Abbreviations Flashcards
(238 cards)
1
Q
S/Sx
A
Signs and symptoms
2
Q
CC
A
Chief complaint
3
Q
QID
A
4 times a day
4
Q
BID
A
2 times a day
5
Q
TID
A
3 times a day
6
Q
Q#H
A
Taken every #hours
7
Q
PO
A
By mouth
8
Q
PR
A
By rectum
9
Q
PRN
A
As needed
10
Q
Rx
A
Prescription
11
Q
IM
A
Intramuscular
12
Q
IV
A
Intravenous
13
Q
SQ
A
Subcutaneous
14
Q
ID
A
Intradermal
15
Q
Lt
A
Left
16
Q
Rt
A
Right
17
Q
ml
A
Milliliter
18
Q
mg
A
Milligram
19
Q
AC
A
Before meals
20
Q
PC
A
After meals
21
Q
CV
A
Cardiovascular
22
Q
AP
A
Angina pectoris
23
Q
ECG/EKG
A
Electrocardiogram
24
Q
CCU
A
Coronary care unit
25
MI
Myocardial infarction
26
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
27
MVP
Mitral valve prolapse
28
RHD
Rheumatic heart disease
29
AV
Atrioventricular
30
SA
Sinoatrial node
31
BBB
Bundle branch block
32
CAD
Coronary artery disease
33
CVD
Cardiovascular disease
34
CVA
Cardiovascular accident
35
OR
Operation room
36
PVC
Premature ventricular contraction
37
NSR
Normal sinus rhythm
38
HTN
Hypertension
39
DOA
Dead on arrival
40
PFO
Patent foramen ovale
41
A&A
Awake and alert
42
CNS
Central nervous system
43
PNS
Peripheral nervous system
44
ICP
Intracranial pressure
45
CP
Cerebral palsy
46
CSF
Cerebral spinal fluid
47
CVA
Cerebralvascular accident
48
BBB
Blood brain barrier
49
EEG
Electroencephalogram
50
LOC
Level/loss of consciousness
51
MS
Multiple sclerosis
52
LP
Lumbar puncture
53
ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
54
TENS
Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation
55
SAD
Seasonal affective disorder
56
BAL
Blood alcohol level
57
TIA
Transient ischemic attack
58
OCD
Obsessive compulsive disorder
59
ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactive disorder
60
MVA
Motor vehicle accident
61
ST
Sore throat
62
ALD
Assistive listening device
63
RD
Retinal detachment
64
VA
Visual acuity
65
OM
Otitis media
66
TM
Tympanic membrane
67
ENT
Ear nose throat
68
CAT
Cataract
69
RK
Radial keratotomy
70
SLE
Slit light examination
71
REM
Rapid eye movement
72
EOM
Extraocular movement
73
SMD
Senile macular degeneration
74
PERRLA
Pupils equal round reactive to light and accommodation
75
I&D
Incision and drainage
76
R/O
Rule out
77
NKDA
No known drug allergies
78
NKA
No known allergies
79
VS
Vital signs
80
CBC
Complete blood count
81
RBC
Red blood cell
82
WBC
White blood cell
83
PMN
Polymorphonuclear neutrophil
84
PLT
Platelets
85
HGB
Hemoglobin
86
HCT
Hematocrit
87
ESR
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
88
IBC
Iron binding capacity
89
ABG
Arterial blood gases
90
QNS
Quantity not sufficient
91
AML
Acute myelogenous leukemia
92
BMT
Bone marrow transplant
93
PT/PPT
Prothrombin time
Partial prothrombin time
94
INR
International ratio
95
ECF
Extra-cellular fluid
96
K+
Potassium (ion)
97
Na
Sodium
98
Ca
Calcium
99
WNL
Within normal limits
100
GYN
Gynecology
101
OB
Obstetrics
102
LMP
Last menstrual period
103
EDD
Estimated date of delivery
104
L&D
Labor and delivery
105
D&C
Dilation and curettage
106
BC
Birth control
107
OCP
Oral contraception pills
108
IUD
Intrauterine device
109
BTL
Bilateral tubal ligation
110
SA
Spontaneous abortion
111
C/S
Cesarean section
112
VBAC
Vaginal birth after cesarean section
113
FHT
Fetal heart tones
114
DFM
Decreased fetal movement
115
CTX
Contraction
116
PIH
Pregnancy induced hypertension
117
PID
Pelvic inflammatory disease
118
ROM
Rupture of membranes
119
CPD
Cephalopelvic disproportion
120
GU
Genitourinary
121
KUB
Kidney, ureters and bladder
122
Abd
Abdomen
123
UA
Urinalysis
124
C/S
Culture and sensitivity
125
