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4050A Abbreviations
medical abbreviations for 4050A Pt. Care in Sonography
| abbreviation | term or phrase |
|---|---|
| @ | at |
| AAA | abdominal aortic aneurism |
| ab | abortion |
| abd | abdominal |
| AD | advanced directive |
| adm | admission |
| adn | adnexa |
| AF | atrial fibrillation |
| AFP | alpha fetoprotein |
| ant | anterior |
| Ao | aorta |
| AP | anteroposterior |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| ASD | atrial septal defect |
| BBT | basal body temperature |
| BE | barium enema |
| bid | twice daily |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BPH | benign prostatic hyperplasia |
| BSO | bilateral salpingo-oopherectomy |
| Bx | biopsy |
| c | with |
| CA | cancer |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CAT | computerized axial tomography |
| cath | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CCU | coronary (or cardiac) care unit |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| cm | centimeter |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| c/o | complains of |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CRF | chronic renal failure |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CT | computerized tomography |
| CV | cardiovascular |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| cx | cervix |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| D&C | dilation and curettage |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DRG | diagnostic related group |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EKG | electrocardiogram |
| ENT | ears, nose, and throat |
| ER | emergency room |
| etiol | etiology |
| eval | evaluate |
| exam | examination |
| FHT | fetal heart tones |
| Fx | fracture |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| gb | gallbladder |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gm | gram |
| GSW | gun shot wound |
| GU | genitourinary |
| Gyn | gynecology |
| hgb | hemoglobin |
| h/o | history of |
| Hx | history |
| HTN | hypertension |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| IM | intramuscular |
| isol | isolation |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder |
| lab | laboratory |
| lap | laporotomy |
| lat | lateral |
| L&D | labor and delivery |
| LGA | large for gestational age |
| LK | left kidney |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| LV | left ventricle |
| LVH | left ventricular hypertrophy |
| MI | myocardial infarct |
| ML | midline |
| mm | millimeter |
| MRA | magnetic resonance angiography |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| NaCl | sodium chloride |
| neuro | neurology |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| NICU | neonatal (or neorological) intensive care unit |
| NIDDM | non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OP | outpatient |
| OR | operating room |
| O2 | oxygen |
| PE | pleural (or pericardial) effusion |
| PERL | pupils equal and reactive to light |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PO | orally |
| Post-op | post-operative |
| PRN | as needed |
| PSA | prostate specific antigen |
| Pt | patient |
| qid | four times daily |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| RK | right kidney |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| R/O | rule out |
| RR | recovery room |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| Rx | prescription |
| s | without |
| SGA | small for gestational age |
| SICU | surgical intensive care unit |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| stat | immediately |
| surg | surgical |
| SV | stroke volume |
| SV | supraventricular |
| Sx | symptoms |
| TAH | total abdominal hysterectomy |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| tid | three times daily |
| Tx | treatment |
| UA | urinalysis |
| UGI | upper gastrointestinal |
| US | ultrasound |
| Ut | uterus |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VD | venereal disease |
| VSD | ventricular septal defect |
| WBC | white blood cell |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| y/o | years old |
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