2021 Medical Terminology Abbreviations
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| pt | patient
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| T | temperature or tablespoon
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| P | pulse
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| R | respiration
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| VS | vital signs
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| BP | blood pressure
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| po | per oral
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| inj | injection
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| kg | kilogram
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| mm | millimeter
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| cap | capsule
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| FL | fluid
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| bid | twice a day
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| tid | three times a day
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| c | with
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| s | without
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| p | after
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| q | every
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| h | hour
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| dc or D/C | discontinue or discharge
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| npo | nothing by mouth
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| qd | every day
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| qh | every hour
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| qid | four times a day
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| pc | after meals
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| ac | before meals
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| QNS | quantity not sufficient
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| ID | intradermal
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| IM | intramuscular
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| IV | intravenous
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| po | per oral
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| PDR | Physicians Desk Reference
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| Ca | calcium
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| CA | cancer
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| CBC | complete blood count
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| Chol | cholesterol
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| CxR | Chest X-Ray
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| ESR | erythrosedimentation rate
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| FBS | fasting blood sugar
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| GTT | glucose tolerance test
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| EKG or ECG | electrocardiogram
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| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging
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| PT | protime (coag test in a light blue top tube) OR physical therapy
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| RBC | red blood cell
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| UA | urinalysis
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| WBC | white blood cell
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| CMA | certified medical assistant
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| LVN | licensed vocational nurse
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| PT | physical therapist or physical therapy OR protime
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| p | after
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| q | every
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| PPO | perfered provider organization
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| HMO | health maintence organization
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| PCP | primary care physician
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| RN | registered nurse
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| ASA | aspirin
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| BM | bowel movement
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| GI | gastro intestinal
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| URI | upper respiratory infection
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| UTI | urinary tract infection
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| N/V | nausea & vomiting
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| GERD | gastroespophageal reflux disease
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| IBS | irritable bowel syndrome
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| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease
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| abd | abdomen
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| ABGs | arterial blood gases
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| ac | before meals
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| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament
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| AD | right ear
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| AIDS | aquired immune deficiency syndrome
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| AMA | against medical advice OR American Medical Association
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| AMI | acute myocardical infarction
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| amt | amount
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| ant | anterior
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| AP | anteroposterior or angina pectoris
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| ARDS | adult (acute) respiratory distress
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| AS | left ear
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| as tol | as tolerated
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| ASA | aspirin
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| AU | both ears
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| AV | atrioventicular
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| BBB | bundle branch block
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| BCC | basal cell carcinoma
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| BE | barium enema
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| bid | twice a day
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| BM | bowel movement
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| BOM | bilaterial otitis media
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| BP | blood pressure
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| BPH | benign prostatic hyperplasia
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| BR | bed rest
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| BRP | bathroom privileges
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| BS | blood sugar OR bowel sounds
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| Bx | biopsy
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| c/o | complains of
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| CA | cancer
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| Ca | calcium
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| CBC | complete blood count
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| cc | cubic centimeter
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| CCU | coronary care unit
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| CF | cystic fibrosis
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| CHF | congestive heart failure
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| chol | cholesterol
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| cm | centimeter
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| CNS | central nerous system
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| CO2 | carbon dioxide
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| COLD | chronic obstructive lung disease
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| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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| CP | cerebral palsy
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| CPK | creatine phosphokinase
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| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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| CT (CAT) scan | computed (axial) tomography scan
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| CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
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| CxR | chest X-ray
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| D and C | dilation and curettage
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| diff | differential (blood count)
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| DM | diabetes mellitus
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| DOA | dead on arrival
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| DOB | date of birth
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| Dr | dram OR doctor
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| DVT | deep vein thrombosis
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| wt | weight
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| WBC | white blood cell
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| W/C | wheel chair
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| VS | vital signs
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| VD | venereal disease
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| VC | vital capicity
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| VA | visual acuity
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| UTI | urinary tract infection
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| US | ultrasound
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| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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| BPH | benign prostatic hyperplasia
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| Bx | biopsy
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| CIN | cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
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| CIS | carcinoma in situ
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| C-Sec | section cesarean section
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| D and C | dilation and curettage
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| DRE | digital rectal exam
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| ED | erectile dysfunction
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| FAS | fetal alcohol syndrome
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| FBD | fibrocystic breast disease
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| GYN | gynecology
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| HBV | hepatitis B virus
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| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus
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| HMD | hyaline membrane disease
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| HPV | human papillomavirus
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| HRT | hormone replacement therapy
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| HSV2 | herpes simplex virus type 2
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| ID | intradermal
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| OB | obstetrics
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| OB/GYN | obstetrics/gynecology
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| Pap smear (test) | Papanicolaou smear (or test)
