Abbreviations Flashcards
A&O
Alert and oriented
A Fib
Atrial Fibrillation
AAA
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Abd
Abdomen, Abdominal
ABC
Airway, breathing, circulation
ABG
Arterial Blood Pressure
abnl
Abnormal
ABX
Antibiotics
ACLS
Advanced cardiac life support
ADD
Attention Deficit Disorder
ADH
Anti-diuretic Hormone
ADLs
Activities of daily living
ADHD
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
AED
Automated external defibrillator
AICD
Automated external defibrillator
AIDS
Acquired Immune deficiency Syndrome
ALS
Advanced life support
AM
morning
AMA
Against Medical Advance
Amb
Ambulate
AMI
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Ant
Anterior
APAP
acetaminophen
APGAR
Appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration-used to assess newborns
APN
Advance practice nurse
ARF
Acute renal failure
ARDS
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
ASA
Acetylsalicyclic Acid; Aspirin
ASAP
As soon as possible
ASCVD
Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
at/nc
Atraumatic normocephalic
BAC
Blood alcohol content
BBB
Bundle Branch Block
BC
Blood culture
BIB
Brought in by
bid
Twice Daily
bilat
bilateral
BiPAP
Bilevel positive airway pressure
BLE
Bilateral Lower Extremities
BLS
Bilevel positive airway pressure
BM
Bowel Movement
BNP
Brain natriuretic peptide
BP
Blood pressure
BPH
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
BPM
Beats per minute
BRB
Bright red blood
BS
Blood sugar; Bowel sounds Breath Sounds
BSA
Body surface area
BTL
Bilateral Tubal ligation
BUN
Bilateral tubal ligation
BVM
Bag valve mask
Bx
Biopsy
c
With
c diff
clostridium difficile
Ca
Cancer, carcinoma
Ca++
Calcium
CABG
Coronary Arterial Bypass Graft
CAD
Coronary Artery Disease
cap
Community acquired pneumonia
CAT or CT
Computed axial tomography
cath
Catheter
CBC
Complete blood count
CBD
Common bile duct
cc
cubic centimeter (do not use)
CCE
Clubbing, cyanosis, edema
CCU
Critical care unit
cdi
clean, dry, intact
CDU
Clinical Decisions Unit
CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
CHI
Closed Head Injury
CK
Creatine Kidney disease
CKD
Chronic Kidney disease
CKMB
Creatine kinase mb isoenzyme
CLL
Chronic Lymphocytic leukemia
CMP
Complete metabolic panel
cm
Centimeter
CMS
Circulation motor sensory
CMT
Cervical motion tenderness
CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
CNS
Central Nervous System
c/o
complains of
CO
Carbon Monoxide
CO2
Carbon Dioxide
Coag
coagulation
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
CP
Chest pain; cerebral palsy
CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure
CPK
Creatine phosphokinase
CPOE
Computerized Physician Order entry
CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
CPS
Child protective services
Creat
Creatinine
CRP
C-reactive protein
CRF
Chronic renal failure
CRI
Chronic renal insufficiency
C-section
Caesarean Section
C-Spine
Cervical Spine
CSF
Cerebrospinal Fluid
CTA
Clear to auscultation; Computed tomography angiography
CV
Cardiovascular
CVA
Cerebrovascular Accident; Costovertebral Angle
CVD
Cardiovascular Disease
c/w
consistent with
CX
Culture
CXR
Chest X-Ray
D5W
5% Dextrose in Water
DC
Discontinue
D/C
Discharge
D&C
Dilation and Curettage
DDD
Degenerative Disc Disease
DDX
Differential Diagnosis
Dig
Digoxin
DIP
Distal interphalangeal joint
Dispo
Disposition
DJD
Degenerative Joint Disease
DKA
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
DM
Diabetes Mellitus
DNR
Do not resuscitate
DO
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
DOA
Dead upon arrival
DOB
Date of birth
DOE
Dyspnea on exertion
DP
Dorsalis pedis
DTR
Deep tendon reflex
DTs
Delirium Tremens
DVT
Deep Vein Thrombosis
DX
Diagnosis
DZ
Disease
EAC
External auditory canal
ECHO
Echocardiogram
E. Coli
Escherichia coli
ED
Emergency department
EDD
Expected Date of delivery
EEG
Electroencephalogram
EENT
Eyes, ears, nose, throat
EF
Ejection Fraction
EGD
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
EJ
External jugular
EKG and ECG
eLECTROCARDIOGRAM
EMR
Electronic medical record
EMS
Emergency medical services
EMT
Emergency medical Technician
EMTALA
Emergency medical treatment and active labor act
ENT
Ears, Nose, and Throat
EOM
Extraocular Movement
EOMI
Extraocular Movements Intact
Epi
Epinephrine
ERCP
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
ESR
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
ESRD
End Stage Renal Disease
ETA
Estimated time of arrival
et al.
