Appendix 2: Abbreviations and their Meanings Flashcards
(616 cards)
1
Q
ā
A
before
2
Q
A, Acc
A
accommodation
3
Q
āā
A
of each
4
Q
A1c
A
glycated hemoglobin
5
Q
Ab
A
antibody
6
Q
AB
A
abortion
7
Q
ABC
A
aspiration biopsy cytology
8
Q
ABCDE
A
asymmetry, uneven borders, different colors, diameter of more than 6 mm, and evolution (change)
9
Q
ABG(s)
A
arterial blood gas(es)
10
Q
ABR
A
auditory brainstem response
11
Q
ac
A
before meals
12
Q
AC
A
air conduction
13
Q
ACE
A
angiotensin-converting enzyme
14
Q
ACh
A
acetylcholine
15
Q
ACL
A
anterior cruciate ligament
16
Q
ACTH
A
adrenocorticotropic hormone
17
Q
ad lib
A
as desired
18
Q
AD
A
alzheimer disease
19
Q
ADH
A
antidiuretic hormone
20
Q
ADHD
A
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
21
Q
ADL
A
activities of daily living
22
Q
AE
A
above the elbow
23
Q
AED
A
automated external defibrillator
24
Q
AF
A
acid fast; atrial fibrillation
25
AFB
acid-fast bacillus
26
AFP
alpha-fetoprotein
27
Ag
antigen; also silver
28
AGA
appropriate for gestational age
29
AI
artificial insemination; aromatase inhibitor
30
AIDS
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
31
AK
above the knee
32
ALL
acute lymphoblastic leukemia
33
ALS
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
34
AMA
against medical advice
35
AMB
ambulatory
36
AMD
age-related macular degeneration
37
AMI
acute myocardial infarction
38
AML
acute myeloblastic leukemia
39
ANS
autonomic nervous system
40
AP
anteroposterior
41
APAP
acetaminophen
42
APC
atrial premature complex; antigen-presenting cell
43
APTT
activated partial thromboplastin time
44
aq
water
45
AR
aortic regurgitation
46
ARB
angiotensin receptor blocker
47
ARC
abnormal retinal correspondence
48
ARDS
acute respiratory distress syndrome
49
ARF
acute respiratory failure, shock lung; acute renal failure
50
ART
assisted reproductive technology
51
ASA
acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
52
As, AST
astigmatism
53
AS
atrial stenosis; arteriosclerosis
54
ASCVD
arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
55
ASD
autism spectrum disorder; atrial septal defect
56
ASF
anterior spinal fusion
57
ASHD
arteriosclerotic heart disease
58
ASHP
American Society of Health System Pharmacists
59
AT
atrial tachycardia
60
ATN
acute tubular necrosis
61
AV
atrioventricular
62
BAEP
brainstem auditory evoked potentials
63
BBB
bundle branch block
64
BC
bone conduction
65
BCG
bacille Calmette- Guérin (tuberculosis vaccine)
66
BE
below the elbow; barium enema
67
bid, b.i.d
twice a day
68
BK
below the knee
69
BM
bowel movement
70
BMD
bone mineral density
71
BNO
bladder neck obstruction
72
BP
blood pressure
73
BPH
benign prostatic hyperplasia (hypertrophy)
74
bpm
beats per minute
75
BRCA1
breast cancer gene 1
76
BRCA2
breast cancer gene 2
77
BRP
bathroom privileges
78
BS
bowel sounds; breath sounds; blood sugar
79
BSA
body surface area
80
BSE
breast self-examination
81
BSO
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
82
BT
bleeding time
83
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
84
BV
bacterial vaginosis
85
bx
biopsy
86
c (with line over it)
with
87
C
celsius; compliance; cervical vertebra
88
C-section
cesarean section
89
CA, Ca
cancer
90
CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
91
CAD
coronary artery disease
92
CAM
complementary and alternative medicine
93
cap
capsule
94
CAPD
continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
95
CBC
complete blood count
96
CBD
common bile duct
97
CBF
cerebral blood flow
98
CBR
complete bed rest
99
cc
with correction
100
CC
chief complaint
101
CCPD
continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis
102
CCU
coronary/cardiac care unit
103
CF
cystic fibrosis
104
CFS
chronic fatigue syndrome
105
CGL
chronic granulocytic leukemia
106
CHD
coronary heart disease
107
CHF
congestive heart failure
108
Ci
Curie
109
CIN
cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
110
CIS
carcinoma in situ
111
CJD
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
112
CK
creatine kinase
113
CK-MB
creatine kinase MB
114
CLL
chronic lymphocytic leukemia
115
cm
centimeter
116
CMG
cystometrography, cystometrogram
117
CML
chronic myelogenous leukemia
118
CNS
central nervous system; clinical nurse specialist
119
c/o, CO
complains of
120
Co
coccyx; coccygeal
121
CO2
carbon dioxide
