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Master List of Prescription Abbreviations
Abbreviation From the Latin Meaningaa ana of eachad ad up toa.c. ante cibum before mealsa.d. aurio dextra right earad lib. ad libitum use as much as one desires; freelyadmov. admove applyagit agita stir/shakealt. h. alternis horis every other houra.m. ante meridiem morning, before noonamp ampuleamt amountaq aqua watera.l., a.s. aurio laeva, aurio sinister left earA.T.C. around the clocka.u. auris utrae both earsbis bis twiceb.i.d. bis in die twice dailyB.M. bowel movementbol. bolus as a large single dose (usually intravenously)B.S. blood sugarB.S.A body surface areascap., caps. capsula capsulec cum with (usually written with a bar on top of the "c")c cibos foodcc cum cibos with food, (but also cubic centimetre)cf with foodcomp. compoundcr., crm cream
D5NS dextrose 5% in normal saline (0.9%)D.A.W. dispense as writtendc, D/C, disc discontinuedieb. alt. diebus alternis every other daydil. dilutedisp. dispensediv. divided.t.d. dentur tales doses give of such dosesD.W. distilled waterelix. elixire.m.p. ex modo prescripto as directedemuls. emulsum emulsionet et andex aq ex aqua in waterfl., fld. fluidft. fiat make; let it be madeg gramgr graingtt(s) gutta(e) drop(s)H hypodermic
D5W dextrose 5% solution (sometimes written as D5W)
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h, hr hora hourh.s. hora somni at bedtimeID intradermalIM intramuscular (with respect to injections)inj. injectio injectionIP intraperitonealIV intravenousIVP intravenous pushIVPB intravenous piggybackL.A.S. label as suchLCD coal tar solutionlin linimentum linimentliq liquor solutionlot. lotionM. misce mixm, min minimum a minimummcg microgrammEq milliequivalentmg milligrammist. mistura mixmitte mitte sendmL millilitrenebul nebula a sprayN.M.T. not more thannoct. nocte at nightnon rep. non repetatur no repeatsNS normal saline (0.9%)1/2NS half normal saline (0.45%)N.T.E. not to exceed
o.d. oculus dexter right eyeo.s. oculus sinister left eyeo.u. oculus uterque both eyesoz ounceper per by or throughp.c. post cibum after mealsp.m. post meridiem evening or afternoonprn pro re nata as neededp.o. per os by mouth or orallyp.r. by rectumpulv. pulvis powderq quaque everyq.a.d. quoque alternis die every other dayq.a.m. quaque die ante meridiem every day before noonq.h. quaque hora every hourq.h.s. quaque hora somni every night at bedtimeq.1h quaque 1 hora every 1 hour; (can replace "1" with other numbers)q.d. quaque die every dayq.i.d. quater in die four times a dayq.o.d. every other dayqqh quater quaque hora every four hoursq.s. quantum sufficiat a sufficient quantityR rectal
o_2 both eyes, sometimes written as o2
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rep., rept. repetatur repeatsRL, R/L Ringer's lactate
s sine without (usually written with a bar on top of the "s")s.a. secundum artum use your judgementSC, subc, subq,subcut subcutaneoussig write on labelSL sublingually, under the tonguesol solutio solutions.o.s., si op. sit si opus sit if there is a needss semis one halfstat statim immediatelysupp suppositorium suppositorysusp suspensionsyr syrupus syruptab tabella tablettal., t talus suchtbsp tablespoontroche trochiscus lozengetsp teaspoont.i.d. ter in die three times a dayt.d.s. ter die sumendum three times a dayt.i.w. three times a weektop. topicalT.P.N. total parenteral nutritiontr, tinc., tinct. tinctureu.d., ut. dict. ut dictum as directedung. unguentum ointmentU.S.P. United States Pharmacopoeiavag vaginallyw withw/o withoutX timesY.O. years old
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ABBREVIATIONS5-HT 5-hydroxytryptamineACE(I) angiotensin converting enzyme(inhibitor)ACh AcetylcholineAChE(I) acetylcholinesterase (inhibitor)ACTH adrenocorticotropic hormoneADH antidiuretic hormoneADHD Attention Deficit HyperactivityDisorderADP adenosine diphosphateAIDS Acquired immune deficiencysyndromeAMPA α-amino-3-hydroxyl-5-methyl-4-isoxazole-propionateATP adenosine triphosphateAV atrio-ventricularBP blood pressureC cholesterolcAMP cyclic adenosine monophosphateCAT cholineacetyltransferaseCE cholesteryl esterscGMP cyclic guanosine monophosphateCL corpus luteumCMV cytomegalovirusCNS central nervous systemCoA Coenzyme ACOMT catechol-O-methyl transferaseCOPD Chronic obstructive pulmonarydiseaseCOX Cyclo-oxygenaseCSF cerebrospinal fluidCTZ chemoreceptor trigger zoneCVS cardiovascular systemDA dopamineDAG diacylglycerolDD dopamine decarboxylaseDHFR dihydrofolate reductaseDMARD disease-modifying antirheumatoiddrugDNA deoxyribonucleic acidDOPA dihydroxyphenylalanineDOPAC 3,4 dihydroxyphenyl acetic aciddTMP thymidylatedUMP uridylateEPS extrapyramidal symptomsFH2 dihydrofolateFH4 tetrahydrofolate.FSH follicle stimulating hormoneG N- acetylglucosamineGABA g-aminobutyric acidGC glucocorticoidGC guanylate cyclase
