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Unit 2 Abbreviations
Unit 2 Abbreviations-Alison Miles
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| DTR | deep tendon reflex |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| ECHO | echocardiogram |
| ECT | electroconvulsant therapy |
| EDC | estimated date of confinement |
| EDD | estimated date of delivery |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EGD | esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
| EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EENT | eyes, ears, nose, throat |
| ER | emergency room |
| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| ETOH | alcohol |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| fl oz | fluid ounce |
| FUO | fever unknown origin |
| Fx | fracture |
| g | gram |
| Gb | gallbladder |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drop |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| GU | gentiourinary |
| GYN | gynecology |
| H & P | history and physical |
| HCT or Hct | hematocrit |
| HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, throat |
| HGB or Hgb | hemoglobin |
| hs | hour of sleep/bedtime |
| Ht | height |
| HTN | hypertension |
| Hx | history |
| H2O | water |
| I & D | incision and drainage |
| ICU | intensive care unit |