11 Flashcards
HBV
Hepatitis B Virus
HCG
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
HDL
High-Density Lipoprotein
HEENT
Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat
HELLP
Hemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzymes, Low Platelet Count
HF
Heart Failure
hgb
Hemoglobin
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
h/o
History of
HPI
History of Present Illness
HR
Heart Rate
HTN
Hypertension
HX
History
ICD
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
IDDM
Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
IOP
Intraocular Pressure
IPPB
Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing
IQ
Intelligence Quotient
IUD
Intrauterine Device
IV
Intravenous
IVP
Intravenous Pyelogram
KUB
Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder (X-ray)
LDL
Low-Density Lipoprotein
LE
Lower Extremity
LEEP
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
LFT
Liver Function Tests
LH
Luteinizing Hormone
RA
Rheumatoid Arthritis
RDS
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
RF
Rheumatic Fever
RFT
Renal Function Tests
RHD
Rheumatic Heart Disease
RLE
Right Lower Extremity
RLL
Right Lower Lobe (of the lung)
RLQ
Right Lower Quadrant (abdomen)
RML
Right Middle Lobe (of the lung)
R/O
Rule Out
ROM
Range of Motion
ROS
Review of Systems
RUE
Right Upper Extremity
RUL
Right Upper Lobe (of the lung)
SAD
Seasonal Affective Disorder
SARS
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
SIADH
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
SIDS
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
SLE
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
SNS
Sympathetic Nervous System
SOB
Shortness of Breath
SSRI
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
SSS
Sick Sinus Syndrome
SVC
Superior Vena Cava
TAH
Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
TEE
Transesophageal Echocardiogram
TEN
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
TG
Triglycerides
THR
Total Hip Replacement
TIA
Transient Ischemic Attack
TKR
Total Knee Replacement
TMJ
Temporomandibular Joint
TSH
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
TUR
Transurethral Resection
TURP
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate
UC
Ulcerative Colitis
UE
Upper Extremity
URI
Upper Respiratory Infection
US
Ultrasound
UTI
Urinary Tract Infection
UV
Ultraviolet
VF
Ventricular Fibrillation
VSD
Ventricular Septal Defect
VT
Ventricular Tachycardia
WBC
White Blood Cell
WDWN
Well Developed, Well Nourished
WNL
Within Normal Limits
Yo
Years Old