitors |
| MAP | mean arterial pressure, medication action plan (in MTM) |
| MAR | medication administration record |
| MAWDS | medication, activity, weight, diet, symptoms (HF teaching) |
| MBS | modified barium swallow |
| mcg | microgram |
| MCH | mean corpuscular hemoglobin (in a CBC) |
| MCHC | mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (in a CBC) |
| MCV | mean cell volume (in a CBC) |
| MDD | major depressive disorder |
| MDI | metered dose inhaler |
| MDR | multidrug resistant |
| MDRD | Modification of Diet in Renal Disease equation |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| MET call | medical emergency team |
| mg | milligram |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| MIC | minimum inhibitory concentration |
| ml | milliliter |
| mmol | millimole |
| MMR | measles, mumps, rubella |
| MMSE | mini mental state exam |
| MMWR | Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report |
| MOA | mechanism of action |
| MODS | multiple organ dysfunction syndrome |
| MOM | milk of magnesia |
| MRG | murmur/rub/gallop |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MRSA | methicillin resistant staph aureus |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| MSSA | methicillin sensitive staph aureus |
| MTM | medication therapy management |
| MTX | methotrexate |
| MUE | medication use evaluation |
| MVA | motor vehicle accident |
| MVI | multivitamin |
| MVP | mitral valve prolapse |
| MVR | mitral valve replacement, mitral valve regurgitation |
| N/V | nausea and vomiting |
| Na+ | sodium |
| NABS | normal active bowel sounds |
| NAC | N-acetylcysteine |
| NaCl | sodium chloride |
| NAD | no apparent distress, no acute distress |
| NaHCO3 | sodium bicarbonate |
| NBS | normal breath sounds |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BPH | benign prostrate hypertrophy |
| L & D | labor and delivery |
| bpm | beats per minute |
| BRBPR | bright red blood per rectum |
| BS | breath sounds, bowel sounds |
| BSA | body surface area |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| Bx | biopsy |
| c | with |
| C.diff | Clostridium difficile diarrhea |
| c/o | complains of |
| c/w | consistent with |
| CA | cancer |
| Ca+ | calcium |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft (open heart surgery) |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CA-MRSA | community acquired MRSA |
| CAP | community acquired pneumonia |
| cap(s) | capsules(s) |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBT | cognitive behavioral therapy |
| CC | chief complaint |
| cc | cubic centimeter (= 1ml) |
| CCB | calcium channel blocker |
| CCU | clean catch urine, cardiac care unit |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control |
| CF | cystic fibrosis, correction factor |
| CFU | colony forming units (in reference to cultures) |
| CHD | coronary heart disease |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CHO | carbohydrate |
| CINV | chemotherapy induced nausea/vomiting |
| CIWA | Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment (alcohol detox protocol) |
| CK-MB | creatine kinase-cardiac muscle subunit |
| CML | chronic myelongenous leukemia |
| CMP | comprehensive metabolic panel |
| CMS | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services |
| CMV | cytomegalovirus |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CO | cardiac output |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| COX | cyclooxygenase |
| CP | chest pain |
| CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
| CPK | creatine phosphokinase |
| CPOE | computerized prescriber order entry |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CPT | current procedural terminology (coding) |
| CrCl | creatinine clearance |
| CRF | chronic renal failure |
| CRP | C-reactive protein |
| CRRT | continuous renal replacement therapy (type of dialysis) |
| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
| CT | computerized tomography |
| CTA | clear to auscultation |
| CVD | cerebrovascular / cardiovascular disease |
| CVP | central venous pressure |
| CVVH | continuous venovenous hemofiltration (type of dialysis) |
| CVVHD | continuous venovenous hemodialysis (type of dialysis) |
| CVVHDF | continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration (type of dialysis) |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| CYP450 | cytochrome P450 enzyme system |
| D5NS | 5% dextrose in water and normal saline |
| D5W | 5% dextrose in water |
