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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| NSAID | Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
| Td | Tetanus and Diphtheria Vaccine |
| APAP | acetaminophen |
| ASA | aspirin |
| PCN | Penicillin |
| UA | urinalysis |
| C+S | culture & sensitivy |
| Hx | history |
| c | with |
| s | without |
| Tx | treatment |
| Sx | symptoms |
| Q4h | every four hours |
| Qid | 4 times a day |
| Tid | three times a day |
| Bid | twice a day |
| Po | by mouth |
| Stat | immediately |
| PRN | as needed |
| d/c | discontinue |
| qd | everyday |
| npo | nothing by month |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| CxR | Chest X |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| CC | chief complaint |
| BM | bowel movement |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| HTN | hypertension |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| CA | Cancer |
| HA | Headache |
| Triangle | change |
| NTG | Nitroglycerin |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| DM | Diabetes mellitus |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CR | controlled release |
| ER | extended release |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiencysyndrome |
| PCP | Primary care provider |
| FUO | fever of undetermined origin |
| AED | automated external defibrillator |
| EOM | extra ocular movement |
| CPT | Current Procedural Terminology |
| a.c | before meals |
| p.c | after meals |
| Aq | water |
| EKG | ELECTROCARDIOGRAM |
| ECG | ELECTROCARDIOGRAM |
| IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
| OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
| PTT | Partial thromboplastin time |
| N+V | Nausea/Vomiting |
| ADHD | attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder |
| HCTZ | hydrochlorothiazide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| Fe | iron |
| I+D | incision and drainage |
| mg | milligrams |
| Mcg | microgram |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| IM | Intramusclar |
| SC | Subcutaneous |
| IV | Intravenous |
| ID | Intrademal |
| MMR | measles, mumps and rubella |
| DTAP | diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CAD | Coronary artery disease |
| SST | SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| PSA | Prostate-Specific Antigen |
| TSH | thyroid-stimulating hormone |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| CDC | center of disease control |
| CMP | Complete Metabolic Panel |
| MI | Myocardial Infarction |
| CAT | Computerized Axial Tomography |
| MRI | Magnetic resonance imaging |
| BMR | Basal Metabolic Rate |
| GERD | Gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| RAIU | radioactive iodine uptake test |