Basic Medical Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
Abd
A
Abdomen
2
Q
Abx
A
Antibiotics
3
Q
A fib
A
Atrial fibrillation
4
Q
AOM
A
Acute Otitis Media (new ear infection)
5
Q
A/P
A
Assessment and Plan
6
Q
ASA
A
Acetylsalicyclic Acid (Aspirin)
7
Q
BID
A
Twice daily
8
Q
Bilat LE
A
Bilateral Lower Extremities
9
Q
BM
A
Bowel Movement
10
Q
BP
A
Blood pressure
11
Q
ć
A
With
12
Q
CA
A
Cancer, Carcinoma
13
Q
CABG
A
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
14
Q
CAD
A
Coronary Artery Disease
15
Q
CBC
A
Complete Blood Count (blood work to look for infection or anemia)
16
Q
CHF
A
Congestive Heart Failure
17
Q
CP
A
Chest pain
18
Q
C/o
A
Complains of
19
Q
COPD
A
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
20
Q
CRF
A
Chronic Renal Failure
21
Q
C-section
A
Caesarean section
22
Q
C-Spine
A
Cervical Spine
23
Q
CT or CAT
A
Computerized Assisted Tomography
24
Q
CTA
A
Clear to auscultation
25
CV
Cardiovascular
26
CVA
Cerebrovascular Accident
27
CXR
Chest X-Ray
28
DM
Diabetes Mellitus
29
DOE
Dyspnea on Exertion
30
DP/PT
Dorsalis Pedis / Posterior Tibialis
31
DVT
Deep Vein Thrombosis
32
Dx
Diagnosis
33
EKG/ ECG
Electrocardiogram
34
EOMI
Extraocular Movements Intact
35
EtOH
Alcohol
36
FHx
Family history
37
F/U
Follow-up
38
Fx
Fracture
39
GERD
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
40
GI
Gastrointestinal
41
G/P/Ab
Gravida/Para/Abortion
42
GU
Genitourinary
43
HA
Headache
44
HEENT
Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat
45
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
46
HLD
Hyperlipidemia
47
HPI
History of Present Illness
48
HTN
Hypertension
49
Hx
History
50
H & H
Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
51
I & D
Incision and Drainage
52
IDDM
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
53
IUP
Intrauterine Pregnancy
54
LLE
Left lower extremity
55
LLQ
Left lower quadrant
56
LNMP
Last normal menstrual period
57
LOC
Loss of consciousness
58
L-spine
Lumbar spine
59
LUE
Left upper extremity
60
LUQ
Left upper quadrant
61
MI
Myocardial infarction
62
N/A
Not applicable
63
NAD
No acute distress/disease
64
NIDDM
Non-Insulin Dependent diabetes Mellitus
65
NKDA
No known drug Allergies
66
nl/nml
Normal
67
NSAID
Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
68
NSR
Normal Sinus Rhythm
69
N/V/D
Nausea/ Vomiting/ Diarrhea
70
O2 Sat
Oxygen saturation
71
OB/GYN
Obstetrics and Gynecology
72
OD
Overdose
73
OM
Otitis Media (inner ear infection)
74
OP
Oropharynx (mouth and throat)
75
ORIF
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (orthopedic surgery)
76
PCP/PMD
Primary Care Physician / Primary Medical Doctor
77
PE
Physical Exam/ Pulmonary Embolism
78
PERRL
Pupils are Equal, Round and Reactive, to Light
79
PO
Per Os (by mouth)
80
Prn
As needed
81
Pt
Patient
82
PTA
Prior to Arrival OR Peritonsillar Abscess
83
PVD
Peripheral Vascular Disease
84
q
Every
85
QD
Everyday
86
QHS
At every bedtime
87
QID
Four times a day
88
RLE
Right Lower Extremity
89
RLQ
Right Lower Quadrant
90
ROM
Range of Motion
91
ROS
Review of System
92
RRR
Regular rate and rhythm
93
RUE
Right upper extremity
94
RUQ
Right Upper Quadrant
95
Rx
Prescription
96
r/o
Rule out
97
SOB
Shortness Of Breath
98
SOAP
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
99
s/p
Status post
100
Sx
Symptoms
101
T & A
Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy
102
TIA
Transient Ischemic Attack
103
TID
Three Times a day
104
TM
Tympanic Membrane (ear drum)
105
Tx
Treatment
106
T-Spine
Thoracic Spine
107
UA
Urinalysis
108
URI
Upper Respiratory Infection
109
US
Ultrasound
110
UTD
Up To Date
111
UTI
Urinary Tract Infection
112
WNL
Within Normal Limits
113
Y/o
Years old
