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Abbr - MedTerm
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| abd. | abdomen |
| ABG | Arterial Blood Gas |
| a.c. | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| adm | admission |
| am/AM | morning (midnight to noon) |
| amb | ambulate/walk |
| amt. | amount |
| approx. | approximately |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| ASA | aspirin |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
| AU | both ears |
| ax | axillary, armpit |
| BE | barium enema |
| bid/BID | twice a day |
| bm/BM | bowel movement |
| B/P (or BP) | blood pressure |
| BR, br | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | blood sugar |
| bx | biopsy |
| CA | cancer |
| Ca | calcium |
| CAT | Computerized Axial Tomography |
| cath. | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CC (both uppercase) | chief complaint |
| cc (both lowercase) | cubic centimeters |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| CHF | Congestive Heart Failure |
| Cl | chloride |
| cl liq | clear liquids |
| cm | centimeters |
| c/o | complains of |
| COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CS | central supply |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
| D&C | dilatation and curettage |
| dc-d/c | discontinue |
| Del.Rm. | delivery room |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DON | director of nursing |
| Dr. | doctor |
| dsg | dressing |
| dx | diagnosis |
| ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EENT | eye, ear,nose,and throat |
| ER | emergency room |
| Exc | excision |
| Exp | exploratory |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| Fe | iron |
| FF | force fluid |
| Fl or fl | fluid |
| ft | foot |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| fx | fracture |
| GB | gallbladder |
| g | gram |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drop |
| GU | genitourinary |
| Gyn | gynecology |
| H | Hydrogen |
| HA | Headache |
| HBV | Hepaitis B virus |
| Hct | Hematocrit |
| Hg | Mercury |
| Hgb | Hemoglobin |
| HOB | Head of bed |
| hr | Hour |
| hs | Bedtime, hour of sleep |
| ht | Height |
| hyper | Above, high |
| hypo | below, low |
| ICU | Intensive care unit |
| I&D | Incision and drainage |
| I&O | Intake and output |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| inj | Injection |
| int | Internal, interior |
| irrig | Irrigation |
| IV | Intravenous |
| IVP | Intravenous pyelogram |
| K | Potassium |
| KCl | Potassium Chloride |
| Kg or kg | Kilogram |
| KUB | Kidney, ureter and bladder x-ray |
| L&D | Labor and delivery |
| L | left/liter |
| lab | laboratory |
| Lap | laparotomy |
| lb | pound |
| liq. | Liquid |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
| M.D. | medical doctor |
| med. | Medicine |
| mEq | millequivalent |
| mg | milligram |
| MI | Myocardial Infarction |
| mL | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| MRI | magnetic resonance Imaging |
| min. | minute |
| Na | sodium |
| NA | nurse aide/nursing assistant |
| NaCl | sodium chloride |
| ng | nasogastric tube |
| noct, noc. | night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| N/S | normal saline |
| N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| O&P | ova and parasites |
| Ob | obstetrics |
| Od | overdose |
| OD | right eye |
| OOB/oob | out of bed |
| OPD | outpatient department |
| OR | operating room |
| OS | left eye |
| ord. | orderly |
| ORTH | orthopedics |
| O.T. | occupational therapy |
| OU | both eyes |
| oz | ounce |
| PAP | papanicolaou smear |
| Path | pathology |
| pc | after meals |
| PDR | physician's Desk Reference |
| PEDS | pediatrics |
| per | by, through |
| pH | Measure of acidity/alkalinity |
| PID | pelvic imflammatory disease |
| pm/PM | afternoon(noon to midnight) |
| po | by mouth |
| post | after |
| postop, PostOp | postoperative |
| pre | before |
| preop, PreOp | before surgery |
| prn | whenever necessary, when required |
| Pt, pt | patient |
| P.T. | physical therapy |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| q3h | every 3 hours |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| qid, QID | four times a day |
| qod,QOD | every other day |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| qt | quart |
| R | respiration or rectal |
| r | rectal |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RN | registered nurse |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| R.R. | recovery room |
| RT | respiratory therapy |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| sob | short of breath |
| spec. | specimen |
| sp gr | specific gravity |
| SSE | soap solution enema |
| stat | at once, immediately |
| surg. | surgery |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| TID/tid | three times a day |
| TPR | temperature,pulse,and respiration |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| tx | traction |
| UA or U/A | urinalysis |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VS | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood count |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| wt | weight |
| x | times (2x is 2 times) |
| x-match | cross match |
| > | greater than |
| < | less than |
| I | one |
| V | five |
| X | ten |
| L | fifty |
| C | one hundred |
| D | five hundred |
| M | one thousand |
| N/A | not applicable |
| CNA | certified nursing assistant |
| # | pound (or number sign) |
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