UTI
Urinary tract infection
126
SG
Specific gravity
127
BPH
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
128
PSA
Prostate specific antigen
129
DRE
Digital rectal examination
130
GFR
Glomerular filtration rate
131
PKU
Phenylketonuria
132
BUN
Blood urea nitrogen
133
I&O
In and out
134
ESRD
End stage renal disease
135
STI/STD
Sexually transmitted infection
Sexually transmitted disease
136
HPV
Human papilloma virus
137
GC/CT
Gonorrhea and chlamydia
138
HSV
Herpes simplex virus
139
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
140
BS
Blood sugar
141
FBS
Fasting blood sugar
142
GDM
Gestational diabetes mellitus
143
HGB A1C
Hemoglobin A1C
144
GTT
Glucose tolerance test
145
TSH
Thyroid stimulating hormone
146
T3
Triiodothyrine
147
HRT
Hormone replacement therapy
148
LOW T
Low testosterone
149
GH
Growth hormone
150
DI
Diabetes insipidus
151
HCG
Human chorionic gonadotropin
152
CHL
Cholesterol
153
LDL
Low density lipoprotein
154
HDL
High density lipoprotein
155
RUQ
Right upper quadrant
156
LUQ
Left upper quadrant
157
RLQ
Right lower quadrant
158
LLQ
Left lower quadrant
159
O2
Oxygen
160
CO2
Carbon dioxide
161
RR
Respiratory rate
162
RT
Respiratory therapy
163
SOB
Shortness of breath
164
ROS
Review of systems
165
HPI
History of present illness
166
FU
Follow up
167
CXR
Chest x ray
168
RPA
Right pulmonary artery
169
CA
Cancer
170
PFT
Pulmonary function test
171
PF
Peak flow
172
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
173
URI
Upper respiratory infection
174
RSV
Respiratory syncytial virus
175
TB
Tuberculosis
176
PPD
Purified protein derivative
177
CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure
178
R&R
Rest and relax
179
AP
Anterior and posterior
180
BMI
Body mass index
181
BSA
Body surface area
182
Fx
Fracture
183
PT
Physical therapy/therapist
184
Tx
Treatment
185
ROM
Range of motion
186
MD
Muscular dystrophy
187
ACL
Anterior cruciate ligament
188
PCL
Posterior cruciate ligament
189
RICE
Rest ice compression elevation
190
OA
Osteoarthritis
191
RA
Rheumatoid arthritis
192
DTR
Deep tendon reflex
193
EMG
Electromyography
194
MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging
195
PET
Positron emission tomography
196
C1-C7
Cervical vertebrae
197
T1-T13
Thoracic vertebrae
198
L1-L5
Lumbar vertebrae
199
GI
Gastrointestinal
200
BM
Bowel movement
201
NV (NVD)
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
202
IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome
203
NPO
Nothing by mouth
204
PP
Post prandial
205
BRAT
Bananas, rice, applesauce, toast
206
FUO
Fever of unknown origin
207
O&P
Ova and parasite
208
GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
209
LFT
Liver function test
210
BMR
Basal metabolic rate
211
BMP/CMP
Basal metabolic panel
Comprehensive metabolic panel
212
HBV
Hepatitis B virus
213
NSAID
Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
214
OTC
Over the counter
215
RDA
Recommended dietary allowance
216
Bx
Biopsy
217
E Coli
Escherichia coli
218
H Pylori
Helicobacter Pylori
219
D/C
Discontinue
220
HT
Height
221
WT
Weight
222
STAT
Immediately
223
PMH
Past medical history
224
PHX
Patient history
225
a
Ante or before
226
p
Post or after
227
:
Ratio
228
%
Percentage
229
Up arrow
Increase
230
Down arrow
Decrease
231
+/-
Plus/minus
232
F
Fahrenheit
233
C
Celsius
234
HIPAA
Health insurance portability and accountability act
235
CLIA
Clinical laboratory improvement amendments
236
OSHA
Occupational safety and health administration
237
CDC
Center for disease control
238
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