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DHO Chapter 6
Medical Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ba | barium |
| N | nitrogen |
| bacti | bacteriology |
| N/A | not applicable |
| B&B | bowel amd bladder training |
| Na | sodium |
| BBB | bundle branch block |
| NaCl | sodium chloride (salt) |
| NA | nurse assistant/aide |
| NB | newborn |
| N/C | no complaints |
| neg | negative/none |
| Neur | neurology |
| NG,ng,N/G | nasogastric tube |
| NICU | neurological intensive care |
| NIDDM | non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| NIH | National Institutes of Health |
| nil | none |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no know drug allergies |
| no | number |
| NO | nursing office |
| noc, noct | at night, night |
| NP | nurse practitioner |
| B&C | biopsy and conization |
| BE | barium enema |
| bid | twice a day |
| bil | bilateral |
| Bl | blood |
| Bl Wk | blood work |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BMI | body mass index |
| BMR | basal metabolic rate |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | blood sugar |
| BSA | body surface area |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| BSE | breast self examination |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| Bx | biopsy |
| R | Respiration, rectal |
| Rt | Right |
| Ra | Radium |
| RBC | Red Blood Cell |
| RDA | Recommended Daily Allowance |
| REM | Rapid Eye Movement |
| RHD | Rheumatic Heart Disease |
| RLQ | Right Lower Quadrant |
| RN | Registered Nurse |
| RNA | Ribonucleic Acid |
| R/O | Rule Out |
| ROM | Range of Motion |
| RR | Recovery Room |
| RRT | Registered Respiratory Therapist |
| Registered Radiologic Technologist | |
| RT | Respiratory Therapy/ Therapist |
| RUQ | Right Upper Quadrant |
| Rx | Prescription, Take, Treatment |
| UA, U/A | urinalysis |
| ung | ointment |
| Ur, ur | urine |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| UV | ultraviolet |
| Vag | vaginal |
| VD | venereal disease |
| VDM | Veterinarian Degree of Medicine |
| VDRL | Serology for syphillis, Veneral Disease Research Laboratory |
| VO | verbal order |
| Vol | volume |
| vp | venipuncture, venous pressure |
| VS | vital signs (TPR& BP) |
| S | sacral |
| S&A | sugar without acetone |
| s, w/o | without |
| SA | siniatrial |
| sc, SC | subcutaneous |
| SGOT, SGPT | transaminase test |
| SICU | surgical intensive care unit |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| Sig | give the following directions |
| sm | small |
| SOB | short of breath |
| sol | solution |
| sos | if necessary |
| spec | specimen |
| SpGr, spgr | specific gravity |
| SPN | student practical nurse |
| spt | spirits, liquor |
| ss | one half |
| S/S, S&S | signs and symptoms |
| SSE | soap solution enema |
| staph | staphylococcus infection |
| stat | immediately, at once |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| STH | somatotropic hormone |
| strep | streptococcus infection |
| supp | suppository |
| Surg | surgery, surgical |
| susp | suspension |
| Sx | symptom, sign |
| syp | syrup |
| K | potassium |
| KCI | potassium chloride |
| Kg, kg | kilogram |
| KUB | kidney,ureter,bladder X-ray |
| L | lumbar |
| L&D | labor and delivery |
| L&W | living and well |
| (L),lt,lft | left |
| L, l | liter (1,000cc) |
| Lab | laboratory |
| Lap | laparotomy |
| lat | lateral |
| lb | pound |
| LCT | long-term care |
| LDH | lactose dehydrogenase (cardiac enzyme) |
| LDL | low- density lipoprotein (unhealthy type of cholesterol) |
| lg | large |
| liq | liquid |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LOC | laxative of choice, level of consciousness |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| LS | lumbar sacral |
| LTC | long-term care |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| I&O | intake and output |
| ICCU | intensive coronary care unit |
| ICD | international classification of diseases |
| ID | intradermal, infectious disease |
| IDDM | insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| IH | infectious hepatitis |
| IM | intramuscular |
| imp | Impression |
| in | inch |
| inf | infusion, inferior, infection, inguinal |
| ing | inguinal |
| inj | injection |
| int | internal, interior |
| IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
| irrr, irrring | irrigation |
| Isol, isol | isolation |
| IT | inhalation therapy |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| jt | joint |
| *@ | at |
| ā | before |
| A&D | admission and discharge |
| A&P | anterior & posterior |
| anatomy & physiology | |
| āā | of each |
| Ab | abortion |
| abd | abdomen |
| abdominal | |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ac | before meals |
| ACLS | advanced cardiac life support |
| ACTH | adrenocorticotrophic hormone |
| AD | right ear |
| ADH | antidiuretic hormone |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| adm | admission |
| AED | automated external defibrillation |
| AHA | American Heart Association |
| AIDS | aquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| am | before noon |
| AMA | american medical association |
| against medical advice | |
| amal | amalgam |
| amb | ambulate, walk |
| amt | amount |
| ANA | american nurses' association |
| ANS | autonomic nervous system |
