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PSL2 Abbreviations
Pharmacy Skill Labs 2 Fall 2009 Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ↑ | increased |
| # | pound(s) |
| → | if, then |
| ° | degree, hour |
| ♀ | female |
| ♂ | male |
| A | ear (A.D. = right ear, A.S. = left ear, A.U. = both ears |
| ā | before |
| ⊕ | positive |
| A&P | Anterior and Posterior |
| A&P | auscultation and percussion |
| A&W | alive and well |
| a.c. | before meals |
| AB | abortion |
| ABG | Arterial blood gas |
| ABO | A system of classifying blood groups |
| AC | acromioclavicular |
| ACE | Angiotensin Converting Enzyme |
| ACTH | adrenocorticotrophic hormone, corticotropin |
| ad lib | As desired |
| ADH | antidiuretic hormone |
| ADHD | attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ∅ | no or none |
| AED | automated external defibrillator |
| Afib | Atrial fibrillation |
| AFL | atrial flutter |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| AK | actinic keratosis |
| ALT | alanine aminotransferase (SGPT) |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| AMI | acute myocardial infarction |
| ANA | antinuclear antibody |
| AOB | alcohol on breath |
| AP | anteroposterior |
| APAP | acetaminophen |
| appx | appendectomy |
| AQ | water |
| ARDS | Adult respiratory distress syndrome or Acute respiratory distress syndrome |
| ARF | acute renal failure |
| ASA | aspirin |
| ASHD | atheroscleotic heart disease |
| AST | aspartate aminotransferase (SGOT) |
| AV | arteriovenous, atrioventricular |
| B | black (eg. BF = black female) |
| B (with circle around) | bilateral |
| b.i.d. | twice a day |
| bact | bacteriology |
| bcp, ocp | birth control pill, oral contraceptive pill |
| BD | bipolar disorder |
| BMR | basal metabolic rate |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy |
| bpm | beats per minute |
| BPR | blood per rectum |
| BRP | bathroom privaleges |
| BS | breath sounds or bowel sounds |
| BS | blood sugar |
| BSA | body surface area |
| BLS | basic life support |
| BUN | Blood urea nitrogen |
| BX, Bx | biopsy |
| C | celsius, centigrade, complement |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| c* | with |
| c/o | complains of |
| C/S | caesarean section |
| c/w | consistent with |
| Ca | calcium |
| CA, Ca, ca | cancer, carcinoma |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| caps | Capsules |
| CAT | computed axial tomography |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBC w/diff | complete blood count with white cell differential |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CC, C.C. | chief complaint |
| CCE | clubbing,cyanosis, or edema |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| cg | centigram |
| CHD | coronay heart disease or congenital heart disease |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CK | creatine kinase |
| Cl | chloride,chlorine |
| cm | centimeter |
| CN (n) | cranial nerves |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CO | carbon monoxide, cardiac output |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CP | chest pain |
| CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
| CPD | cephalopelvic disproportion |
| CPK | creatine phosphokinase |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CRF | chronic renal failure |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CT | computed tomography |
| CTA | clear to auscultation |
| CTA&P | clear to auscultation and percussion |
| CTS | Carpal tunnel syndrome |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
| CVAT | costovertebral angle tenderness |
| CXR | chest X-ray |
| d | day |
| ∆ | change |
| D&C | dilatation and curettage |
| d/c | discharge or release from care or discontinue |
| D/W | dextrose in water |
| DBP | diastolic blood pressure |
| DDS | doctor of dental surgery |
| DDx | differential diagnosis |
| DIC | disseminated intravascular coagulation |
| DIFF, diff | differential blood count |
| DIP | distal interphalengeal joint |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| DKA | diabetic ketoacidosis |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DO | doctor of osteopathy |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DP | dorsalis pedis |
| DPM | doctor of podiatric medicine |
| DPT | diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus |
| DRE | digital rectal exam |
| DTR | deep tendon reflex |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| DX, Dx, dx | diagnosis |
| EAC | external auditory canal |
| ECF | extracellular fluid |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| ECHO | echocardiogram |
| ECT | electroconvulsive therapy |
| ECU | emergency care unit |
