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PHM1000
Medical_terminology_Ch.4_Medical Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ADD | Attention deficit disorder |
| ADR | Adverse drug reaction |
| AIDS | Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| AV | Atrial-ventricular |
| AMI | Acute myocardial infarction |
| ANS | Autonomic nervous system |
| AWP | Average wholesale price |
| BM | Bowel movement |
| BP | Blood pressure |
| BPH | Benign prostatic hyperplasia |
| BS | Blood sugar |
| BSA | Body surface area |
| CA | cancer |
| CAD | Coronary artery disease |
| CF | Cardiac failure |
| CHF | Congestive heart failure |
| CMV | Cytomegalovirus |
| CNS | Central nervous system |
| COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CVA | Cerebrovascular accident |
| DAW | Dispense as written |
| D/C | Discontinue |
| DM | Diabetes melitus |
| DOB | Date of birth |
| DUR | Drug Utilization Review |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| EC | Enteric coated |
| ECG, EKG | Electrocardiogram |
| ENT | Ears, nose, throat |
| ER | Emergency room |
| FH | Family history |
| GERD | Gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GI | Gastrointestinal |
| Gtt | drop |
| HA | Headache |
| HBP | High blood pressure |
| HDL | High density lipoprotein |
| HIV | Human immunodeficiency virus |
| HR | Heart rate |
| IOP | Intaocular pressure |
| IV | Intavenous |
| LDL | Low density lipoprotein |
| LOC | Loss of consciousness |
| MI | Myocardial infarction |
| MICU | Medical intensive care unit |
| MRI | Magnetic resonance imaging |
| NKA | No known allergies |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| NS | Normal Saline |
| NVD | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
| OR | Operating room |
| PMH | Past medical history |
| PUD | Peptic ulcer disease |
| PVD | Peripheral vascular disease |
| RA | Rheumatoid arthritis |
| RBC | Red blood cell (count) |
| s | without |
| SBP | Systolic blood pressure |
| SOB | Short of breath |
| STD | Sexually transmitted disorder |
| T | Temperature |
| TB | Tuberculosis |
| TPN | Total Parenteral nutrition |
| Tx | Treatment |
| U | Units |
| URD | Upper respiratory diseases |
| UTI | Urinary tract infection |
| VS | Vital signs |
| WBC | White blood cell (count) |
| WT | Weight |