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| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease
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| PTH | parathyroid hormone
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| PMS | premenstrual syndrome
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| PSA | prostate specific antigen
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| RDS | respiratory distress syndrome (of the newborn)
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| SAB | spontaneous abortion
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| STI | sexually transmitted infection
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| TAB | therapeutic abortion
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| TSS | toxic shock syndrome
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| TURP | transurethral resection of the prostate
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| TVS | transvaginal sonography
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| BCC | basal cell carcinoma
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| bx | biopsy
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| SLE | systemic lupus erythematosus
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| SqCCa | squamous cell carcinoma
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| TBSA | total body surface area
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| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament; a ligament that stabilizes the knee joint
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| CTS | carpal tunnel syndrome
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| DJD | degenerative joint disease
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| DMD | Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy
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| DO | physician specializing in osteopathy
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| EMG | electromyography
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| MG | myasthenia gravis
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| NSAIDs | nonsteroidal anti-Inflammatory Drug (these can raise BP if used over a long period of time)
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| OA | osteoarthritis
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| ortho | orthopedics
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| RA | rheumatoid arthritis
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| ROM | range of motion
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| SCI | spinal cord injury
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| THR | total hip replacement
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| TKA | total knee arthroplasty
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| TKR | total knee replacement
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| TMJ | temporomandibular joint
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| C1 | 1st cervical vertebrae
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| T1 | 12th thoracic vertebrae
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| L1 | through L5 the five lumbar vertebrae
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| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome
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| CBC | complete blood count
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| HCT | Hct hematocrit
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| HGB | Hgb hemoglobin
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| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus
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| PLT | platelet count
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| PT | prothrombin time or physical therapy
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| PTT | partial thromboplastin time
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| RBC | red blood cell or red blood count
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| WBC | white blood cell or white blood count
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| ASHD | atherosclerotic heart disease
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| ASD | atrial septal defect
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| AV | atrioventricular
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| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft
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| CAD | coronary artery disease
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| CHF | congestive heart failure
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| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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| ECG | EKG electrocardiogram
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| MI | myocardial infarction
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| PET | positron emission tomography
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| HMD | hyaline membrane disease
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| LTB | laryngotracheobronchitis
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| NRDS | neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
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| PE | pulmonary embolism
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| PPD | purified protein derivative
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| RDS | respiratory distress syndrome
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| SARS | severe acute respiratory syndrome
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| TB | tuberculosis
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| URI | upper respiratory infection
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| ABGs | arterial blood gases
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| ARDS | adult (acute) respiratory distress syndrome
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| CF | cystic fibrosis
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| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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| CxR | chest X Ray
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| BE | barium enema
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| EGD | esophagogastroduodenoscopy
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| FOBT | fecal occult blood test
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| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease
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| GI | gastrointestinal
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| IBD | inflammatory bowel disease
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| IBS | irritable bowel syndrome
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| LGI | lower GI series
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| N and V | nausea and vomiting
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| SCS | stool culture and sensitivity
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| UGI | upper GI series
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| BUN | blood urea nitrogen
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| cath | catheter, catheterization
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| HD | hemodialysis
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| IVP | intravenous pyelogram
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| RP | retrograde pyelogram
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| SG | specific gravity
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| UA | urinalysis
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| UTI | urinary tract infection
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| VCUG | voiding cystourethrogram
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| AD | Alzheimer’s disease OR right ear
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| ADHD | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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| ADD | attention deficit disorder
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| ALS | amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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| CT | (CAT) scan computed (axial) tomography scan
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| CP | cerebral palsy
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| CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
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| DTR | deep tendon reflexes
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| EchoEG | echoencephalography
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| EEG | electroencephalogram (cephalo=brain)
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| LASIK | laser
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| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging
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| MS | multiple sclerosis
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| OM | otitis media
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| PD | Parkinson disease
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| PET | positron emission tomography
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| PTSD | posttraumatic stress disorder
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| ADH | antidiuretic hormone
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| DI | diabetes insipidus
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| DM | diabetes mellitus
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| FBS | fasting blood sugar
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| FSH | follicular stimulating hormone
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| GH | growth hormone
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| GTT | glucose tolerance test
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| HRT | hormone replacement therapy
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| LH | luteinizing hormone
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| PH | parathyroid hormone
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| PPBS | postprandial blood sugar
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| RAIU | radioactive iodine uptake
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| pt | patient
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| bid | twice a day
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| po | by mouth
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| tid | three times a day
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| apt | appointment
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| f/u | follow up
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| R/S | reschedule
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| npo | nothing by mouth
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| i | one
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| ii | two
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| Rx | prescription
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| sig | as directed
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| OU | both eyes
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| OD | right eye
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| OS | left eye
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| AD | right ear
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| PFT | pulmonary function test
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| AS | left ear
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| AU | both ears
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| ROM | range of motion
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| ABGs | arterial blood gases
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| APAP | tylenol
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| PDR | physicians drug reference
