Abbreviations Flashcards
C1, C2, C3,…
cervical vertebra 1, 2, 3, etc.
DEXA
dual energy X-ray absorptiometry
DIP
distal interphalangeal (joint)
Fx
fracture
L1, L2, L3,…
lumbar 1, 2, 3, etc.
LLE
left lower extremity
LUE
left upper extremity
MCP
metacarpophalangeal
MTP
metatarsophalangeal
PIP
proximal interphalangeal (joint)
RLE
right lower extremity
RUE
right upper extremity
S1
sacrum
T1, T2, T3,…
thoracic vertebra 1, 2, 3, etc.
THA
total hip arthroplasty
THR
total hip replacement
TKA
total knee arthroplasty
TKR
total knee replacement
TMJ
temporomandibular joint
Bx
biopsy
bx
biopsy
decub.
decubitus (ulcer); pressure sore
derm.
dermatology
DLE
discoid lupus erythematosus
EAHF
eczema, asthma, and hay fever
FANA
fluorescent antinuclear antibody
FS
frozen section
ID
intradermal
I&D
incision and drainage
LE
(systemic) lupus erythematosus
PPD
purified protein derivative
PPS
progressive systemic scleroderma
SLE
systemic lupus erythematosus
subq.
subcutaneous
TENS
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
ung.
ointment
UV
ultraviolet light
XP, XDP
xeroderma pigmentosum
IM
intramuscular
MD
muscular dystrophy
DTR
deep tendon reflexes
EMG
electromyography
ESR (sed rate)
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
HNP
herniated nucleus pulposus
OA
osteoarthritis
RA
rheumatoid arthritis
RF
rheumatoid factor
ACTH
adrenocorticotrophic hormone
ALS
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
ANS
autonomic nervous system
CAT
computerized axial tomography
CNS
central nervous system
CSF
cererbospinal fluid
CT
computerized tomography
CVA
cerebrovascular accident; stroke
EEG
electroencephalogram
EMG
electromyography
EST
electric shock therapy
ICP
intracranial pressure
LOC
level of consciousness
LP
lumbar puncture
MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
MS
multiple sclerosis
MSLT
multiple sleep latency test
NCS
nerve conduction study
NPH
normal-pressure hydrocephalus
NREM
non-rapid eye movement (stage of sleep)
PEG
pneumoencephalogram
PET
positron emission tomography
PNS
peripheral nervous system
PSG
polysomnogram
REM
rapid eye movement (stage of sleep)
RT
reading test
SNS
somatic nervous system
TENS
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
TIA
transient ischemic attack
Ab
antibody
Ag
antigen
ABO
blood groups: A, AB, B, and O
AHF
antihemophilic factor (blood coagulation factor VIII)
AHG
antihemolytic globulin
ALL
acute lyphatic leukemia
AML
acute myelogeous leukemia
BMT
bone marrow transplanation
CBC
complete blood (cell) count
CLL
cholesterol-lowering lipid
chronoic lymphocytic leukemia
diff. diag.
differential diagnosis
eos.
eosinophil
ESR
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
G-CSF
granulocyte colony-stimulating factor
GM-CSF
granulocyte-machrphage colony-stimulating factor
Hb
hemoglobin
Hbg
hemoglobin (also Hgb)
Hct
hematocrit
HDL
high-density lipoprotein
Hgb
hemoglobin (also Hbg)
IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, wIgM
immunoglobulin A, D, E, G, and M, respectively
LDL
low-density lipoprotein
lymph
lymphocyte
MCH
mean cell hemoglobin
MCHC
mean cell hemoglobin concentration
mono.
monocyte
poly.
