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Abbreviations, Ch. 4
Med Term Abbreviations, Ch. 4, Kettenbach
| ABBREVIATION | MEANING |
|---|---|
| A: | assessment |
| ABI | acquired brain injury |
| afib | atrial fibrillation |
| A-line | arterial line |
| A-V | arteriovenous |
| AAA | abdominal aortic aneurysm |
| AAROM | active assistive range of motion |
| Abd or abd | abduction |
| ABG | arterial blood gases |
| ac | before meals |
| AC joint | acromioclavicular joint |
| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament |
| ACTH | adrenocorticotrophic hormone |
| Add or add | adduction |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | at discretion |
| adm | admission, admitted |
| AE | above elbow |
| AFO | ankle foot orthosis |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| AIIS | anterior inferior iliac spine |
| AJ | ankle jerk |
| AK | above knee |
| ALS | amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
| a.m. | morning |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| amb | ambulation, ambulating, ambulated, ambulate, ambulates |
| ANS | autonomic nervous system |
| ant | anterior |
| AP | anterior-posterior |
| ARDS | adult respiratory distress syndrome |
| ARF | acute renal failure |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| ASA | aspirin |
| ASAP or asap | as soon as possible |
| ASCVD | arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease |
| ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
| ASIS | anterior superior iliac spine |
| assist. | assistance, assistive |
| AVM | arteriovenous malformation |
| B/S | bedside |
| BBB | bundle branch block |
| BE | below elbow |
| BID or bid | twice a day |
| bilat. or B | bilateral, bilaterally |
| BK | below knee |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BOS | base of support |
| BP | blood pressure |
| bpm | beats per minute |
| BR | bedrest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | breath sounds or bowel sounds |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen (blood test) |
| C | centigrade |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| c/o | complains of |
| CA | cancer, carcinoma |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| cal | calories |
| CAT | computerized axial tomography |
| CBC | complete blood cell (count) |
| CC, C/C | chief complaint |
| CF | cystic fibrosis |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| cm | centimeter |
| CMV | cytomegalovirus |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CO | cardiac output |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| cont. | continue |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| COTA | certified occupational therapy assistant |
| CP | cerebral palsy |
| CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CRF | chronic renal failure |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CV | cardiovascular |
| CWI | crutch walking instructions |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| Cysto | cystoscopic examination |
| D/C | discontinued or discharged |
| dept. | department |
| DIP | distal interphalangeal (joint) |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DO | doctor of osteopathy |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DTR | deep tendon reflex |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECF | extended care facility |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| ED | emergency department |
| EED | electroencephalogram |
| EENT | ear, eyes, nose, throat |
| EMG | electromyogram, electromyography |
| E.R. | emergency room |
| eval. | evaluation |
| ext. | extension |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FEV | forced expiratory volume |
| FH | family history |
| flex | flexion |
| FRC | functional residual capacity |
| ft. | foot, feet (the measurement, not the body part) |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| FVC | forced vital capacity |
| FWB | full weight bearing |
| fx | fracture |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| g | gram |
| GSW | gunshot wound |
| GYN | gynecology |
| h, hr. | hour |
| H&H, H/H | hematocrit and hemoglobin |
| H&P | history and physical |
| h/o | history of |
| HA, H/A | headache |
| Hb, Hgb | hemoglobin |
| Hct | hematocrit |
| HCVD | hypertensive cardiovascular disease |
| HEENT | head, ear, eyes, nose, throat |
| HEP | home exercise program |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HNP | herniated nucleus pulposus |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HR | heart rate |
| hs | at bedtime |
| ht. | height |
| Ht | hematocrit |
| Htn or HTN | hypertension |
| Hx | history |
| I&O | intake and output |
| IADL | instrumental activities of daily living |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IDDM | insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| IM | intramuscular |
| imp. | impression |
| in. | inches |
| indep | independent |
| IMV | intermittent mandatory ventilation |
| inf | inferior |
| IRDS | infant respiratory distress syndrome |
| IS | incentive spirometry |
| IV | intravenous |
| KAFO | knee-ankle-foot-orthosis |
| kcal | kilocalories |
| kg | kilogram |
| KJ | knee jerk |
| KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder |
| L or l. | liter |
| L | left |
| lat | lateral |
| lb. | pound |
| LBBB | left bundle branch block |
| LBP | low back pain |
| LE | lower extremity |
| LOC | loss of consciousness, level of consciousness |
| LMN | lower motor neuron |
| LOS | length of stay |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| m | meter |
| MAP | mean arterial pressure |
| max | maximal |
| MD | medical doctor; doctor of medicine |
| MED | minimal erythemal dose |
| Meds. | medications |
| mg | milligram |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| min | minimal |
| min. | minute |
| ml | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| MMT | manual muscle test |
| mo. | month |
| mod | moderate |
