Medical Abbreviations Flashcards
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Pound
ā
Before
A&O
Alert and oriented
A Fib
Atrial Fibrillation
AAA
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Abd
Abdomen, Abdominal
ABC
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
abnl
Abnormal
ABX
Antibiotics
ACLS
Advanced cardiac life support
ADD
Attention Deficit Disorder
ADH
Antidiuretic Hormone
ADLs
Activities of daily living
ADHD
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
AED
Automated external defibrillator
AICD
Automated implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
ALS
Advanced Life Support
AM
Morning
AMA
Against Medical Advice
Amb
Ambulate
AMI
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Ant
Anterior
APAP
Acetaminophen
APGAR
Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration
APN
Advanced Practicing Nurse
ARF
Acute Renal Failure
ARDS
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ASA
Acetylsalicylic Acid, Aspirin
ASAP
As Soon As Possible
ASCVD
Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
at/nc
atraumatic normocephalic
BAC
Blood Alcohol Content
BBB
Bundle Branch Block
BC
Blood Culture
BIB
Brought in by
bid
Twice Daily
bilat
bilateral
BiPAP
Bilevel positive airway pressure
BLE
Bilateral Lower Extremities
BLS
Basic Life Support
BM
Bowel Movement
BNP
Brain Natriuretic Peptide
BP
Blood pressure
BPH
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
BPM
Beats per minute
BRB
Bright red blood
BS (3)
Blood sugar, Bowel sounds, Breath sounds
BSA
Body surface area
BTL
Bilateral tubal ligation
BUN
Blood Urea Nitrogen
bvm
bag valve mask
Bx
Biopsy
c.
with
c diff
clostridium difficile
Ca++
Calcium
CABG
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
CAD
Coronary Artery Disease
cap
community acquired pneumonia
CAT or CT
Computed Axial Tomography
cath
Catheter
CBC
Complete blood count
CBD
Common Bile Duct
cc
cubic centimeter
CCE
clubbing, cyanosis, edema
CCU
Critical care unit
cdi
clean, dry, intact
CDU
Clinical Decisions Unit
CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
CHI
Closed Head Injury
CK
Creatine Kinase
CKD
Chronic kidney disease
CKMB
creatine kinase muscle breakdown isoenzyme
CLL
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
CMP
Complete metabolic panel
cm
Centimeter
CMS
circulation motor sensory
CMT
Cervical motion tenderness
CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
CNS
Central Nervous System
c/o
Complains of
CO
Carbon Monoxide
CO2
Carbon Dioxide
Coag
coagulation
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
CP (2)
Chest Pain, Cerebral palsy
CPAP
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
CPK
Creatine phosphokinase
CPOE
Computerized Physician Order Entry
CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
CPS
Child protective services
Creat
Creatinine
CRP
C-reactive protein
CRF
Chronic renal failure
CRI
Chronic renal insufficiency
C-section
Caesarean Section
C-spine
Cervical Spine
CSF
Cerebrospinal Fluid
CTA (2)
Clear to auscultation, Computed Tomography Angiography
CV
Cardiovascular
CVA (2)
Cerebrovascular Accident, Costovertebral Angle
CVD
Cardiovascular Disease
c/w
consistent with
CX
Culture
CXR
Chest X-Ray
D5W
5% Dextrose in Water
DC
Discontinue
D/C
Discharge
D&C
Dilation and Curettage
DDD
Degenerative Disc Disease
DDx
Differential Diagnosis
Dig
Digoxin
DIP
Distal interphalangeal joint
Dispo
Disposition
DJD
Degenerative Joint Disease
DKA
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
DM
Diabetes Mellitus
DNR
Do Not Resuscitate
DO
Doctor os Osteopathic Medicine
DOA
Dead on Arrival
DOB
Date of Birth
DOE
Dyspnea on exertion
DP
Dorsalis pedis
DTR
Deep tendon reflex
DTs
Delirium Tremens
DVT
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Dx
Diagnosis
Dz
Disease
EAC
External auditory canal
ECHO
Echocardiogram
ED
Emergency Department
EDD
Expected Date of Delivery
EEG
Electroencephalogram
EENT
Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat
EF
Ejection Fraction
EGD
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
EJ
External jugular
EKG/ECG
Electrocardiogram
EMR
Electronic Medical Record
EMS
Emergency Medical Services
EMT
Emergency Medical Technician
EMTALA
Emergency medical treatment and active labor act
ENT
Ears, Nose, and Throat
EOM
Extraocular Movement
EOMI
Extraocular Movements Intact
Epi
Epinephrine
ERCP
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
ESR
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
ESRD
End Stage Renal Disease
ETA
Estimated Time of Arrival
et al.
And others
EtOH
Alcohol
ETT
Endotracheal Tube
Ext
Extremities
FAS
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
FAST
Focused assessment with sonography for trauma
FB
Foreign Body
Fe
Iron
Fem-pop
Femoropopliteal bypass surgery
FHx
Family History
FHT
Fetal heart tones
FFP
Fresh Frozen Plasma
FOS
Full of stool
freq
Frequency
FROM
Full range of motion
FSBG
Finger-stick blood sugar
Fx
Fracture
GB
Gallbladder
GC
Gonorrhea
GCS
Glasgow coma scale
GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
GFR
Glomerular filtration rate
GI
Gastrointestinal
G/P
Gravida/Para
GSW
Gun Shot Wound
gtts
Drops
G-tube
Gastrostomy Tube
GU
Genitourinary
GYN
Gynecology
H&H
Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
H&P
History and Physical
H2O
Water
HA
Headache
HBP
High Blood Pressure
HCO3
Bicarbonate
Hct
Hematocrit