| ant | anterior |
| AP | apical pulse |
| approx | approximately |
| aq | aqueous (water base) |
| ARC | AIDS related complex |
| ART | accredited records technician |
| AS | left ear |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ASA | aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| ASCVD | arteriosclerotic cardiovasuclar disease |
| ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
| AU | both ears |
| av | average |
| AV | arteriovenous |
| atrioventricular | |
| A&W | alive and well |
| Ax | axilla, axillary, armpit |
| Ga | gastric analysis, general anesthesia |
| gal | gallon |
| gb | gallbladder |
| gc | gonococcus, gonorrhea |
| gh | growth hormone |
| gi | gastrointestinal |
| gm | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gt | drop |
| gtt | glucose tolerence test |
| gu | gemitourinary |
| gyn | gynecology diversified |
| °f | degrees fahrenheit |
| fas | fetal alcohol syndrome |
| fbs | fasting blood sugar |
| fbw | fasting blood work |
| fc | foley catheter |
| fda | food and drug administration |
| fe | iron |
| ff, ffi | force fluids |
| fh | family history |
| fhr | fetal heart rate |
| fl | fluid |
| fsh | follice-stimulating hormone |
| ft | foot |
| fuo | fever of unknown origin |
| fx, fr | fracture |
| ea | each |
| EBL | estimated blood loss |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| ED | Emergency Department |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| ENNT | ear, eye,nose, throat |
| elix | elixir |
| EMG | Electromyogram |
| EMS | Emergency Medical Services |
| EMT | Emergency Medical Technician |
| ENT | ear, nose, throat |
| EPA | Environmental Protection Agency |
| ER | Emergency Room |
| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| et, etiol | etiology (cause of disease) |
| Ex, exam | examination |
| Exc | excision |
| Exp | exploratory |
| ext | extract, extraction, external |
| d | Day |
| D&C | dilation and curettage |
| DA | dental assistant |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| DC | Doctor of Chiropractic |
| D/C, dc, disc | discontinue, discharge |
| DDS | Doctor of Dental Surgery |
| DEA | Drug Enforcement Agency |
| del | delivery |
| Dept | Department |
| DH | Dental Hygienist |
| DHHS | Department of Health and Human Services |
| Diff | differential white blood cell count |
| dil | dilute, dissolve |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DMD | Doctor of Dental Medicine |
| DMS | diagnostic medicial sonography |
| DNA | deoxyribonucleic acid |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DO | Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | Date of Birth |
| DOD | Date of Death |
| DON | Director of Nursing |
| DPM | Doctor of Podiatric Medicine |
| DPT | diphtheria,pertussis, tetanus doctor |
| Dr | Doctor |
| dr | dram, drainage |
| DRG | diagnostic related group |
| drg,drsg,dsg | dressing |
| D/S | drextose in saline |
| DSD | dry sterile dressing |
| DTs | delirium tremors |
| DVM | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine |
| DW | distilled water |
| D/W | dextrose in water |
| Dx, dx | Diagnosis |
| °C | degrees celsius (centigrade) |
| c̅, w/ | with |
| Ca | calcium |
| CA | cancer |
| cal | calorie |
| CAP | capsule |
| CAT | computerized axial tomography |
| Cath | catheter, catherize |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBET | certified biomedical equipment technician |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CC | cheif complaint |
| CCU | coronary care unit, critical care unit |
| CDA | certified dental assistant |
| CDC | center for disease control and prevention |
| CEO | cheif executive officer |
| CF | cystic fibrosis |
| CHD | coronary heart disease |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CHO | carbohydrate |
| chol | cholesterol |
| CICU | cardiac intesive care unit |
| ck | check |
| Cl | chloride, chlorine |
| cl liq | clear liquids |
| cm | centimeter |
| CMA | certified medical assistant |
| CNP | certified nurse practitioner |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| c/o, co | complains of |
| CO | carbon monoxide, coronary occlusion |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| comp | complete, compound |
| cont | continued |
| COPD | cronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| COTA | certified occupational therapy assistant |
| CP | cerebral palsy |
| CPK | creatine phosphokinase (cardiac enzyme) |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CPT | current procedure terminology |
| CRTT | certified respiratory therapy technician |
| CS | central supply or service |
| c&s | culture and sensitivity |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CSR | central supply room |
| CST | certified surgical technologist |
| CT | computerized tomography |
| Cu | copper |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident (stroke) |
| CVD | cardiovasuclar disease |
| Cx | cervix, complication, complaint |
| WBC | white blood cell |
| WC | ward clerk/secretary |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| WHO | World Health Organization |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| w/o, wo | without |
| W/P | whirlpool |
| wt | weight |
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