CCA Abbreviations Word Scramble
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| Abbreviation | Meaning |
| ac | before meals |
| ABG | arterial blood gases |
| AC | air conduction |
| ACTH | adrenocorticotropic hormone |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADH | antidiuretic hormone |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| ALS | amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
| ANS | autonomic nervous system |
| ARD | acute respiratory distress |
| ARF | acute respiratory failure |
| ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
| AV node | atrioventricular node |
| bid | twice a day |
| BC | bone conduction |
| BE | barium enema |
| BOM | bilateral otitis media |
| BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| BX | biopsy |
| c | with |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| cap | capsule |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| cm | centimeter |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CP | cerebral palsy |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| C-section | cesarean section |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CST | contraction stimulation test |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| D&C | dilatation and curettage |
| DIP | distal interphalangeal |
| dr | dram |
| DTR | deep tendon reflexes |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| ECCE | extracapsular cataract extraction |
| EDB | expected date of birth |
| EDC | expected or estimated date of confinement |
| EDD | expected date of delivery |
| EEG | electroencephalography |
| EENT | eyes, ears, nose, throat |
| EGD | esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
| EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EMG | electromyography |
| ENT | ears, nose, throat |
| EOM | extraocular movement |
| ERCP | endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography |
| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FHR | fetal heart rate |
| FSH | follicle-stimulating hormone |
| GERD | gastroesophagea reflux disease |
| GH | growth hormone |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GI series | gastrointestinal series |
| g | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gt | drop |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| GYN | gynecology |
| h | hour |
| hs | at bedtime |
| Hct | hematocrit |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| HHD | hypertensive heart disease |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| ICCE | intracapsular cataract extraction |
| ICP | intracranial pressure |
| ID | intradermal |
| IDDM | insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| IM | intramuscular |
| inj | injection |
| IOL | intraocular lens |
| IOP | intraocular pressure |
| IU | international unit |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | intravenous push; intravenous pyelography |
| kg | kilogram |
| KUB | kidneys, ureters, and bladder (radiograph) |
| L | liter |
| L&D | labor and delivery |
| LH | luteinizing hormone |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| MCP | metacarpophalangeal |
| MD | muscular dystrophy |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mg | milligram |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| mL | millilter |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| MSH | melanocyte-stimulating hormone |
| MTP | metatarsophalangeal |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NIDDM | non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| NPO | nothing by os, nothing by mouth |
| NSD | normal spontaneous delivery |
| OB | obstetrics |
| oint | ointment |
| oz | ounce |
| pc | after meals |
| po | by mouth |
| prn | as needed |
| PAC | premature atrial contraction |
| PAP | prostatic acid phosphatase |
| Pap smear | Papanicolaou smear |
| PAT | paroxysmal atrial tachycardia |
| PCP | Pneumocystitis carinii pneumonia |
| PEG | pneumoencephalogram |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accomodation |
| PFTs | pulmonary function tests |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PIP | proximal interphalangeal |
| PMS | premenstrual syndrome |
| PNS | peripheral nervous system |
| PRK | photo-refractive keratectomy |
| PSA | prostate-specific antigen |
| PT | prothrombin time |
| PTCA | percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty |
| PTH | parathyroid hormone |
| PVC | premature ventricular contraction |
| q | every |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| qam | every morning |
| qh | every hour |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RAIU | radioactive iodine uptake test |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| REM | rapid eye movement |
| RF | rheumatoid factor |
| RHD | rheumatic heart disease |
| RK | radial keratotomy |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| Rx | take; treatment; prescription |
| s | without |
| SA node | sinoatrial node |
| SBF | small bowel follow-through |
| sig | write on label |
| SNS | somatic nervous system |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| sol | solution |
| sos | if necessary |
| stat | immediately |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| STH | somatotropin hormone |
| subQ | subcutaneous |
| supp | suppository |
| SVD | spontaneous vaginal delivery |
| T | tablespoon |
| t | teaspoon |
| tid | three times a day |
| T3 | triiodothyronine |
| T4 | thyroxine |
| tab | tablet |
| TAH | total abdominal hysterectomy |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TEE | transesophageal echocardiogram |
| TENS | transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| tinct | tincture |
| TM | tympanic membrane |
| TO | telephone order |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TSH | thyroid-stimulating hormone |
| TSS | toxic shock syndrome |
| TURP | transurethral resection of the prostate |
| TVH | total vaginal hysterectomy |
| U | unit |
| UA | urinalysis |
| UGI | upper gastrointestinal series |
| UPPP | uvulopalatopharyngoplasty |
| URI | upper respiratory tract infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VA | visual acuity |
| VF | visual field |
| VO | verbal order |
| WBC | white blood cell, white blood count |
| @ | at |
| > | greater than |
| < | less than |
| aa | indicating equal amounts of each |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| AND | allow natural death |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control Center |
| c/o | complaints of |
| CO | carbon monoxide |
| CT | computer tomography |
| D5W | 5% dextrose in water |
| dL | deciliter |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DX | diagnosis |
| elix | elixir |
| ER | emergency room |
| ETOH | ethyl alcohol |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| Fx | fracture; fractional urine test |
| H&P | history and physical examination |
| I&O | intake and output |
| IVU | intravenous urogram |
| K | potassium |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| LOC | laxative of choice; level of consciousness |
| m | meter |
| mcg | microgram |
| mm | millimeter |
| mm Hg | millimeters of Mercury |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| Ndx | nursing diagnosis |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OD | optical density; overdose |
| pH | hydrogen ion concentration (acidity and alkalinity) |
| prn | as often as necessary, when required |
| ROM | range of motion |
| SSE | soapsuds enema |
| TKO | to keep open |
| TLC | tender loving care |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respirations |
| gm | gram |
| gtt | drops |
| hr | hour |
| ung | ointment |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| Tbsp | tablespoon |
| tsp | teaspoon |
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