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GF Graafian follicleGIT gastrointestinal tractGnRH gonadotropin-releasing hormoneGP glycoproteinGTP guanosine triphosphateHb haemoglobinHBV Hepatic B virusHCV Hepatic C virusHDL high density lipoproteinHIV human immunodeficiency virusHMG-CoA 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutarylcoenzyme AHV herpes virusi.m. intramusculari.v. intravenousICSH interstitial cell stimulating hormoneIL interleukinIP3 Inositol trisphosphateLA local anaestheticLDL low density lipoproteinLH luteinizing hormoneLSD lysergic acid diethylamideLT leukotrieneM acetylmuramic acidM muscarinicMA monoamineMAO(I) monoamine oxidase (inhibitor)MC mineralocorticoidMDMA MethylenedioxymethamfetamineMLCK myosin light chain kinaseMnp mononuclear phagocytesMOA mechanism of actionMRSA Methicillin-resistantStaphylococcus aureusMTX methotrexateMVA mevalonic acidNA noradrenalineNMDA N-methyl D-aspartateNO nitric oxideNRM nucleus raphe magnusNSAID non-steroidal anti-inflammatorydrugOB osteoblastOC osteoclastOTC over the counterP450 cytochrome p450PABA p-aminobutyric acidPAF platelet activating factorPAG periaqueductal grayPDE(I) phosphodiesterase (inhibitor)PG prostaglandinPKA Protein kinase APKG protein kinase G
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R ReceptorRNA ribonucleic acidRSV respiratory syncytial viruss.c. subcutaneousSA sino-atrialSR sarcoplasmic reticulumSSRI Selective serotonin reuptakeinhibitorsTB tuberculosisTCA Tricyclic antidepressantTG triglyceridesTNF tumour necrosis factorTX ThromboxaneVLDL very low density lipoprotein
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Abbreviations – Stedman's
noon
necessity
a or a. beforea.c. before mealsad lib as desiredalt. h. alternate hoursam in the morning; before
aq. waterbid twice a dayc¯ withcap., caps. capsuledil. dilutedist. distilledDS double strengthEC enteric coatedelix. elixirext. external, extractfl, fld fluidg gramgr graingtt dropH hypodermich, hr hourIM intramuscularinj. injectionIV intravenousIVP IV pushIVPB IV piggybackkg kilogramL literlb poundliq. liquidmcg, mg microgrammEq milliequivalentmg milligrammL milliliternoct. nightom on morningon on nightoz ouncep or p. after, perp.c. after mealsPO by mouthpm afternoon, eveningprn as needed, according to
q each, everyqh every hourqid, Qqds four times a dayq1h every 1 hourq2h every 2 hoursq3h every 3 hoursq4h every 4 hours
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sufficient
directions
APP 24
q6h every 6 hoursq8h every 8 hoursq12h every 12 hoursqs as much as needed, quantity,
qt quartR. or PR rectally, per rectumRx take, prescriptionS, Sig give the following
s¯ withoutsid once dailysol. or soln. solutionSQ subcutaneousstat. immediately, at oncetab. tablettbsp, T tablespoontds, tid three times a daytinct., tr tincturetsp, t teaspoonung. ointment
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enzyme
disorder
time
syndrome
monophosphate
monophosphate
disease
release
cerebrospinal fluid
ABGs arterial blood gases
ac before meals
ACE angiotensin-converting
ADH antidiuretic hormone
ADHD attention-deficit/hyperactivity
AFB acid-fast bacillus
ALT alanine aminotransferase
AM ante meridian
ANA antinuclear antibodies
APAP acetaminophen
aPTT activated partial thromboplastin
ARDS adult respiratory distress
ASA acetylsalicylic acid
AST aspartate aminotransferase
AV atrioventricular
bid two times a day
BMS bone marrow suppression
BNP brain natriuretic peptide
BP blood pressure
BPH benign prostatic hyperplasia
bpm beats per minute
BUN blood urea nitrogen
Ca+ serum calcium
cAMP cyclic adenosine
cap capsule
CBC complete blood count
cGMP cyclic guanosine
CHF congestive heart failure
Cl- chloride ion
CNS central nervous system
CO cardiac output
COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary
CPK creatine phosphokinase
CR controlled or continuous
CSF colony-stimulating factor;
CT computerized tomography
CV cardiovascular
CVA cerebrovascular accident
CVC central venous catheter
CVP central venous pressure
CXR chest x-ray
D5/0.9% 5% dextrose and normal
NaCl saline solution (0.9% NaCl)
D5/1/2 NS 5% dextrose and half
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normal saline solution(0.45% NaCl)
antirheumatic drug
Abbreviations Used on Cards
disease
transpeptidase
hemoglobin
provider
virus
A
1-receptor agonist
3-receptor antagonist
D5W 5% dextrose in water
derm dermatology
DKA diabetic ketoacidosis
dL deciliter
DM diabetes mellitus
DMARD disease-modulating
DNA deoxyribonucleic acid
DVT deep vein thrombosis
ECG electrocardiogram
EEG electroencephalogram
EENT eye, ear, nose, and throat
EMS Emergency Medical Services
endo endocrine
EPS extrapyramidal symptoms
ER extended-release
ESRD end-stage renal disease
F and E fluid and electrolyte
g gram
GABA gamma-aminobutyric acid
GERD gastroesophageal reflux
GFR glomerular filtration rate
GGT gamma-glutamyl
GI gastrointestinal
GTT glucose tolerance test
GU genitourinary
H+ hydrogen ion
Hb A1c hemoglobin A1c glycoslated
HCO3 bicarbonate
HCP health-care professional/
Hct hematocrit
HDLs high-density lipoproteins
hemat hematologic
Hgb hemoglobin
HIV human immunodeficiency
HMG-CoA 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutarylcoenzyme
hr hour(s)
HRT hormone replacement therapy
hs hour of sleep/bedtime
HTN hypertension
5HT1 5-hydroxytryptamine-
5HT3 5-hydroxytryptamine-
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ratio
inhibitors
imaging
saline
inhibitor
drugs
disorder
ICP intracranial pressure
IM intramuscular
Inhaln inhalation
INR international normalized
I&O intake and output
IOP intraocular pressure
IT intrathecal
IV intravenous
K+ potassium
KCl potassium chloride
kg kilogram
l liter
LA long-acting
LDH lactic dehydrogenase
LDLs low-density lipoproteins
LFT liver function tests
LR lactated Ringer’s solution
MAO monoamine oxidase
MAOIs monoamine oxidase
mcg microgram(s)
MDI metered dose inhaler
mEq milliequivalent
metab metabolic
mg milligram
Mg+ magnesium ion
MI myocardial infarction
min minute(s)
misc miscellaneous
mL milliliter
mo month(s)
MRI magnetic resonance
MS musculoskeletal
Na sodium
NaCl sodium chloride
0.9% NaCl 0.9% NaCl solution/normal
neuro neurologic
NG nasogastric
NMDA N-methyl-D-aspartate
NPO nothing by mouth
NRTI nucleoside reverse transcriptase
NS(S) normal saline (solution)
NSAIDs nonsteroidal antiinflammatory
OCD obsessive-compulsive
oint ointment
ophth ophthalmic
OTC over-the-counter
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pressure
factor kappa B ligand
allowance
reuptake inhibitors
inhibitors
oz ounce(s)
pc after meals
PCA patient-controlled analgesia
PCWP pulmonary capillary wedge
PDE5 phosphodiesterase
inhibitor type 5 inhibitor
PE pulmonary embolus
PM post-meridian
PO by mouth, orally
PRN as needed
PSA prostate-specific antigen
PT prothrombin time
PUD peptic ulcer disease
PVC premature ventricular contractions
PVD peripheral vascular disease
q every
qid four times a day
RA rheumatoid arthritis
RANKL receptor activator of nuclear
RBC red blood cell
RDA recommended daily
rect rectum
REM rapid-eye movement
resp respiratory
RFT renal function tests
RNA ribonucleic acid
Rx prescription
SA sinoatrial
SAMe S-adenosyl-L-methionine
sec second(s)
SL sublingual
SNRIs serotonin and norepinephrine
SOB shortness of breath
soln solution
SR sustained release
SSRIs selective serotonin reuptake
stat immediately
subcut (sc) subcutaneously
supp suppository
tab tablet
TB tuberculosis
tbs tablespoon(s)
TCAs tricyclic antidepressants
tid three times a day
TNF tumor necrosis factor
Top topically or topical
tsp teaspoon
VFib ventricular fibrillation
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VLDL very low-density lipoproteins
VS vital signs
VT ventricular tachycardia
WBC white blood cell
wk week(s)
yr year(s)
↑ increased, high
↓ decreased, low
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Medical Abbreviations
image of a body structure constructed by computer from a series of cross-sectionalimages. CT scans reveal both bone and soft tissues, including organs, muscles and tumors.
