Medical abbreviation Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
ad lib | as desired |
amb | ambulate |
neg (-) | negative |
post (+) | positive |
cxr | chest x-ray |
EKG | electrocardiogram |
po | by mouth |
hs | bedtime |
AMA | against medical advice |
qd | every day |
qhs | every bedtime |
bid | two times a day |
tid | three times a day |
qid | four times a day |
q4h | every 4 hours |
AKA | above the knee amputation |
BKA | below the knee amputation |
MVA | motor vehicle accident |
ETA | estimated time of arrival |
y/o | year old |
fx | fracture |
H & P | history and physical |
Rx | take (medication prescribed) |
c | with |
s | without |
am | before noon |
pm | after noon |
ac | before meals |
pc | after meals |
BR | bedrest |
BRP | bathroom priviledges |
qod | every other day |
STAT | immediately |
c/o | complains of |
CC | chief complaint |
d/c | discontinue or discharge |
gtts | drops |
A & O | alert and oriented |
s/sx OR s/s | signs and symptoms |
ER | emergency room |
ICU | intensive care unit |
peds | pediatrics |
CBC | complete blood count |
BM | bowel movement |
Hx | medical history |
OTC | over the counter |
prn | as needed |
VS | vital signs |
I & O | intake and output |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
ETOH | alcohol |
ASA | aspirin |
HEENT | head eyes ears nose and throat |
SX | surgery |
DOA | dead on arrival |
Dx | diagnosis |
WNL | within normal limits |
OOB | out of bed |
ROM | range of motion |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
OR | operating room |
Bx | biopsy |
IM | intramuscular |
sub-Q | subcutaneous |
DOB | date of birth |
SOA | shortness of air |
O2 | oxygen |
ADLs | activities of daily living |
GI | gastrointestinal |
IV | intravenous |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
MI | myocardial infarction (heart attack) |
Ca | cancer |
LMP | last menstrual period |
ml | milliliter |
Created by:
Mrs. Woods
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