Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Final Term Abbrev
Final Term Abbreves
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| BRAT | banana, rice, applesauce & toast |
| A, B, AB, O | blood types in ABO blood type |
| a.c | before meals |
| a.c. | before meals |
| A/G | albumin-globulin |
| AA | of each/ affected area |
| AAA | abdominal aortic aneurysm |
| AB | abortion |
| AB | antibody |
| ABC | aspiration biopsy cytology |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ABLB | alternate binaural loudness balance |
| ABR | auditory brainstem response |
| AC | air conduction |
| Acc | accommodation |
| ACE | angiotensin-converting enzyme (inhibitor) |
| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament |
| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament |
| AD | right ear |
| AD, ad | right ear |
| adl | activities of daily living |
| AE | above the elbow |
| AF | atrial fibrillation |
| AFB | acid-fast bacillus (TB organism) |
| AGN | acute glomerulonephritis |
| AI | artificial insemination |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| AK | above the knee |
| alk phos | alkaline phosphatase |
| ALL | acute leukolytic leukemia |
| ALT | alanine aminotransferase |
| AML | acute myelogenous |
| AP | anteroposterior |
| APC | antigen-presenting cell |
| APTT | activated partial thromboplastin time |
| ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
| ARF | acute renal failure |
| ARMD, AMD | age-related macular degeneration |
| AS | aortic stenosis |
| AS | left ear |
| AS, as | left ear |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| ASD | atrial septal defect |
| ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
| AST | aspirate aminotransferase |
| AST | angiotensin sensitivity test |
| Ast | astigmatism |
| ATN | acute tubular necrosis |
| AU | both ears |
| AU, au | both ears |
| AV | atrioventricular, atriovenous |
| b.i.d. | twice a day |
| Ba | barium |
| BaE | barium enema |
| baso | basophil |
| BBB | bundle-branch block |
| BC | bone conduction |
| BCC | basal cell carcinoma |
| BE | below the elbow |
| BID/ b.i.d | twice daily |
| BK | below the knee |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BNO | bladder neck obstruction |
| bp | blood pressure |
| BP, B/P | blood pressure |
| BPH | benign prostatic hyperplasia; benign prostatic hypertrophy |
| BSE | breast self-examination |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| C & S | culture & sensitivity |
| C.N.S. | Central Nervous System |
| C1, C2 | first cervical vertebra, 2nd… |
| CA | cancer; chronological age; cardiac arrest |
| Ca | calcium, cancer |
| CA | cardiac arrest |
| CA | cancer |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| cap (s) | capsules |
| cath | catheterization; catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CC | chief complaint, cardiac cateterization |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| CDA Diet | Canadian Diabetes Association Diet |
| CDH | congenital dislocation of the hip |
| CF | clear fluids |
| CF-DAT | start with clear fluids, progress to diet as tolerated |
| CHD | coronary heart disease |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| Chol | cholesterol |
| CK | creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme); conductive keratoplasty |
| CML | chronic myelogenous leukemia |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide (-capnia) |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
| CPD | cephalopelvic disproportion |
| CPE/PE | complete physical exam |
| CPP | cummulative patient profile |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CS | cesarean section |
| CT | computed tomography |
| CTS | carpal tunnel syndrome |
| CV | cardiovascular |
| CVS | chorionic villus sampling |
| CWP | childbirth without pain |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| cysto | cystoscopy |
| D | diopter (lens strength) |
| D | dilation & cutterage |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| dc | discharge |
| DC or D/C | dilation and curretage |
| DD | diabetic diet |
| DES | drug-eluting stent |
| DEXA, (DXA) | dual energy x-ray absorptiometry |
| diff | differential count |
| DJD | degenerative joint disorder |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DPI | dry powder inhaler |
| DPT | diptheria, pertussis, & tuberculosis |
| DRE | digital rectal examination |
| DSA | digital subtraction angiography |
