Med Abbreviations Word Scramble
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Abbrevation | Meaning |
a | before |
abd | abdomen |
ABG | arterial blood gas |
ac | before meals |
AD | right ear |
ad lib | as desired |
ADL | activities of daily living |
adm | admission |
AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
AM | before noon |
AMA | against medical advice or American Medical Association |
amb | ambulate |
amt | amount |
ant | anterior |
AP | anteroposterior |
ARDS | adult respiratory distress syndrome |
AS | left ear |
ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
AU | both ears |
ax | axillary |
B&B | bowel and bladder training |
BE | barium enema |
bid | twice a day |
bil | bilateral |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BR | bed rest |
BRP | Bathroom privileges |
BS | blood sugar |
bsc | bedside commode |
BUN | blood, urea, nitrogen |
Bx | biopsy |
C | Celsius |
c | with |
CA | cancer |
Ca+ | Calcium |
CABG | Coronary artery bypass graft |
cal | calorie |
caps | capsule |
cath | catheter |
CBC | complete blood count |
CBR | complete bed rest |
CC | chief complaint |
cc | cubic centimeter |
CCU | coronary care unit |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
Cl | chloride |
cl liq | clear liquid |
cm | centimeter |
CNS | central nervous system |
c/o, co | complains of |
CO2 | carbon dioxide |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CP | chest pain or cerebral palsy |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
C&S | culture and sensitivity |
CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
CT | computerized tomography |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
Cx | cervix |
CXR | chest xray |
d | day |
DAT | diet as tolerated |
Dc, D/C | discontinue or discharge |
D&C | dilation and curettage |
DM | diabetes mellitus |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
DOA | dead on arrival |
DTs | delirium tremons |
DW | dextrose in water |
Dx | diagnosis |
ea | each |
EBL | estimated blood loss |
ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
EENT | eyes, ears, nose, and throat |
ER | emergency room |
ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
ETOH | ethanol |
FB | foreign body |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
Fe | iron |
FF | forced fluids or frequent fluids |
Ft | foot |
FUo | fever of undetermined origin |
Fx, Fr | fracture |
gal | gallon |
GB | gallbladder |
GC | gonorrhea |
GI | gastrointestinal |
Gm or g | gram (1000 mg) |
gr | grain (60 mg) |
gtt, gtts | drop, drops |
GU | genitourinary |
gyn | gynecology |
h, H, hr | hour |
ha | headache |
HBV | hepatitis B virus |
Hct | hematocrit (blood thickness) |
Hg | mercury |
Hgb | hemoglobin (Iron) |
HIV | human immunodeficiency viurs |
H2O | water |
HOB | head of bed |
HOH | hard of hearing |
H&P | history and physical |
HS | hour of sleep |
HSV | herpes simplex virus |
Ht | height |
Hx | history |
ICU | intensive care unit |
ID | intradermal |
I&D | incisions and drainage |
IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
IM | intramuscular |
in | inch |
inj | injection |
I&O | intake and output |
IUD | intrauterine device |
IV | intravenous |
IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
JVD | jugular vein distention |
K | potassuim |
KCL | potassium chloride |
Kg | kilogram |
KUB | kidneys, ureters, bladder |
KVO | keep vein open |
(L), lt | left |
L | liter |
lap | laparotomy |
lat | lateral |
lb | pound |
L&D | labor and delivery |
lg | large |
liq | liquid |
LLE | left lower extremity |
LLL | left lower lobe |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
LOC | loss or level of consciousness |
LP | lumbar pucntre |
LR | lactated ringer (IV) |
LUE | left upper extremity |
LTC | long-term care |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
m | minim |
mcg | microgram |
mEq | milliequivalent |
mgg | milligram |
min | minute |
MI | myocardial infarction |
ml | millitliters |
mm | millimeters |
MN | midnight |
mod | moderate |
MOM | milk of magnesia |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
MVA | motor vehicle accedient |
N/A | not applicable |
N/C | no complaints |
N&V, n/v | nausea and vomiting |
Na | sodium |
NaCl | sodium chloride |
neg | negative |
ng | nasogastric tube |
noct | night |
NPO | nothing per oral |
NS | normal saline (IV) |
O2 | oxygen |
OB | obstetrics |
OD | right eye |
OOB | out of bed |
OP | outpatient |
OR | operating room |
OS | left eye |
os | mouth |
OT | occupational therapy |
OTC | over the counter |
OU | both eyes |
Oz | ounce |
p | after |
pc | after meals |
PCXR | portable chest exray |
PDR | physician's desk reference |
PE | physical exam |
Peds | pediatrics |
PERLA | pupils equal react to light and accommodation |
PI | present illness |
PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
pm | after noon |
PMH | past medical history |
po | per oral |
PO | phone order |
post | posterior |
post op | post operative |
PPE | personal protective equipment |
PRN | as necessary |
pt | patient |
PT | prothrombin time |
PTT | partial thromboplastin time |
PVC | premature ventricular contraction |
q | every |
qd | every day |
qh | every hour |
qhs | every hour of sleep |
qid | four times a day |
qod | every other day |
qs | quantity sufficient |
qt | quart |
R | rectal |
RBC | red blood cell |
RLE | right lower extremity |
RLQ | right lower quadrant |
R/O | rule out |
ROM | range of motion |
RR | respiratory rate and recovery room |
rt | right |
RUE | right upper extremity |
RUQ | right upper quadrant |
Rx | prescription |
s, w/o | without |
SC, subq | subcutaneous |
SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
sig | take the following direction |
SL | sublingual |
sm | small |
SOB | short of breath |
sol | solution |
sp gr | specific gravity |
S/S, S&S | signs and symptoms |
ss | one half |
stat | immediately |
STI | sexually transmitted Infection |
supp | suppository |
T, Temp | temperature |
T&A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
tab | tablet |
T, tbsp | tablespoon |
TCDB | turn, cough, and deep breathe |
TIA | transient ischemic attack |
tid | three times a day |
TO | telephone order |
tol | tolerated |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
t, tsp | teaspoon |
TURP | transurethral resection of the prostate |
tx | treatment or traction |
UA,U/A | urinalysis |
ung | ointment |
URI | upper respiratory infectin |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
vag | vagina |
VO | verbal order |
vol | volume |
VS | vital signs |
WBC | white blood cell |
w/c | wheelchair |
WNL | within normal limits |
wt | weight |
x | times |
yr | year |
Created by:
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