Basic medical Abbreviations Flashcards
A Fib
Atrial fibrillation
Abd
Abdominal, abdomen
Abx
Antibiotics
AMA
Against medical advice
AMS
Altered mental status
ASA
Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
BID
Twice daily
Bilat LE
Bilateral lower extremities
BM
Bowel movement
BP
Blood pressure
CA
Cancer, carcinoma
CABG
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, open heart surgery
CAD
Coronary artery disease
CT or CAT
Computerized Assisted Tomography
CHF
Congestive heart failure
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CP
Chest pain
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
C-section
Caesarean section
C-spine
Cervical spine
CSF
Cerebrospinal fluid
CVA
Cerebrovascular accident or costovertebral angle
CXR
Chest x Ray
C/o
Complains of
C-Spine
Cervical spine (neck)
DKA
Diabetic ketoacidosis
DM
Diabetes mellitus
DNR
Do not resuscitate
DOE
Dyspnea on exertion
AAA
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
DVT
Deep venous thrombosis
Dx
Diagnosis
Dz
Disease
EKG/ECG
Electrocardiogram
EtOH
Alcohol
FHx
Family history
GI
Gastrointestinal
G/P/Ab
Gravida/para/abortion
GSW
Gun shot wound
GU
Genitourinary
HA
Headache
HEENT
Head, eye, ear, nose, throat
HPI
History of present illness