| DASH | dietary approach to stop hypertension (diet) |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| DBP | diastolic blood pressure |
| DC | discontinue, discharge |
| DDAVP | desmopressin |
| DDI | drug/drug interactions |
| DDx | differential diagnosis |
| DEA | Drug Enforcement Administration |
| DI | diabetes insipidus |
| DIC | disseminated intravascular coagulation |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| DKA | diabetic ketoacidosis |
| dl | deciliter |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| NC | nasal cannula |
| NF | neutropenic fever |
| ng | nanogram |
| NGTD | no growth to date |
| NG-tube | nasogastric tube |
| NH3 | ammonia |
| NICU | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit |
| NIDDM | non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| NIH | National Institute of Health |
| NJ-tube | nasojejunal (feeding tube) |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| NKMA | no known medication allergies |
| NL | normal |
| NNT | number needed to treat |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS | normal saline |
| NSAID | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| NSG | nursing |
| NSR | normal sinus rhythum |
| N-STEMI | non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction |
| NT/ND | non-tender, non-distended (abdomen reference) |
| NTE | not to exceed |
| NTG | nitroglycerin |
| NYHA | New York Heart Association |
| o.d. | right eye |
| o.s. | left eye |
| o.u. | both eyes |
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| OC | oral contraceptives |
| OCD | obsessive compulsive disorder |
| OD | overdose |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OR | operating room |
| ORIF | open reduction and internal fixation (surgery) |
| OSA | obstructive sleep apnea |
| OT | occupation therapy |
| OTC | over the counter |
| P & T | Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee |
| PACU | post Anaesthetic Care Unit |
| PAD | peripheral artery disease |
| PBM | Pharmacy Benefit Manager |
| pc | after meals |
| PCA | patient controlled analgesia |
| PCN | penicillin |
| PCR | polymerase chain reaction |
| PCWP | pulmonary capillary wedge pressure |
| PD | Parkinson's Disease, peritoneal dialysis |
| PE | pulmonary embolism, physical exam |
| PEA | pulseless electrical activity |
| PEEP | positive end expiratory pressure |
| PEG tube | percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube |
| PERL | pupils equal, react to light |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation |
| PET | positron emission tomography |
| PF | preservative free |
| PFT | pulmonary function test |
| PGY | post graduate year (residency) |
| PICC | peripherally inserted central catheter |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PKU | phenylketonuria |
| plts | platelets |
| PMH | past medical history |
| PML | Personal Medication List (in MTM) |
| PMN | polymorphonuclear neutrophils (polys) in CBC |
| PMS | premenstrual syndrome |
| PNA | pneumonia |
| PO | by mouth |
| POD | post-op day |
| PONV | postoperative nausea and vomiting |
| PPD | packs per day, purified protein derivative (re: TB) |
| PPI | proton pump inhibitor |
| PR | per rectum |
| PRBC | packed red blood cells |
| PRN | as needed |
| PSA | prostate specific antigen |
| PT | prothrombin time, physical therapy |
| Pt | patient |
| PTA | prior to admission |
| PTH | parathyroid hormone |
| DMARD | disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug |
| DNI | do not intubate |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOA | date of admission, dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DOC | drug of choice |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DRG | diagnosis related group |
| DS | double strength |
| DSM | diagnostic and statistical manual (psychiatric code) |
| DTs | delirium tremens |
| DUE | drug utilization review |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| dz | disease |
| EBM | evidence based medicine |
| EC | enteric coated |
| ECF | extracellular fluid |
| ECG (EKG) | electrocardiogram |
| ECHO | echocardiogram |
| ED | emergency department, erectile dysfunction |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EF | ejection fraction (cardiac) |
| EGDT | Early Goal Directed Therapy (sepsis guideline information) |
| ELISA | enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay |
| ENT | ear, nose, throat |
| EOMI | extraocular movements intact |
| Epo | erythropoietin |
