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TJC-RuskAbbreviation
Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a | before |
| AB | abortion |
| abd | abdomen |
| ABGs | arterial blood gasses |
| BMR | basal metabolic rate |
| ADH | antidiuretic hormone |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired, at liberty |
| AFP | alpha-fetoprotein |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| AKA | above knee amputation |
| ALL | acute lymphocytic leukemia |
| ALS | amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| AP | anteropsoterior |
| ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
| ARF | acute renal failure |
| AV | atrioventricular |
| BE | barium enema |
| BKA | below knee amputation |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP, B/P | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | bowel sounds |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| Bx | biopsy |
| C | with |
| Ca | calcium, cancer |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| cal | calories |
| CAT | computed axial tomography |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CDC | centers for disease control and prevention |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| Cl | chloride |
| CLL | chronic lymphocytic leukemia |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| C/O | complains of |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CP | cerebral palsy |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CRF | chronic renal failure |
| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
| D | dilation and curretage |
| DIC | diseminated intravascular coagulation |
| Diff | differential white blood cell count |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DON | director of nurses |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DPT | diptheria, pertussis, tetanus toxoid |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EDC | expected date of confinement |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EENT | ears, eyes, nose and throat |
| EMG | electromyogram |
| ENT | ears, nose, throat |
| ER | emergency room |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| FH | family history |
| FHR | fetal heart rate |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| Fx | fracture |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GC | gonorrhea |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| gtt | drop |
| GU | genitourinary |
| gyn | gynecology |
| hct | hematocrit |
| HDL | high-density lipoprotein |
| Hgb, HG | hemoglobin |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HPV | human papillomavirus |
| HSV | herpes simplex virus |
| Ht | height |
| HTN | hypertension |
| HVA | hepatitis A virus |
| HVB | hepatitis B virus |
| hx | history |
| ICS | intracostal space |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| I | incision and drainage |
| INR | international normalized ration |
| I | intake and output |
| IOP | intraocular pressure |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| JCAHO | Joint Comission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations |
| JVD | jugular venous distention |
| K | potassium |
| KUB | kidney, ureters, bladder (x-ray) |
| lab | laboratory |
| LDL | low-density lipoprotein |
| LLL | left lower lobe |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LRQ | lower right quadrant |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| lytes | electrolytes |
| MI | myocardial infarcation |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| MVP | mitral valve prolapse |
| MVR | mitral valve replacement |
| Na | sodium |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OBS | organic brain syndrome |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OR | operating room |
| ORIF | open reduction internal fixation |
| ORT | orthopedics |
| os | mouth |
| OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| oz | ounce |
| P | pulse |
| PAC | premature atrial contraction |
| PACU | postanesthesia care unit |
| Pap | Papanicolaou Smear |
| path | pathology |
| PCA | patient controlled analgesia |
| PE | physical exam |
| PEEP | positive end-expiratory pressure |
| per | by, through |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accomidation |
| PFT | pulmonary function test |
| PH | past history |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PMH | past medical history |
| PO | orally |
| postop | postoperative |
| PP | postprandial (after meals) |
| prn | as needed |
| pt | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| PTT | partial thromboplastin time |
| PVC | premature ventricular contraction |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| R | respirations |
| RBC | red blood cells |
| REM | rapid eye movement |
| RLL | right lower lobe |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of movement |
| ROS | review of systems |
| RR | recovery room |
| Rx | prescription |
| s | without |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| sol | solution |
| sono | sonogram |
| S/P | status post |
| sp gr | specific gravity |
| SSE | soap suds enema |
| stat | immediately |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| subcut, sub-Q, SQ | subcutaneous |
| T | temperature |
| T | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
| TAH | total abdominal hysterectomy |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TENS | transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation |
| THA | total hip arthroplasty |
| THR | total hip replacement |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| TKA | total knee arthroplasty |
| TKR | total knee replacement |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TURP | transurethral resection of prostate |
| TWE | tap water enema |
| Tx | treatment |
| UA | urinalysis |
| UGI | upper gastrointestinal |
| ULQ | upper left quadrant |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| US | ultrasound |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VS | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood cell (count) |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| Wt | weight |
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