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medical abbreviation
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| AAROM | Active assisted range of motion |
| abd | abdomen |
| ABR | absolute bed rest |
| ac | before meals |
| AD | Alzheimer's disease |
| ADC | AIDS dementia complex |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADLs | activities of daily living |
| adm. | admission |
| AED | automated external defibrillator |
| AHA | American heart association |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| AIIR | airborne infection isolation room |
| AKA | above-knee amputation, also known as |
| AM | morning |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| amb | ambulate |
| AMD | age-related macular degeneration |
| amt. | amount |
| ANS | autonomic nervous system |
| ant. | anterior |
| a.p./ ap | apical pulse |
| approx. | approximately |
| AROM | Active range of motion |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| assist | assistance |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| A, T, D, | Admission, Transfer, and discharge |
| ax | axillary |
| BID | two times a day |
| BKA | below-knee amputation |
| bld | blood |
| BLS | Basic life support |
| BM | Bowel movement |
| BP | Blood pressure |
| BPH | Benign prostatic hypertrophy |
| BPM | Beats per minute |
| BR | bedrest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BSC | Bedside commode |
| BSE | breast self-examination |
| C | centigrade, celsius |
| ca/CA | calcium, cancer, carcinoma |
| CAD | Coronary artery disease |
| cal | calorie |
| cath | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBI | continuous bladder irrigation |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| CCMS | clean-catch midstream |
| CDC | centers for disease control and prevention |
| CDE | Certified diabetes educator |
| C.diff | clostridioides difficle |
| CEP | Competency evaluation programs |
| CEU | continuing education unit |
| CHD | coronary heart disease |
| CHF | Congestive heart disease |
| chol | cholesterol |
| ck | check |
| cl liq | clear liquid |
| cm | centimeter |
| CMS | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services |
| CNA | Certified nursing assistance |
| CNP | certified nursing practitioner |
| CNS | Central nervous system |
| c/o | complains of, in care of |
| co2 | carbon dioxide |
| COLD | chronic obstructive lung disease |
| COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease |
| CP | Cerebral Palsy |
| CPM | Continuous passive motion |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CRF | Chronic renal failure |
| C.S. | Central supply |
| CSF | Cerebrospinal fluid |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident, stroke |
| CVP | central venous pressure |
| CVS | Cardiovascular system |
| CXR | Chest x-ray |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| DJD | Degenerative joint disease |
| DKA | Diabetic Ketoacidosis |
| DM | Diabetes mellitus |
| DNR | Do not resuscitate |
| DO | Doctor of osteopathy |
| DOA | Dead on arrival |
| DOB | Date of birth |
| DON | director of nursing |
| Dr. | Doctor |
| DRG | Diagnostic related group |
| drsg | dressing |
| DVT | Deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx/dx | Diagnosis |
| ECG,EKG | Electrocardiogram |
| ED | Emergency department |
| EENT | eye, ear, nose, and throat |
| e.g. | For example |
| EMS | Emergency medical services |
| ER | Emergency room |
| ESRD | end-stage renal disease |
| et al. | and other things |
| ETOH | alcohol |
| exam | examination |
| F | Fahrenheit, female |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FDA | food and drug administration |
| Fe | iron |
| FF | force fluids |
| FH | family history |
| fld | fluid |
| FS | fingerstick |
| FSBS | Fingerstick blood sugar |
| ft | foot |
| F/U, f/u | follow up |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| FWE | Full weight-bearing |
| fx | fracture |
| FYI | For your information |
| g | gram |
| GAD | Generalized anxiety disorder |
| gal | gallon |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GERD | Gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| Geri chair | Geriatric chair |
| GI | Gastrointestinal |
| GP | General practitioner |
| GSW | GUNSHOT WOUND |
| GTT | Glucose tolerance test |
| GU | genitourinary |
| GYN/ gyn | gynecology |
| h. hr. | hour |
| h20 | water |
| h202 | hydrogen peroxide |
| H/A | Headache |
| HAART | Highly active antiretroviral therapy |
| H & P | history and physical |
