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Abbreviations Quiz 4
Term | Definition |
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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 |