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Med Abbreviations
Semester 1 final terms
Term | Definition |
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a | before |
abd. | abdomen, abduction |
ad lib | as desired |
AD | alzheimer’s disease |
add. | adduction |
ADD | attention deficit disorder |
AED | automated external defibrillator |
ADL | activities of daily living |
aka | also known as |
a.m. | morning, before meridian |
amb. | ambulate |
amt. | amount |
ARF | acute renal failure |
as tol | as tolerated |
ax | axillary |
bil | bilateral |
b.i.d. | twice a day |
bld | blood |
BM | bowel movement |
BP, B/P | blood pressure |
BPM | breaths per minute, beats per minute |
BR | bed rest |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BSE | breast self exam |
Bx | biopsy |
BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
C | celsius |
cal | calorie |
CC | chief complaint |
c | with |
CA | cancer, calcium |
cath. | catheter |
CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
CAD | coronary artery disease |
CBR | complete bed rest |
CBC | complete blood count |
cc | cubic centimeter |
CCU | coronary care unit |
CDC | centers for disease control and prevention |
chol | cholesterol |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
cl liq | clear liquids |
cm | cubic millimeter, centimeter |
C.N.A. | certified nursing assistant |
C.M.A. | certified medical assistant |
C.N.P. | certified nurse practitioner |
c/o | complains of |
CO2 | carbon dioxide |
cond. | condition |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CP | cerebral palsy, chest pain |
CRF | chronic renal failure |
CS | central supply |
CTS | carpal tunnel syndrome |
CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
Cx | cervix |
CXR | chest x-ray |
E | etiology |
ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram, electrocardiograph |
EMT | emergency medical technician |
ENT | ears, nose, and throat |
ER | emergency room |
Ex, exam | examination |
do not resuscitate | |
dead on arrival | |
DOB | date of birth |
DPT | diphtheria |
Dx | diagnosis |
DS | down syndrome |
DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
E | etiology |
ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram, electrocardiograph |
EMT | emergency medical technician |
ENT | ears, nose, and throat |
ER | emergency room |
Ex, exam | examination |
FB | foreign body |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
FDA | food and drug administration |
Fx, fx | fracture |
g | gram |
GB | gallbladder |
Gc | gonorrhea |
GE | gastroenteritis |
GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
GP | general practice, general practitioner |
gtt(s) | drop(s) |
GTT | glucose tolerance test |
GYN | gynecology |
GU | genitourinary |
HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
HOB | head of bed |
hr, h | hour |
HR | heart rate |
HRT | hormone replacement therapy |
HTN | hypertension |
Hx, hx | history |
I & D | incision and drainage |
I & O | intake and output |
ICU | intensive care unit |
ID | intradermal |
IM | intramuscular |
Isol. | isolation |
IT | inhalation therapy |
IV | intravenous |
IVP | intravenous pyelogram, intravenous push |
Jt. | joint |
kg | kilogram |
KUB | kidneys, ureters, and bladder |
lb | pound |
L & D | labor and delivery |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
LMP | last menstrual period |
LOC | level of consciousness, loss of consciousness |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
MA | medical assistant |
MD | doctor of medicine |
mg, mgm | milligram |
ml | milliliter |
mm | millimeter |
MMR | measles, mumps, rubella |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
MS | multiple sclerosis |
N & V | nausea and vomiting |
NA | nursing assistant |
N/A | not applicable |
neg. | negative |
NKA | no known allergies |
NKDA | no known drug allergies |
noc., noct. | night |
NPO, no per os | nothing by mouth |
NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
OA | osteoarthritis |
OB | obstetrics |
OB/GYN | obstetrics and gynecology |
OCD | obsessive compulsive disorder |
OOB | out of bed |
OP | outpatient |
OR | operating room |
ORIF | open reduction internal fixation |
os | mouth |
OT | occupational therapy, occupational therapist |
OTC | over the counter |
O2 | oxygen |
oz | ounce |
p, P | after |
pc | post cibum, after a meal |
PDR | physician desk reference |
per | by, through |
PFT | pulmonary function test |
P.M. | afternoon, evening, post meridian |
po, per os | by mouth |
Post | op |
Pre | op |
PPD | purified protein derivative |
prn | as needed |
pt. | patient |
P.T. | physical therapy, physical therapist |
q | every |
qam | every morning |
qh | every hour |
q2h | every two hours |
q3h | every three hours |
q.i.d. | four times per day |
qs | every shift |
QS | quantity sufficient |
Quad | quadrant |
RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
reg. | regular |
resp. | respiratory |
R/O | rule out |
RLQ | right lower quadrant |
ROM | range of motion |
RR | recovery room, respiratory rate |
RUQ | right upper quadrant |
Rx | prescription |
s | without |
SC | subcutaneous |
SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
Sig | give the following directions |
sm. | small |
SNF | skilled nursing facility |
SOB | shortness of breath |
sol. | solution |
sos | if needed |
ss | half |
stat | immediately |
Strep | streptococcus infection |
STD | sexually transmitted disease |
Sx | symptom |
T & A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
tab(s) | tablets |
TB | tuberculosis |
tbsp | tablespoon |
temp. | temperature |
THR | total hip replacement |
TIA | transient ischemic attack |
t.i.d. | three times per day |
TKR | total knee replacement |
tol | tolerated |
T.O. | telephone order |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
TSE | testicular self |
TSH | thyroid stimulating hormone |
tsp | teaspoon |
Tx | treatment |
UA | urinalysis |
umb | umbilical |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
VA | visual acuity |
VD | venereal disease |
V.O. | verbal order |
VS | vital signs |
w/c | wheelchair |
w/o | without |
Wt. | weight |
XR | x-ray |
yr | year |
< | less than |
> | greater than |
“ | inch, second |
‘ | minute |
♀ or F | female |
♂ or M | male |