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MA1020Common Abbrevi
MA1020 Common Charting & Dr's Orders Abbreviations. Week#1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a | (before) |
| aa | (of each) |
| ac | before meals (ante cibum) |
| ad lib | as desired |
| bid | twice a day |
| /c | with (cum)this c has a line over it |
| gt gtt | drop drops (dr's usually write gtts) |
| H hr | hour |
| hs | hour of sleep/bedtime |
| npo | nothing by mouth |
| pc | after meals (post cibum) |
| po | by mouth;oral (per oral) |
| prn | when necessary |
| q | every |
| qd | every day (abbr. currently banned;must be written out) |
| qh | every hour |
| q_h | every 2 / 3 / 4 hours |
| qid | four times a day |
| qod | every other day(abbr.currently banned. Must be written out) |
| /s | without (sine) this s has a line over it |
| stat | immediately |
| tid | three times a day |
| amt | amount |
| cap | capsule |
| dil | dilute |
| D5W | 5% dextrose in water (I.V. Solution) |
| ID | intradermal (within+ skin+ pertaining to) |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous (within+ vein) |
| NS | normal saline (in an I.V.) |
| oint | ointment |
| oz | ounce |
| per | by or with |
| qns | quantity not sufficient |
| /ss ss | half |
| subling | sublingual (under+tongue+pertaining to) (sub/lingu/al is a Prefix/CF/Suffix) |
| sc or subq | subcutaneous (abbr.currently banned. Must be written out) (under+skin+pertaining to) |
| tab | tablet |
| ung | ointment |
| cc | cubic centimeter (abbr currently banned. Now written as ml) |
| gm | gram |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| mg | millegram |
| ml | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose & throat |
| CR | cardiorespiratory |
| CVS | cardiovascular |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GU | genitourinary |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| MS | musculoskelatal (musculo/skeletal) |
| NM | neuromuscular (neuro/muscular) |
| CA or Ca | cancer |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| BR | bedrest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| d/c D/C | discontinue or discharge (abbr.currently banned. Must be written out) |
| pt | patient |
| OD | overdose |
| PM | postmortem |
| GSW | gun shot wound |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| NKA | no know allergies |
| VO | verbal orders |
| TO | telephone orders |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| HIV | human immuno-deficiency virus |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| CC | chief complaint. Primary reason pt came in. |
| c/o | complains of |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| Bx | biopsy |
| R/O | rule out |
| DOB | date of birth |
| H & P | history & physical. Where questions are asked of pt. |
| PI or HPI | history of present illness |
| FH | family history |
| PH | past history |
| UCD | usual chilhood diseases |
| a & w | alive & well |
| PTA | prior to admission |
| PCP | primary care physician |
| ax | axillary (axillo+ary) (armpit+pertaining to) |
| wd | well developed |
| wn | well nourished |
| WNL | within normal limits. within normal ranges |
| VS | vital signs |
| BP | blood pressure |
| TPR | temperature,pulse & respirations(vital signs) |
| P & A | percussion & auscultation (percussion is when tapped on, auscultation is movement) |
| I & O | intake & output. Fluids that go in & Fluids that go out |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| OD | right eye (abbr. currently banned. Must be written out. Except in Optical field) |
| OS | left eye (abbr. currently banned. Must be written out. Except in Optical field) |
| OU | both eyes (abbr. currently banned. Must be written out. Except in Optical field) |
| AD | right ear (abbr. currently banned. Must be written out) |
| AS | left ear (abbr. currently banned. Must be written out) |
| AU | both ears (abbr. currently banned. Must be written out) |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| MI | myocardial infarction (muscle+heart+pertaining to) (myo+cardio+al is a CF+CF+S) |
| ECG or EKG | electrocardiogram (electro+heart+record) |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| abd | abdomen |
| GB | gallbladder |
| BM | bowel movement |
| D & C | dilatation & curettage(dilate cervix & scrape) |
| OB | obstetrics (dr who takes care of females during pregnancy) |
| GYN | gynecology (dr who takes care of females the rest of their lives outside of pregnancy) |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| EDC | expected date of confinement or childbirth |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| L & D | labor and delivery |
| PP | postpartum |
| BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy |
| DTR | deep tendon reflex (like when knee is tapped and causes a reflex) |
| ROM | range of motion |
| Fx | fracture |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident. A stroke |
| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| lytes | electrolytes |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| Hg / HGB / Hb | hemoglobin |
| Hct | hematocrit |
| H & H | hemoglobin & hematocrit |
| RBC | red blood cells, or, red blood count |
| WBC | white blood cells, or, white blood count |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| C & S | culture & sensitivity |
| ABG | arterial blood gases |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| ER / ED | emergency room / emergency department |
| RR / PAR | recovery room / postanesthetic |
| Path | pathology |
| Peds | pediatric |
| PT | physical therapy |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| OR | operating room |
| Lab | laboratory |
| OPD | outpatient department |
| RT | respiratory therapy |
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