polymorphonuclear leukocyte
PMN
polymorphonuclear neutrophil (leukocytes)
PA
pernicious anemia
PT
prothrombin time
PTT
partial thromboplastin time
RBC
red blood cell (erythrocyte)
segs
segmented neutrophils
VLDL
very-low-density lipoprotein
WBC
white blood cell (leukocyte)
ARC
AIDS-related complex
AIDS
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CMV
cytomegalovirus
EBV
Epstein-Barr virus
ELISA
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
Histo
histology
HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
HSV
herpes simplex virus
ITP
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
KS
Kaposi’s sarcoma
SLE
systemic lupus erythematosus
ABG(s)
arterial blood gas(es)
AFB
acid-fast bacilli (The only AFB of cinical significance are organisms of the genus Mycobacterium, which caused tuberculsis and leprosy)
AP
anteroposterior (a directional term, used particularly in X-rays, meaning “from the front to the back”; i.e., anteroposterior view of the chest)
ARD
acute respiratory disease (or distress)
ARDS
adult respiratory distress syndrome
ARF
acute respiratory failure
CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CO2
carbon dioxide
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema)
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CXR
chext X-ray
DPT
diphtheria, pertussis (whopping cough), and tetanus; an immunization given in childhood to prevent these diseases by providing immunity
IPPB
intermittent positve pressure breathing
LLL
lower left lobe (of the lung)
LUL
left upper lobe (of the lung)
O2
oxygen
PA
posteroanterior (a directional term, used particularly in X-rays, meaning “from the back to the front”; i.e. posteroanterior view of the chest)
PaCO2
partial pressure of carbon dioxide (Co2) dissolved in the blood
PaO2
partial pressure of oxygen (O2) dissolved in the blood.
PCP
Pneumocystis carinii (pneumonia)
PFT(s)
pulmonary function test(s)
PPD
purified protein derivative; substance used in intradermal test for tuberculosis; now called TST.
R
respiration
RDS
respiratory distress syndrome
RLL
right lower lobe (of the lungs)
RML
right middle lobe (of the lungs)
RUL
right upper lobe (of the lungs
SIDS
sudden infant death syndrome
SOB
shortness of breath
T&A
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
TB
tuberculosis
TPR
temperature, pulse and respiration
TST
tuberculosis skin test
URI
upper respiratory infection
A Fib
atrial fibrillation
AMI
acute myocardial infarction
AS
aortic stenosis
ASD
atrial septal defect
ASHD
arteriosclerotic heart disease
AV
atrioventricular
BBB
bundle branch block
BP
blood pressure
CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
CAD
coronary artery disease
Cath
catheterization
CC
cardiac catheterization
CCU
coronary care unit
CHD
coronary heart disease
CHF
congestive heart failure
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CT (scan)
computed axial tomography (scan)
CAT (scan)
computed axial tomography (scan)
CVD
cardiovascular disease
DOE
dyspnea on exertion
DVT
deep vein thrombosis
ECG
electrocardiogram
ECHO
echocardiogram
EKG
electrocardiogram
HCVD
hypertensive cardiovascular disease
HDL
high-density lipoprotein
ICD
implantable cardioversion defibrillator
LDL
low-density lipoprotein
MI
myocardial infarction
MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
MS
mitral stenosis
MVP
mitral valve prolapse
PACs
premature atrial contractions
PAT
paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
PDA
patent ductus arteriosus
PET
positron emission tomography
PVCs
premature ventricular contractions
SA
sinoatrial
V Fib
ventricular fibrillation
VSD
ventricular septal defect
VT
ventricular tachycardia
V Tach
ventricular tachycardia
a.c.
before meals (ante cibum)
ALT
alanine aminotransferase
AST
aspartate aminotransferase (formally called serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT)
Ba
barium
BE
barium enema
b.i.d.
twice a day
CT SCAN
computed tomography (scan)
EGD
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
ERCP
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
GB
gallbladder
GBS
gallbladder series
GER
gastroesophageal reflux
GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
GI
gastrointestinal
GI series
gastrointestinal series
GTT
glucose tolerance test
HAV
hepatitis A virus
HBV
hepatitis B virus
HCI
hydrochloric acid
HCV
hepatitis C virus
IBS
irritable bowl syndrome
IVC
intravenous cholangiography
LES
lower esophageal sphincter (also known as the cardiac sphincter)
LFT
liver function test
MRI
magnetic resonance imagine
N&V
nausea and vomiting
NG
nasogastric
NPO, n.p.o.
nothing by mouth
OCG
oral cholecystogram
p.c.
after meals (post cibum)
PP, pp
postprandial
PPBS
postprandial blood sugar
PPG
postprandial glucose
PTC, PTHC
percutaneious transhepatic cholangiogram
SBFT
small bowel follow-through
SBS
small bowel series
SGOT
serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase; now called aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
SGPT
serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase
TPN
total parenteral nutrition
UGI series
upper gastrointestinal series.
