Abbreviations List Flashcards
AAA
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
@
At
A-fib
Atrial Fibrillation
A&P
Anterior & Posterior
AB
Abortion
abd
Abdominal
ABG
Arterial Blood Gases
Abx
Antibiotics
ac
Before meals
AC
Acromioclavicular
ACE
Angiotensive Converting Enzyme
ACL
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
ACLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
ADA
American Diabetes Association
ADL
Activities of Daily Living
ad lib
As desired
AES
Anti-embolism stockings
afeb
Afebrile
AFB
Acid-fast bacillus
AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
AKA
Above the Knee Amputation
alb
Albumin
AMA
Against Medical Advice
amb
Ambulate, walk
ant
Anterior
AP
Apical Pulse
ARDS
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ARF
Acute Renal Failure
ASA
Aspirin
as tol
As tolerated
Ax
Axillary
BaE
Barium Enema
bid
Twice a day
BKA
Below the Knee Amputation
bil
Bilateral
BiPAP
Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure
BLS
Basic Life Support
BM
Bowel movement
BMR
Basal metabolic rate
bpm
Beats per minute
BP
Blood pressure
BR
Bed rest
BRP
Bathroom privileges
BSO
Bilateral salpingo-ophorectomy
BUN
Blood, Urea, Nitrogen
bx
Biopsy
c
With
C&S
Culture & Sensitivity
c/o
Complaints of
CA
Cancer
CABG
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
CAD
Coronary Artery Disease
CAT
Computed Axial Tomography
Cath
Catheterization
CBC
Complete Blood Count
CBD
Common bile duct
cc
Cubic Centimeters
CBI
Continuous bladder irrigation
CHF
Congestive heart failure
CHO
Carbohydrate
chol
Cholesterol
Cl Liquids
Clear Liquids
CNS
Central nervous system
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
CPK
Creatine Phosphokinase
C-PAP
Continuous positive airway pressure
CPM
Continuous passive motion
CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
cr
Creatinine
CRF
Chronic renal failure
CSF
Cerebral spinal fluid
CTA
Clear to auscultation
CVA
Cerebral vascular accident
CX
Culture
CXR
Chest x-Ray
d/c OR Disc.
Discontinue
D&C
Dilation & Curettage
D&E
Dilation & Evacuation
DBP
Diastolic blood pressure
DHS
During hospital stay
DIC
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy
Diff
Differential
DJD
Degenerative Joint Disease
DKA
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
DM
Diabetes Mellitus
DNR
Do Not Resuscitate
DOA
Dead on Arrival
DOE
Dyspnea on Exertion
drsg
Dressing
DSD
Dry Sterile Dressing
DT
Delirium Tremens
DUB
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
Dx
Diagnosis
ECG
Electrocardiography
Echo
Echocardiogram
ED
Emergency Department
EEG
Electroencephalograph
EGD
Esophagohastroduodenoscopy
EKG
Electrocardiograph
EENT
Eyes,Ears,Nose,Throat
EMG
Electromyogram
EOM
Extra-Ocular Movement
ERCP
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
ESR
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
ESRD
End stage renal disease
ESU
Electrosurgical Unit
ETA
Estimated Time of Arrival
ETOH
Ethyl alcohol, intoxicated
Exp
Exploratory
Ext
External
F
Fahrenheit
FB
Foreign Body
FBS
Fasting blood sugar
Fe
Iron
FeSo4
Iron Sulfate
FFP
Fresh frozen plasma
FHR
Fetal heart rate
FSH
Follicle stimulating hormone
FUO
Fever unknown origin
Fx
Fracture
GB
Gallbladder
GCS
Glasgow Coma Scale
GDM
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
GI
Gastrointestinal
gtt(s)
Drop(s)
GU
Genitourinary
GYN
Gynecology
H2-Blocker
Histamine-2 Blocker
H&H
Hemoglobin & Hematocrit
HA
Headache
HCG
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
HCO3
Bicarbonate
Hct
Hematocrit
HDL
High Density Lipoprotein
Hgb
Hemoglobin
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
HOB
Head of Bed
HPI
History of Present Illness
HR
Heart Rate
H&P
History & Physical
HRT
Hormone Replacement Therapy
HTN
Hypertension
hs
Hour of Sleep; bedtime
Hx
History
IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
ICP
Intracranial Pressure
ICU
Intensive care unit
IDDM
Insulin dependent diabetes Mellitus
I&D
Incision & drainage
I&O
Intake and Output
IJ
Internal Jugular
IM
Intramuscular
Incont
Incontinent
ing
Inguinal
Inj
Injection
Int
Internal
IPPB
Intermittent positive pressure breathing.