And others
EtOH
Alcohol
ETT
Endotracheal Tube
Ext
Extremities
FAS
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
FAST
Focused Assessment with sonography for trauma
FB
Foreign body
Fe
Iron
Fem-pop
Femoropopliteal bypass surgery
FHx
Family history
FHT
Fetal heart tones
FFP
Fresh Frozen Plasma
FOS
Full of stool
Freq
frequency
FROM
Full range of motion
FSBG
Finger-stick blood sugar
Fx
Fracture
GB
Gallbladder
GC
Gonorrhea
GCS
Glasgow coma scale
GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
GFR
Glomerular filtration rate
GI
Gastrointestinal
G/P
Gravida/Para (# times woman is pregnant, # of pregnancies reaching gestational age 23 weeks)
GSW
Gun Shot wound
gtts
Drops (from Latin guttae)
G-tube
Gastronomy Tube
GU
Genitourinary
GYN
Gynecology
H&H
Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
H&P
History and Physical
HA
Headache
HBP
High Blood Pressure
HCO3
Bicarbonate
Hct
Hematocrit
HEENT
Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat
Hep B
Hepatitis B
Hgb
Hemoglobin
HI
Homicidal Ideation
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
HOCM
Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
HPI
History of present illness
HPV
Human papillomavirus
HR
Heart Rate
hr
Hours
HSV
Herpes simplex virus
HTN
Hypertension
Hx
History
I&D
Incision and Drainage
I&O
Intake and Output
IBS
Irritable Bowel syndrome
ICD-10
International Classification of Disease-10th revision
ICH
Intracranial hemorrhage
ICU
Intensive Care Unit
ID
Infectious Disease
IDDM
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
IHSS
Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis
IM
Intramuscular
INR
International normalized ratio
IO
Intraosseous infusion
IP
Interphalangeal joint
IUP
Intrauterine Pregnancy
IV
Intravenous
IVC
Inferior Vena Cava
IVPB
Intravenous Piggyback
IVCD
Intraventricular conduction delay
JACHO
Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
JVD
Jugular Venous Distention
KCL
Potassium Chloride
K+
Potassium
KVO
Keep vein open
L&D
Labor and delivery
lac
laceration
LAD
Left Anterior Descending; Left Axis Deviation
LBBB
Left Bundle Branch Block
Lab
Laboratory
LAE
Left atrial enlargement
LAFB
Left anterior fascicular block
LBP
Low Back Pain
lbs
Pounds
LCA
Left coronary artery
LDL
Low density lipoprotein
LFT
Liver fuction test
LLE
Left lower extremity
LLL
Left lower lobe
LLQ
Left lower Quadrant
LMA
Laryngeal mask airway
LMP
Last Menstrual Period
LNMP
Last normal menstrual period
LOC
Loss of consciousness
LP
Lumbar puncture
LUE
Left Upper Extremity
LUL
Left Upper Lobe
LUQ
Left Upper Quadrant
LVAD
Left Ventricular Assist Device
LVH
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
LWBS
Left without being seen
Lymphs
Lymphocytes
Lytes
Electrolytes
MAE
MO
MCA
Motorcycle Accident
mcg
microgram
MCP
Metacarpophalangeal joint
MD
Medical Doctor
Meds
Medications
mets
metastases
mg
milligram
MI
Myocardial Infarction
mL
milliliter
MMR
Measles, mumps, rubella vaccine
mod
Moderate
MR
Mental retardation
MRA
Magnetic resonance angiography
MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MRSA
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
MS
Multiple sclerosis
MSE
Mental status examination
MTP
Metatarsalphalangeal joint
MVA or MVC
Motor Vehicle Accident (Collision)
MVP
Mitral valve prolapse
NA
Not applicable
Na+
Sodium
NaCl
Sodium Chloride
NAD
No Acute Distress
NG Tube
Nasogastric tube
NH
Nursing Home
NIDDM
Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
NKA
No Known Allergies
NKDA
No known drug Allergies
nl
normal
NPO
Nil Per Os (Nothing by mouth)
NRB
Non-rebreather mask
NSAID
Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammtory Drug
NSR
Normal Sinus Rhythm
NSTEMI
Non-ST elevation myocardial infarction
NTG
Nitroglycerin
N/V
Nausea and vomiting
NVD
Nausea, Vomiting, and Diarrhea
O&P
Ova and parasites
O2
Oxygen
O2Sat
Oxygen Saturation
OA
Osteoarthritis
OBGYN
Obstetrics and Gynecology
OD
Overdose or oculus dexter (right eye)
OE
Otitis externa
OG Tube
Orogastric tube
OM
Otitis media
Onc
oncology
OP
Oropharynx
OR
Operating room
ORIF
Open reduction with internal fixation
Ortho
Orthopedic surgery
OS
Oculus Sinister (left eye)
OSHA
Occupational Health and Safety Administration
OTC
Over the counter drug
p
post,after
PA
Physician Assistant
PAC
Premature atrial contraction
PACS
picture archiving and communications system
PALS
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Palp
Palpitation
Pac
Premature Atrial Contraction
PCN
Penicillin
pCO2
Partial Pressure of Carbon Dioxide
PCOS
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
PCP
Primary Care Physician
PE
Physical examination; pulmonary embolism
PEA
Pulseless electrical activity
Peds
Pediatrics
PEEP
Positive end expiratory pressure
PEG tube
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube
PERRLA
Pupils Equal, Round, and Reactive to Light and Accommodation
PET
Positron-emission tomography
pH
Hydrogen Ion Concentration
PICC
Peripherally inserted central catheter
PICU
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
PID
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
PIP
Proximal interphalangeal joint
PKD
Polycystic kidney disease
PM
Post meridiem
PMD
Private medical doctor
PMH
Past medical history
PNA
Pneumonia
PND
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea; postnasal drip
PO
Per os (by mouth)
pO2
partial pressure of oxygen
POC
Products of conception
Post.