ACTH
adrenocorticotropic hormone
ADH
antidiuretic hormone
BMR
basal metabolic rate
Ca
calcium
DI
diabetes insipidus
DKA
diabetic ketoacidosis
DM
diabetes mellitus
FBS
fasting blood sugar
FSH
follicle-stimulating hormone
GH
growth hormone
GTT
glucose tolerance test
HDL
high0density lipoprotein
HgbA1C
hemoglobin A1C
IDDM
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus; also known as type 1 diabetes
K
potassium
LH
luteinizing hormone
LTH
lactogenic hormone
MSH
melanocyte-stimulating hormone
Na
sodium
NiDDM
non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus; also known as type 2 diabetes
OT
oxytocin
PBI
protein-bound iodine
PTH
parathyroid hormone
RAI
radioactive iodine
RAIU
radioactive iodine uptake
T3
trilodothyronine (thyroid hormone)
T4
thyroxine (thyroid hormone)
TFT
thyroid function tests
TSH
thyroid-stimulating hormone
VLDL
very-low-density lipoprotein
Acc
accommodation
ARMD
age-related macular degeneration
cc
with correction (with glasses)
ECCE
extracapsular cataract extraction
EOM
extraocular movement
ERG
electroretinogram
ICCE
intracapsular cataract extraction
IOL
intraocular lens
IOP
intraocular pressure
LASIK
laser in situ keratomileusis
OD
right eye (ocular dexter)
OS
left eye (ocular sinister)
OU
each eye (ocular uterque)
PEARL
pupils equal and reactive to light
PERLA
pupils equal; react to light and accommodation
PERRLA
pupils equal; round, react to light, and accommodation
PRK
photo-refractive keratectomy
REM
rapid eye movement
sc
without correction
VA
visual acuity
VF
visual field
ABLB
alternate binaural louness balance
ABR
auditory brain stem response
AC
air conduction
AD
right ear (auris dextra)
AS
left ear (auris sinistra)
AOM
acute otitis media
AU
each ear (auris unitas)
BC
bone conduction
BOM
bilateral otitis media
COM
chronic otitis media
dB
decibel
EENT
ears, eyes, nose, and throat.
ENT
ears, nose, and throat
OE
otitis externa
PTS
permanent threshold shift
SOM
serous otitis media
TM
tympanic membrane
TTS
temporary threshold shift
ADH
antiiuretic hormone
AGN
acute glomerular nephritis
ARF
acute renal failure
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
CAPD
continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
CCPD
continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis
CRF
chronic renal failure
C & S
culture and sensitivity
Cysto
cystoscopy
EPO
erythropoietin
ESRD
end-stage renal disease
ESWL
extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy
GFR
glomerular filtration rate
HD
hemodialysis
IVP
intravenous pyelogram
KUB
kidneys, ureters, bladder
pH
abbreviation for the degree of acidity or alkalinity of a solution; pH means potential hydrogen
RP
retrograde pyelogram
sp.gr.