| EPS | extrapyramidal side effects |
| ESBLs | extended spectrum beta lactamases |
| ESLD | end stage liver failure/disease |
| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| ESRD | end stage renal failure/disease |
| et al | and others |
| ETA | estimated time of arrival |
| EtOH | alcohol |
| F/U | follow up |
| FBG | fasting blood glucose |
| FDA | Food and Drug administration |
| FENa | fractional excretion of sodium (Na) |
| FeSO4 | iron sulfate |
| FFP | fresh frozen plasma |
| FHx | family history |
| FiO2 | fraction of inspired oxygen |
| FQ | fluoroquinolones |
| FSH | follicle stimulating hormone |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| Fx | fracture |
| g or gm | gram |
| G#P# | gravida para - # of pregnancies and # that went to term ex. G3P2 |
| GABA | gamma aminobutyric acid |
| GAS | group A streptococcus |
| G-CSF | granulocyte colony stimulating factor |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GFR | glomerular filtration rate |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GIB | gastrointestinal bleed |
| GN | glomerulonephritis |
| GNR | gram negative rod |
| GPC | gram positive cocci |
| gr | grain |
| GSW | gunshot wound |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| gtt(s) | drop(s) |
| G-tube | gastric feeding tube |
| GU | genitourinary |
| GVHD | graft versus host disease (transplant) |
| h (hr) | hour |
| H & P | history and physical |
| H/H | hemoglobin and hematocrit |
| h/o | history of |
| HA | headache |
| HAART | highly active antiretroviral therapy |
| HAP | hospital acquired pneumonia |
| HAV | hepatitis A virus |
| HbA1c | hemoglobin A1c |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| HCAP | healthcare acquired pneumonia |
| HCO3 | bicarbonate |
| HCT | hematocrit |
| PTSD | post traumatic stress disorder |
| PTT | partial thromboplastin time |
| PTU | propylthiouracil |
| PTX | pneumothorax |
| PUD | peptic ulcer disease |
| PVC | premature ventricular contraction |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| PVR | peripheral vascular resistance, post void residual |
| q | every |
| q4h, q6h | every 4 hours, every 6 hours, etc |
| QALY | quality adjusted life years |
| qday | every day |
| qhs | at bedtime |
| QID | four times a day |
| QOL | quality of life |
| qs ad | quantity sufficient to make |
| Quad | quadrant (anatomical) |
| qwk | every week |
| r/o | rule out |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis, room air |
| RAD | reactive airway disease |
| RASS | Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System |
| RAT call | rapid assessment team |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| RCA | right coronary artery (major coronary artery) |
| RDA | recommended daily allowance |
| RDW | RBC distribution width |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| RLL | right lower lobe |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RLS | restless leg syndrome |
| ROM | range of motion |
| ROS | review of systems |
| RR | respiratory rate |
| RRR | regular rate and rhythm |
| RSV | respiratory syncytial virus |
| RT | respiratory therapy |
| RTC | return to clinic |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| RV | residual volume |
| Rx | prescription |
| s | without |
| s/p | status post |
| s/s | signs and symptoms |
| SA | sinoatrial |
| SAH | subarachnoid hemorrhage |
| SBO | small bowel obstruction |
| SBP | systolic blood pressure |
| SBS | short bowel syndrome |
| SCDs | sequential compression devices |
| SCr | serum creatinine |
| SDH | subdural hematoma |
| SIADH | syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone |
| sig | directions (let it be labeled) |
| SIRS | Systemic-inflammatory response syndrome |
| SJS | Steven's-Johnson syndrome |
| SL | sublingual |
| SLE | systemic lupus erythematosus |
| SLUD | salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation |
| SNF | skilled nursing facility |
| SNRI | serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor |
| SOAP | subjective, objective, assessment, plan |
| SOB | short of breath |
| SQ | subcutaneous |
| SSI | slide scale insulin |
| SSRI | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor |
| SSTI | skin and soft tissue infection |
| STAT | immediately |
| STDs | sexually transmitted diseases |
| subQ | subcutaneous |
| supp | suppository |
| Sx | symptoms |
| Sz | seizure |
| T2DM | type 2 diabetes mellitus |
| tab(s) | tablet(s) |
| tachy | tachycardia |
