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MedicalAbbreviations
Medical Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ABG | arterial blood gases |
| Ac | before meals |
| ACE | angiotensin converting enzyme |
| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament |
| ACTH | adrenocorticotropic hormone |
| ADA | American Diabetes Association |
| ADH | antidiuretic hormone |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| AFB | acid-fast bacilli |
| AFP | alpha-fetoprotein |
| AGA | appropriate for gestational age |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| AKA | above knee amputation |
| ALP | alkaline phosphatase |
| ALT | alanine transaminase, alanine aminotransferase |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| AMI | acute myocardial infarction |
| AODM | adult onset diabetes mellitus |
| AP | apical pulse |
| APSGN | acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis |
| ARF | acute renal failure |
| ASD | atrial septal defect |
| AST | aspartate aminotransferase |
| ATN | acute tubular necrosis |
| AU | both ears |
| AVB | atrio-ventricular block |
| BBS | bilateral breath sounds |
| BE | barium enema |
| BG | blood glucose |
| BI | brain injury |
| BID | twice a day |
| Bilat | bilateral |
| B/K | below knee |
| BM | bowel movement or breast milk |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy |
| BRM | biologic response modifiers |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | bowel sounds |
| BSA | body surface area |
| BSE | breast self examination |
| BT | bowel tones |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| Ca | calcium, cancer, carcinoma |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CAPD | continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis |
| CAT | computerized tomography scan |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBD | common bile duct |
| CBE | clinical breast examination |
| CBG | capillary blood glucose |
| CBI | continuous bladder irrigation |
| CBS | capillary blood sugar |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CCK | cholecystokinin |
| CCPD | continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis |
| CEA | cultured epithelial autograft |
| CFT | complement-fixation test |
| CIN | cervical intraepithelial neoplasm |
| CL | cleft lip |
| CMS | circulation, motion, sensation |
| CO | cardiac output |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CP | chest pain, cleft palate |
| CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
| CPD | cephalo-pelvic disproportion |
| CPP | cerebral perfusion pressure |
| CPPD | chest percussion and post drainage |
| CRF | chronic renal failure |
| CRRT | continuous renal replacement therapy |
| CRT | capillary refill time |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid, colony stimulating factors |
| CT | chest tube, computed tomography |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident, costovertebral angle |
| CVP | central venous pressure |
| Cx | cervix |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| DC (dc) | discontinue |
| DCCT | Diabetes Control and Complication Trials |
| DEX (DXT) | blood sugar |
| DIC | disseminated intravascular coagulation |
| DKA | diabetic ketoacidosis |
| DNA | deoxyribonucleic acid |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DTR | deep tendon reflex |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| EBV | Epstein-Barr Virus |
| ECF | extracellular fluid, extended care facility |
| EENT | eye, ear, nose and throat |
| EMC | ensephalomyocarditis |
| EMG | electromyogram |
| ERCP | endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography |
| ESRD | end stage renal disease |
| ET | endotracheal tube |
| F & R | force and rhythm |
| FA | fatty acid |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FD | fatal dose, focal distance |
| FDA | Food & Drug Administration |
| Fx | fracture |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| FVD | fluid volume deficit |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GFR | glomerular filtration rate |
| GGT | gamma-glutamyl transferase |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GOT | glutamic oxalic transaminase |
| GU | genitourinary |
| GVHD | graft-versus-host-disease |
| HA | headache |
| Hb | hemoglobin |
| HCG | human chorionic gonadotropin |
| HCO3 | bicarbonate |
| HCT | hematocrit |
| HD | hemodialysis |
| HDL | high density lipoprotein |
| HEENT | head, eye, ear, nose and throat |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HRT | hormone replacement therapy |
| HS | bedtime |
| Hx | history |
| IBC | iron binding capacity |
| IBD | inflammatory bowel disease |
| IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
| IBW | ideal body weight |
| ICCE | intracapsular cataract extraction |
| ICF | imtermediate care facility |
| ICP | intracranial pressure |
| ICS | intercostal space |
| ICT | inflammation of connective tissue |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IDM | infant of diabetic mother |
| IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| IE | inspiratory exerciser |
| IH | infectious hepatitis |
| IHD | ischemic heart disease |
| IIP | implantable insulin pump |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IMV | intermittent mandatory ventilation |
| INR | international normalization ratio |
| IPD | intermittent peritoneal dialysis |
| IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
| ITP | immune thrombocytopenic purpura |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVF | in vitro fertilization |
| IVP | intravenous pyelography |
| JAMA | Journal of the American Medical Association |
| JVP | jugular venous pressure |
| K | potassium |
| KCl | potassium chloride |
| KI | potassium iodide |
| KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| L & A | light and accommodation |
| LAD | left anterior descending (artery) |
| LB | large bowel |
| LDL | low density lipoprotein |
| LE | lupus erythematosus |
| LFTs | liver function tests |
| LIJ | left internal jugular |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LSC | left subclavian |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| MAP | mean arterial pressure |
| MAR | medication administration record |
| MCL | modified chest lead |
| MDI | multiple daily vitamin |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| MLC | midline catheter |
| MM | mucous membrane |
| MoAbs | monoclonal antibodies |
| MOM | Milk of Magnesia |
| MRDD | mental retarded/developmentally disabled |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MRM | modified radical mastectomy |
| MS | multiple sclerosis, morphine sulfate |
| Na | sodium |
| NaCl | sodium chloride |
| NED | no evidence of disease |
| NICU | neonatal intensive care unit |
| NIDDM | noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | non-ketotic diabetic acidosis |
| NKMA | no known medication allergies |
| NPD | nightly peritoneal dialysis |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| NTD | neural tube defect |
| NV | nausea & vomiting |
| NYD | not yet diagnosed |
| OD | right eye |
| OGTT | oral glucose tolerance test |
| ORIF | open reduction internal fixation |
| OS | left eye |
| OU | both eyes |
| PABA | para-aminobenzoic acid |
| Pc | after meals |
| PCA | patient controlled analgesia, posterior communicating artery |
| PCN | penicillin, primary care nurse |
| PCV | packed cell volume |
| PD | peritoneal dialysis |
| PDA | patent ductus arteriosus, posterior descending artery |
| PDD | pervasive development disorder |
| PDR | physician's desk reference |
| PEG | percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy |
| PEJ | percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy |
| PERL | pupils equal, react to light |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, react to light, accommodation |
| PET | positron emission tomography |
| PFT | pulmonary function test |
| PG | prostaglandin |
| PH | past history |
| PI | present illness |
| PICC | peripherally inserted central venous catheter |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PMI | point of maximal impulse |
| PNH | paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria |
| PO | by mouth |
| PRBC | packed red blood cells |
| PS | pyloric stenosis |
| PSA | prostate specific antigen |
| PT | prothrombin time |
| PTT | partial thromboplastin time |
| PUD | peptic ulcer disease |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| Px | pneumothorax |
| QD | everyday |
| QID | four times a day |
| Qns | quantity not sufficient |
| QOD | every other day |
| Qs | quantity sufficient, quantity required |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RAD | reactive airway disease |
| RAI | radioactive iodine |
| RAIU | radioactive iodine uptake |
| RCA | right coronary artery |
| RDW | red cell distribution width |
| REEDA | redness, edema, ecchymosis, drainage, approximation |
| RHD | rheumatic heart disease, relative hepatic dullness |
| RIJ | right internal jugular |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RM | respiratory movement |
| ROM | range of motion |
| ROS | review of systems |
| RSC | right subclavian |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| Rx | prescription, pharmacy |
| S/S | signs & symptoms |
| SAB | spontaneous abortion |
| SAST | serum aspartate aminotransferase |
| SB | spina bifida |
| SBO | small bowel obstruction |
| SGPT | serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase |
| SLE | systemic lupus erythematosus |
| SNF | skilled nursing facility |
| SOB | short(ness) of breath |
| SR | sedimentation rate |
| SS | social services |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| STH | somatotropic hormone |
| STM | short term memory |
| SUI | stress urinary incontinence |
| SVR | systemic vascular resistance |
| Sx | symptoms |
| T3 | triiodothyronine |
| T4 | thyroxine |
| TBSA | total body surface area |
| TCDB | turn, cough, deep breathe |
| TED | (hose) thrombo-embolism deterrent |
| TEP | transesophageal puncture |
| THR | total hip replacement |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| TIBC | total iron binding capacity |
| TID | three times a day |
| TIL | tumor infiltrating lymphocytes |
| TKR | total knee replacement |
| TNF | tumor necrosis factor |
| TNM | tumor, node, metastases |
| TNTC | too numerous to mention |
| TP | tuberculin precipitation |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TTN | transient tachypnea of the newborn |
| TTP | thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura |
| TUPR | trans-urethral prostatic resection |
| TUR (or TURP) | trans-urethral resection of the prostate |
| TWB | touch weight bear |
| TWE | tap water enema |
| Tx | treatment, traction |
| UA | urinalysis |
| UAO | upper airway obstruction |
| UBW | usual body weight |
| UGI | upper gastrointestinal |
| UPJ | ureteropelvic junction |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| US | ultrasonic |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| UVJ | ureterovesical junction |
| VA | visual acuity |
| VBAC | vaginal birth after caeserean |
| VF/Vfib | ventricular fibrillation |
| VLDL | very low density lipoprotein |
| VMA | vanillylmandelic acid |
| VSD | ventricular septal defect |
| VT/Vtach | ventricular tachycardia |
| VW | vessel wall |
| W/C | wheelchair |
| WBC | white blood cell |
| WD | well developed |
| WHO | World Health Organization |
| WN | well nourished |
| WNL | within normal limits |
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