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acronyms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ADA | Americans with Disabilities Act |
| ADD / ADHD | Attention deficit disorder / Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder |
| AIDS | Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| ALS | Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease) |
| AMA | Against medical advice; American Medical Association |
| ANC | Absolute neutrophil count |
| ASAP | As soon as possible |
| b.i.d. | Twice a day |
| BCG | Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (tuberculosis vaccine) |
| BM | Bowel movement |
| BMI | Body mass index |
| BP | Blood pressure |
| BUN | Blood urea nitrogen |
| CAT scan / CT scan | Computerized tomography |
| cath | Catheterize |
| CBC | Complete blood count |
| CBT | Cognitive behavioral therapy |
| CDC | Center for Disease Control |
| CF | Cystic fibrosis |
| chemo | Chemotherapy |
| CMV | Cytomegalovirus |
| CNM | Certified nurse midwife |
| COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder |
| CP | Cerebral palsy |
| CPAP | Continuous positive airway pressure |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CSF | Cerebrospinal fluid |
| D + C | Dilation and curettage |
| DC | Discontinued |
| DM | Diabetes mellitus |
| DNA | Deoxyribonucleic acid |
| DNI | Do not intubate |
| DNR | Do not resuscitate |
| DOA | Date of admission; dead on arrival |
| DOB | Date of birth |
| DPT / DTaP | Diphtheria / pertussis / tetanus; diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis |
| DSM | Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders |
| DTs | Delirium tremens |
| DUI | Driving under the influence |
| DVT | Deep vein thrombosis |
| DWI | Driving while intoxicated |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| ECG / EKG | Electrocardiogram |
| ECT | Electroconvulsive therapy (shock treatment) |
| ED | Emergency department |
| EEG | Electroencephalogram |
| EGD | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (endoscopy) |
| EMG | Electromyogram |
| ENT | Otorhinolaryngology (ear, nose, throat specialty) |
| ERCP | Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography |
| F/U | Follow up |
| FCE | Functional capacity evaluation |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| FMLA | Family Medical Leave Act |
| FSH | Follicle stimulating hormone |
| G-CSF / GM-CSF | Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor; granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor |
| GERD | Gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GI | Gastrointestinal |
| G-tube | Gastrostomy feeding tube |
| G-J tube | Gastro-jejunostomy tube |
| H. pylori | Helicobacter pylori |
| HAV | Hepatitis A vaccine |
| HBV | Hepatitis B vaccine |
| HCG | Human chorionic gonadotropin (pregnancy hormone) |
| HDL | High density lipoprotein |
| HGH | Human growth hormone |
| Hib | Haemophilus influenzae type B |
| HIV | Human immunodeficiency virus |
| HMO | Health maintenance organization |
| HPV | Human papillomavirus |
| HR | Heart rate |
| HRT | Hormone replacement therapy |
| ICU | Intensive care unit |
| IEP | Individual Education Program |
| IPV | Inactivated polio vaccine |
| IQ | Intelligence quotient |
| IUD | Intrauterine device |
| IVF | In vitro fertilization |
| J-tube | Jejunostomy feeding tube |
| L&D | Labor and delivery |
| LASIK | Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis |
| LBP | Low blood pressure |
| LDL | Low density lipoprotein |
| LEEP | Loop electrosurgical excision procedure |
| LMP | Last menstrual period |
| LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
| MD | Medical doctor |
| MCV4 | Meningococcal vaccine |
| MMI | Maximum medical improvement |
| MMPI | Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory |
| MMR | Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine |
| MMRV | Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella vaccine |
| MRI | Magnetic resonance imaging |
| MRSA | Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus |
| MS | Multiple sclerosis |
| MSE | Mental status exam |
| MVA / MVC | Motor vehicle accident / crash |
| N/A | Not applicable |
| NG | Nasogastric |
| NICU | Newborn intensive care unit |
| NIH | National Institutes of Health |
