Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
SIDS
A
Sudden infant death syndrome
Cot death
2
Q
SOB (OE)
A
Shortness of breath on exertion
Difficulty breathing with exercise
3
Q
TAH
A
Total abdominal hysterectomy
4
Q
TATT
A
Tired all the time
5
Q
TENS
A
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
For pain relief
6
Q
TFT
A
Thyroid function test
7
Q
THR/TKR
A
Total hip/knee replacement
8
Q
TIA
A
Transient ischaemic attack
Mini stroke
9
Q
TLC
A
Tender loving care
10
Q
TOP
A
Termination of pregnancy
abortion of fetus
11
Q
TPR
A
Temperature pulse respiration
observation is usually taken by Nurse
12
Q
TTA/TTH
A
To take away/home
medications on discharge
13
Q
TURP
A
Transurethral resection of the prostate
removal of section of prostate through urethra
14
Q
U & E
A
Urea and electrolytes
important blood test
15
Q
UR(T)I
A
Upper respiratory tract infection
infection of nose and throat