drainage.
• AMA—against medical advice• ac—before meals.• ad lib—as desired.• amt.—amount.• ASAP—as soon as possible.• ASD—atrial septal defect. A congenital defect in the heart between the atria.• BID—twice a day (sometimes q12h or every 12 hours).• BM—bowel movement.• BP—blood pressure.• BRP—bathroom privileges.• CA—cancer.• cal—calories.• cath—catheterization.• CBC—complete blood count• cc—cubic centimeters.• CC—chief complaint.• CBC—complete blood count.• CNS—central nervous system.• c/o—complaints of• COPD—chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.• CPAP—continuous positive airway pressure.• CPR—cario-pulmonary resuscitation.• CT—computed tomography, also referred to as CAT (computer axial tomography). Threedimensional
• DNR—do not resuscitate.• DOB—date of birth.• Drsg—dressing.• ECG or EKG—electrocardiogram. A graphic record of the action of the heart.• EEG—(electroencephalogram) measures electrical activity of the brain.• EKG—electrocardiogram.• ENT—ear, nose and throat.• ED—emergency department• ER—emergency room• Gastrosomy Tube—surgically placed tube that goes directly into the stomach for feedings and/or
• GB—gall bladder.• GI—gastointestinal.• gm—gram.• gtt—drops• H20—water.• H/A—headache• hct—hematocrit.• hgb—hemoglobin.• HOB—head of bed.• ht—height.• HTN—hypertension.• hx—history.• I & D—incision and drainage.• I & O—intake and output. A measurement of fluids taken in and urinated out.• ICU—intensive care unit.
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inserted into a vein.
of atoms within the body induced by the application of radio waves. An MRI scan provides 3-Dimages of the body's interior, delineating muscle, bone, blood vessels, nerves, organs and tumortissue.
scheduled.
• IM—intramuscular or into the muscle.• IV—intravenous. The delivery of fluids and/or medication into the blood stream via a needle
• K—potassium.• kg—kilogram.• KVO— keep vein open.• lb.—pound.• LOC—loss of consciousness.• LP—lumbar puncture.• Max—maximum.• mEq—milliequivalent.• MRI—magnetic resonance imaging. Computerized images based on nuclear magnetic resonance
• MRSA—methicillin resistant staphylococcum aureus.• MVA—motor vehicle accident.• MVR—mitral valve replacement.• n/a—not applicable.• N/S—normal saline.• Na—sodium.• Nasogastric—a tube that leads from the nose or mouth into the stomach.• neg—negative.• NG—nasogastric.• NKA—no known allergies.• no. or #—number.• NP—nurse practitioner.• NPO—nothing by mouth; nothing to eat or drink usually within a defined time frame• Nsg—nursing.• NSR—normal sinus rhythm.• NTG—nitrogylicerin.• N&V—nausea and vomiting.• NWB—non-weight bearing.• O2—oxygen.• OB—obstetrical.• OB/GYN—obstetrics and gynecology.• ODA—operating day admission. The patient is admitted to the hospital the day the surgery is
• oint—ointment.• OOB—out of bed.• OR—operating room.• OT—occupational therapy.• oz—ounce.• P—pulse.• PA—physician's assistant.• PAC—premature atrial contraction.• PAT—paroxysmal atrial tachycardia or preadmission testing (depending on context).• pc—after meals• PDA—patent ductus arteriosis.• PE—physical examination.• Ped—pediatric.• per os—by mouth.• PERL—pupils equal and reactive to light.
