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Med Abbreviations
Medical Abbreviations
Question | Answer |
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ā | before |
ac | before meals |
ASIS | Anterior Superior Iliac Spine |
AC joint | acromioclavicular |
ADL | activities of daily living |
AIIS | anterior inferior iliac spine |
AMA | against medical advice |
ant. | anterior |
AROM | active range of motion |
ASA | aspirin |
bid | "bis in die" twice a day |
bilat | bilateral |
BP | blood pressure |
bpm or BPM | beats per minute |
c/o | complains of |
cm | centimeter |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
CWI | crutch walking instructions |
DIP | distal interphilaneal joint |
DJD | degenerate joint disease |
DO | Doctor of Osteopathy |
DOB | date of birth |
DTR | deep tendon reflex |
Dx | diagnosis |
dc DC d/c | discontinue |
ECG or EKG | electrocardiogram |
ER | emergency room |
eval | evaluation |
ext. | extension |
flex. | flexion |
F/U | follow up |
FUO | fever of unknown origin |
FWB | full weight bearing |
fx or Fx | fracture |
GI | gastrointestinal |
GYN | gynecological |
HNP | history and physical |
HR | heart rate |
Hx | history |
IM | intramuscular |
inf | inferior |
int | interval |
IV | intravenous |
kg | kilogram |
Ⓛ | left (needs circle) |
L5 | lumbar 5 |
lat | lateral |
LBP | lower back pain |
LOC | loss of consciousness |
LE | lower extremity |
UE | upper extremity |
max | maximal |
mmHg | millimeters of mercury |
MMT | manual muscle testing |
MD | medical doctor |
mg | milligram |
MI | myocardial infarction |
ml mL | milliliter |
mm | millimeter |
MCP | metacarpal phalangeal |
n. | nerve |
N/A | not applicable |
neg | negative |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
OD | (oculus dexter) right eye |
OS | (oculus sinister) left eye |
OR | operating room |
ORIF | open reduction internal fixation |
pc | aftr meals |
ac | before meals |
PNF | propioceptive neuromuscular facilitation |
- p | after |
PRE | progressive resistancce exercise |
PIP | proximal interphalengeal joint |
PSIS | posterior superior iliac spine |
Pt or pt | patient |
PT | physical therapy |
PROM | passive range of motion |
prn PRN | as needed |
qd | every day |
qh q2h | every hour; every 2 hours |
qid | four times daily |
rehab | rehabilitation |
reps | repetitions |
R/O | rule out |
ROM | range of motion |
Rx | prescription |
Ⓡ | right (needs circle) |
S/S | signs and symptoms |
Sx | symptoms |
s without | used medical but not AT |
SI | sacroiliac joint |
SLR | straight leg raise |
S/P | status post |
strep | strepatococus |
tid | thre times a day |
TKE | terminal knee extension |
TMJ | temporomandibular jaw |
Tx | treatment |
US | ultrasound |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
v.o. | verbal order |
vs: | vital signs |
w | athletic training with |
w/o | athletic training without |
WNL | within normal limits |
W/cm2 | watts per centimeter squared |
MRSA | methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus |
yo | years old |
# | indicates number |
♂ | male |
♀ | female |
∆ | change |
↑ | increase |
↓ | decrease |
2(degree symbol) | secondary to |
MOI | mechanism of injury |
NSAIDS | non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
LMP | last menstrual period |
p! | pain |