Irrig
Irrigation
Isol
Isolation
IT
Inhalation therapy
IV
Intravenous
IVB
Intravenous Buretrol
IVF
Intravenous fluids
IVPB
Intravenous Piggy Back
IVP
Intravenous Push Drug
IVP
Intravenous Pyelogram
J-Tube
Jejunostomy tube
JP
Jackson Pratt Drain
JVD
Jugular Vein Distention
JVP
Jugular Vein Pressure
K+
Potassium
KCl
Potassium Chloride
Kcal
Kilocalories
Kg
Kilogram
KUB
Kidney, Ureter, Bladder
KVO
Keep Vein Open
L
Left
l
Liter
Lab
Laboratory
L&D
Labor & Delivery
LDH
Lactate Dehydrogenase
LDL
Low Density Lipoprotein
LE
Lower Extremity
LES
Lower Esophageal Sphincter
LFT’s
Liver Function Tests
liq
Liquid
LLL
Left Lower Lobe
LLQ
Left Lower Quadrant
LMP
Last Menstrual Period
LOC
Level of Consciousness
LP
Lumbar Puncture
L/R
Lactate Ringers
LUL
Left Upper Lobe
LUQ
Left Upper Quadrant
LVH
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
MDL
Medial Cruciate Ligament
MDI
Metered Dose Inhaler
mEq
Milliequivalents
MI
Myocardial Infarction
mcg
Microgram
mg
Milligram
ml
Milliliter
MN
Midnight
MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MRSA
Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus
MS
Multiple Sclerosis
MS
Musculoskeletal
MVI
Multivitamin
Na+
Sodium
NaCl
Sodium Chloride
n/a
Not Applicable
n/c
Nasal Cannula
NAD
No Active Disease
N&V
Nausea & Vomiting
Neb
Nebulizer
Neg
Negative
NG
Nasogastric
NGT
Nasogastric Tube
NIDDM
Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
NKA
No Known Allergies
NKDA
No Known Drug Allergies
noc
Night
NPO
Nothing by Mouth
NS
Normal Saline
NSAIDS
Nonsteroidial Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Nsg
Nursing
NSR
Normal Sinus Rhythm
NTG
Nitroglycerine
O2
Oxygen
OB
Obstetrics
OOB
Out of Bed
OD
Right eye
OD
Overdose
OP
Out patient
OR
Operating Room
ORIF
Open Reduction Internal Fixation
Ortho
Orthopedics
os
Mouth
OS
Left eye
OT
Occupational therapy
OU
Both eyes
p
After/Post
P
Pulse
PT
Physical Therapy
PAC
Premature Atrial Contraction
PACU
Post Anesthesia Care Unit
pc
After meals
PCA
Patient Controlled Analgesia
PCEA
Patient Controlled Epidural Analgesia
PCP
Primary Care Provider
PCU
Progressive Care Unit
PCXR
Portable Chest X-ray
PDR
Physicians Desk Reference
PE
Pulmonary Embolism
PEEP
Positive End Expiratory Pressure
PEG
Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy
per
By or through
PERLA
Pupils equal and reactive to light and accommodation
PET
Positron emission tomography
pH
Hydrogen ion concentration
PICC
Peripherally inserted central catheter
PID
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
pm
Between noon and midnight
PMH
Past Medical History
PMI
Point of Maximum Intensity
PMV
Prolapsed Mitral Valve
PNS
Peripheral nervous system
po
By mouth
POD
Postoperative Day
pos
Positive
Post-Op
Postoperatively
PPD
Purified Protein Derivative
PPN
Peripheral Parental Nutrition
PRBC
Packed red blood cells
Preop
Preoperatively
prn
As necessary
PT
Patient/Physical Therapy/Prothrombin time
PTA
Prior to admission
PTT
Partial Thromboplastin Time
PVC
Premature Ventricular Contractions
PVD
Peripheral Vascular Disease
QA
Quality Assurance
R
Right or Rectal
RA
Room Air/Rheumatoid Arthritis
RBC
Red blood count
RDS
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
reg
Regular
Rehab
Rehabilitation
REM
Rapid Eye Movement
Retic
Reticulocyte
RL
Ringers Lactate
RLL
Right lower lobe
RLQ
Right lower quadrant
RML
Right Middle Lobe
r/o
Rule out
ROM
Range of Motion
RR
Respiratory Rate
RUL
Right upper lobe
RUQ
Right upper quadrant
RV
Residual volume
Rx
Prescription
s
Without
S
Saline
SAT
Saturation
S/S
Signs and symptoms
SBO
Small bowel obstruction
SBP
Systolic blood pressure
SC
Subcutaneous
SDS
Same day surgery
sl
Sublingual
SNF
Skilled nursing facility
SOB
Shortness of breath
S/P
Status post
SR
Sinus rhythm
SSE
Soap suds enema
STAT
Immediately
STD
Sexually transmitted disease
SVT
Supraventricular tachycardia
Surg
Surgery
Sx
Symptoms
T
Temperature
T&A
Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy
Tab
Tablet
T&CM
Type & Cross Match
Tachy
Tachycardia
TAH
Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
TB
Tuberculosis
TCDB
Turn, Cough, Deep Breath
TEDS
Thromboembolic Disease Stockings
TEE
Transesophageal Echocardiogram
Tele
Telemetry
TF
Tube Feeding
THR
Total Hip Replacement
TIA
Transient Ischemic Attack
TKR
Total Knee Replacement
TNI
Troponin
TNTC
Too Numerous To Count
TO
Telephone Order
tol
Tolerated
TORB
Telephone Order Read Back
TPN
Total Parental Nutrition
TPR
Temperature, Pulse, Respirations
TURP
Transurethral Resection of Prostate
TV
Tidal Volume
TVH
Total Vaginal Hysterectomy
Tx
Treatment
TX
Traction
U/A
Urinalysis
UE
Upper Extremity
UES
Upper Esophageal Sphincter
UGI
Upper Gastrointestinal
umb
Umbilicus
ung
Ointment
unk
Unknown
URI
Upper Respiratory Infection
US
Ultrasound
USA
Unstable Angina
UTI
Urinary Tract Infection
VA
Visual Acuity
VC
Vital Capacity
V-fib
Ventricular Fibrillation
V-tach
Ventricular Tachycardia
Vag
Vaginal
via
Through
Vit
Vitamin
vo
Verbal Order
Vol
Volume
vs
Vital Signs
WA
While Awake
WBC
White Blood Count
W&D
Warm & Dry
w/c
Wheelchair
w/o
Without
WNL
Within Normal Limits
wt
Weight
X-Match
Cross Match
y/o
Year(s) Old