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MT Med.Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Definition |
|---|---|
| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
| NG Tube | nasogastric tube |
| Fx | fracture |
| Hx | history |
| ROM | range of motion |
| Lt, L | left |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| NKI | no known injury |
| Bx | biopsy |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| r/o | rule out |
| DOB | date of birth |
| Rt, R | right |
| OR | operating room |
| ER | emergency room |
| N/A | not applicable |
| ETT | endo tracheal tube |
| MVA | motor vehicle accident |
| BM | bowel movement |
| s/p | status post |
| AP | anterior-posterior |
| Wt | weight |
| IVP | intravenous pyleogram |
| US | ultrasound |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| RT | registered technologist |
| RN | registered nurse |
| EKG, ECG | electrocardiogram |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| RR | recovery room |
| PACU | post anesthesia care unit |
| PEDS | pediatrics |
| post op | after the operation |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resusitation |
| c | with (w/) |
| w | with (w/) |
| s | without (w/o) |
| IM | intramuscular |
| CVP | central venous pressure line |
| C-section | cesarean section |
| INS | inspiration |
| WBC | white blood cell |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| prep | prepare for |
| IV | intravenous |
| PA | posterior-anterior |
| BaE, BE | barium enema |
| CT | computed tomography |
| KUB | kidney, urerter, bladder |
| OCG | oral cholecystogram |
| MD | medical doctor |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imageing |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| EEG | electrocephalogram |
| OB/GYN | obstetrics and gynecology |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| PT | physical therapy |
| pre op | before the operation |
| F/U | follow up |
| SDS | same day surgery |
| EXP | expiration |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| BUN | blood, urea, nitrogen |
| HGB | hemoglobin |
| a.c. | before meals |
| HCT | hematocrit |
| BP | blood pressure |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| p.r.n. | as needed |
| Ca | calcium |
| ca | cancer or carcinoma |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency disease |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| MVP | mitral valve prolapse |
| STAT | immediately |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| wc | wheelchair |
| NM | nuclear medicine |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| RLQ | right lower quadrent |
| By Mouth | orally |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| mets | metastasis |
| ARRT | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists |
| RDMS | Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer |
| ESWL | extra corporeal shock wave lithotripsy |
| VCU, VCUG | voiding cystourethrogram |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
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