| MP, MEP | metacarpophalangeal |
| MRSA | methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus |
| MVA | motor vehicle accident |
| NDT | neurodevelopmental treatment |
| neg. | negative |
| NG or ng | nasogastric |
| N.H. | nursing home |
| NIDDM | non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| nn | nerve |
| noc | night, at night |
| NPO or npo | nothing by mouth |
| NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
| NWB | non-weight bearing |
| O: | objective |
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OBS | organic brain syndrome |
| od | once daily |
| OOB | out of bed |
| O.P. | outpatient |
| O.R. | operating room |
| ORIF | open reduction, internal fixation |
| OT | occupational therapy, occupational therapist |
| OTR | occupational therapist (used to follow official signature of the occupational therapist) |
| oz. | ounce |
| P | poor |
| P: | plan, intervention plan, plan of care |
| P.A. | physician's assistant |
| PA | posterior/anterior |
| para | paraplegia |
| pc | after meals |
| PCL | posterior cruciate ligament |
| PE | pulmonary embolus |
| PEEP | positive end expiratory pressure |
| per | by/through |
| p.o. | by mouth |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light, and accommodation |
| P.H. | past history |
| p.m. | afternoon |
| PMH | past medical history |
| PNF | proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation |
| PNI | peripheral nerve injury |
| POMR | problem-oriented medical record |
| pos. | positive |
| poss | possible |
| post | posterior |
| post-op | after surgery (operation) |
| PRE | progressive-resistive exercise |
| pre-op | before surgery (operation) |
| prn | whenever necessary, as often as necessary |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| PSIS | posterior-superior iliac spine |
| PT | physical therapy, physical therapist (used after therapist's signature) |
| PT/PTT | prothrombin time/partial thromboplastin time |
| Pt., pt. | patient |
| PTA | physical therapist assistant |
| PTA | prior to admission |
| PTB | patellar tendon bearing |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| PWB | partial weight bearing |
| q | every |
| qid | four times a day |
| qh | every hour |
| qn | every night |
| qt. | quart |
| R | right |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RBBB | right bundle branch block |
| RBC | red blood cell (count) |
| R.D. | registered dietician |
| re: | regarding |
| rehab | rehabilitation |
| reps | repetitions |
| resp | respiratory, respiration |
| RN | registered nurse |
| R/O or r/o | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| ROS | review of systems |
| RR | respiratory rate |
| RROM | resistive range of motion |
| RT | respiratory therapist, respiratory therapy |
| Rx | intervention plan, prescription, therapy |
| SACH | solid ankle cushion heel |
| SCI | spinal cord injury |
| SC joint | sternoclavicular joint |
| sec. | seconds |
| SED | suberythemal dose |
| sig | directions for use, give as follows, let it be labeled |
| SI(J) | sacroiliac (joint) |
| SLE | systemic lupus erythematosus |
| SLP | speech-language pathologist |
| SLR | straight leg raise |
| SNF | skilled nursing facility |
| SOAP | subjective, objective, assessment, plan |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| S/P | status post (e.g., "S/P hip fx" means "Pt. fx her hip in the recent past.") |
| spec | specimen |
| stat. | immediately, at once |
| sup | superior |
| Sx | symptoms |
| tab | tablet |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TBI | traumatic brain injury |
| tbsp. | tablespoon |
| TENS, TNS | transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator/stimulation |
| THA | total hip arthroplasty |
| ther ex | therapeutic exercise |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| tid | three times daily |
| TKA | total knee arthroplasty |
| TM(J) | temporomandibular (joint) |
| TNR | tonic neck reflex (also ATNR, STNR) |
| t.o. | telephone order |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respiration |
| tsp. | teaspoon |
| TUR/TURP | transurethral resection |
| Tx | traction |
| TV | tidal volume |
| UA | urine analysis |
| UE | upper extremity |
| UMN | upper motor neuron |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| US | ultrasound |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| UV | ultraviolet |
| VC | vital capacity |
| VD | venereal disease |
| v.o. or VO | verbal orders (e.g., v.o. Dr. Smith/assistant's signature) |
| vol. | volume |
| v.s. | vital signs |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| W/cm2 | watts per square centimeter |
| WBC | white blood cell (count) |
| wk. | week |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt. | weight |
| × | number of times performed (e.g., ×2 is twice; ×3 is 3 times) |
| y/o or y.o. | years old |
| yd. | yard |
| yr. | year |
| +1 (+2, etc.) | assistance (assistance of 1 person given; also written "assistance of 1." Examples: amb ... c[with a line over it] min + 1 assist., or amb ... c[with a line over it]+1 min assist., or amb ... c[with a line over it] min assist. of 1) |
| ♀ | female |
| ♂ | male |
| ↓ | down, downward, decrease, diminished |
| ↑ | up, upward, increase, augmented |
| // | parallel or parallel bars (also written "// bars") |
| ā | before |
| c[with a line over it] | with |
| s[with a line over it] | without |
| p[with a line over it] | after |
| ~ or [double squiggles] | approximately |
| Δ | change |
| = | equal |
| + or (+) | plus, positive (positive also abbreviated "pos.") |
| - or (-) | minus, negative (negative also abbreviated "neg.") |
| # | number (#1 = number 1), pounds (5# wt. = 5 pound weight; pound also abbreviated "lbs.") |
| / | per |
| % | percent |
| +, &, et. | and |
| [two-directional arrow] | to and from |
| [arrow pointing to the right] | to progressing toward, approaching |
| 1° | primary |
| 2° | secondary, secondary to |
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