Approved Abbriviations Flashcards
What does the abbreviation ‘ā’ stand for?
before
What is the meaning of ‘AED’?
automatic external defibrillator
Define the abbreviation ‘AIDS’.
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
What does ‘ALS’ refer to in medical terms?
advanced life support
What does ‘am’ mean?
morning
What is the abbreviation for ‘against medical advice’?
AMA
Fill in the blank: ‘BLS’ stands for _______.
basic life support
What does ‘C/O’ signify?
complains of
What does ‘COPD’ stand for?
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
What is the meaning of ‘CPR’?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What does ‘DNR’ stand for?
do not resuscitate
What does ‘DOB’ represent?
date of birth
Define ‘EKG’.
electrocardiogram
What does ‘IV’ mean?
intravenous
Fill in the blank: ‘JVD’ stands for _______.
jugular vein distention
What does ‘MI’ refer to?
myocardial infarction
What is ‘npo’ an abbreviation for?
nothing per mouth
What does ‘O2 sat’ stand for?
oxygen saturation
What is the meaning of ‘PE’?
physical exam/pedal edema/pulmonary embolus
What does ‘pt’ refer to in medical terminology?
patient
Fill in the blank: ‘Rx’ stands for _______.
prescription
What does ‘SOB’ signify?
shortness of breath
What is the abbreviation for ‘urinary tract infection’?
UTI
What does ‘w/o’ mean?
without
What does the abbreviation ‘HTN’ stand for?
hypertension
What does ‘LMP’ represent?
last menstrual period
What is the meaning of ‘CXR’?
chest x-ray
Fill in the blank: ‘D&C’ stands for _______.
dilation and curettage
What does ‘n/v/d’ signify?
nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
What does ‘PMH’ stand for?
past medical history
What does ‘RUE’ refer to?
right upper extremity
Define the abbreviation ‘TBI’.
traumatic brain injury
What is the meaning of the abbreviation ‘CSF’?
cerebrospinal fluid
What does ‘narc’ refer to?
narcotic
Fill in the blank: ‘wk’ stands for _______.
weak
What does ‘DVT’ signify?
deep vein thrombosis
What is the abbreviation for ‘estimated blood loss’?
EBL
What does ‘hosp’ stand for?
hospital
What is the meaning of ‘max’?
maximum
What does ‘CVA’ stand for?
cerebral vascular accident
Fill in the blank: ‘fx’ stands for _______.
fracture
What does ‘f/up’ refer to?
follow up
What is the abbreviation for ‘traffic collision’?
TC
What does ‘SIDS’ signify?
sudden infant death syndrome
What does ‘TKA’ refer to?
total knee arthroplasty
What does ‘PMD’ stand for?
private medical doctor
What does ‘OB/GYN’ signify?
obstetrical/gynecological
What does ‘unk’ mean?
unknown
What does ‘LLE’ refer to?
left lower extremity
Fill in the blank: ‘CC or c/c’ stands for _______.
chief complaint
What does ‘PMS’ signify?
pulse, motor, sensation
What is the meaning of the abbreviation ‘dx’?
diagnosis
What does ‘narc’ stand for?
narcotic
What does ‘TBI’ refer to?
traumatic brain injury
What is the abbreviation for ‘adult respiratory distress syndrome’?
ARDS
What does ‘C/O’ mean?
complains of
What does ‘BS’ represent?
breath sounds
What is the meaning of ‘G’?
gravida
What does ‘LUL’ signify?
left upper lobe (lung)
