VN Abbreviations Flashcards
What does A1c stand for?
glycated hemoglobin
What does ABD refer to in medical terminology?
abdomen
What is the meaning of ABG?
arterial blood gas
What does ‘ac’ indicate in medical prescriptions?
before eating
What does ‘ad lib’ mean?
as much as desired
What does ADL stand for?
activity of daily living
What is AIDS?
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
What does AKA mean?
above the knee amputation
What does ALS stand for?
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
AMA is an abbreviation for what?
against medical advice
What does AMI refer to?
acute myocardial infarction
What does bid / b.i.d. mean?
twice a day
What does BKA stand for?
below the knee amputation
What is the meaning of BM?
bowel movement
What does BMI stand for?
body mass index
What does BP represent?
blood pressure
What do BRP stand for?
bathroom privileges
What is BUN an abbreviation for?
blood urea nitrogen
What does ‘c’ signify in medical terms?
with
What is a C-section?
cesarean section
What does C&S mean?
culture and sensitivity
What does CABG stand for?
coronary artery bypass graft
What is CAD an abbreviation for?
coronary artery disease
What does CT refer to?
computed tomography
What does CBC stand for?
complete blood count
What is CBS an abbreviation for?
capillary blood sugar
CCU refers to what?
Critical Care Unit or Coronary Care Unit
What does CHF stand for?
congestive heart failure
What does ‘cm’ represent?
centimeter
C/N stands for what in a medical context?
charge nurse
What does CNA refer to?
Certified Nursing Assistant
What does CNS stand for?
central nervous system
What is CO2 an abbreviation for?
carbon dioxide
What does c/o mean?
complaint of
What does COPD stand for?
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
What does CPAP mean?
continuous positive airway pressure
What does CPK stand for?
creatinine phosphokinase
What does CPR refer to?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What does CSF stand for?
cerebrospinal fluid
CVA is an abbreviation for what condition?
cerebral vascular accident
What does CVP refer to?
central venous pressure
What does CXR stand for?
chest X-ray
What is CRF an abbreviation for?
chronic renal failure
DAT stands for what in medical terms?
diet as tolerated
What does D/C mean?
discontinue or discharge
What does D5W refer to?
5% dextrose in water
What does DKA stand for?
diabetic ketoacidosis
What does DON refer to?
Director of Nursing
What does DNR stand for?
Do Not Resuscitate
What does DVT mean?
deep vein thrombosis
What is Dx an abbreviation for?
diagnosis
What does EEG stand for?
Electroencephalogram
ECG / EKG refers to what?
Electrocardiogram
What does ECT stand for?
Electroconvulsive therapy
What does EGD refer to?
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
What does ER / ED mean?
Emergency Room, Emergency Department
What is ETT an abbreviation for?
endotracheal tube
What does ERCP stand for?
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
What does ETOH refer to?
ethanol (ethyl alcohol or ethanol)
What does ESRD stand for?
End Stage Renal Disease
What is F an abbreviation for?
Fahrenheit
What does FBS stand for?
fasting blood sugar
What does FEV refer to?
Forced Expiratory Volume
What does FFP mean?
fresh frozen plasma
What does F/U stand for?
follow-up
What does FVC represent?
Forced Vital Capacity
What does Fx stand for?
fracture
What does GERD stand for?
Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease
What does GI refer to?
gastrointestinal
What does GSW stand for?
gunshot wound
What does gtt mean?
drops
What does GU refer to?
genitourinary
What does Hct stand for?
hematocrit
What does HDL represent?
High Density Lipoprotein
What does HEENT stand for?
head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
What does Hgb refer to?
hemoglobin
What does H&H stand for?
hemoglobin & hematocrit
What is HCO3 an abbreviation for?
bicarbonate
What does HIV stand for?
human immunodeficiency virus
What does HOB refer to?
head of bed
What does H2O represent?
water
What does H2O2 stand for?
hydrogen peroxide
What does HS mean?
at bedtime
What does HTN stand for?
hypertension
What is Hx an abbreviation for?
history
What does ICU stand for?
