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Abbrev Pass 1-9
MA JATC
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ↑ | increase |
| ↓ | decrease |
| < | esser than |
| > | greater than |
| ♀ | female |
| ♂ | male |
| a | before |
| A&P | Anterior and posterior, anatomy and physiology |
| AAMA | American Association of Medical Assistants |
| Ab | antibody |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ac | before meals |
| ACTH | adrenocorticotropic hormone |
| AD | right ear |
| Ad lib | as desired |
| ADA | Americans with Disabilities Act |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| AMA | American Medical Association |
| amb | ambulate or walk |
| AS | left ear |
| asap | as soon a spossible |
| AU | both ears |
| bid | twice a day |
| bilat | bilateral |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy |
| BS | bowel sounds/ breath sounds |
| Bx | biopsy |
| c̄ | with |
| C | celcius |
| ℅ | complains of |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CA | cancer |
| CABG | cornary artery bypass graft |
| CAD | cornary artery disease |
| caps | capsules |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| cc | cubic centimeter (smae as mLs) |
| CC | cheif complant |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| cm | centimeter |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CS | cesarean section |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident or stroke |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| d | day |
| D/W | dextrose in water |
| D&C | dilation and curettage |
| DHHS, HHS | Department of Health and Human Services |
| DM | Diabetes mellitus |
| DNR | Do not resuscitate |
| DO | Doctor of osteopathic medicine |
| DOA | Dead on arrival |
| DOB | Date of birth |
| DVT | Deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| ED | Emergency Department |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EKG, ECG | electrocardiogram |
| ENT | ear, nose, throat |
| ER | emergency room |
| ETA | estimated time of arrival |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| f/u | follow up |
| dc | discontinue or discharge |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| Fx | fracture |
| gal | gallon |
| GERD | gastroesphagel reflux disease |
| GI | gastrintestinal |
| Gm | gram |
| GP | genral practitioner |
| GSW | gunshot wound |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| Gtt | drops |
| GU | genitourinary |
| GYN | gynecology |
| h | hour |
| H&H | homglobin and hematocrit |
| H&P | history and physical |
| H2O2 | hydogen peroxide |
| Hct | hematocrit |
| Hg | mercury |
| Hgb | Hemoglobin |
| HIV | human immundoefiencey virus |
| HMO | Health maintenance organization |
| HPI | history of present illness |
| HPV | human paillomavirus |
| HR | heart rate |
| hs | hour of sleep |
| Ht | height |
| HTN | hypertenshion |
| Hx | history |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| I&O | intake and output |
| ICU | intesive care unit |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| INH | inhalation |
| IP | injured person |
| IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
| IV | intravenous |
| kg | kilogram |
| KUB | kidneys, ureters, bladder |
| L,l | liter |
| L&D | labor and deliver |
| lb | pound |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| mcg | microgram |
| MD | medical doctor |
| mg | milligram |
| MI | myocradial infarction |
| mL | milliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| MMR | measles, mumps, rubella vaccine |
| n/a | not applicable |
| N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| Na | Sodium |
| NB | NewBorn |
| NBS | NewBorn Screening |
| NCR | No Cardiac Resuscitation |
| NICU | Neonatal/newborn Intensive Care Unit |
| NKA | No Known Allergies |
| NKDA | No Known Drug Allergies |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| NPP | Notice of privacy practices |
| NS | Normal saline |
| NSAID | Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug |
| o.d. | Once a Day |
| O2 | Oxygen |
| OB | OBstetrics |
| OD | right eye |
| oint | oint ment |
| OP | OutPatient |
| OPIM | Other Potentially Infectious Materials |
| OR | Operating Room |
| OS | left eye |
| OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| OTC | Over The Counter |
| OU | both eyes |
| OV | Office Visit |
| oz | ounce |
| P | pulse |
| p | after |
| PA | physician's assiatant |
| PASS | Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep |
| pc | after meals |
| PDR | phsysician's desk reference |
| PE | physical exam, pulmonary embolism |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light, and accommodating |
| PHI | protected health information |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PKU | phenylketonuria |
| PNS | peripheral nervous system |
| po | by mouth |
| POC | point of care testing |
| POL | physician's office laboratory |
| POMR | problem-oriented medical record |
| PPO | preferred provider organization |
| PR | per rectum |
| PRN | as needed or when necessary |
| PT | physical therapy |
| pt | patient |
| q | every |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| qam | every morning |
| qd | every day |
| qid | four times a day |
| qns | quantity not sufficient |
| qod | every other day |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| R | Respiration or rectal |
| R.A.C.E | rescue, alarm, contain, extinguish |
| r/o | rule out |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| RN | registered nurse |
| Rx | Prescription, recipe, take thou |
| s | without |
| S/W | saline in water |
| S&S | signs and symptoms |
| SC | subcutaneous |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| Sig | dispense, directions |
| SL | sublingual |
| SOAP | subjective, objective, assessment, plan |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| Staph | staphylococcus |
| stat | immediately |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| STI | sexually transmitted infection |
| Strep | streptococcus |
| subq, sq | subcutaneous |
| Sx | symptom |
| T | temperature |
| tab | tablets |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| TIA | transient ischaemic attack |
| tid | three times a day |
| top | topical |
| TSH | thyroid stimulating hormone |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| TX | treatment, transplant |
| UA | urinalysis |
| UNK | unknown |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VBAC | vaginal birth after cesarean |
| VS | vital signs |
| VSS | vital signs stable |
| w/a | while awake |
| WBC | white blood cell |
| WHO | World Health Organization |
| wk | week |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt | weight |
| /_\ | change |
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