122
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
123
CP
cerebral palsy
124
CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure
125
CPD
cephalopelvic disporportion
126
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
127
CRF
chronic renal failure
128
crit
hematocrit
129
CRP
C-reactive protein
130
C&S
culture and (drug) sensitivity (of bacteria)
131
CSF
Cerebrospinal fluid
132
CSII
Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion
133
CT
Computed tomography
134
CTA
Computed tomography angiography
135
CTE
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy
136
CTS
Carpal tunnel syndrome
137
CVA
Cerebrovascular accident
138
CVD
Cardiovascular disease; cerebrovascular disease
139
CVI
Chronic venous insufficiency
140
CVP
Central Venus pressure
141
CVS
Chorionic villus sampling
142
CXR
Chest x-ray
143
D&C
Dilation and curettage
144
DAW
Dispense as written
145
dB
Decibel
146
dc, D/C
Discontinue
147
DCIS
ductal carcinoma in situ
148
D&E
Dilation and evacuation
149
DES
Diethylstilbestrol
150
DEXA
Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (scan)
151
DIC
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
152
DIFF
Differential count
153
DIP
Distal interphalangeal
154
DJD
Degenerative joint disease
155
dL
Deciliter
156
DLE
discoid lupus erythematosus
157
DM
Diabetes mellitus
158
DNR
Do not resuscitate
159
DOE
Dyspnea on exertio
160
DTaP
Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis (vaccine)
161
DRE
Digital rectal examination
162
DS
Double strength
163
DSM
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
164
DTR
Deep tendon reflexes
165
DUB
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
166
DVT
Deep vein thrombosis
167
Dx
Diagnosis
168
EBL
Estimated blood loss
169
EBV
Epstein-Barr virus
170
ECG (EKG)
Electrocardiogram, electrocardiography
171
ECMO
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
172
ED
Emergency department; erectile dysfunction
173
EDC
Estimated date of confinement
174
EEG
Electroencephalogram; electrocephalograph(y)
175
EGD
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
176
ELISA
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
177
Elix
Elixir
178
Em
Emmetropia
179
EMG
Electromyography, electromyogram
180
ENG
Electronystagmography
181
ENT
Ear(s), nose, and throat
182
EOM
Extraocular movement, muscles
183
EOMI
Extraocular muscles intact
184
EPO, EP
Erythropoietin
185
ERCP
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
186
ERG
Electroretinography
187
ERV
Expiratory reserve volume
188
ESR
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
189
ESRD
End stage renal disease
190
ESWL
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
191
ET
Esotropia
192
ETOH
Alcohol, ethyl alcohol
193
F
Fahrenheit
194
FAP
Familial adenomatous polyposis
195
FBG
Fasting blood glucose
196
FBS
Fasting blood sugar
197
FC
Finger counting
198
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
199
FEV
Forced expiratory volume
200
FFP
Fresh frozen plasma
201
FHR
Fetal heart rate
202
FHT
Fetal heart tone
203
FMS
Fibromyalgia syndrome
204
FPG
Fasting plasma glucose
205
FRC
functional residual capacity
206
FSH
follicle-stimulating hormone
207
FTI
free thyroxine index
208
FTND
full-term normal delivery
209
FTP
full-term pregnancy
210
FTSG
full-thickness skin graft
211
FUO
fever of unknown origin
212
FVC
forced vital capacity
213
Fx
fracture
214
g
gram
215
GA
gestational age
216
GAD
generalized anxiety disorder
217
GC
gonococcus
218
GDM
gestational diabetes mellitus
219
GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
220
GFR
glomerular filtration rate
221
GH
growth hormone
222
GI
gastrointestinal
223
GIFT
gamete intrafallopian transfer
224
Gm+
gram positive
225
Gm-
gram negative
226
GU
genitourinary
227
GYN
gynecology
228
H&P
history and physical examination
229
HAV
Hepatitis A virus
230
Hb, Hgb
hemoglobin
231
HbA1c
hemoglobin A1c; glycated hemoglobin
232
HBV
hepatitis B virus
233
hCG
human chorionic gonadotropin
234
HCl
hydrochloric acid
235
Hct, Ht
hematocrit
236
HCV
hepatitis C virus
237
HDL
high-density lipoprotein
238
HDN
hemolytic disease of the newborn
239
HDV
hepatitis D virus
240
HEV
hepatitis E virus
241
HEENT
head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat
242
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
243
HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
244
HL
hearing level
245
HM
hand movements
246
HNP
herniated nucleus pulposus
247
h/o
history of
248
HPI
history of present illness
249
HPS
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
250
HPV
human papillomavirus
251
HR
heart rate
252
HRT
hormone replacement therapy
253
hs
at bedtime
254
hs-CRP
high sensitivity C-reactive protein (test)
255
HSV
herpes simplex virus
256
Ht, Hct
hematocrit
257
HTN
hypertension
258
Hx
history
259
Hz
hertz
260
131I
iodine-131 (radioactive iodine)
261
I&D
incision and drainage
262
I&O
intake and output
263
IABP
intra-aortic balloon pump
264
IBD
inflammatory bowel disease
265
IBS
irritable bowel syndrome
266
IC
inspiratory capacity
267
ICD
implantable cardioverter defibrillator
268
ICP
intracranial pressure
269
ICU
intensive care unit
270
ID
intradermal
271
IF
intrinsic factor
272
IFG
impaired fasting blood glucose
273
Ig
immunoglobin
274
IGRA
interferon gamma release assay (test for TB)
275
IGT
impaired glucose tolerance
276
IM
intramuscular(ly); intramedullary
277
INH
isoniazid (anti-TB drug)
278
IOL
intraocular lens
279
IOP
intraocular pressure
280
IPPA
inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
281
IPPB
intermittent positive pressure breathing
282
IPPV
intermittent positive pressure ventilation
283
IRV
inspiratory reserve volume
284
ITP
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
285
IU
international unit
286
IUD
intrauterine device
287
IV
intravenous(ly)
288
IVCD
intraventricular conduction delay
289
IVDA
intravenous drug abuse
290
IVF
in vitro fertilization
291
IVP
intravenous pyelography
292
IVU
intravenous urography
293
JVP
jugular venous pulse
294
K
potassium
295
kg
kilogram
296
km
kilometer
297
KUB
kidney, ureter, bladder
298
KVO
keep vein open
299
L
lumbar verterbra; liter
300
LA
long-acting
301
LAD
left anterior descending (coronary artery)
302
LAHB
left anterior hemiblock
303
LDL
low-density lipoprotein
304
LE
lupus erythematosus
305
LES
lower esophageal sphincter
306
LH
luteinizing hormone
307
LL
left lateral
308
LLE
left lower extremity
309
LLL
left lower lobe (of lung)
310
LLQ
left lower quadrant
311
LMN
lower motor neuron
312
LMP
last menstrual period
313
LOC
level of consciousness
314
LP
lumbar puncture
315
LUE
left upper extremity
316
LUL
left upper lobe (of lung)
317
LUQ
left upper quadrant
318
LV
left ventricle
319
LVAD
left ventricular assist device
320
LVEDP
left ventricular end-diastolic pressure
321
LVH
left ventricular hypertrophy
322
lytes
electrolytes
323
m
meter
324
MAOI
monoamine oxidase inhibitor
325
mcg
microgram
326
MCH
mean corpuscular hemoglobin
327
MCHC
mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
328
mcL
microliter
329
mcm
micrometer
330
MCP
metacarpophalangeal
331
MCV
mean corpuscular volume
332
MDR
multidrug resistant
333
MDS
myelodysplastic syndrome
334
MEDs
medicines, medications
335
MEFR
maximal expiratory flow rate
336
MEN
multiple endocrine neoplasia
337
mEq
milliequivalent
338
MET
metastasis
339
mg
milligram
340
MG
myasthenia gravis
341
MHT
menopausal hormone therapy
342
MI
myocardial infarction
343
MID
multi-infarct dementia
344
mL
milliliter
345
mm
millimeter
346
MMFR
maximum midexpiratory flow rate
347
mm Hg
millimeters of mercury
348
MMT
manual muscle test(ing)
349
MR
mitral regurgitation, reflux
350
MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
351
MRSA
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
352
MS
multiple sclerosis; mitral stenosis
353
MTP
metatarsophalangeal
354
MTBI
mild traumatic brain injury
355
MUGA
multigated acquisition (scan)
356
MVP
mitral valve prolapse
357
MVR
mitral valve replacement
358
Na
sodium
359
NAA
nucleic acid amplification (test for TB)
360
NAD
no apparent distress
361
NB
newborn
362
NCCAM
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
363
NG
nasogastric
364
NGU
nongonococcal urethritis
365
NHL
non-Hodgkin lymphoma
366
NICU
neonatal intensive care unit; neurologic intensive care unit
367
NKDA
no known drug allergies
368
NMJ
neuromuscular junction
369
NPH
normal pressure hydrocephalus; neutral protamine Hagedorn (insulin)
370
NPO
nothing by mouth
371
NRC
normal retinal correspondence
372
NREM
nonrapid eye movement
373
NS, N/S
normal saline
374
NSAIDs
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
375
NSR
