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Medical Abbreviation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| AAA | abdominal aortic aneurysm |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ac | before meals |
| AP | anteroposterior |
| bid | twice a day |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BPH | benign prostate hypertrophy |
| bx | biopsy |
| c | with |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CA | cancer/carcinoma |
| K | potasium |
| KUB | kidney, ureters, bladder |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LFTs | liver function tests |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| MRSA | methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus |
| MS | multiple sclerosis; musculoskeletal |
| MVP | mitral valve prolapse |
| Na | sodium |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NIDDM | noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| cc | cubic centimeters |
| CCU | cardiac/coronary care unit |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| npo | nothing by mouth |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OCD | obsessive compulsive disorder |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CT | computed tomography |
| CVA | cardiovascular accident |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| D&C | dilation and curettage |
| DC | discontinue |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| DIP joint | distal interphalangeal joint |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ORIF | open reduction, internal fixation |
| P&A | percussion and ausculatation |
| PAD | peripheral artery disease |
| PERRLA | pupils, equal, round, react to light and accomodation |
| prn | as needed |
| P.T. | physical therapy |
| PT | prothrombin time |
| q | every |
| q4h | every four hours |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| ECG; EKG | electrocardiogram |
| ENT | ear, nose, & throat |
| EOM | extraocular movement |
| ESRD | end-stage renal disease |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| Fx | fracture |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| qid | four times a day |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RBC | red blood cells |
| ROM | range of motion |
| s- | without |
| sc | subcutaneous |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| sp. gr. | specific gravity |
| gtt | drops |
| GSW | gunshot wound |
| Hb, Hgb | hemoglobin |
| Hct or H&H | hematocrit; hematocrit & hemoglobin |
| HCV | hepatitis C virus |
| HEENT | head, ears, eyes, nose, and throat |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| hs | bedtime |
| HTN | hypertension |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| I&O | intake and output |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| T&A | tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| tid | three times a day |
| TM | tympanic membrane (eardrum) |
| TJR | total joint replacement |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
| Tx | treatment |
| UA | urinalysis |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| IBD | inflammatory bowel disease |
| IDDM | insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| US | ultrasound |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| WBC | white blood cells |
| WNL | within normal limits |
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