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Abbreviations Quiz 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| TFT | thyroid function test |
| THR | total hip replacement |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack (“mini-stroke”) |
| tid | three times a day, three times daily |
| TKR | total knee replacement |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| TSH | thyroid stimulating hormone |
| tsp. | teaspoon |
| TSS | toxic shock syndrome |
| TX | treatment, traction |
| RTC | return to clinic |
| U/A | urinalysis |
| U/A C&S | urinalysis culture & sensitivity |
| UC | uterine contractions |
| UOQ | upper outer quadrant |
| ung | ointment |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| U/S | ultrasound |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VS | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood count/cell |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| WO | written order |
| WT | weight |
| x | multiply by |
| x (with a line above) | except |
| XR | x-ray |
| XRT | radiation therapy |
| YOB | year of birth |
| Bp-CK | Blood Pressure check |
| CPX/CPE | complete physical exam |
| Consult | consultation |
| Cysto | cystoscopy |
| ER | emergency room |
| F/U | follow-up |
| Flu | influenza |
| inf | infection |
| inj | injection |
| lac | laceration |
| MMR | measles, mumps, rubella |
| PIH | Pregnancy induced hypertension |
| TAH | total abdominal hysterectomy |
| BSO | bilateral salpingo oophorectomy |
| CX | Cancel |
| NP,N/P | no-show |
| PE/PX | physical examination |
| New OB | new obstetric patient |
| N/S NS | no-show |
| PO | Post-op |
| Pre-op | pre-operative visit |
| RX | prescription |
| procto | proctoscopic examination |
| Ref | referral |
| W/I, WI | work-in, walk-in |
| Well Woman | Gynecological exam |
| NTBS | Needs to be seen |
| RTC | return to clinic |