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HST Medical ABVs
Medical abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| @ | at |
| _ a | before |
| AAROM | active assistive range of motion |
| Abd | abdomen |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ABP | arterial blood pressure |
| ABR | absolute bed rest |
| Ac | acromioclavicular |
| ac | before meals |
| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament |
| ACLS | advanced cardiac life support |
| AD | Alzheimer's disease |
| ADE | adverse drug event |
| ADL | activities of daily life |
| adlib | as desired |
| adm | admission |
| AED | automated external defibrillation |
| A-fib | atrial fibrillation |
| AHA | American heart association |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| AKA | above the knee amputation |
| am | morning |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| amb | ambulate, walk |
| AMD | age related macular degeneration |
| amt | amount |
| ANS | autonomic nervous system |
| ant | anterior |
| a.p/ AP | apical pulse |
| AOD | adult onset diabetes |
| ARD | acute respiratory disease |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| AS | left ear |
| ASA | aspirin |
| Asap | as soon as possible |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| A,T,D | admission, transfer, discharge |
| Au | both ears |
| Ax | armpit |
| BAC | blood alcohol concentration |
| BED | binge eating disorder |
| bid | twice a day |
| bil | bilateral |
| BKA | below the knee amputation |
| bld | blood |
| BLS | basic life support |
| BM | bone marrow |
| BMI | body mass index |
| BMR | basal metabolic rate |
| BMT | bone marrow transplant |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BPM | beats per minute |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | blood sugar |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| BSE | breast self examination |
| Bun | blood urea nitrogen |
| Bx | biopsy |
| _ c | with |
| C | Celsius |
| CA | cancer |
| CAB | coronary artery bypass |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| Cal | calorie |
| CAT | computerized axial tomography |
| cath | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CCU | critical care unit |
| CDC | centers for disease control and prevention |
| CEU | continuing education |
| CHD | coronary heart disease |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| Chol | cholesterol |
| CF | cystic fibrosis |
| CFS | chronic fatigue syndrome |
| CHO | carbohydrate |
| cl liq | clear liquids |
| CNA | certified nursing assistant |
| CNP | certified nurse practioner |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| C/O | complains of |
| Co2 | carbon dioxide |
| COD | cause of death |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CP | cerebral palsy |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CRD | chronic respiratory disease |
| CRF | chronic renal failure |
| CS | central supply |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CTS | carpal tunnel syndrome |
| CVD | cardiovascular disease |
| CT | computerized tomography |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| CXR | chest x ray |
| D/C | discharge |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| Ddx | differential diagnosis |
| dil | dilute |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DNS | deviated nasal septum |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DOC | date of conception |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DOMS | delayed onset muscle soreness |
| Dr | doctor |
| DRG | diagnostic related group |
| DTs | delirium tremors |
| d.t.d | give of such dose |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| EBL | estimated blood loss |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| ECHO | echocardiogram |
| ED | emergency department |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EENT | eyes ears nose throat |
| e.g | for example |
| EHR | electronic health record |
| EIB | exercise induced bronchospasm |
| EKG | electrocardiogram |
| elix | elixir |
| EMS | emergency medical services |
| ENT | ears nose throat |
| EP | ectopic pregnancy |
| ER | emergency room |
| ESRD | end stage renal disease |
| et al | and other things |
| etiol | etiology |
| ETOH | ethyl alcohol |
| exam | examination |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| FAS | fetal alcohol syndrome |
| FBOA | foreign body obstructed airway |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FDA | food and drug administration |
| Fe | iron |
| FEV | forced expiratory volume |
| FF | force fluids |
| FH | family history |
| FHR | fetal heart rate |
| fl or fld | fluid |
| FMS | fibromyalgia syndrome |
| FROM | full range of motion |
| FS | fingerstick |
| FSBS | fingerstick blood sugar |
| ft | foot |
| F/U | follow up |
| FUO | fever of unknown region |
| FWB | full weight bearing |
| Fx | fracture |
| gal | gallon |
| GB | gall bladder |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GH | growth hormone |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| g | gram |
| gr | grain |
| GP | general practioner |
| GSW | gunshot wound |
| gtt(s) | drop , drops |
| GU | genitourinary |
| gyn | gynecology |
| H&H | hemoglobin and hematocrit |
| h, hr | hour |
| HA | hearing aid |
| HAV | hepatitis A virus |
| HBP | high blood pressure |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| HC | hydrocortisone |
| Hct | hematocrit |
| HCV | hepatitis C virus |
| HDL | high density lipoproteins |
| Hg | mercury |
| hgb | hemoglobin |
| HHA | home health assistant |
| HIPAA | health insurance portability and accountability act |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| H+L | heart and lungs |
| HMO | health maintenance organization |
| HOB | head of bed |
| H+P | history and physical |
| HPN | hypertension |
| HPV | human papilloma virus |
| HR | heart rate |
| Hs, hs | hour of sleep |
| ht | height |
| HTN | hypertension |
| hyper | above normal |
| hypo | below normal |
| IBD | inflammatory bowel disease |
| IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| ICCU | intensive coronary care unit |
| ICP | intracranial pressure |
| ICS | intercostal space |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| inf | infection |