| TAH | total abdominal hysterectomy |
| Tap | spinal tap |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TBI | traumatic brain injury |
| HCTZ | hydrochlorothiazide |
| HCV | hepatitis C virus |
| HD | hemodialysis |
| HDL | high density lipoprotein |
| HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, throat |
| HF | heart failure |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| Hib | Haemophilus influenza type B |
| HIPPA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability ACT |
| HIT | heparin induced thrombocytopenia |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HLIV | hep lock IV |
| HMO | Health Maintenance Organization |
| HO | House officer (medical residents and interns) |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HPA | hypothalamic-pituitary axis |
| Tbsp | tablespoon |
| TBW | total body water, total body weight |
| TC | total cholesterol |
| TCA | tricyclic antidepressant |
| TD | transdermal |
| Td | tetanus, diphtheria |
| Tdap | tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis |
| TED hose | thromboembolic deterrent |
| TEN | total enteral nutrition, toxic epidermal necrolysis |
| TG | triglycerides |
| THA | total hip arthroplasty |
| THC | tetrahydrocannabinol (marijuana) |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| TIBC | total iron binding capacity |
| tid | three times a day |
| TKA | total knee arthroplasty (replacement) |
| HPI | history of present illness |
| TKO | to keep open |
| HPV | human papilloma virus, hepatic portal vein |
| TLC | total lung capacity |
| HR | heart rate |
| Tmax | max temperature in the previous 24 hours |
| HRT | hormone replacement therapy |
| TMP-SMX | trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole |
| HSV | herpes simplex virus |
| TNF | tumor necrosis factor |
| Ht | height |
| TNTC | too numerous to count |
| HTN | hypertension |
| TO | telephone order |
| Hx | history |
| TORB | telephone order read back |
| I & D | incision and drainage |
| TP | total protein |
| I & O | intake & output (ins & outs) |
| tPA | tissue plasminogen activator |
| IBD | inflammatory bowel disease |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TSH | thyroid stimulating hormone |
| IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| TV | tidal volume |
| IBW | ideal body weight |
| Tx | treatment or therapy |
| U/S | ultrasound |
| ICD9 codes | International Classification of Disease Codes |
| UA | urinalysis |
| UC | ulcerative colitis |
| ICDs | implantable cardioverter defibrillators |
| UCx | urine culture |
| UD | as directed |
| ICF | intracellular fluid |
| ICH | intracranial hemorrhage |
| ICP | intracranial pressure |
| ICU | Intensive Care Unit |
| ID | infectious disease |
| IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| IDSA | Infectious Disease Society of America |
| IE | infective endocarditis |
| IM | intramuscular |
| inj | injection |
| INR | Internal Normalized Ratio |
| IOP | intraocular pressure |
| IR | interventional radiology |
| IRB | Institutional Review Board |
| ISA | intrinsic sympathomimetic activity |
| ISDN | isosorbide dinitrate |
| IT | intrathecal |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVC filter | inferior vena cava filter |
| IVDA | intravenous drug abuser |
| IVF | intravenous fluids |
| IVIG | intravenous immunoglobulin (a type of drug) |
| IVP | intravenous push or IV push |
| UFH | unfractionated heparin |
| UGIB | upper gastrointestinal bleed |
| UKN | unknown |
| ULN | upper limit of normal |
| UNa | urine sodium |
| UOP | urinary output |
| Uosm | urine osmolality |
| URQ | upper right quadrant |
| URTI | upper respiratory tract infection |
| USP | United States Pharmacopeia |
| UTI | urinary tract infections |
| V/Q | ventilation/perfusion |
| VAP | ventilator associated pneumonia |
| VC | vital capacity |
| VEGF | vascular endothelial growth factor |
| VLDL | very low density lipoproteins |
| VO | verbal orders |
| VRE | vancomycin resistant enterococcus |
| VS | vital signs |
| VSS | vital signs stable |
| VT | ventricular tachycardia |
| VTE | venous thromboembolism |
| VZV | varicella zoster virus |
| w.a. | while awake |
| w/o | without |
| WBC | white blood cell |
| WF | white female |
| WHO | World Health Organization |
| wk | week |
| wkly | weekly |
| WM | white male |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt | weight |
| yo | year old |
| yr | year |
| ytd | year to date |
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