Appendix 2: Abbreviations and their Meanings Flashcards
ā
before
A, Acc
accommodation
āā
of each
A1c
glycated hemoglobin
Ab
antibody
AB
abortion
ABC
aspiration biopsy cytology
ABCDE
asymmetry, uneven borders, different colors, diameter of more than 6 mm, and evolution (change)
ABG(s)
arterial blood gas(es)
ABR
auditory brainstem response
ac
before meals
AC
air conduction
ACE
angiotensin-converting enzyme
ACh
acetylcholine
ACL
anterior cruciate ligament
ACTH
adrenocorticotropic hormone
ad lib
as desired
AD
alzheimer disease
ADH
antidiuretic hormone
ADHD
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
ADL
activities of daily living
AE
above the elbow
AED
automated external defibrillator
AF
acid fast; atrial fibrillation
AFB
acid-fast bacillus
AFP
alpha-fetoprotein
Ag
antigen; also silver
AGA
appropriate for gestational age
AI
artificial insemination; aromatase inhibitor
AIDS
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
AK
above the knee
ALL
acute lymphoblastic leukemia
ALS
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
AMA
against medical advice
AMB
ambulatory
AMD
age-related macular degeneration
AMI
acute myocardial infarction
AML
acute myeloblastic leukemia
ANS
autonomic nervous system
AP
anteroposterior
APAP
acetaminophen
APC
atrial premature complex; antigen-presenting cell
APTT
activated partial thromboplastin time
aq
water
AR
aortic regurgitation
ARB
angiotensin receptor blocker
ARC
abnormal retinal correspondence
ARDS
acute respiratory distress syndrome
ARF
acute respiratory failure, shock lung; acute renal failure
ART
assisted reproductive technology
ASA
acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
As, AST
astigmatism
AS
atrial stenosis; arteriosclerosis
ASCVD
arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
ASD
autism spectrum disorder; atrial septal defect
ASF
anterior spinal fusion
ASHD
arteriosclerotic heart disease
ASHP
American Society of Health System Pharmacists
AT
atrial tachycardia
ATN
acute tubular necrosis
AV
atrioventricular
BAEP
brainstem auditory evoked potentials
BBB
bundle branch block
BC
bone conduction
BCG
bacille Calmette- Guérin (tuberculosis vaccine)
BE
below the elbow; barium enema
bid, b.i.d
twice a day
BK
below the knee
BM
bowel movement
BMD
bone mineral density
BNO
bladder neck obstruction
BP
blood pressure
BPH
benign prostatic hyperplasia (hypertrophy)
bpm
beats per minute
BRCA1
breast cancer gene 1
BRCA2
breast cancer gene 2
BRP
bathroom privileges
BS
bowel sounds; breath sounds; blood sugar
BSA
body surface area
BSE
breast self-examination
BSO
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
BT
bleeding time
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
BV
bacterial vaginosis
bx
biopsy
c (with line over it)
with
C
celsius; compliance; cervical vertebra
C-section
cesarean section
CA, Ca
cancer
CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
CAD
coronary artery disease
CAM
complementary and alternative medicine
cap
capsule
CAPD
continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
CBC
complete blood count
CBD
common bile duct
CBF
cerebral blood flow
CBR
complete bed rest
cc
with correction
CC
chief complaint
CCPD
continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis
CCU
coronary/cardiac care unit
CF
cystic fibrosis
CFS
chronic fatigue syndrome
CGL
chronic granulocytic leukemia
CHD
coronary heart disease
CHF
congestive heart failure
Ci
Curie
CIN
cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
CIS
carcinoma in situ
CJD
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
CK
creatine kinase
CK-MB
creatine kinase MB
CLL
chronic lymphocytic leukemia
cm
centimeter
CMG
cystometrography, cystometrogram
CML
chronic myelogenous leukemia
CNS
central nervous system; clinical nurse specialist
c/o, CO
complains of
Co
coccyx; coccygeal
CO2
carbon dioxide
