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WOW #8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| @ | at |
| a- | before |
| AAROM | active assisted 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* | right ear |
| ADE | adverse drug event |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| adm | admission |
| AED | automated external defibrillation |
| Afib | atrial fibrillation |
| AHA | american heart association |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| AKA | above the knee amputation |
| 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 |
| 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 | axilla |
| 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 | bowel movement |
| 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 | beside 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 |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| CDC | center of disease control and prevention |
| CEU | continuing education unit |
| CHD | coronary heart disease |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| chol | cholesterol |
| CF | cystic fibrosis |
| CFS | chronic fatigue syndrome |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| CHO | carbohydrate |
| Cl liq | clear liquids |
| CNA | certified nursing assistant |
| CNP | certified nurse practitioner |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| C/O | complains of |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COD | cause of death |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| 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 |
| CXR | chest x ray |
| D/C | discontinue |
| 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 on set 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 |
| ENT | ear, nose, throat |
| EENT | eyes, ear, nose, throat |
| e.g. | for example |
| EHR | electronic health record |
| EIB | exercise induced bronchospasm |
| EKG | electrocardiogram |
| elix | elixir |
| EMS | emergency medical services |
| EP | ectopic pregnancy |
| ER | emergency room |
| ESRD | end stage renal disease |
| et al. | and other things |
| etiol | etiology (cause of disease) |
| ETOH | ethyl alcohol |
| exam | examination |
| F | fahrenheit |
| FAS | fetal alcohol syndrome |
| FBOA | foreign body obstructive 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, fld | fluid |
| FMS | fibromyalgia syndrome |
| FROM | full range of motion |
| FS | finger stick |
| FSBS | fingerstick blood sugar |
| ft | foot |
| F/U | follow up |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| FWB | full weight bearing |
| Fx | fracture |
| gal | gallon |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GH | growth hormone |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| g | gram |
| gr | grain |
| GP | general practitioner |
| GSW | gun shot wound |
| gtt(s) | drop, drops |
| GU | genitourinary |
| gyn/GYN | gynecology |
| H & H | hemoglobin and hematocrit |
| h, hr | hour, hours |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Hx | history |
| 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 | infusion, inferior, infection |
| inj | injection |
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