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Abbreviations
MEDOP 230- Medical Language: Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Definition |
|---|---|
| ASC | ambulatory surgery center |
| CC | Chief Complaint |
| CNM | certified nurse midwife |
| CRNA | certified registered nurse anesthetist |
| D.C. | Doctor of Chiropracty |
| D.D.S. | Doctor of Dental Surgery |
| D.O. | Doctor of Osteopathy |
| D.P.M. | Doctor of Podiatric Medicine |
| DS | Discharge Summary |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ED | Emergency Department |
| EHR | electronic health record |
| EMR | electronic medical record |
| EPR | electronic patient record |
| ER | Emergency Room |
| FH | Family History |
| H&P | History and Physical |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
| M.D. | Doctor of Medicine |
| NP | nurse practitioner |
| O.D. | Doctor of Optometry |
| PA | physician's assistant |
| PCP | primary care physician |
| PE | Physical Examination |
| Pharm.D. | Doctor of Pharmacy |
| PMH | Past Medical History |
| PT | physical therapy |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RN | registered nurse |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROS | Review of Systems |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| SH | Social History |
| SNF | skilled nursing facility |