| ED | emergency department |
| EDD | estimated date of delivery |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EGD | esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
| EF | Ejection fraction |
| EJV | external jugular vein |
| ENT | ear, nose and throat |
| EOMI | extraocullar muscles intact |
| ER | emergency room |
| ERCP | endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography |
| ERT | estrogen replacement therapy |
| EtOH | ethanol |
| exc | excision |
| F | fahrenheit |
| Ф | pheno- |
| F: | female |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FDA | food and drug administration |
| FDLMP | first day of last menstrual period |
| FH, FHx | family history |
| fl oz | fluid ounce |
| ft | foot, feet (measure) |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| fx | fracture |
| g, gm | gram |
| GAD | generalized anxiety disorder |
| GB | gall bladder |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GFR | glomerular filtration rate |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GP | general practitioner |
| gr | grain |
| GSW | gun shot wound |
| gt, gtt | drop, drops |
| GU | genitourinary |
| GYN, gyn | gynecology |
| H&P | history and physical exam |
| h.s. | at bedtime, hour of sleep |
| HA | headache |
| HAV | hepatitis A virus |
| Hb | hemoglobin |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| HCO3 | bicarbonate |
| HCT | hematocrit |
| HCV | hepatitis C virus |
| HDL | high-density lipoprotein |
| HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, throat |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| Hr | hour |
| HR | heart rate |
| HRT | hormone replacement therapy (refers to estrogen plus progestin) |
| HSM | hepatosplenomegaly |
| HSV | herpes simplex virus |
| Ht | height |
| HTN (HT, HBP) | hypertension |
| Hx, hx | history |
| HxPI | history of present illness |
| decreased | |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| I&O | intake and output |
| I.M. | intramuscular |
| I.V. | intravenous |
| ICD | implantable cardioverter defibrillator |
| ICF | intracellular fluid |
| ICS | intercostal space |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| ID | intradermal |
| IDDM | insulin dependant diabetes mellitus |
| IJV | internal jugular vein |
| IMP | impression |
| inj | inject |
| IP | interphalangeal joint or inpatient |
| IU | international unit |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| IUP | intrauterine pregnancy |
| IVDU | intravenous drug user |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| JVD | jugular venous distension |
| JVP | jugular venous pulsation |
| K | potassium |
| kcal | kilocalorie (food calorie |
| kg | kilogram |
| KO | keep open |
| KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder |
| L | liter |
| L (with circle aroun) | left |
| L&W | living and well |
| LAD | left anterior descending (coronary artery) |
| lat | lateral |
| lb | pound |
| LE | lower extremity |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LOC | loss of/level of consciousness |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LSB | left sternal border |
| lt | left |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| LV | left ventricle |
| LVH | left ventricular hypertrophy |
| m | meter |
| M | male |
| m (with circle around) | murmur |
| M. | muscle |
| MAL | midaxillary line |
| MCH | mean corpuscular hemoglogin |
| MCHC | mean corpuscular hemoglogin concentration |
| MCL | midclavicullar line |
| MCP | metacarpophalangeal joint |
| MCV | mean corpuscular volume |
| MD | medical doctor, musclar dystrophy |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| Mg | magnesium |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| MM | mucous membranes |
| mo | month |
| mOsm | milliosmole |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MS | multiple sclerosis, morphine sulfate |
| MSL | midsternal line |
| MTP | metatarsophalangeal joint |
| MUGA | multiple gated acquisition analysis |
| MVA | motor vehicle accident |
| MVP | mitral valve prolapse |
| N | nitrogen, normal (strength of solution) |
| N/V/D/C | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation |
| Na | sodium |
| NABS | normoactive bowel sounds |
| NaCl | sodium chloride |
| NAD | no acute distress |
| NCAT | normocephalic, atraumatic (refers to the head) |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NGT | nasogastric tube |
| NIDDM | non-insulin dependant diabetes mellitus |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| noc | night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
| O | eye (O.D. = right eye, O.S. = left eye, O.U = both eyes) |
| O | objective |
| ō | no or none |
