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Final Term Abbrev
Final Term Abbreves
Question | Answer |
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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 |