Intensive Care Unit
What does I&D mean?
incision and drainage
What does I&O refer to?
intake and output
What does IDDM stand for?
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
What does IM represent?
intramuscular
What does INR stand for?
international normalized ratio
What does IPPB mean?
intermittent positive pressure breathing
What does IV stand for?
intravenous
What does IVP refer to?
intravenous pyelogram
What does IVPB stand for?
intravenous piggy back
What does JP drain refer to?
Jackson-Pratt drain
What does JVD stand for?
jugular venous distention
What does KUB mean?
kidneys, ureters, bladder
What does KVO stand for?
keep vein open
What does L represent in medical terms?
liter
What does lb stand for?
pound
What does lab refer to?
laboratory
What does LDL stand for?
low density lipoprotein
What does LLE mean?
left lower extremity
What does LLL refer to?
left lower lobe
What does LLQ stand for?
left lower quadrant
What does LMP mean?
last menstrual period
What is LP an abbreviation for?
lumbar puncture
What does LVN stand for?
Licensed Vocational Nurse
What does LTAC refer to?
long term acute care facility
What does LUE mean?
left upper extremity
What does LUQ stand for?
left upper quadrant
What does LUL refer to?
left upper lobe
What does MAP stand for?
mean arterial pressure
What does MRI stand for?
magnetic resonance imaging
What does MRSA mean?
methicillin resistant staph aureus
What does MSSA stand for?
methicillin-sensitive staph aureus
What does MVA refer to?
motor vehicle accident
What does MI stand for?
myocardial infarct
What does N/A mean?
not applicable
What does Na represent?
sodium
What does NaCl stand for?
sodium chloride
What does NAS mean?
no added salt
What does NIDDM stand for?
non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
What does NG refer to?
nasogastric
What does NKA mean?
no known allergies
What does NKDA stand for?
no known drug allergies
What does NKFA mean?
no known food allergies
What does NPO refer to?
nothing by mouth
What does N/S stand for?
normal saline
What does NSAID mean?
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
What does NSR stand for?
normal sinus rhythm
What does NAP refer to?
Nurse Apprentice and or Non-licensed Assistive Personnel
What does O2 represent?
oxygen
What does O2 Sat stand for?
oxygen saturation
What does OB mean?
obstetrics
What does OOB refer to?
out of bed
What does OR stand for?
operating room
What does OT mean?
occupational therapy
What does Oz stand for?
ounce
What does P represent in medical terms?
pulse
What does PAC stand for?
premature atrial contraction
What does ‘pc’ indicate?
after eating
What does PEEP refer to?
positive end expiratory pressure
What does PEG stand for?
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
What does PERLA mean?
pupils equal and reactive to light and accommodation
What does PERRLA stand for?
pupils equal and round, reactive to light and accommodation
What does PET refer to?
positive emission tomography
What does PT represent?
physical therapy
What does p.m. mean?
afternoon
What does PO stand for?
by mouth
What does POC refer to?
plan of care
What does Post-op mean?
after surgery
What does Pre-op stand for?
before surgery
What does PRBC mean?
packed red blood cells
What does PRN stand for?
as needed
What does PT mean?
prothrombin time
What does pt refer to?
patient
What does PTCA stand for?
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
What does PTHC mean?
percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram
What does PTT stand for?
partial thromboplastin time
What does PVC mean?
premature ventricular contraction
What does q mean in medical terms?
every
What does qh stand for?
every hour
What does q4h, q6h indicate?
every 4 hours, every 6 hours etc.
What does qid mean?
four times a day
What does R represent?
right
What does RBC stand for?
red blood cell
What does Rehab refer to?
rehabilitation
What does Rh stand for?
