Chapter 2: Abbreviations and Acronyms of the Eyes and Ears Flashcards
1
Q
What does AD mean?
A
Right ear.
2
Q
What does AS mean?
A
Left ear.
3
Q
What does AU mean?
A
Both ears.
4
Q
What does ENT mean?
A
Ears, nose and throat.
5
Q
What does EOMI mean?
A
Extraocular movements intact.
6
Q
What does HEENT mean?
A
Head, eyes, ears, nose and throat.
7
Q
What does LASIK mean?
A
Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis.
8
Q
What does OD mean?
A
Right eye.
9
Q
What does OS mean?
A
Left eye.
10
Q
What does OU mean?
A
Both eyes.
11
Q
What does OE mean?
A
Otitis externa.
12
Q
What does OM mean?
A
Otitis media.
13
Q
What does PERRLA mean?
A
Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation.
14
Q
What does TM mean?
A
Tympanic membrane, eardrum.