| inj | injection |
| in | inch |
| I&O | intake and output |
| IOP | intraocular pressure |
| IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
| Isol | isolation |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVC | inferior vena cava |
| IVD | intervertebral disc |
| IVP | intravenous push |
| JOD | juvenile onset diabetes |
| Kg | kilogram |
| KUB | kidney ureter bladder |
| L+D | labor and delivery |
| lab | laboratory |
| lac | laceration |
| LBBB | left bundle branch block |
| LBP | low back pain |
| LDL | low density lipoprotein |
| Liq | liquid |
| LLL | left lower lobe |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LOM | loss of motion |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LTC | long term care |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| LUL | left upper lobe |
| LVH | left ventricular hypertrophy |
| mcg | microgram |
| MD | medical doctor |
| MDROs | mulit drug resistant organisms |
| M+F | mother and father |
| meds | medicine |
| mg | milligram |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| MICU | medical intensive care unit |
| min | minute |
| mm | millimeter |
| mmHg | mercury |
| ml | milliliter |
| MN | midnight |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| MSDS | material safety data sheets |
| MS | morphine sulphate |
| MT | medical technologist |
| MVA | motor vehicle accident |
| MVP | mitral valve prolapse |
| Na | sodium |
| NaCl | sodium chloride |
| NB | newborn |
| N/C | no complaints |
| N+M | night and morning |
| N+T | nose and throat |
| N+V | nausea and vomiting |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NGT | nasogastric tube |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| Noc(t) | at night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NR | no response |
| NS | normal saline |
| NSAID | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| nsg | nursing |
| NSR | normal sinus rythym |
| NVD | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
| NWB | non weight bearing |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OB-GYN | obstetrics and gynecology |
| OBRA | omnibus budget reconciliation act |
| OCC | occasionally |
| OCD | obsessive compulsive disorder |
| OD | right eye |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OPD | outpatient department |
| OR | operating room |
| ord | orderly |
| ORIF | open reduction internal fixation |
| ORTHO | orthopedics |
| OSHA | occupational safety and health administration |
| os | mouth |
| OS | left eye |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| OTC | over the counter |
| OU | both eyes |
| oz | ounce |
| _ P | after |
| P | pulse |
| PA | physicians assistant |
| PAC | premature atrial contraction |
| Pc | after meals |
| PD | Parkinson's disease |
| PDR | physicians desk reference |
| PE | physical examination |
| Peds | pediatrics |
| per | by, through |
| PFT | pulmonary function test |
| PH | measure of acidity |
| PHI | protected health information |
| PICU | pediatric intensive care unit |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PKR | partial knee replacement |
| PM | afternoon |
| PMS | premenstrual symptoms |
| PNS | peripheral nervous system |
| Po | by mouth |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| Post-op | after operation |
| Pre-op | before operation |
| prn | whenever necessary |
| PROM | partial range of motion |
| Pt | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| pulv | powder |
| PVC | premature ventricular contraction |
| Px | prognosis |
| q | every |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| qam | every morning |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| qid | four times a day |
| qn | every night |
| qod | every other day |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| R(resp) | respiration |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RBBB | right bundle branch block |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| RDA | recommended daily allowance |
| REM | rapid eye movement |
| RICE | rest , ice , compression, elevation |
| RF | renal failure |
| RLL | right lower lobe |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RLS | restless leg syndrome |
| RN | registered nurse |
| R/o | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RR | recovery room |
| RUL | right upper lobe |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| rt, R | right |
| RT | respiratory therapist |
| Rx | prescription |
| _ S | without |
| S+S | signs and symptoms |
| SB | still birth |
| SCD | sudden cardiac death |
| SCI | spinal cord injury |
| SICU | surgical intensive care unit |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| sig OR signa | give the following directions |
| SL | sublingual |
| SOAP | subjective, objective, assessment, plan |
| SOB | short of breath |
| SOL | solution |
| SQ | subcutaneous |
| SS | one half |
| stat | immediately |
| STI | sexually transmitted infection |
| Susp | suspension |
| SVC | superior vena cava |
| Sx | symptom |
| Sz | seizure |
| T | temperature |
| tab | tablet |
| tachy | fast |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| T,C,DB | turn, cough, deep breath |
| THR | total hip replacement |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| tid | three times a day |
| TKR | total knee replacement |
| TLC | tender loving care |
| TMJ | temporal mandibular joint |
| top | topical |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
| tr | tincture |
| trach | tracheaostomy |
| TSE | testicular self examination |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| Tx | treatment |
| UA | urinalysis |
| ung | ointment |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| US | ultrasound |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VF | ventricular fibrillation |
| V-tach | ventricular tachycardia |
| vag | vaginal |
| VD | venereal disease |
| VO | verbal order |
| Vol | volume |
| Vs | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood cell |
| W/C | wheelchair |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt | weight |
| x | times |
| XR | x-ray |
| y/o | years old |
| yr | year |
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