| NKDA | No known drug allergies |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| NSAIDs | Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
| NST | Nonstress test |
| OB/GYN | Obstetrics / gynecology |
| OCD | Obsessive-compulsive disorder |
| OD | Overdose |
| OPV | Oral polio vaccine |
| OR | Operating room |
| OT | Occupational therapy |
| OTC | Over-the-counter medications |
| Pap | Papanicolaou (Pap smear test) |
| PCA | Personal care assistant |
| PCV7 | Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine |
| PET scan | Positron emission tomography |
| PICC line | Peripherally inserted central catheter |
| PICU | Pediatric intensive care unit |
| PID | Pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PKU | Phenylketonuria |
| post-op | Postoperative |
| PPD | Purified protein derivative (tuberculosis test; Mantoux test) |
| PRN | As needed |
| PSA | Prostate-specific antigen |
| PT | Physical therapy |
| PTSD | Post-traumatic stress disorder |
| q.i.d. | Four times per day |
| QRC | Qualified rehabilitation consultant |
| RA | Rheumatoid arthritis |
| REM | Rapid eye movement |
| RN | Registered nurse |
| RSV | Respiratory syncytial virus |
| Rx | Prescription |
| SARS | Severe acute respiratory syndrome |
| SICU | Surgical intensive care unit |
| SIDS | Sudden infant death syndrome |
| SOB | Short of breath |
| SSI | Social Security Income |
| SSRI | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor |
| STD | Sexually transmitted disease |
| TB | Tuberculosis |
| TENS | Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation |
| TIA | Transient ischemic attack |
| tid | Three times a day |
| TOLAC | Trial of labor after cesarean |
| trach | Tracheostomy |
| TSH | Thyroid stimulating hormone |
| UA | Urinalysis |
| UTI | Urinary tract infection |
| VBAC | Vaginal birth after cesarean |
| VD | Venereal disease (now commonly STDs) |
| VRE | Vancomycin-resistant enterococci |
| ATC | Athletic Trainer, Certified |
| BSN | Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
| CCM | Certified Case Manager |
| CCRN | Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse |
| CD | Clinical Dietitian |
| CDA | Certified Dental Assistant |
| CDE | Certified Diabetes Educator |
| CEN | Certified Emergency Nurse |
| CFNP | Certified Family Nurse Practitioner |
| CHN | Certified Hemodialysis Nurse |
| CLT | Certified Laboratory Technician |
| CMA | Certified Medical Assistant |
| CN | Charge Nurse |
| CNA | Certified Nursing Assistant |
| CNO | Chief Nursing Officer |
| CNP | Community Nurse Practitioner |
| CPN | Certified Pediatric Nurse |
| CPNP | Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner |
| CRNA | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist |
| CRTT | Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician |
| DC | Doctor of Chiropractic |
| DDS | Doctor of Dental Surgery |
| DM / MD | Doctor of Medicine |
| DMD | Doctor of Dental Medicine |
| DMSc | Doctor of Medical Science |
| DN | Doctor of Nursing |
| DO | Doctor of Osteopathy |
| DPH | Doctor of Public Health |
| EMT-B | Emergency Medical Technician, Basic |
| EMT-P | Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic |
| FNP | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| FP | Family Practitioner |
| LAC | Licensed Acupuncturist |
| LAT | Licensed Athletic Trainer |
| LSW | Licensed Social Worker |
| LCSW | Licensed Clinical Social Worker |
| MA | Medical Assistant |
| ME | Medical Examiner |
| MPH | Master of Public Health |
| MS | Master of Science |
| MSN | Master of Science in Nursing |
| MSW | Master of Social Work |
| ND | Doctor of Naturopathy |
| NP | Nurse Practitioner |
| OD | Doctor of Optometry |
| OB | Obstetrician |
| OT | Occupational Therapist(s) |
| PA | Physician Assistant |
| PCA | Personal Care Aides |
| PCP | Primary Care Provider |
| PD / PharmD | Doctor of Pharmacy |
| PhD | Doctor of Philosophy |
| PNP | Pediatric Nurse Practitioner |
| PT | Physical Therapist |
| PTA | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| RD | Registered Dietitian |
| RDA | Registered Dental Assistant |
| RDH | Registered Dental Hygienist |
| RMA | Registered Medical Assistant |
| RN | Registered Nurse |
| RNA | Registered Nurse Anesthetist |
| RT | Radiology Technician |
| SLP | Speech Language Pathologist |
| ST | Surgery Technician |
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