| ob-GYN | obstetrics and gynecology |
| OCD | obsessive-compulsive disorder |
| OH | occupational history |
| OI | opportunistic infection |
| ORIF | open reduction, internal fixation |
| OTC | over the counter |
| OV | office visit |
| oz | ounce |
| P | pulse, pressure, Phosphorus, plan, posterior |
| p* | after |
| p.c. | after meals |
| P.O. | by mouth |
| p.r.n. | as needed, whenever necessary |
| pack years | packs smoked per day X number of years smoking |
| PADx | peripheral arterial disease |
| PAP | papanicolaou smear |
| PAR | postanesthetic recovery |
| PCN | penicillin |
| PD | panic disorder |
| PDA | patent ductus arteriosus |
| PE | physical examination |
| peds | pediatrics |
| PEFR | peak expiratory flow rate |
| per | by or through |
| Perrla | pupils equal, round, react to light and accomodation |
| PET | positron emission tomography |
| PF | peak flow |
| PFT | pulmonary function testing |
| pH | hydrogen ion concentration |
| PH | Past history |
| PI | present illness |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PIP | proximal interphalangeal joint |
| PKU | phenylketonuria |
| PLT | platelet |
| PMH | Past medical history |
| PMI | point of maximal impulse |
| PMS | Premenstrual syndrome |
| PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
| PNS | peripheral nervous system |
| PPBS | post prandial blood sugar |
| PPD | purified protein derivative (of tuberculin) |
| PR | per rectum |
| PSA | prostate specific antigen |
| PT | physical therapy |
| pt. | patient |
| PTA | prior to admission |
| PTT | partial thromboplastin time |
| PUD | peptic ulcer disease |
| PV | per vagina |
| Px | physical examination |
| q | every |
| q.d. | every day |
| q.h. | every hour |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| qns | quantity not sufficient |
| qod | every other day |
| R | respirations |
| R (with circle around) | right |
| R/O | rule out |
| R/R/R | rales, rhonchi, or rubs |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RAM | rapid alternating movements |
| RCA | right coronary artery |
| RCM | right costal margin |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RN | registered nurse |
| ROM | range of motion |
| ROS | review of systems |
| RRR | regular rate and rhythm |
| RTC | return to clinic |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| Rx | prescription, recipe, take thou |
| S | subjective |
| S&S | signs and symptoms |
| s* | without |
| S.C., SQ, subq | subcutaneous |
| S/NT | soft, non-tender (refers to abdominal exam) |
| S/P | status post --after a given medical event |
| S1, S2, etc. | heart sounds |
| SA | sinoatrial (SA node) |
| SBP | systolic blood pressure |
| SC | sternoclavicular |
| SDAT | senile demitia of the Alzheimer type |
| sec | second |
| sequela (sequelae) | condition following and resulting from a disease |
| SH | social history |
| SI | international system of units |
| SIADH | syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| Sig: | instructions to patient |
| sl. | slight |
| SLE | systemic lupus erythmatosus |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| ss* | one-half |
| stat | immediately |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| SV | stroke volume |
| sx | symptoms |
| sz | seizure |
| T | temperature |
| T&A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
| T&C | type and crossmatch |
| t.i.d | three times a day |
| Tabs | tablets |
| TAH BSO | total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TEDS | thrombo-embolic disease stockings |
| TEE | transesophageal echocardiogram |
| temp. | temperature |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack (mini-stroke) |
| TIBC | total iron binding capacity |
| TM | tympanic membrane |
| TMJ | temporomandibular joint |
| TPA | tissue plasminogen activator |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
| Tr | treatment |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| TUR, TURP | transurethral resection of the prostate |
| tx | treatment or therapy |
| U/A, UA | urinalysis |
| UE | upper extremity |
| ung | ointment |
| URI | upper repiratory infection |
| US | ultrasound |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VA | visual acuity |
| VF | visual field(s) |
| Vfib | ventricular fibrillation |
| VS | vital signs |
| VSS | vital signs stable |
| VT | ventricular tachycardia |
| W | white eg. WM = White male |
| w/d | withdrawl |
| wa | while awake |
| WBC | white blood cell |
| WDWN | well developed well nourished |
| wk | week |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| Wt | weight |
| x* | except |
| Ψ | psy- |
| yo | years old |
| θ | negative |
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