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MedTermFinal
Medical Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| A | anatomy and physiology |
| ad lib | freely, at will |
| ac | before meals |
| adm | admission |
| AED | automted external defibrillator |
| amb | ambulate |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| ax | axillary |
| bid | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BMI | body mass index |
| BMR | basal metabolic rate |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| c (with line over the c) | with |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CHO | carbohydrate |
| cl liq | clear liquids |
| c/o | complains of |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CT | computerized tomography |
| D/C | discontinue |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EKG, ECG | electrocardiogram |
| FBAO | foreign body airway obstruction |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FF | force fluids |
| GB | gallbladder |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| Hct | hemotocrit |
| HOB | head of bed |
| hs | hour of sleep, bedtime |
| ht | height |
| hx | history |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LPN, LVN | licenced practical (vocational) nurse |
| LTC | long term care |
| L (circled) | left |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| N/A | not applicable |
| neg | negative |
| NG | nasogastric |
| noct | night |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OR | operating room |
| OTC | over the counter |
| p (with line over the p) | after |
| pc | after meals |
| po | by mouth |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| prn | as necessary |
| pt | patient |
| q2h | every two hours |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| R | respiration |
| R (circled) | right |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| RN | registered nurse |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| Rx | prescription, take, treatment |
| s (with line above the s) | without |
| ss (with line above the ss) | one half (1/2) |
| STAT | immediately |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| T | temperature |
| tab | tablet |
| tid | three times a day |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| UA | urinalysis |
| VS | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood cells |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| wt | weight |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| qid | four times a day |
| a | before |
| A | alert and oriented |
| abn | abnormal |
| abd | abdomen |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| ABG's | arterial blood gases |
| G/C | geri-chair |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| Adv. Dir. | advanced directive |
| a fib | atrial fibrillation |
| amt | amount |
| BSC | bed side commode |
| approx. | aproximate |
| @ | at |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| AM/a.m. | morning |
| ALS | advanced life support |
| BS | breath sounds |
| BX or bx | biopsy |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| Ca | carcinoma, cancer |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| cath | catheter |
| q | every |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CX | chest x-ray |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
| D.O.N. | director of nurses |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| drsg | dressing |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| ED | emergency department |
| ER | emergency room |
| FWB | full weight bearing |
| Fx | fracture |
| ft | feet |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GERD | gastro esophageal reflux disease |
| gtts | drops |
| GU | genitourinary |
| H | hemoglobin and hemotocrit |
| H | history and physical |
| FA | forearm |
| HA | headache |
| hr. | hour |
| ht. | height |
| I | intake and output |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| I | incision and drainage |
| invol | involuntary |
| irrig | irrigate |
| IS | incentive spirometry |
| LUE | left upper extremity |
| mcg | microgram |
| mEq | milliequivalents |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| lab | laboratory |
| liq. | liquid |
| lg. | large |
| LLL | left lower lobe |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| NAS | no added sodium |
| N&V OR N/V | nausea and vomiting |
| neuro | neurological |
| NKDA | no know drug allergies |
| MN | midnight |
| mod | moderate |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MRSA | methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus |
| MVA | motor vehicle accident |
| mg | milligrams |
| ml | milliliters |
| mm | millimeters |
| P | pulse |
| PE | pulmonary embolism |
| post-op | postoperative |
| pre-op | postoperative |
| C | culture and sensitivity |
| NS | normal saline |
| O2 sat | oxygen saturation |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| OD | right eye |
| OS | left eye |
| OU | both eyes |
| OR | operating room |
| P.T. | physical therapy |
| tbsp. | tablespoon |
| R/T | related to |
| RR | recovery room |
| RT | respiratory therapy |
| rr | respiratory rate |
| decub | decubitus ulcer |
| s/s | signs and symptoms |
| sm | small |
| SOB | short of breath |
| p.m. | afternoon |
| AD | right ear |
| AS | left ear |
| AU | both ears |
| ENT | ear, nose, throat |
| q.d. | every day |
| qod | every other day |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| ↑ | above |
| ↓ | below |
| SLP | speech language pathologist |
| TIA | transiet ischemic attack |
| TKR | total knee replacement |
| VRE | vancomycin-resistant entercocci |
| SC, subq | subcutaneous |
| OM | otitis media |
| REM | rapid eye movement |
| TCDB | turn, cough, deep breath |
| H2O | water |
| TKO | to keep open |
| TPN | total parental nutrition |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VO OR V.O. | verbal order |
| W/A | when awake |
| *triangle* | change |
| > | greater than |
| less than | |
| + | positive |
| # | number |
| : | ratio |
| i.e. | example/that is |
| gr | grains |
| gm | gram |
| cm | centimeter |
| Kg or kg | kilograms |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| Fe | iron |
| K | potassium |
| BR | bed rest |
| NCS | no concentrated sweets |
| G-tube | gastrostomy tube |
| B | bowel and bladder |
| SR | side rail |
| CT | computerized tomography |
| y/o | years old/years of age |
| ung | ointment |
| ♀ (F) | female |
| ♂ (M) | male |
| d/t | due to |
| susp | suspension |
| RUE | right upper extremity |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| PCA | patient controlled administration |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
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