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AH II Terminology
Medical terminology for Allied Health II
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| @ | at |
| A&D | admission and discharge |
| A&P | anterior and posterior or anatomy and physiology |
| __ aa | of each |
| abd | abdomen or abdominal |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| adm | admission |
| AHA | American hospital Association |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| am or AM | morning, before noon |
| AMA | American Medical Association or against medical advice |
| amb | ambulate, walk |
| amt | amount |
| ANA | American Nurses' Association |
| ant | anterior |
| AP | Apical Pulse |
| approx | approximately |
| aq or aqua | aqueous (water base) |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ASA | aspirin |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| ASCVD | arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease |
| Ax | axilla, axillary, or armpit |
| Ba | barium |
| bid | twice a day |
| bil | bilateral |
| Bl Wk | blood work |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BMR | basal metabolic rate |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | blood sugar |
| BSC or bsc | bedside commode |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| Bx or bx | biopsy |
| oC | degrees Celsius (Centigrade) |
| _ c or w/ | with |
| Ca | Calcium |
| CA | cancer |
| CAT | computerized axial tomography |
| Cath | catheter |
| CBC | Complete blood count |
| CBR | complete bedrest |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CCU | coronary care unit or critical care unit |
| CDC | Centers for disease Control |
| CHD | coronary heart disease |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| chol | cholesterol |
| CICU | cardiac intensive care unit |
| CL | chloride or chlorine |
| cl liq | clear liquids |
| Cm | centimeter |
| CMA | certified medical assistant |
| CNP | certified nurse practitioner |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| co or c/o | complains of |
| CO | carbon monoxide |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| cont | continued |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident (stroke) |
| d | day |
| D/C, disc, or dc | discontinued or discharge |
| DDS | doctor of dental surgery |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| Dr | Doctor |
| drg or drsg | dressing |
| DVM | doctor of veterinary medicine |
| Dx or dx | diagnosis |
| ea | each |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EKG or ECG | electrocardiogram |
| EMS | emergency medical service |
| EMT | emergency medical technician |
| ENT | ear, nose, throat |
| EPA | Environmental Protection Agency |
| ER | emergency room |
| etiol or et | etiology (cause of disease) |
| oF | degrees Fahrenheit |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| Fe | iron |
| Fx | fracture |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gr | grain |
| gtt, or gtts | drop,drops |
| Gyn | gynecology |
| H | hydrogen |
| H2O | water |
| H2O2 | hydrogen peroxide |
| HA | headache |
| HCL | hydrochloric acid |
| hct | hematorcrit |
| HDL | high density lipoproteins |
| Hg | mercury |
| Hgb or Hb | hemoglobin |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HMO | health maintenance organization |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HR | heart rate |
| Hr, hr, H or h | hour, hours |
| HS | hour of sleep (bedtime) |
| Ht | height |
| Hx or hx | history |
| I&O | intake and output |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| K | potassium |
| KCL | potassium chloride |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| L&D | labor and delivery |
| L or I | liter (1,000 cc) |
| lb | pound |
| LDL | low density lipoprotein |
| liq | liquid |
| LLQ | lower left quadrant |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| MD | medical doctor, muscular dystrophy, or myocardial disease |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mg | milligram |
| Mg | magnesium, |
| MI | myocardial infarction (heart attack) |
| min | minute |
| ml | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| MN | midnight |
| mod | moderate |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| N | nitrogen |
| Na | sodium |
| NaCl | sodium chloride (salt) |
| Neg | negative |
| NG | nasogastric tube |
| NIH | National Institutes of Health |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| N/V or N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| O2 | Oxygen |
| Ob or Obs | obstetrics |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OR | operating room |
| oz | ounce |
| - p | after |
| PA | physician's assistant |
| Path | pathology |
| PDR | Physicians' Desk Reference |
| `pH | measure of acidity/alkalinity |
| pm | after noon |
| po | by mouth |
| post-op | after an operation |
| prn | whenever necessary, as needed |
| pt | Patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| q | every |
| qd | every da |
| qh | every hour |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| q3h | every 3 hours |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| qid | four times a day |
| qns | quantity not sufficient |
| qod | every other day |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| qt | quart |
| Rt | right |
| RBC | red blood cell or count |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RN | registered nurse |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| Rx | prescription |
| _ s or w/o | without |
| SOB | short of breath |
| ss | one half |
| stat | immediately (at once) |
| step | streptococcus infection |
| T&A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| TIA | transient iscemic attack |
| tid | three times a day |
| tol | tolerated |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| UA or U/A | urinalysis |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VS | vital signs (TPR and BP) |
| WBC | white blood cell or count |
| wt | weight |
| x | times |
| > | greater than |
| < | less than |
| ^ (up arrow) ' ' | higher elevate, or up |
| ' ' (down arrow) ' v | lower or down |
| # | pound or number |
| ' | foot or minute |
| '' | inch or second |
| F | female |
| M | Male |
| 0.X mg | place a zero before decimal point |
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