normal sinus rhythm
376
NV
near vision
377
N&V
nausea and vomiting
378
N/V/D
nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
379
O2
oxygen
380
OA
osteoarthritis
381
OB
obstetrics, obstetrician
382
OCD
obsessive-compulsive disorder
383
ODS
Office of Dietary Supplements
384
OGTT
oral glucose-tolerance test
385
OI
osteogenesis imperfecta
386
OL
otolaryngology
387
OOB
out of bed
388
OM
otitis media
389
OR
operating room
390
ORIF
open reduction internal fixation
391
ORL
otorhinolaryngology
392
ortho, ORTH
orthopedics
393
OT
occupational therapy/therapist
394
OTC
over-the-counter
395
p
after, post
396
P
pulse
397
PA
posteroanterior; physician assistant
398
PAC
premature atrial contraction
399
PaCO2
arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide
400
PACU
postanesthesia care unit
401
PaO2
arterial partial pressure of oxygen
402
PAP
pulmonary arterial pressure
403
pc
after meals
404
PCA
patient-controlled analgesia
405
PCI
percutaneous coronary intervention
406
PCL
posterior cruciate ligament
407
PCOS
polycystic ovarian syndrome
408
PCP
Pneumocystis pneumonia
409
PCV
packed cell volume
410
PCWP
pulmonary capillary wedge pressure
411
PDA
patent ductus arteriosus
412
PDD
pervasive developmental disorder
413
PDR
Physician's Desk Reference
414
PE
physical examination
415
PEEP
positive end-expiratory pressure
416
PEFR
peak expiratory flow rate
417
PEG
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (tube)
418
PEP
protein electrophoresis
419
PE(R)RLA
pupils equal, (regular), react to light and accommodation
420
PET
positron emission tomography
421
PFT
pulmonary function test
422
pH
scale for measuring hydrogen ion concentration
423
Ph
Philadelphia chromosome
424
PICC
peripherally inserted central catheter
425
PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
426
PIH
pregnancy-induced hypertension
427
PIP
proximal interphalangeal (joint); peak inspiratory pressure
428
PKU
phenylketonuria
429
PMH
past medical history
430
PMI
point of maximal impulse
431
PMN
polymorphonuclear (neutrophil)
432
PMS
premenstrual syndrome
433
PND
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
434
PNS
peripheral nervous system
435
po, PO
by mouth
436
poly, polymorph
neutrophil
437
PONV
postoperative nausea and vomiting
438
postop, post-op
postoperative
439
pp
postprandial (after a meal)
440
PPD
purified protein derivative (tuberculin)
441
PPI
proton pump inhibitor
442
preop, pre-op
preoperative
443
PRL
prolactin
444
prn
as needed
445
PSA
prostate-specific antigen
446
PSF
posterior spinal fusion
447
PSS
physiologic saline solution; progressive systemic sclerosis
448
PSVT
paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
449
pt
patient
450
PT
physical therapy/therapist
451
PT, ProTime
prothrombin time; pro time
452
PTCA
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
453
PTH
parathyroid hormone
454
PTSD
post-traumatic stress disorder
455
PTT
partial thromboplastin time
456
PUVA
psoralen ultraviolet A
457
PVC
premature ventricular contraction
458
PVD
peripheral vascular disease
459
PYP
pyrophosphate (scan)
460
qam
every morning
461
qh
every hour
462
q__h
every __ hours
463
qid, q.i.d
four times a day
464
QNS
quantity not sufficient
465
QS
quantity sufficient
466
R
respiration
467
RA
rheumatoid arthritis
468
RAIU
radioactive iodine uptake
469
RAS
reticular activating system
470
RATx
radiation therapy
471
RBC
red blood cell; red blood (cell) count
472
RDS
respiratory distress syndrome
473
REM
rapid eye movement
474
RIA
radioimmunoassay
475
RICE
rest, ice, compression, elevation
476
RL
right lateral
477
RLE
right lower extremity
478
RLL
right lower lobe (of lung)
479
RLQ
right lower quadrant
480
RLS
restless legs syndrome
481
RML
right middle lobe (of lung)
482
R/O
rule out
483
ROM
range of motion
484
ROS
review of systems
485
RSI
repetitive strain injury
486
RSV
respiratory syncytial virus
487
RTC
rotator cuff
488
RUE
right upper extremity
489
RUL
right upper lobe (of lung)
490
RUQ
right upper quadrant
491
RV
residual volume
492
Rx
drug, prescription, therapy
493
s (with line over it)
without
494
S
sacrum; sacral
495
S1
first heart sound
496
S2
second heart sound
497
SA
sustained action; sinoatrial
498
SARS
severe acute respiratory syndrome
499
SBE
subacute bacterial endocarditis
500
sc
without correction
501
SC, SQ, subcut.