Rhesus factor
What does RLE mean?
right lower extremity
What does RLL stand for?
right lower lobe
What does RLQ mean?
right lower quadrant
What does R/O stand for?
rule out
What does ROM refer to?
range of motion
What does RUQ mean?
right upper quadrant
What does RUL stand for?
right upper lobe
What does Rx represent?
prescription
What does S mean in medical terms?
without
What does S&S stand for?
signs and symptoms
What does SC / SQ mean?
subcutaneous
What does SCI stand for?
spinal cord injury
What does SNF mean?
skilled nursing facility
What does SOAP stand for?
subjective, objective, assessment, plan
What does SOB mean?
shortness of breath
What does SpO2 refer to?
oxygen percent saturation
What does STAT mean?
immediately
What does STD stand for?
sexually transmitted disease
What does Sx mean?
symptoms
What does T stand for in medical terms?
temperature
What does T&C mean?
type and cross
What does T&H stand for?
type and hold
What does TB refer to?
tuberculosis
What does tbsp stand for?
tablespoon
What does tid mean?
three times a day
What does TKO mean?
to keep open
What does TPN stand for?
total parenteral nutrition
What does tsp stand for?
teaspoon
What does TV mean?
tidal volume
What does UA stand for?
urinalysis
What does US mean?
ultrasound
What does UTI stand for?
urinary tract infection
What does VC stand for?
vital capacity
What does V.O. mean?
verbal order
What does VS refer to?
vital signs
What does WBC stand for?
white blood cell or count
What does WNL mean?
within normal limits
What does w/o mean?
without
What does x mean in medical terms?
times
What does y/o stand for?
years old
What does AAA represent?
abdominal aortic aneurysm
What does ACLS stand for?
advanced cardiac life support
What does ACTH mean?
adrenocorticotropic hormone
What does A.D.D. refer to?
attention deficit disorder
What does ADAT stand for?
advance diet as tolerated
What does ADH mean?
anti-diuretic hormone
What does AFIB stand for?
atrial fibrillation or afebrile
What does AFB refer to?
acid-fast bacilli
What does AFP stand for?
alpha-fetoprotein
What does ALL mean?
acute lymphocytic leukemia
What does amb stand for?
ambulate
What does AML mean?
acute myelogenous leukemia
What does ANA stand for?
antinuclear antibody
What does A/O mean?
Alert and Oriented
What does AOB refer to?
alcohol on breath
What does AODM mean?
adult onset diabetes mellitus
What does ARDS stand for?
acute respiratory distress syndrome
What does AROM mean?
Abrupt Rupture of Membranes
What does ARF stand for?
acute renal failure
What does AS mean?
aortic stenosis
What does ASCVD stand for?
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
What does ASD mean?
atrial septal defect
What does ASHD stand for?
atherosclerotic heart disease
What does AV mean?
atrioventricular
What does AWOL stand for?
absence without leave
What does B.A.D. mean?
Bipolar affective disorder
What does BBB stand for?
bundle branch block
What does BRMx represent?
Bilateral risk reducing Mastectomy
What does BC stand for?
bowel care
What does BE mean?
barium enema
What does BENZO refer to?
Benzodiazepines
What does B.I.R.D stand for?
Behavior, Intervention, response Plan
What does BMR mean?
basal metabolic rate
What does BPH stand for?
benign prostatic hypertrophy
What does BPM mean?
beats per minute
What does BRBPR mean?
bright red blood per rectum
What does BW refer to?
body weight
What does BX mean?
biopsy
What does CA stand for?
cancer
What does Ca mean?
calcium
What does CAD mean?
coronary artery disease
What does CAT refer to?
computerized axial tomography
What does CC stand for?
chief complaint
What does CCU refer to?
critical care unit
What does C.D. mean?
Chemical dependency
What does CDI stand for?
Clean, dry and intact
What does CF mean?
cystic fibrosis
What does CGL stand for?
chronic granulocytic leukemia
What does CHF mean?
congestive heart failure
What does Chemo refer to?
Chemotherapy
What does Close Obs mean?
Close Observation
What does CML stand for?
chronic myelogenous leukemia
What does CMV mean?
cytomegalovirus
What do CN refer to?
cranial nerves
What does COLD stand for?
chronic obstructive lung disease
What does CP mean?
chest pain or cerebral palsy
What does CRCL mean?
creatinine clearance
What does CRF stand for?
chronic renal failure
What does CRP stand for?
c-reactive protein
What does C-Section mean?
cesarean section (maternal)
What does CST stand for?