specific gravity
UA
urinalysis
UTI
urinary tract infection
VCUG
voiding cystourethogram
AB
abortion
ACS
American Cancer Society
CIS
carcinoma in situ
Cx
cervix
D&C
dilatation and curettage
ECC
endocervical curettage
EMB
endometrial biopsy
ERT
estrogen replacement therapy
GYN
gynecology
HSG
hysterosalpingography
HPV
human papilloma virus
IUD
intrauterine device; a particular type of contraceptive device
LBP
liquid-based Pap
LEEP
loop electrosurgical excision procedure
LH
luteinizing hormone
LMP
last menstrual period
LSO
left salpingo-oophorectomy
Pap
Papanicolaou smear
Path
pathology
PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
PMS
premenstrual syndrome
RSO
right salpingo-oophorectomy
TAH
total abdominal hysterectomy
TVH
total vaginal hysterectomy
AFP
alpha-fetoprotein
C-section
cesarean section
CS
cesarean section
CST
contraction stress test
EDB
expected date of birth
EDC
expected date of confinement; estimated date of confinement (i.e., estimated date for birth of baby)
EDD
expected date of delivery
EFM
electronic fetal monitoring
FHR
fetal heart rate
FHS
fetal heart sound
FHT
fetal heart tone
FSH
follicle-stimulating hormone
G
gravida (pregnant)
GPA
gravida, para, abortion
HCG
human chorionic gonadotropin
HELLP
Hemolytic anemia, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelet Count
L & D
labor and delivery
LMP
last menstrual period
LNMP
last normal menstrual period
Multip
multipara
NSD
normal spontaneous delivery
NST
non stress test
OB
obstetrics
Primip
primipara
SVD
spontaneous vaginal delivery
TPAL
term, preterm, abortions, living (this is used on obstetrical history forms to obtain patient data)
UC
uterine contractions
AAP
American Academy of Pediatrics
ASQ
Ages & Stages Questionnaire
BCG
bacille Calmette-Guerin [vaccine]
DPT
diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus [vaccine]
DS
Down Syndrome
EA
esophageal atresia
HDN
hemolytic disease of the newborn (erythroblastosis fetalis)
HIB
Haemophilus influenzae type B [vaccine]
HMD
hyaline membrane disease
MMR
measles-mumps-rubella [vaccine]
PKU
phenylketonuria
PNP
pediatric nurse practitioner
RDS
respiratory distress syndrome
SBS
shaken baby syndrome
SIDS
sudden infant death syndrome
Tb
tuberculosis
Td
tetanus and diphtheria toxoid
AP
anteroposterior
Ba
barium
BE
barium enema
CAT
computed axial tomography
C-spine
cervical spine (film)
CT
computed tomography
CXR
chest X-ray
DSA
digital subraction angiography
DSR
dynamic spatial reconstructor
ECHO
echocardiogram
ERCP
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Fx
fracture
IVC
intravenous cholangiography
IVP
intravenous pyelogram
IVU
intravenous urography
KUB
kidneys, ureters, bladder
LGI
lower gastrointestinal (serious)
MRA
magnetic resonance angiography
MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
NMR
nuclear magnetic resonance (imaging)
NPO
nothing by mouth
PA
posteroanterior
PET
positron emission tomography
PTC, PTHC
percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography
rad
radiation absorbed dose
RAI
radioactive iodine
RIA
radioimmunoassay
SBS
small bowel series
SPECT
single-photon emission computed tomography
UGI
upper gastrointestinal (series)
u/s
ultrasound
Bx
biopsy
bx
biopsy
Ca
cancer
CEA
carcinoembryonic antigen
DES
diethylstilbestrol
DNA
deoxyribonucleic acid
mets
metastasis
NHL
non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Pap smear
a simple smear method of examining stained exfoliative cells; the Papanicolaou test
PSA
prostate-specific antigen
RNA
ribonucleic acid
RTx
radiation therapy
TNM
tumor, nodes, and metastasis (a system for staging malignant neoplastic disease)
ADD
attention-deficit disorder
ADHD
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
CA
chronological age
CNS
central nervous system
DAP
Draw-a-Person personality test
DSM
Diagnositc and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
DTs
delirium tremens
ECT
electroconvulsive therapy
IQ
intelligence quotient
LSD
lysergic acid diethylamide (a hallucinogenic drug)
MA
mental age
MMPI
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
OCD
obsessive-compulsive disease
PCP
phencyclidine (a psychoactive drug)
TAT
thematic apperception test (personality test)
WAIS
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
WISC
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
WPPSI
Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence
AAA
Area Agency on Aging
AD
Alzheimer’s disease
ADL
activities of daily living
BPH
benign prostatic hypertorphy
CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
CAD
coronary artery disease
Cath
catheterization
CHF
congestive heart failure
CVA
cerebrovascular accident; stroke
CDV
cardiovascular disease
DEXA
dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
ECG
electrocardiogram
EKG
electrocardiogram
ECHO
echocardiogram
GCNS
gerontological clinical nurse specialist
GNP
gerontological nurse practitioner
KUB
kidneys, ureters, bladder (an x-ray)
PTCA
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
RSVP
retired seniors volunteer program
SOB
shortness of breath
TIA
transient ischemic attack
TURP
transurethral resection of the prostate
URI
upper respiratory infection