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Abbreviations
Medical Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| RTC | return to clinic |
| RBC | Red blood cell |
| IVP | Intravenous Pylegram |
| wbc | white blood cell |
| occ | occasional |
| KUB | kidney ureter bladder |
| Sp gr | specific gravity |
| X | x-ray |
| FU | follow up |
| UPJ | urtero pelvic junction |
| Brev | Brevital (drug) |
| inc | include |
| RX | prescription |
| Pt | patient |
| ASHD | Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease |
| HBP | high blood pressure |
| ECG,EKG | electrocardiogram |
| Stat | immediately |
| Lab | laboratory |
| Comp | comprehensive |
| PX,PE | physical examination |
| PTR | patient to return |
| wk,wks | weeks |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| R;L | right, left |
| t.i.d. | three times day |
| i.e. | that is, for example |
| Kg | kilogram |
| CT | Computerized Tomography |
| DX | diagnosis |
| ad lib | as much as needed |
| retn | return |
| p.r.n. | as neccessary |
| CMA (AAMA) | Certified Medical Assistant (American Association of Medical Assistants) |
| G111 | 3 pregnancies |
| Para 1 | 1 live birth |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| approx | approximately |
| EDC | estimated date of confinement (baby due date) |
| BP | blood pressure |
| UA, U/A | urinalysis |
| FHS | fetal heart sound |
| c/o | complains of |
| abd | abdomen |
| DEM | Doctor of Emergency Medicine |
| MD | Medical Doctor |
| DO | Doctor of Osteopathy |
| Perf. | performed |
| ofc | office visit |
| adv | advice |
| A/P | anterior posterior |
| WM | white male |
| con | consultation |
| inf | infection |
| inflam | inflammation |
| RLQ | Right Lower Quadrant |
| AB | antibiotic |
| BI | biopsy |
| interpret | interpretation |
| C & S | Culture & Sensitivity |
| OTC | over the counter |
| RTO | return to office |
| B/L | bilateral |
| hosp | hospital |
| _ c | with |
| cc | chief complaint |
| ED | emergency department; erectile dysfunction |
| RN | Nurse Practitioner |
| FH | family history |
| h.s. | hour of sleep |
| TPR | temperature pulse respiration |
| O2 | oxygen |
| Dr. | Doctor |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| TX | treatment |
| b.i.d. | twice a day |
| IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
| q.i.d. | 4 times a day |
| ml | milileter |
| q. 3h.; q. 4h | every 3 hours; every 4 hours |
| dilat | dilate, dialation |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| SC | Subcutaneous |
| ID | Intradermal |
| - p | after |
| VLDL | very low density lipoprotein |
| ASA | acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) |
| Surg | surgery |
| CAD | Coronary Artery Disease |
| CHF | Congestive Heart Failure |
| PVD | Peripheral Vascular Disease |
| PAD | Peripheral Artery Disease |
| EF | Ejection Fraction |
| SBE | Subacute bacterial endocartitis |
| H & N | health & nutrition, head and neck |
| DM 11 | Diabetes Mellitus 11 |
| BBB | bundle, branch, block |
| HTN | hypertension |
| HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act |
| FX | Fracture |
| FXN | function |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CMP | complete metabolic panel (kidney & Liver) |
| AS | Aortic Stenosis |
| FSH | Follicle Stimulating Hormone |
| HGH | human growth hormone |
| Trig | Triglycerides |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| AAA | abdominal aortic aneurism |
| VSD | Ventricular septal defect |
| TB | Tiberculosis |
| SDI | State Disability Insurance |
| CHAMPVA | Civilian health medical program of veterans administration |
| TRI | Tricare |
| CMS | center for medicare or medicaid services |
| UCD | unemployment compensation Diability |
| FECA | Federal Employees Compensation Act |
| TD | Temporary disability |
| PD | Permanent disability |
| ret'nd | retained |
| HC | house call |
| HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
| Chol | cholesterol |
| RMPF | rocky mountain spotted fever |
| HDL | High density lipprotein |
| BMP | basic metabolic panel |
| LDL | low density lipoprotein |
| mg | miligram |
| g | gram |
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