Abbreviations List Flashcards
1oPG
1-hour post-glucola (glucose challenge test)
2oGTT
2-hour glucose tolerance test
3oGTT
3-hour glucose tolerance test
ā
before
A&P
assessment and plan
a.m.
before noon
Ab
abortion
ad. lib.
as desired
abd
abdominal
abx
antibiotics
ac
before meals
ACHES
abdominal pains chest pains headaches eye problems severe leg cramps
ACOG
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
ADL
Activities of Daily Living
AF
anteflexed (uterus)
AGUS
Atypical Glandular Cells of Undetermined Significance
AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Amt
amount
Amnio
amniocentesis
Ant
anterior
Ann
annual
ap
antepartum
approx
approximately (also “~”)
appt
appointment
AMA
American Medical Association
ARMS
Affiliates Risk Management Services
ASA
aspirin
asap
as soon as possible
ASCUS
Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance
ASEC
American Society for Emergency Contraception
ASHA
American Social Health Organization
AV
anteverted (uterus)
BBT
basal body temperature
B.M
bowel movement
bc
birth control
bcm
birth control method
bid
twice daily
bi or bilat
bilateral
bkfst
breakfast
BMI
Body Mass Index
BP
blood pressure
BS
bowel sounds or blood sugar
BSE
breast self exam
BTB
breakthrough bleeding
BTL
bilateral tubal ligation
BUM
back up method
BUS
Bartholin’s glands, urethra, Skene’s glands
BV
bacterial vaginosis