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bloodstream.
special training in the care of critically ill infants and children) and other highly-skilled specialists.
and is also a transitional unit following a stay in the PICU.
• PERLA—pupils equal and reactive to light & accommodation.• PET Scan—positron emission tomography• PFT—pulmonary function test.• pH—symbol for expression of concentration of hydrogen ions (degree of acidity).• PICC Line—(peripherally inserted central catheter) for delivery of medication into the
• PIC-U—pediatric intensive care unit. A unit staffed by Pediatric Intensivists (pediatricians with
• PIMU—pediatric intermediate or "step down" unit. A unit that admits less critically ill children
• PM or p.m.—afternoon (post meridian).• PMS—premenstrual syndrome.• po—per os (by mouth).• post-op—postoperative.• Preop—preoperative.• prep—prepare.• PRN—when necessary; on request or when needed within time guidelines• PROM—passive range of motion.• PT—physical therapy.• Pt or pt.—patient.• PTA—prior to admission.• PVC—premature ventricular contraction.• PWB—partial weigth bearing.• q—each, every (quauque).• qd—every day (quaque die).• qh—every hour (quaque hora).• qid—four times daily (quater in die).• QID—four times a day (sometimes q6h or every 6 hours).• QD—once a day.• QNS—quantity not sufficient.• qod—every other day (quater otra die).• qs—sufficient quantity (quantum sufficiat).• Qt.—quart.• q2h, q3h, etc—every two hours, every three hours, etc.• Rehab—rehabilitation• Resp.—respiration.• RBC—red blood cells.• RN— Registered Nurse.• R/O—rule out.• ROM—range of motion.• R/R—respiratory rate.• RR—recovery room.• RT—radiation therapy.• Rt—right.• RTC—return to Clinic.• Rx—prescription, treatment, or therapy.• s [needs line over s]—without (sine).• SG—specific gravity.• sm—small.• SNF—skilled nursing facility.• SOB—shortness of breath.• S/P—status post.• sp gr—specific gravity.
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• staph—staphylococcal, staphylococcus.• Stat—immediately (statim).• STD—sexually transmitted disease.• Strep—streptococcus• Sx—symptoms.• T—temperature.• tab—tablet.• T&A—tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.• tbsp—tablespoon.• TIA—transient ischemia attacks.• tid—three times a day (sometimes q8h or every 8 hours).• TLC—total lung capacity.• TPR—temperature, pulse, respirations.• tsp—teaspoon.• UA—urinalysis.• UGI—upper gastrointestinal• URI—upper respiratory infection.• UTI— urinary tract infection.• Vol—volume.• vs—against or versus.• VS—vital signs.• VSD—ventricular septal defect. A congenital defect in the septum of the heart.• w/—with.• WB—weight bearing.• WBC—white blood cells.• W/C—wheel chair.• WNL—within normal limits.• w/o—without.• wt—weight.• XR—x-ray.• x-match—cross match.• yo—year old.• yr—year.
