Basic Medical Abbreviations

Question 1

Abd

Answer 1

abdomen/abdominal pain

Question 2

Abx

Answer 2

antibiotics

Question 3

A fib

Answer 3

atrial fibulation

Question 4

AOM

Answer 4

Acute Otitis Media (new ear infection)

Question 5

A/P

Answer 5

assessment and plan

Question 6

ASA

Answer 6

Acetylsalicylic Acid (aspirin)

Question 7

BID

Answer 7

2x daily

Question 8

Bilat LE

Answer 8

Bilateral Lower Extremities

Question 9

BM

Answer 9

bowel movement

Question 10

BP

Answer 10

blood pressure

Question 11

CA

Answer 11

cancer, carcinoma

Question 12

CABG

Answer 12

coronary artery bypass graft

Question 13

CAD

Answer 13

coronary artery disease

Question 14

CBC

Answer 14

complete blood count (blood work to look for infection or anemia)

Question 15

CHF

Answer 15

congestive heart failure

Question 16

CP

Answer 16

chest pain

Question 17

c/o

Answer 17

complains of

Question 18

COPD

Answer 18

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Question 19

CRF

Answer 19

chronic renal failure

Question 20

C-section

Answer 20

caesarean section

Question 21

C-Spine

Answer 21

cervical spine

Question 22

CT or CAT

Answer 22

computerized assisted tomography

Question 23

CTA

Answer 23

clear to auscultation

Question 24

CV

Answer 24

cardiovascular

Question 25

CVA

Answer 25

cerebrovascular accident

Question 26

CXR

Answer 26

chest x-ray

Question 27

DM

Answer 27

diabetes mellitus

Question 28

DOE

Answer 28

dyspnea on exertion

Question 29

DP/PT (pulse)

Answer 29

Dorsalis pedis/posterior tibialis

Question 30

DVT

Answer 30

deep vein thrombosis

Question 31

Dx

Answer 31

diagnosis

Question 32

EKG/ECG

Answer 32

electrocardiogram

Question 33

EOMI

Answer 33

extra ocular movements intact

Question 34

EtOH

Answer 34

Alcohol

Question 35

FHx

Answer 35

family history

Question 36

f/u

Answer 36

follow-up

Question 37

Fx

Answer 37

fracture

Question 38

GERD

Answer 38

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Question 39

GI

Answer 39

gastrointestinal

Question 40

G/P/Ab

Answer 40

Gravida/Para/Abortion

Question 41

GU

Answer 41

Genitourinary

Question 42

HA

Answer 42

headache

Question 43

HEENT

Answer 43

head, ears, eyes, nose, throat

Question 44

HIPAA

Answer 44

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act

Question 45

HLD

Answer 45

hyperlipidemia

Question 46

HPI

Answer 46

history of present illness

Question 47

HTN

Answer 47

hypertension (high blood pressure)

Question 48

Hx

Answer 48

history

Question 49

H & H

Answer 49

Hemoglobin & Hematocrit

Question 50

I & D

Answer 50

incision & drainage

Question 51

IDDM

Answer 51

insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

Question 52

IUP

Answer 52

intrauterine pregnancy

Question 53

IVDA

Answer 53

intravenous drug abuse

Question 54

LLE

Answer 54

left lower extremity

Question 55

LLQ

Answer 55

left lower quadrant

Question 56

LNMP

Answer 56

last normal menstrual period

Question 57

LOC

Answer 57

loss of consciousness

Question 58

L-spine

Answer 58

lumbar spine

Question 59

LUE

Answer 59

left upper extremity

Question 60

LUQ

Answer 60

left upper quadrant

Question 61

MI

Answer 61

myocardial infarction

Question 62

N/A

Answer 62

not applicable

Question 63

NAD

Answer 63

no acute distress, no acute disease

Question 64

NIDDM

Answer 64

non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

Question 65

NKDA

Answer 65

no known drug allergies

Question 66

nl/nml

Answer 66

normal

Question 67

NSAID

Answer 67

non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Question 68

NSR

Answer 68

normal sinus rhythm

Question 69

N/V/D

Answer 69

nausea/vomiting/diarrhea

Question 70

O2 Sat

Answer 70

oxygen saturation (aka SaO2/SpO2/Pulse Ox/Sat)

Question 71

OB/GYN

Answer 71

obstetrics & gynecology

Question 72

OD

Answer 72

overdose

Question 73

OM

Answer 73

otitis media (inner ear infection)

Question 74

OP

Answer 74

oropharynx (mouth and throat)

Question 75

ORIF

Answer 75

open reduction & internal fixation (orthopedic surgery)

Question 76

PCP/PMD

Answer 76

primary care physician/primary medical doctor

Question 77

PE

Answer 77

physical exam/pulmonary embolism

Question 78

PERRL

Answer 78

pupils are equal, round, & reactive, to light

Question 79

PO

Answer 79

per O’s (by mouth)

Question 80

prn

Answer 80

as needed

Question 81

Pt

Answer 81

patient

Question 82

PTA

Answer 82

prior to arrival

Question 83

PVD

Answer 83

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Question 84

q

Answer 84

every

Question 85

QD

Answer 85

every day

Question 86

QHS

Answer 86

at every bedtime

Question 87

QID

Answer 87

4x/day

Question 88

RLE

Answer 88

right lower extremity

Question 89

RLQ

Answer 89

right lower quadrant

Question 90

ROM

Answer 90

range of motion

Question 91

ROS

Answer 91

review of system

Question 92

RRR

Answer 92

regular rate & rhythm

Question 93

RUE

Answer 93

right upper extremity

Question 94

RUQ

Answer 94

right upper quadrant

Question 95

Rx

Answer 95

prescription

Question 96

r/o

Answer 96

rule out

Question 97

SOB

Answer 97

shortness of breath

Question 98

SOAP

Answer 98

subjective objective assessment and plan

Question 99

s/p

Answer 99

status post (after)

Question 100

Sx

Answer 100

symptoms

Question 101

STEMI

Answer 101

s/t elevation myocardial infarction

Question 102

T & A

Answer 102

Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy (tonsils & adenoids removal surgery)

Question 103

TIA

Answer 103

transient ischemic attack

Question 104

TID

Answer 104

3x/day

Question 105

TM

Answer 105

tympanic membrane (ear drum)

Question 106

Tx

Answer 106

treatment

Question 107

T-spine

Answer 107

thoracic spine

Question 108

UA

Answer 108

urinalysis

Question 109

URI

Answer 109

upper respiratory infection

Question 110

US

Answer 110

ultrasound

Question 111

UTD

Answer 111

up to date

Question 112

UTI

Answer 112

urinary tract infection

Question 113

WNL

Answer 113

within normal limits (normal, not of concern)

Question 114

y/o

Answer 114

years old