| HAV | Hepatitis A virus |
| HBV | Hepatitis B virus |
| HCV | Hepatitis c virus |
| HDV | Hepatitis D virus |
| HEV | Hepatitis E virus |
| Hg | mercury |
| HHA | Home health aide |
| Hi-cal | high calorie |
| HIPAA | Health insurance portability and accountability act |
| HIV | Human immunodeficiency virus |
| HMO | Health maintenance organization |
| HOB | Head of bed |
| HOH | Hard of hearing |
| HPV | Human papillomanvirus |
| ht | height |
| HTN | Hypertension |
| H.U.C. | Health Unit coordinator |
| Hx | history |
| Hyper | above normal or too fast/ rapid |
| Hypo | low, less than normal |
| I&D | Incision and drainage |
| I&O | intake and output |
| IBD | inflammatory bowel disease |
| IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
| ICU | Intensive care unit |
| ID | Identification |
| I.e. | that is |
| IICU | Intermediate intensive care unit |
| IM | intramuscular |
| In | inch |
| inc | incontinent |
| inf | inferior |
| IQ | intelligence quotient |
| irr. irrig | irrigation |
| isol | isolation |
| I.V. | intravenous |
| K | Potassium |
| kg | kilogram |
| KS | Kaposi sarcoma |
| L | Liter |
| L., It | left |
| lab | laboratory |
| lb | pound |
| LBP | lower back pain |
| LE | Lower extremity |
| lg | Large |
| liq | Liquid |
| LLE | Left lower extremity |
| LLQ | Left lower quadrant |
| LOC | Level of consciousness, level of care |
| Low-cal | Low-calorie |
| low-fat | Low fat |
| low-Na | Low-sodium |
| LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
| LTC | Long-term care |
| LTCF | Long-term care facility |
| LUQ | Left upper quadrant |
| LVN | Licensed Vocational Nurse |
| M.D. | Doctor of Medicine |
| MD | Muscular Dystrophy |
| MDRO's | Multidrug-resistant organisms |
| MDR-TB | Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis |
| MDS | minimum data set |
| meds | medications |
| mg | milligrams |
| MI | Myocardial infarction |
| min | minute |
| mm | milimeter |
| mL | mililiter |
| mm Hg | millimeters of mercury |
| MO | microorganism |
| mod | moderate |
| MRI | Magnetic resonance imaging |
| MRSA | methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| MSDs | Musculoskeletal disorders |
| MSDS | material safety data sheet |
| MSW | medical social worker |
| MUFA | monounsaturated fatty acid |
| MVA | motor vehicle accident |
| Na | sodium |
| N/A | not applicable |
| NA | nursing assistant |
| NaCl | sodium chloride (table salt) |
| NAS | no added salt |
| NATCEP | Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program |
| N/C | no complaints, no call |
| NCS | No concentrated sweets |
| neg | negative |
| NF | nursing facility |
| NG, ng | nasogastric |
| NIBP | noninvasive blood pressure monitoring |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| no | number |
| noc | night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NVD | nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea |
| NWD | non-weight-bearing |
| 02 | oxygen |
| 0&P | ova and parasites |
| OB | obstetrics |
| ob/gyn | obstetrics and gynecology |
| OBRA | Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act |
| occ | occationally |
| OCD | obsessive-compulsive disorder |
| O.D. | right eye |
| OG | orogastric |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OPD | outpatient department |
| O.R. | Operating room |
| ord. | orderly, ordered |
| ORIF | open reduction, internal fixation |
| ortho | orthopedics |
| OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| OT | occupational therapist occupational |
| OTC | Over-the-counter medication |
| O.U. | both eyes |
| oz. | ounce |
| p with line over | after |
| P.A. | physician assistant |
| PAD | peripheral artery disease |
| pc, p.c. | after meals |
| PCA | patient-controlled analgesia |
| PDR | Physicians Desk Reference |
| PE | pulmonary embolism |
| Peds | pediatrics |
| PEG | percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy |
| Peri care | perineal care |
| PET | positron emission tomography |
| pH | parts hydrogen |
| PH | past history |
| PHI | protected health information |
| Phy. ex. | physical exam |
| PID | Pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PM | afternoon |
| PMH | past medical history |
| PNS | peripheral nervous system |
| PO | by mouth |
| pos. | positive |
| post op | after surgery |
| PPD | purified protein derivative (test for tuberculosis) |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| pre op | before surgery |
| prep | preparation |
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