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MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY ABBREVIATIONSThe following list contains some of the most common abbreviations found in medical records. Please note that inmedical terminology, the capitalization of letters bears significance as to the meaning of certain terms, and is oftenused to distinguish terms with similar acronyms.@—atA & P—anatomy and physiologyab—abortionabd—abdominalABG—arterial blood gasa.c.—before mealsac & cl—acetest and clinitestACLS—advanced cardiac life supportAD—right earADL—activities of daily livingad lib—as desiredadm—admissionafeb—afebrile, no feverAFB—acid-fast bacillusAKA—above the kneealb—albuminalt dieb—alternate days (every other day)am—morningAMA—against medical adviceamal—amalgamamb—ambulate, walkAMI—acute myocardial infarctionamt—amountANS—automatic nervous systemant—anteriorAOx3—alert and oriented to person, time, and placeAp—apicalAP—apical pulseapprox—approximatelyaq—aqueousARDS—acute respiratory distress syndromeAS—left earASA—aspirinasap (ASAP)—as soon as possibleas tol—as toleratedATD—admission, transfer, dischargeAU—both earsAx—axillaryBE—barium enemabid—twice a daybil, bilateral—both sidesBK—below kneeBKA—below the knee amputationbl—bloodbl wk—blood workBLS—basic life supportBM—bowel movementBOW—bag of waters
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B/P—blood pressurebpm—beats per minuteBR—bed rest
BRP—bathroom privilegesBS—breath soundsBSI—body substance isolationBSO—bilateral salpingo-oophorectomyBUN—blood, urea, nitrogen levelsBVM—bag-valve-maskbx—biopsyc—withC & S—culture and sensitivityc-spine—cervical spineCA—cancerCAD—coronary artery diseasecal—calorieCAT—computerized axial tomographycath—catheterCBC—complete blood countcc—cubic centimetersCC—chief complaintCCU—coronary care unit, critical care unitCHD—coronary heart diseaseCHF—congestive heart failureCHO—carbohydratechol—cholesterolcirc—circumcisioncl liq—clear liquidCNS—central nervous sysyemc/o—complains ofCOPD—chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseCPK—creatine phosphokinaseCPR—cardiopulmonary resuscitationCPT—chest physical therapyCS—central supplyCSF—cerebrospinal fluidCT—computer tomographyCVA—cerebrovascular accident (stroke)CVU—cardiovascular unitcx—cervix or complaint ofCXR—chest X raycysto—cystographyd/c—discontinueD & C—dilation and curettageDAT—diet as toleratedDC—discontinue or dischargedel—deliveryDel. Rm.—delivery roomdiff—differentialDNA—deoxyribonucleic acidDNR—do not resuscitateDOA—dead on arrival
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DOB—date of birthDPT—diphtheria, pertussis, tetanusDRG—diagnosis-related groupingD/S—dextrose in salineDT’s—delirium tremensDW—distilled waterD5W 5%—dextrose in waterDx—diagnosis
EBL—estimated blood lossECG—electrocardiogramED—emergency departmentEEG—electroencephalogramEENT—eyes, ears, nose, throatEKG—electrocardiogramEMG—electromyogramEOA—esophageal obturator airwayESR—erythrocyte sedimentation rateest—estimatedER—emergency roomET—endotrachealETA—estimated time of arrivaletiol—etiologyETOH—ethyl alcohol, intoxicatedexam—examinationexp—exploratoryext—external, extract, extractionFBOA—foreign body obstructed airwayFBS—fasting blood sugarFBW—fasting blood workFF (F. Fl)—force fluidsFH—family historyFHS—fetal heart soundsFHT—fetal heart toneFIFO—first in, first outFSH—follicle-stimulating hormoneft—footFUO—fever of undetermined originFx—fractureGB—gallbladderGI—gastrointestinalGU—genitourinaryGTT—glucose tolerance test (pancreas test)gtt(s)—drop(s)gyn—gynecologyH & H—hemoglobin and hematocritHCG—human chorionic gonadotrophinhct—hematocritHDL—high-density lipoproteinhgb—hemoglobinHOB—head of bedhr (h)—hourHIV—human immunodeficiency virus
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H&P—history and physicalHR—heart ratehs—hour of sleep, bedtimeht—heightHx—historyhypo—hypodermic injectionhyst—hysterectomyIBS—irritable bowel syndromeI & D—incision and drainageI & O—intake and output