Contraction Stress Test
What does CSW mean?
certified social worker
What does CT stand for?
computerized tomography
What does CVA stand for?
cerebrovascular accident
What does D mean?
daily
What does DAW stand for?
dispense as written
What does D&C mean?
dilation and curettage
What does DI stand for?
diabetes insipidus
What does DIC mean?
disseminated intravascular coagulopathy
What does DID stand for?
dissociative identity disorder
What does DJD refer to?
degenerative joint disease
What does DM stand for?
diabetes mellitus
What does DNA mean?
deoxyribonucleic acid
What does DOA stand for?
dead on arrival
What does DON mean?
Director of Nursing
What does DPT stand for?
diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
What does DTs refer to?
delirium tremors
What does DVT stand for?
deep venous thrombosis
What does EBL mean?
estimated blood loss
What does EDD or EDC stand for?
Estimated due date or estimated date of confinement
What does E.L.O.S mean?
estimated length of stay
What does EMG stand for?
Electromyogram
What does EMV mean?
eyes, motor, verbal response (Glasgow coma scale)
What does ENT stand for?
ears, nose, and throat
What does EP mean?
Elopement precautions
What does EPS stand for?
Extrapyramidal Symptoms
What does ET refer to?
endotracheal
What does EFM stand for?
external fetal monitor
What does FES stand for?
functional electrical stimulation
What does Ffn mean?
fetal fibronectin
What does FHR stand for?
fetal heart rate
What does FRC mean?
functional residual capacity
What does FTT stand for?
failure to thrive
What does FUO mean?
fever of unknown origin
What does GA stand for?
Gamblers anonymous
What does GAD mean?
generalized anxiety disorder
What does GBS stand for?
Group beta streptococcus
What does GDM mean?
Gestational diabetes mellitus
What does GERD stand for?
gastro-esophageal reflux disease
What does HAA stand for?
hepatitis B surface antigen
What does HALLUC refer to?
Hallucinations
What does HAV stand for?
hepatitis A virus
What does HBP mean?
high blood pressure
What does HPI stand for?
history of present illness
What does HSM mean?
hepatosplenomegaly
What does HSV stand for?
herpes simplex virus
What does Hypo refer to?
hypodermic
What does ICU stand for?
intensive care unit
What does INF mean?
intravenous nutritional fluid
What does IRBBB mean?
incomplete right bundle branch block
What does IRDM stand for?
insulin resistant diabetes mellitus
What does IT refer to?
interthecal
What does ITP stand for?
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
What does IUGR mean?
intrauterine growth restriction
What does IUPC stand for?
intrauterine pressure catheter
What does JODM mean?
juvenile onset diabetes mellitus
What does JRA stand for?
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
What does JMA stand for?
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (Janz syndrome)
What does LAD stand for?
left axis deviation
What does LAE mean?
left atrial enlargement
What does LAP stand for?
left atrial pressure
What does LBBB stand for?
left bundle branch block
What does LE mean?
lupus erythematosus
What does LGA stand for?
Large for gestational age (newborn)
What does LIH mean?
left inguinal hernia
What does LV stand for?
left ventricle
What does LVEDP mean?
left ventricular end diastolic pressure
What does LVH stand for?
left ventricular hypertrophy
What does MAOI mean?
monoamine oxidase inhibitor drugs
What does MBT stand for?
maternal blood type
What does METS stand for?
Metastasis
What does M.H.T. mean?
Mental Health Technician
What does MI stand for?
myocardial infarction
What does MLE mean?
midline episiotomy
What does MMEF stand for?
maximal mid expiratory flow
What does MMR stand for?
measles, mumps, rubella
What does MS mean?
multiple sclerosis or mitral stenosis
What does MVV stand for?
maximum voluntary ventilation
What does NA mean?
narcotics anonymous
What does NAD stand for?
no active disease
What does NED mean?
no evidence of recurrent disease
What does ng stand for?
nanogram
What does NOC stand for?
Nighttime
What does NST stand for?
non stress test
What does NSVD mean?
natural spontaneous vaginal delivery
What does OB stand for?
obstetrics
What does OCD stand for?
