Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
AAA
A
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
2
Q
A fib
A
Atrial fibrillation
3
Q
Abd
A
Abdomen, abdominal
4
Q
Abx
A
Antiobiotics
5
Q
AMA
A
Against medical advice
6
Q
AMS
A
Altered mental status
7
Q
BID
A
Twice daily
8
Q
ASA
A
Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
9
Q
Bilat LE
A
Bilateral lower extremities
10
Q
BM
A
Bowel movement
11
Q
BP
A
Blood pressure
12
Q
CA
A
Cancer, carcinoma
13
Q
CABG
A
Coronary artery bypass graft (open heart surgery)
14
Q
CAD
A
Coronary artery disease (heart disease)
15
Q
CT or CAT
A
Computerized assisted technology
16
Q
CHF
A
Congestive heart failure
17
Q
COPD
A
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
18
Q
CP
A
Chest pain
19
Q
CPR
A
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
20
Q
C-section
A
Caesarean section
21
Q
C-spine
A
Cervical spine
22
Q
CSF
A
Cerebrospinal fluid
23
Q
CVA
A
Cerebrovascular accident or costovertebral angle
24
Q
CXR
A
Chest X-ray
25
C/o
Complains of
26
DKA
Diabetic ketoacidosis
27
DM
Diabetic mellitus
28
DNR
Do not resuscitate
29
DOE
Dyspnea on exertion
30
DVT
Deep vein thrombosis
31
Dx
Diagnosis
32
Dz
Disease
33
EKG/ECG
Electrocardiogram
34
EtOH
Alcohol
35
FHx
Family history
36
Fx
Fracture
37
GI
Gastrointestinal
38
G/P/Ab
Gravida/para/abortion
39
GSW
Gun shot wound
40
GU
Genitourinary
41
HA
Headache
42
HEENT
Head, ears, eyes, nose, throat
43
HPI
History of present illness
44
HTN
Hypertension
45
Hx
History
46
H&H
Hemoglobin and hematocrit
47
H&P
History of present Illness and physical exam
48
I&D
Incision and drainage
49
IDDM
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
50
IUP
Intrauterine pregnancy
51
IVDA
IV drug abuse
52
JVD
Jugular vein distension
53
LLE
Left lower extremity
54
LLQ
Left lower quadrant
55
LNMP
Last normal menstrual period
56
LOC
Loss of consciousness
57
LP
Lumbar puncture
58
L-spine
Lumbar spine
59
LUE
Left upper extremity
60
LUQ
Left upper quadrant
61
MCA
Motorcycle accident
62
MI
Myocardial infarction
63
MVA/MVC
Motor vehicle accident/collision
64
N/A
Not applicable
65
NAD
No acute distress, no acute disease
66
NIDDM
Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
67
NKDA
No known drug allergies
68
Nmr or nl
Normal
69
NSAID
Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
70
NSR
Normal sinus rhythm
71
NTG
Nitroglycerin
72
N/V/D
Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
73
O2 sat
Oxygen saturation
74
OD
Overdose
75
PCP
Primary care physician
76
PE
Pulmonary embolism or physical exam
77
PERRL
Pupils are equal, round and reactive to light
78
PO
Per os (by mouth)
79
pm
As needed
80
pt
Patient
81
PTA
Prior to arrival
82
PUD
Peptic ulcer disease
83
Qd
Every day
84
Qh
Every hour
85
Qhs
At every bedtime
86
Q2h
Every 2 hours
87
QID
Four times a day
88
RLE
Right lower extremity
89
RUQ
Right upper quadrant
90
ROM
Range of motion
91
ROS
Review of system
92
RUE
Right upper extremity
93
RUQ
Right upper quadrant
94
Rx
Prescription
95
r/o
Rule out
96
SOB
Shortness of breath
97
s/p
Status post (after)
98
Sx
Symptoms
99
TIA
Transient ischemic attack
100
TID
Three times a day
101
TM
Tympanic membrane
102
T-spine
Thoracic pine
103
Tx
Treatment
104
UA
Urinalysis
105
URI
Upper respiratory infection
106
US
Ultrasound
107
UTD
Up to date
108
UTI
Urinary tract infection
109
WNL
Within normal limits