| DUB | dysfunctional uterine bleeding |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx, diag | diagnosis |
| EBC | Epstein-Barr virus |
| EBT | external beam therapy |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| ECHO | echocardiogram |
| ED | erectile dysfunction |
| EDC | estimated date of conception |
| EEG | encephalogram |
| EF | ejection fraction |
| EGD | esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
| Elix | elixer |
| Em | emmetropia |
| EMG | electromyography |
| EMR | electronic medical record |
| ENT | ears, nose, and throat |
| EOM | extraocular movement |
| eos | eosinophil |
| ERCP | endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography |
| ERT | estrogen replacement therapy |
| ESL; ESWL | extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy |
| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| ESRD | end-stage renal disease |
| ETT | exercize tolerance test |
| EU | excretory urography |
| FECG | fetal electrocardiogram |
| FF | full fluids |
| FH, FHx, F.Hx | family history |
| FHR | fetal heart rate |
| FHT | fetal heart tone |
| FSH | follicle-stimulating hormone |
| FTND | full-term normal delivery |
| FVC | forced vital capacity |
| Fx | fracture |
| G | gravida (pregnant) |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GBS | gallbladder series |
| GC | gonococcus |
| GER | gastroesophageal reflux |
| GERD | gastoresophageal reflux disease |
| GF | gluten free |
| GI | digestive |
| GM, gm | gram |
| gt, gtt | drop |
| Gtt, gtts | drops |
| g-tube | gastrostomy tube |
| GU | genitourinary |
| GYN | gynecology |
| h, hr | hour |
| h.s. | at bedtime |
| HAV | hepatitis A virus |
| Hb, Hgb | hemoglobin |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| Hct | hematocrit |
| HCV | hepatitis C virus |
| HD | hemodialysis |
| HDL | high density lipoprotein |
| HDN | hemolytic disease of the newborn |
| HDV | hepatitis D virus |
| HEV | hepatitis E virus |
| HF | high fibre, heart failure |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HNP | herniated nucleus pulposus |
| HP | high protein, hemipelvectomy |
| HRT | hormone replacement therapy |
| hs | half strength |
| HSG | hysterosalpingography |
| HSV | herpes simplex virus |
| HTN | hypertension |
| Hx | history |
| I & D | incision & drainage |
| IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
| ICD | implantable cardioverter defribillator |
| Igs | immunoglobins |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IOL | intraocular lens |
| IOP | intraocular pressure |
| IPPB | intermittent positive-pressure breathing |
| IRDS | infant respiratory distress syndrome |
| IS | intracostal space |
| ITP | idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| IUGR | intrauterine growth rate |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVF-ET | in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer |
| IVP | intravenous pyelography |
| IVU | intravenous urography |
| K | potassium |
| KD | knee disarticulation |
| kg | kilograms |
| KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder |
| L | litre |
| L1, L2 | first lumbar vertebra, 2nd… |
| LA | left atrium |
| LASIK | laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis |
| LBW | low birth weight |
| LD | lactate dehyrogenase (cardiac enzyme) |
| LDL | low-density lipoprotein |
| LH | luteinizing hormone |
| Liq | liquid |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LR | low residue |
| LS | lumbosacral spine |
| LSO | left salpingo-oopherectomy |
| LV | left ventricle |
| lymphos | lymph cytes |
| MDI | metered dose inhaler |
| MG | myasthenia gravis |
| Mg | miligram |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| mix astig | mixed astigmatism |
| Ml | mililitre |
| MN | minced |
| MR | mitral regurgitation |
| MRA | magnetic resonance angiogram |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MS | mitral stenosis |
| MUGA | multiple-gated acquisition (scan) |
| MVP | mitral valve prolapse |
| Myop | myopia (nearsightedness) |
| N.A.D. | no appreciable disease |
| N.Y.D. | not yet diagnosed |
| Na | sodium |
| NAS | no added salt |
| NB | newborn |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NG tube | nasogastric tube |
| NIHL | noise-induced hearing loss |
| NMT | nebulized mist treatment |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NSAIDs | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
| NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
| O.D. | Doctor of Optometry |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OCP | oral contraceptive pills |
| OD | right eye |
| OD, od | right eye |
| OM | otitis media |
| ORTH | orthopedics |
| OS | left eye |
| OS, os | left eye |
| OTC | over the counter |
| OU | both eyes |
| OU, ou | both eyes |
| oz | ounce |
| P | phosphorus, pulse |
| p.c., pc | after meals |
| P.I. | present illness |
| p.o. | by mouth |
| p.o.; po | by mouth, orally |
| p.r.n. | as required |
| PA | posteranterior |
| PAC | premature atrial contaction |
| pap | papanicolaou (test) |
| para 1, 2, 3, etc | unipara, bipara, tripara (number of viable births |
| pc; p.c. | after meals |
| PCL | posterior cruciate ligament |
| PCNL | percutaneous nephrolithotomy |
| Pco2 | partial pressure of carbon dioxide |
| PCP | polycystic pneumonia |
| PE | pressure-equalizing (tube) |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation |
| PFT | pulmonary function test |
| pH | degree of acidity or alkalinity |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PKD | polycystic kidney disease |
| PMP | premenstrual period |
| PMS | premenstrual syndrome |
| PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
| PO2 | partial pressure of oxygen |
| POMR | patient oriented medical record |
| PRN, p.r.n. | as required |
| prog. | prognosis |
| PSA | prostate-specific antigen |
| pt. | patient |
| PTCA | percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty |
| PTS | permanent threshold shift |
| PUD | peptic ulcer disease |
| PVC | premature ventricular contraction |
| q.2h. | every 2 hours |
| q.d. | every day |
| q.d., qd, od, qod | every day |
| q.h. | every hour |
| q.h., qh | every hour |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |
| q.o.d. | every other day |
| q2h, 3qh | every 2 hrs, every 3 hrs… |
| qAM | every morning |
| qPM | every evening |
| R/O | rule/out |
| RA | right atrium |
| RD | respiratory distress |
| RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
| REG | full diet |
| RF | rheumatoid factor |
| RK | radial keratotomy |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RP | retrograde pyelography |
| RSO | right salpingo-oopherectomy |
| RV | right ventricle |
| Rx | therapy, prescription |
| s | without |
| S/S | signs & symptoms |
| SA, S-A | sinoatrial |
| SaO2 | arterial oxygen saturation |
| SD | shoulder disarticulation |
| SG, sp. gr. | specific gravity |
| SGOT | former name for AST |
| SGPT | former name for ALT |
| SHx | social history |
| SICS | small incision cataract surgery |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| SLE | slit lamp examination |
| SOAP | subjective objective assessment plan |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| sol | solution |
| SS | surgical soft, one half |
| ST | esotropia (inward turning) |
| STAT, stat | immediately |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| T | tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy |
| T&A diet | tonsilectomy & adenoidectomy diet; no red jello or hot beverages |
| t.i.d. | three times a day |
| T.P.R., TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
| tab | tablet |
| TAH | total abdominal hysterectomy |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| THA | total hip arthroplasty |
| THR | total hip replacement |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| TID, t.i.d. | three times daily |
| TKA | total knee arthroplasy |
| TKR | total knee replacement |
| TPR | temperature, pulse & respiration |
| tr | trace |
| TRAM | transverse rectus abdominis muscle |
| TSE | testicular self-examination |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| TTS | temporary threshold shift |
| TURP | transurethral resection of the prostate |
| TVH | total vaginal hysterectomy |
| Tx | treatment |
| Tx, tx | treatment |
| UA | urinalysis |
| UC | uterine contractions |
| ung. | ointment |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VA | visual acuity |
| VC | vital capacity |
| VCUG | voiding cystourethrography |
| VD | venereal disease |
| VF | visual field |
| VSD | ventricular septal defect |
| VT | ventricular tachycardia |
| VUR | vesicoureteral reflux (failure of urine to pass through the ureters to the bladder) |
| wt. | weight |
| XT | exotropia (outward turning) |
| XX | female sex chromosomes |
| XY | male sex chromosomes |
Created by:
MedixMOA
Popular Clinical Skills sets