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| CPT book | current procedural terminology
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| ICD | international classification of diseases
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| BPD | bipolar disorder
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| bpm | beats per minute
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| BSE | breast self exam
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| BUN | blood urea nitrogen
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| cap(s) | capsule
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| CBC | complete blood count
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| CHF | congestive heart failure
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| RMA | registered medical assistant
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| C and S | culture and sensitivity
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| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid
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| Cx | cervix
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| DDS | doctor of dental surgery
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| DEA | drug enforcement agency
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| dil | dilute
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| CO2 | carbon dioxide
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| O2 | oxygen
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| Dx | diagnosis
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| Tx | treatment
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| ENT | ears nose & throat
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| PERLA | pupils equal reactive to light accomidation
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| ESR | erythrosedimentation rate
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| FBS | fasting blood sugar
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| GI | gastrointestinal
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| GB | gallbladder
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| GC | gonorrhea
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| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease
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| GH | growth hormone
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| EMB | endometrial biopsy
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| gravida | pregnancy
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| para | live births
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| GYN | gynecology
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| HEENT | head ears eyes nose throat
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| hs | hour of sleep (at bedtime)
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| ICP | intracranial pressure
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| inj | injection
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| FSH | follicular stimulating hormone
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| Fx | fracture
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| FVC | forced vital capacity
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| ggt | drops
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| GTT | glucose tolerance test
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| HA | headache
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| HSG | hysterosalpingography
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| HSV | herpes simplex virus type I
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| HTN | hypertension (high BP)
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| I and O | intake and output
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| IRDS | infant respiratory distress syndrome
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| KUB | kidneys ureter & bladder
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| MVP | mitral valve prolapse
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| LLQ | left lower quad
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| RUOQ | right upper outer quad
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| NB | newborn
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| OB | obstetrics
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| OM | otitis media
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| OR | operating room
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| LUL | left upper lobe
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| mcg | microgram
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| noc | night
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| NS | normal saline
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| O and P | ova and parasite
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| OTC | over the counter
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| PCP | primary care provider
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| PPD | purified protein derivative (TB test)
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| prn | as needed
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| PSA | prostate specific antigen
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| PTH | parathyroid hormone
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| q | every
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| d | day or daily
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| qhs | every hour of sleep
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| RN | registered nurse
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| SAD | seasonal affective disorder
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| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome
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| STAT | NOW !
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| susp | suspension
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| T | tablespoon or temperature
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| T and A | tonsil & adnoidectomy
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| TIA | transient ischemic attack
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| TPN | total parenteral nutrition
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| TSH | thyroid stimulating hormone
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| UA | urinalysis
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| UGI | upper gastrointestinal
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| US | ultrasound
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| UTI | urinary tract infection
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| VA | visual acuity
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| H | hematocrit and hemoglobin
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| wt | weight
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| x | times
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| Vtach | ventricular tachycardia
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| VFib | ventricular fibrillation
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| t | teaspoon (contains 5cc)
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| ss (with a line over it) | one-half
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| A and P | auscultation & percussion &/or Anatomy & Physiology
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| abd | abdomen
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| ABGs | arterial blood gases
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| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament
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| ac | before meals
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| AD | alzheimer's disease & or right ear
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| ad lib | as desired
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| ADL | activities of daily living
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| Afib | atrial fibrillation
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| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome
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| AMA | against medical advice & or American Medical Association
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| AMI | acute mycardial infarction
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| amt | amount
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| ant | anterior
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| AP | anteroposterior &/or angina pectoris
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| ARDS | adult (acute) respiratory distress syndrome
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| AS | left ear
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| ASA | aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
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| AU | both ears
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| ax | axillary
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| BBB | bundle branch block
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| BCC | basel cell carcinoma
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| BE | barium enema
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| bid | twice a day
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| BM | bowel movement
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| BOM | bilateral otitis media
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| BP | blood pressure
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| BPH | benign prostatic hyperplasia
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| BR | bed rest
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| BRP | bathroom privileges
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| ENT | Ears, Nose and Throat
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| ERT | estrogen replacement therapy
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| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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| F | fahrenheit
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| FACP | Fellow of the American College of Physicians
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| FOB | fecal occult blood
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| FSH | follicle-stimulating hormone
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| FUO | fever unknown origin
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| Fx or fx | fracture (broken bone)
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| g | gram
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| GC | gonorrhea (STD)
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| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease
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| GH | growth hormone
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| GI | gastrointestinal
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| GSW | gunshot wound
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| GTT | glucose tolerance test
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| H and H | hemoglobin & hematocrit
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| h | hour
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| Hg | mercury
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| ht or HT | height
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| HTN | hypertension aka elevated BP
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| LMP | last menstrual period
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| LUQ | left upper quad
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| mcg | microgram
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| MD | medical doctor or muscular dystrophy
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| MI | myocardial infarction
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| NB | newborn
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