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Medical Abbreviations
Question | Answer |
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ASA | aspirin |
AS | left ear |
AU | both ears |
Bx | biopsy |
CAD | coronary artery disease |
CC | chief complaint |
cc | cubic centimeter |
d/c | discontinue |
DDx | differential diagnosis |
DNKA | did not keep appointment |
DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
drsg | dressing |
DT | diphtheria and tetanus toxoid |
DTaP | diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine |
ECG | electrocardiogram |
ED | emergency department |
EENT | eyes, ears, nose, and throat |
Fx | fracture |
GYN | gynecology |
HC | head circumference |
HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat |
Hib | Haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate vaccine |
H/O | history of |
HTN | hypertension |
Hx | history |
H | history and physical |
LOC | loss of consciousness |
LRQ | lower right quadrant |
LUE | left upper extremity |
LLE | left lower extremity |
LLQ | lower left quadrant |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
mcg | microgram |
MDI | metered-dose inhaler |
MMR | measles, mumps, and rubella |
N/A | not applicable |
NKDA | no known drug allergies |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
N | nausea and vomiting |
NWB | non-weight bearing |
OB/GYN | obstetrics and gynocology |
OD | right eye |
OM | otitis media |
OP | outpatient |
OPV | oral polio vaccine |
OS | left eye |
OT | occupational therapy |
OU | both eyes |
PKU | phenylketonuria |
PMH | past medical history |
PVC | premature ventricular contraction |
RLQ | right lower quadrant |
SC/SQ | subcutaneous |
SNF | skilled nursing facility |
Sx | symptoms |
STD | sexually transmitted disease |
TIA | trancient ischemic attack |
TM | tympanic membrane |
URI | upper respiratory disease |
US | ultrasound |
VA | visual acuity |
VE | vaginal examination |
VFib | ventricular fibrillation |
VT | ventricular tachycardia |
WB | weight bearing |
WBAT | weight bearing as tolerated |
WNL | within normal limits |
w/o | without |
paresis | partial or incomplete paralysis |
ROM | range of motion |
CMA | certified medical assistant |
thora | chest |
nephro | kidney |
centesis | puncture |