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CP
cerebral palsy
CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure
CPD
cephalopelvic disporportion
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CRF
chronic renal failure
crit
hematocrit
CRP
C-reactive protein
C&S
culture and (drug) sensitivity (of bacteria)
CSF
Cerebrospinal fluid
CSII
Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion
CT
Computed tomography
CTA
Computed tomography angiography
CTE
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy
CTS
Carpal tunnel syndrome
CVA
Cerebrovascular accident
CVD
Cardiovascular disease; cerebrovascular disease
CVI
Chronic venous insufficiency
CVP
Central Venus pressure
CVS
Chorionic villus sampling
CXR
Chest x-ray
D&C
Dilation and curettage
DAW
Dispense as written
dB
Decibel
dc, D/C
Discontinue
DCIS
ductal carcinoma in situ
D&E
Dilation and evacuation
DES
Diethylstilbestrol
DEXA
Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (scan)
DIC
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
DIFF
Differential count
DIP
Distal interphalangeal
DJD
Degenerative joint disease
dL
Deciliter
DLE
discoid lupus erythematosus
DM
Diabetes mellitus
DNR
Do not resuscitate
DOE
Dyspnea on exertio
DTaP
Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis (vaccine)
DRE
Digital rectal examination
DS
Double strength
DSM
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
DTR
Deep tendon reflexes
DUB
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
DVT
Deep vein thrombosis
Dx
Diagnosis
EBL
Estimated blood loss
EBV
Epstein-Barr virus
ECG (EKG)
Electrocardiogram, electrocardiography
ECMO
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
ED
Emergency department; erectile dysfunction
EDC
Estimated date of confinement
EEG
Electroencephalogram; electrocephalograph(y)
EGD
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
ELISA
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
Elix
Elixir
Em
Emmetropia
EMG
Electromyography, electromyogram
ENG
Electronystagmography
ENT
Ear(s), nose, and throat
EOM
Extraocular movement, muscles
EOMI
Extraocular muscles intact
EPO, EP
Erythropoietin
ERCP
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
ERG
Electroretinography
ERV
Expiratory reserve volume
ESR
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
ESRD
End stage renal disease
ESWL
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
ET
Esotropia
ETOH
Alcohol, ethyl alcohol
F
Fahrenheit
FAP
Familial adenomatous polyposis
FBG
Fasting blood glucose
FBS
Fasting blood sugar
FC
Finger counting
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
FEV
Forced expiratory volume
FFP
Fresh frozen plasma
FHR
Fetal heart rate
FHT
Fetal heart tone
FMS
Fibromyalgia syndrome
FPG
Fasting plasma glucose
FRC
functional residual capacity
FSH
follicle-stimulating hormone
FTI
free thyroxine index
FTND
full-term normal delivery
FTP
full-term pregnancy
FTSG
full-thickness skin graft
FUO
fever of unknown origin
FVC
forced vital capacity
Fx
fracture
g
gram
GA
gestational age
GAD
generalized anxiety disorder
GC
gonococcus
GDM
gestational diabetes mellitus
GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
GFR
glomerular filtration rate
GH
growth hormone
GI
gastrointestinal
GIFT
gamete intrafallopian transfer
Gm+
gram positive
Gm-
gram negative
GU
genitourinary
GYN
gynecology
H&P
history and physical examination
HAV
Hepatitis A virus
Hb, Hgb
hemoglobin
HbA1c
hemoglobin A1c; glycated hemoglobin
HBV
hepatitis B virus
hCG
human chorionic gonadotropin
HCl
hydrochloric acid
Hct, Ht
hematocrit
HCV
hepatitis C virus
HDL
high-density lipoprotein
HDN
hemolytic disease of the newborn
HDV
hepatitis D virus
HEV
hepatitis E virus
HEENT
head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
HL
hearing level
HM
hand movements
HNP
herniated nucleus pulposus