Posterior
Post-op
postoperative
ppd
packs per day
PPI
Proton pump inhibitor
PR
Per rectum
PRBC
Packed red blood cells
Pre-op
preoperative
prn
pro re nata (As needed)
PSH
Past surgical history
PSVT
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
Psych
Psychiatry, Psychiatric
pt
Patient
PT
Physical therapy; Prothrombin time
PTA
Prior to Arrival
PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder
PTT
Partial Thromboplastin Time
ptx
Pneumothorax
PUD
Peptic ulcer disease
PVC
Premature Ventricular Contraction
PVD
Peripheral Vascular Disease
PVT
Paroxysmal Ventricular Tachycardia
q
Every
q2h
Every 2 hours
qd
Every Day (Do not use)
qh
Every hour
qhs
At Every Bedtime
QI
Quality Improvement
qid
Four times a day
qod
every other day (do not use)
qoh
every other hour
qon
every other night
RA
Room Air; Rheumatoid arthritis
RAD
Reactive Airway Disease; Right Axis Deviation
RBBB
Right bundle branch block
RBC
Red blood cells
RCA
Right coronary artery
Re:
regarding
Resp
Respirations
Rh (-)
Rhesus Factor Negative
Rh (+)
Rhesus Positive
RICE
Rest, Ice, compression, and elevation
RLE
Right Lower Extremity
RLL
Right Lower Lobe
RLQ
Right lower quadrant
RN
Registered nurse
R/O
Rule Out
ROM
Range of Motion
ROS
Review of System
RR
Respiratory rate
RRR
Regular Rate and Rhythm
RSI
Rapid sequence induction
RSV
Respiratory syncytial virus
RT
Respiratory therapy
RUE
Right Upper Extremity
RUL
Right Upper Lobe
RUQ
Right Upper Quadrant
Rx
Prescription
s
Without
S1S2
First heart sound, second heart sound
SAH
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
saO2
arterial oxygen saturation
SARS
severe acute respiratory syndrome
SBO
Short bowel obstruction
Sed rate
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Segs
Segmented Cells/Neutrophils
SHx
Social History
SI
Suicidal ideation
SIDS
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
SL
Sublingual
SLE
Systemic lupus erythematosus
SLR
Straight leg raise
SNF
Skilled nursing facility
SOAP
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, plan
SOB
Shortness of Breath
S/P
Status post
SSS
Sick sinus syndrome
STD or STI
Sexually Transmitted Disease or Sexually Transmitted Infection
STEMI
ST elevation MI
Strep
Streptococcus
STS
Soft tissue swelling
Subq
Subcutaneous
SVC
Superior Vena cava
SVT
Supra Ventricular Tachycardia
Sx
symptoms
Sz
seizure
T3
Triiodothyronine
T4
Thyroxine
T&A
Tonsillectomy with adenoidectomy
TAH0BSO
Total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
TB
Tuberculosis
TBI
Traumatic Brain injury
Td
Tetanus and diptheria
Tech
Technician
Temp
Temperature
TIA
Transient Ischemic Attack
tid
three times each day
TIPS
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt
TM
Tympanic membrane
Tmax
Highest temperature
TMJ
Temporomandibular joint
tntc
too numerous to count
tPA
Tissue plasminogen activator
trach
Tracheostomy
TSH
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
tsp
teaspoon
TTP
Tender to palpation
TURP
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate
Tx
Treatment
T-Spine
Thoracic Spine
T-tube
T-Shaped Tube
UA
Urinalysis
UDS
Urine drug screening
UOP
Urinary output
URI
Upper Respiratory Infection
US
Ultrasound
UTD
Up to date
UTI
Urinary Tract infection
UV
Ultraviolet
VA
Veterans Administration
VB
Viable birth
V Fib
Ventricular Fibrillation
V Tach
Ventricular Tachycardia
VTE
Venous Thromboembolism
VQ
Ventilation perfusion scan
WBC
White Blood count
wnl
within normal limits
WPW
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
XR
X-ray
y/o
years old