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Abbreviations
terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ADD | attention deficit disorder |
| ADR | adverse drug reaction |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| AV | Atrial-ventricular |
| AMI | acute myocardial infarction |
| ANS | autonomic nervous system |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BPH | benign prostatic hyperplasia |
| BS | blood sugar |
| BSA | body surface area |
| CA | cancer |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CF | cardiac failure |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CMV | cytomegolovirus |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CVA | cardiovascular accident, stroke |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| D/C | discontinue |
| DM | diabetes melitus |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DUR | drug utilization review |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| EC | enteric coated |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| ENT | ears, nose, throat |
| ER | emergency room |
| FH | family history |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| Gtt | drop |
| HA | headache |
| HBP | high blood pressure |
| HDL | high density lipoprotein |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HR | heart rate |
| IO, I/O | fluid intake and output |
| IOP | intraocular pressure |
| IV | intravenous |
| KVO | keep veins open |
| LBW | low birthweight |
| LDL | low density lipoprotein |
| LOC | loss of consciousness |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| MICU | medical intensive care unit |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS | normal saline |
| NVD | nausea,vomiting,diarrhea |
| OR | operating room |
| PMH | past medical history |
| PUD | peptic ulcer disease |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RBC | red blood count |
| SBP | systolic blood pressure |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| STD | sexually transmitted diseases |
| T | temperature |
| T&C | type and cross-match(blood) |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TEDS | thrombo-embolic disease stockings |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| Tx | treatment |
| U | units |
| U/A | urinalysis |
| UCHD | usual childhood diseases |
| URD | upper respiratory diseases |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VD | venereal disease |
| VS | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood count |
| WT | weight |