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Med Abbreviations
Semester 1 final terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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