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Med Abbrievations
Medical Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| abd | Abdomen Abdominal |
| AD | Admitting diagnosis |
| ad lib | Wthout help |
| AIDS | Acquired Immune Difficiency Syndrome |
| AP | Anterior/ Posterior |
| AS | Additive Solution |
| bid | Twice a day |
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| Bx | Biopsy |
| C & S | Culture & Sensitivity |
| co c/o | Complains of |
| Ca | Calcium |
| CBC | Complete Blood Count Complete Blood Work |
| CC | Chief Complaint |
| CCU | Critical Care Unit |
| cm | Centimeter |
| CNS | Central Nervous System |
| CSF | Cerebrospinal Fluid |
| CAT CT | Computerize Axial Tomography |
| CVA | Cerebral Vascular Accident (Heart Attack) |
| CXR | Chest X-Ray |
| Dc | Discontinue |
| diff | Differential |
| DOA | Dead On Arrival |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| ECG EKG | Electrocardiogram |
| EENT | Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat |
| FH | Family History |
| Fr Fx | Fracture |
| Hs | Hour of Sleep (Bedtime) |
| I & D | Incision & Drainage |
| OD | Right eye |
| OS | Left eye |
| PA | Physician's Assistant |
| PMH | Past Medical History |
| q4h | Every for hours |
| qid | Four times a day |
| qod | Every other day |
| tid | Three times a day |
| URI | Upper Respiratory Infection |
| UTI | Urinary Tract Infection |
| WBC | White Blood Count |
| amb | Walk |
| am AM | Morning Before noon |
| AHA | American Hospital Association |
| AMA | American Medical Association Against Medical Advice |
| ant | Anterior |
| ASAP | As Soon As Possible |
| approx | Approximately |
| as tol | As Tolerated |
| ADL | Activities of Daily Living |
| ac | Before Meals |
| ax | Axilla Axillary Arm Pit |
| @ | At |
| ASA | Asprin (acetylsalicylic acid) |
| Bl | Blood |
| BS | Blood Sugar |
| BSC bsc | Bedside Comode |
| BRP | Bathroom Privileges |
| BM | Bowel Movement |
| Bl wk | Blood Work |
| CHF | Congestive Heart Failure |
| w/ | With |
| cc | Cubic Centimeter |
| CBR | Complete Bed Rest |
| cath | Catheter |
| CRTT | Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
| COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
| cont | Continued |
| CNP | Certified Nurse Practitioner |
| CMA | Certified Medical Assistant |
| CHD | Coronary Heart Disease |
| CA | Cancer |
| cl liq | Clear Liquids |
| ck | Check |
| CDC | Center for Disease Control and Prevention |
| CDA | Certified Dental Assistant |
| DNR | Do Not Resuscitate |
| d | Day |
| DAT | Diet as Tolerated |
| DMS | Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
| DO | Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine |
| DOB | Date of Birth |
| DOD | Date of Death |
| dsg drsg drg | Dressing |
| Dr | Doctor |
| Dx dx | Diagnosis |
| ea | Each |
| ED | Emergency Department |
| EEG | Electroencephalogram |
| ENT | Ear, Nose, Throat |
| EMT | Emergency Medical Technician |
| EMS | Emergency Medical Service |
| ER | Emergency Room |
| Etiol | Etiology (cause of disease) |
| EX ecam | Examination |
| EXC | Excision |
| ext | Extract Extraction External |
| FF FFL | Force Fluids |
| Fl fl | Fluid |
| FBW | Fasting Blood Work |
| FBS | Fasting Blood Sugar |
| Gyn | Gynecology |
| GB | Gallbladder |
| GI | Gastrointestional |
| gtt(s) | Drop Drops |
| Hx hx | History |
| w/o | Without |
| SOB | Short of Breath |
| Sx | Symptom Sign |
| SIDS | Sudden Infant Death Syndrome |
| sm | Small |
| S & S | Sign & Symptoms |
| spec | specimen |
| STD (STI) | Sexual Transmitted Diseases (Sexual Transmitted Infection) |
| supp | Suppository |
| surg | Surgery |
| TPR | Temperature, Pulse, Respiration |
| TIA | Transient Ischemic Attack |
| tbsp | Tablespoon |
| tab | Tablet |
| tx | Traction Treatment Transplant |
| tsp | Teaspoon |
| UA U/A | Urinalysis |
| VS | Vital Signs (TPR & BS) |
| Vag | Vaginal |
| Vo | Verbal Order |
| VD | Vernereal Disease |
| w/c | Wheelchair |
| WNL | Within Normal Limits |
| wt | Weight |
| X | Times |
| y/o | Years Old |
| yr | Year |
| o | Degree |
| M | Male |
| F | Female |
| " | Inches or Second |
| ' | Foot or Hour |
| # | Number or Pound |
| Down Arrow | Lower or Down |
| Up Arrow | Higher Elevate or Up |
| 2 > 1 | Greater Than |
| 1 > 2 | Less Than |
| NPO | Nothing by Mouth |
| noc | At night Night |
| N/A | Not Applicable |
| N & V | Nausea & Vomiting |
| neg | Negative None |
| NVD | Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea |
| O2 | Oxygen |
| OTC | Over The Counter |
| OP | Outpatient |
| OT | Occupational Therapy/ Therapist |
| PT | Physical Therapy/ Therapist |
| PRN prn | Whenever necessary As needed |
| pc | After Meals |
| po | By mouth |
| p | Pulse Phosphorus |
| Peds | Pediatrics |
| Pharm | Pharmacy |
| PM pm | Afternoon |
| pt | Patient pint (500 mL or cc) |
| post | Posterior After |
| prep | Prepare |
| PDR | Physicians' Desk Reference |
| post-op | After Operation |
| pre-op | Before Operation |
| qd | Every Day |
| q2h | Every two hours |
| qh | Every Hour |
| q | Hour |
| qt | Quart |
| qhs | Every Night at Bedtime |
| RRT | Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered Radiologic Technologist |
| RN | Registered Nurse |
| R/O | Rule Out |
| RT | Respiratory Therapy/ Therapist |
| Rx | Prescription Take Treament |
| R | Respiratory Rectal |
| ROM | Range of Motions |
| Stat | Immediately At Once |
| Ht | Height |
| HOB | Head of Bed |
| HIV | Human Immunodeficiency Virus (AIDS Virus) |
| HCV | Hepatitis C Virus |
| HBV | Hepatitis B Virus |
| HOH | Hard of Hearing |
| Hr hr H h | Hour Hours |
| H & P | History and Physical |
| HA | Hearing Aid Headache |
| H2O | Water |
| I & O | Input and Output |
| irrig | Irrigation |
| IV | Intravenous |
| int | Interior Internal |
| inj | Injection |
| inf | Infusion Inferior Infection |
| in | Inch |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| ICU | Intensive Care Unit |
| jt | Joint |
| kg | Kilogram |
| LMP | Last Menstrual Period |
| LOC | Laxative of choice level of Consciousness |
| LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
| LAB | Laboratory |
| liq | Liquid |
| lg | Large |
| L & D | Labor and Delivery |
| (L) | Left |
| MI | Mycardial Infarction (Heart Attack) |
| MRSA | Methicilin resistant Stapylococcus aureus |
| ml | milliliter |
| Med | Medical Medicine |
| MA | Medical Assistant |
| MD | Medical Doctor muscular dystrophy mycardial disease |
| Na | Sodium |
| NG | Nasogastric Tube |
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