Obsessive compulsive disorder
What does ODD mean?
Oppositional defiant disorder
What does OM stand for?
otitis media
What does OPV stand for?
oral polio vaccine
What does PAO2 mean?
alveolar oxygen
What does PaO2 stand for?
peripheral arterial oxygen content
What does PAP mean?
pulmonary artery pressure
What does PAT stand for?
paroxysymal atrial tachycardia
What does PDA mean?
patent ductus arteriosus
What does PDR stand for?
physician’s desk reference
What does PID stand for?
pelvic inflammatory disease
What does Phys. Ther. refer to?
physical therapy
What does P.I. mean?
Performance improvement
What does PND stand for?
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
What does PPD mean?
purified protein derivative
What does PS stand for?
pulmonic stenosis
What does PSA stand for?
prostate-specific antigen
What does PTSD stand for?
post-traumatic stress disorder
What does PUD mean?
peptic ulcer disease
What does PVD stand for?
peripheral vascular disease
What does QNS mean?
quantity not sufficient
What does RA stand for?
rheumatoid arthritis
What does RAD mean?
Reactive attachment disorder
What does RBBB stand for?
right bundle branch block
What does RDA mean?
recommended daily allowance
What does RIH mean?
right inguinal hernia
What does RML stand for?
right middle lobe
What does ROM refer to?
range of motion; rupture of membranes
What does ROS stand for?
review of systems
What does RRR mean?
regular rate and rhythm
What does RV stand for?
residual volume
What does RVH mean?
right ventricular hypertrophy
What does Rx refer to?
treatment
What does SA stand for?
sinoatrial
What does SAD stand for?
Seasonal Affective Disorder
What does PVD stand for?
Peripheral vascular disease
What does QNS mean?
Quantity not sufficient
What is RA an abbreviation for?
Rheumatoid arthritis
What does RAD represent?
Reactive attachment disorder
What does RBBB stand for?
Right bundle branch block
What does RDA mean?
Recommended daily allowance
What does RIH refer to?
Right inguinal hernia
What does RML stand for?
Right middle lobe
What does ROM represent?
Range of motion; rupture of membranes
What does ROS stand for?
Review of systems
What does RRR mean?
Regular rate and rhythm
What does RV stand for?
Residual volume
What does RVH represent?
Right ventricular hypertrophy
What does Rx mean?
Treatment
What does SA stand for?
Sinoatrial
What does SAD represent?
Social anxiety disorder
What does SAO mean?
Sexually acting out
What does SBS stand for?
Short bowel syndrome
What does SG represent?
Swan-Ganz
What does SGA mean?
Small for gestational age (newborn)
What does SIADH stand for?
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
What does S/I represent?
Suicide ideation
What does sig mean?
Write on label
What does SLE stand for?
Systemic lupus erythematous
What does SP represent?
Suicide precautions
What does s/p mean?
Status post (after a procedure is completed)
What does SROM stand for?
Spontaneous rupture of membranes
What does SVD represent?
Spontaneous vaginal delivery
What does SVT stand for?
Supraventricular tachycardia
What does TAH represent?
Total abdominal hysterectomy
What does TcB stand for?
Transcutaneous bilirubin
What does Td represent?
Tetanus-diphtheria toxoid
What does TIA stand for?
Transient ischemic attack
What does TLC represent?
Total lung capacity
What does TNTC mean?
Too numerous to count
What does TT stand for?
Thrombin time
What does TTP represent?
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
What does TUR stand for?
Transurethral resection
What does TURP mean?
Transurethral resection of prostate
What does TVH represent?
Total vaginal hysterectomy
What does UAC stand for?
Uric acid
What does UC represent?
Uterine contractions
What does ud mean?
Use as directed
What does URI stand for?
Upper respiratory infection
What does UTI represent?
Urinary tract infection
What does VF mean?
Ventricular fibrillation
What does VT represent?
Ventricular tachycardia
What does WPW stand for?
Wolf-Parkinson-White
What does XRT mean?
X-ray therapy
