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chp5 abbrv
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| amb | ambulate (walk) |
| AP | anteroposterior |
| c/o | complains of |
| CAT | computerized axial tomography |
| CFT | certified fitness trainer |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CT | computed tomography |
| CTS | carpal tunnel syndrome |
| DMD | Duchenne muscular dystrophy |
| DTR | deep tendon reflex |
| EMG | electromyogram |
| h | hour(s) |
| Hx or hx | history |
| IM | intramuscular |
| L | left |
| LCL | lateral collateral ligament |
| MCL | medial collateral ligament |
| MD | muscular dystrophy |
| mg | milligram(s) |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| N/A | not applicable |
| NMI | nuclear medicine imaging |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| OTC | over-the-counter |
| PCL | posterior cruciate ligament |
| PCN | penicillin |
| PCP | primary care physician |
| PFT | personal fitness trainer |
| PRN or p.r.n. | as needed (from Latin: pro re nata) |
| PT | physical therapy |
| Pt or pt. | patient |
| Q2–3H | every two or three hours |
| Q8H | every eight hours (from Latin: quaque octava hora) |
| R | right |
| RICE | rest, ice, compression, elevation |
| RMS | rhabdomyosarcoma |
| ROM | range of motion |
| wt | weight |
| y/o | years old |