Abbreviations Flashcards
HPI
history of present illness
PMH
patient medical history
ROS
review of systems
AFib
atrial fibrillation
AAA
abdominal aortic aneurysm
AB
abortion
abd
abdomen
ABG
arterial blood gas
abx
antibiotic
AMA
against medical advice
AMI
acute myocardial infarction
AMS
altered mental status
approx
approximately
appt
appointment
appy
appendectomy
ASA
aspirin
Auto/Ped
automobile vs. pedestrian
A&O x3
alert and orientated times 3 (person, place, time)
BBS
bilateral breath sounds
BCP
birth control pill
bilat
bilateral
BLE
bilateral lower extremities
BM
bowel movement
BS
bowel sounds
BP
blood pressure
BSG
blood sugar glucose
BUE
bilateral upper extremities
CABG
coronary arterial bypass graft
CAD
coronary artery disease
cath
catheter, catherization
CBC
complete blood count
CHF
congestive heart failure
CHI
closed head injury
chole
cholecystectomy
CMT
cervical motion tenderness
CNS
central nervous system
c/o
complains of
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder
CP
chest pain
CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
C&S
culture & sensitivity
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
CTA
clear to auscultation, ct angiogram
CV
cardiovascular
CVA
cerebrovascular accident
CVAT
costovertebral angle tenderness
CXR
chest x-ray
C-collar
cervical spine collar
C-spine
cervical spine
C-section
cesarean section
d/c
discontinue
DIP
distal interphalangeal (joint)
DJD
degenerative joint disease
DKA
diabetic ketoacidosis
DM
diabetes mellitus
DNR
do not resuscitate