ICP—intracranial pressureICU—intensive care unitIM—intramuscularing—inguinalinj—injectionIPPB—intermittent positive pressure breathingirrig—irrigationIS—intercostal spaceisol—isolationIT—inhalation therapyIUD—intrauterine deviceIV—intravenousIVF—in vitro fertilizationIVP—intravenous pyelogramK+—potassiumKCl—potassuim chlorideKUB—kidney, ureter, bladderL—lumbarL & D—labor and deliverylac—lacerationlab—laboratorylap—laparotomylat—lateralLD—lethal doseLDH—lactic dehydrogenaseLDL—low-density lipoproteinliq—liquidLLQ, LLL—left lower quadrant (abdomen), lobe (lung)LMP—last menstrual periodLOC—level of consciousnessLP—lumbar puncturelt—leftLUQ, LUL—left upper quadrant (abdomen), lobe (lung)MA—mental ageMAST—medical antishock trousersMCI—mass casualty incidentmeds—medicationsMI—myocardial infarctionMICU—mobile intensive care unitmin—minuteMN—midnightMOM—milk of magnesia
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MRI—magnetic resonance imageryMS—morphine sulfate, multiple sclerosisMVA—motor vehicle accidentNVD—nausea, vomiting, diarrheaNa+—sodiumNaCl—sodium chlorideN/C—nasal cannulano—complaintsneg—negativeneuro—neurologyNG—nasogastricNGT—nasogastric tubenitro—nitroglycerineNKA—no known allergiesnoc (t)—nightNPO—nothing by mouth
NS—normal salinensg—nursingNSR—normal sinus rhythmNVS—neurological vital signsO—oxygenOB—obstetricsOD—right eye, overdoseoint—ointmentOOB—out of bedOPD—outpatient departmentOR—operating roomord—orderlyORTH—orthopedicsortho—correct, right (bones)os—mouthOS—left eyeOT—occupational therapyOU—both eyesoz—ouncep—afterP—pulseP & A—percussion and auscultationPAC—premature atrial contractionpalp—palpationPAR—post-anesthesia roomPAT—paroxysmal atrial tachycardiapc—after mealspCO2—partial pressure of carbon dioxidePDR—physician’s desk referencePE—physical exam, pulmonary embolismPEDS—pediatricsper—by or throughPERL(A)—pupils equal and reactive to light (and accommodation)PET—positron emission tomographyPH—past historypH—hydrogen ion concentration
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PID—pelvic inflammatory diseasePKU—phenylketonuriapm—between noon and midnightPNS—peripheral nervous systempo—by mouthpost (pos)—posteriorpostop, PostOp—–postoperativepp (p.p.)—postprandial (after eating)pO2—partial pressure of oxygenPPD—purified protein derivative (TB test)preop, PreOp—before surgeryprn—as needed, whenever necessarypro time—prothrombin timept—patient, pintPT—physical therapyPTT—partial prothrombaplastin timePVC—premature ventricular contractionPx—physical exam, prognosisq—everyqd—every dayqh—every hourq2h, q3h, ...—every two hours, every three hours, ...
qhs—every night at bedtimeqid—four times a dayqns—quantity not sufficientqod—every other dayqs—quantity sufficientr (R)—rectalR (resp)—respirations, rectalRAIU—radioactive iodine uptake studyRBC—red blood cell/countreg—regularRh—rhesusRK—radial keratomyRL—ringer’s lactateRLQ, RLL—right lower quadrant (abdomen), lobe (lung)RML—right middle lobe (lung)RO—reality orientationR/O—rule outROM—range of motionR.R.—recovery roomRUQ, RLL—right upper quadrant, lobert—rightRV—residual volumeRx—take (prescription)s—withoutS & S—signs and symptomsss—1/2Sats—oxygen/blood saturation levelSA—sinoatrialSB—small bowelsc—subcutaneous
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SGOT—serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminaseSGPT—serum glutamic pyruvic transaminaseSIDS—sudden infant death syndromeSig:—label/writeSL—sublingualSMAC—sequential multiple analysis computerSOB—shortness of breathspec—specimensp. gr.—specific gravitySQ, sub q—subcutaneousSSE—soap suds enemastat—immediatelySTD—sexually transmitted diseaseSTH—somatotropic hormoneSVD—spontaneous vaginal deliverySVN—small volume nebulizerSVT—supraventricular tachycardiaSx—symptomsT—temperature, thoracicT & A—tonsillectomy and adenoidectomytab—tablettachy—–tachycardicTAH—total abdominal hysterectomyTB—tuberculosisTCDB—turn, cough, deep breathtemp (T)—temperatureTH—thyroid hormoneTIA—transient ischemic attack
tid—three times a dayTMJ—temporomandibular jointtol—toleratedTPN—total parenteral nutritionTPR—temperature, pulse, respirationstr—tincturetrach—tracheotomy, tracheostomyTSH—thyroid-stimulating hormoneTT—tetanus toxiodTUR—transurethral resectionTV—tidal volumeTVH—total vaginal hysterectomyTX—tractionUA—urinalysisumb—umbilicusunc.—unconsciousung—ointmentunk—unknownur—urineURC—usual, reasonable, customaryURI—upper respiratory infectionUS—ultrasonicUTI—urinary tract infectionV fib—ventricular fibrillation
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V tach—ventricular tachycardiavag—vaginalVC—vital capacityVD—venereal diseasevit—vitaminvo—verbal ordervol—volumeV/S—vital signsWA—while awakeWBC—white blood cell/countw/c—wheelchairWNL—within normal limitswt—weighty/o—year(s) old