Training Packet- abbreviations Flashcards
abd
abdomen, abdominal
Abx
antibiotics
A fib
Atrial fibrilation
AOM
Acute Otitis Media (new ear infection)
A/P
assessment and plan
ASA
Acetylsalicylic Acid (asprin)
BID
twice daily
Bilat LE
bilateral lower extremities
BM
Bowel movement
BP
blood pressure
c̅
with
CA
cancer, carcinoma
CABG
coronary Artery Bypass Graft
CAD
coronary artery disease
CBC
complete blood count
CHF
congestive heart failure
CP
chest pain
c/o
complains of
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder
CRF
chronic renal failure
C-section
Caesarean section
C- spine
cervical spine
CT or CAT
Computerized assisted tomography
CTA
clear to ascultation
CV
cardiovascular
CVA
cerebrovascularaccident
CXR
chest Xray
DM
Diabetes Mellitus
DOE
Dyspnea on exertion
DP/PT(pulse)
dorsalias Pedis/ Postiarior tibialis
DVT
Deep vein thrombosis
Dx
diagnosis
EKG/ECG
electrocardiogram
EOMI
extraocular movements intact
EtOH
alcohol
FHx
Family history
F/U
follow- up
Fx
fracture
GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
GI
gastrointestinal
G/P/Ab
Gravida/Para/abortion
GU
Genitourinary
HA
headache
HEENT
Head, ears, eyes, nose, throat
HIPAA
Health insurance portability and accountability act