subcutaneous(ly)
502
SCLE
subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
503
seg
neutrophil
504
SERM
selective estrogen receptor modulator
505
SG
specific gravity
506
SIADH
syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (secretion)
507
SIDS
sudden infant death syndrome
508
SITS
supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis
509
SK
streptokinase
510
SL
sublingual
511
SLE
systemic lupus erythematosus
512
SPECT
single-photon emission computed tomography
513
SPF
sun protection factor
514
SpO2
oxygen percent saturation
515
SR
sustained release
516
ss (with line over it)
half
517
SSEP
somatosensory evoked potentials
518
SSRI
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
519
ST
speech threshold
520
staph
staphylococcus
521
STAT
immediately
522
STD
sexually transmitted disease
523
STI
sexually transmitted infection
524
strep
streptococcus
525
STSG
split-thickness skin graft
526
supp
suppository
527
susp
suspension
528
SVD
spontaneous vaginal delivery
529
SVT
supraventricular tachycardia
530
T
temperature; thoracic vertebra
531
T1DM
type 1 diabetes mellitus
532
T2DM
type 2 diabetes mellitus
533
T3
triiodothyronine
534
T4
thyroxine; tetraiodothyronine
535
T7
free thyroxine index
536
T&A
tonsils and adenoids; tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
537
tab
tablet
538
TAH
total abdominal hysterectomy
539
TB
tuberculosis
540
TBG
thyroxine-binding globulin
541
TBI
traumatic brain injury
542
99mTc
technetium-99m
543
TCA
tricyclic antidepressant
544
TEE
transesophageal echocardiography
545
TGV
thoracic gas volume
546
THA
total hip arthroplasty
547
THP
total hip precautions
548
THR
total hip replacement
549
TIA
transient ischemic attack
550
tid, t.i.d
three times per day
551
tinct
tincture
552
TKA
total knee arthroplasty
553
TKO
to keep open
554
TLC
total lung capactiy
555
Tm
maximal transport capacity; tubular maximum
556
TM
tympanic membrane
557
Tn
troponin
558
TNM
(primary) tumor, (regional lymph) nodes, (distant) metastases
559
TMJ
temporomandibular joint
560
tPA
tissue plasminogen activator
561
TPN
total parenteral nutrition
562
TPR
temperature, pulse, respiration
563
TPUR
transperineal urethral resection
564
TSE
testicular self-examination
565
TSH
thyroid-stimulating hormone
566
TSS
toxic shock syndrome
567
T(C)T
thrombin (clotting) time
568
TTP
thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
569
TTS
temporary threshold shift
570
TUIP
transurethral incision of prostate
571
TURP
transurethral resection of prostate
572
TV
tidal volume
573
Tx
traction
574
U
units
575
UA
urinalysis
576
UC
uterine contractions
577
UFE
uterine fibroid embolization
578
UG
urogenital
579
UGI
upper gastrointestinal
580
UMN
upper motor neuron
581
ung
ointment
582
URI
upper respiratory infection
583
USP
United States Pharmacopeia
584
UTI
urinary tract infection
585
UTP
uterine term pregnancy
586
UV
ultraviolet
587
UVA
ultraviolet A
588
UVB
ultraviolet B
589
VA
visual acuity
590
VAC
vacuum-assisted closure
591
VAD
ventricular assist device
592
VBAC
vaginal birth after cesarean section
593
VC
vital capacity
594
VD
venereal disease
595
VDRL
Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
596
VEP
visual evoked potential
597
VF
visual field
598
VF, v fib
ventricular fibrillation
599
VLDL
very low density lipoprotein
600
VPC
ventricular premature complex
601
VRSA
vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
602
VS
vital signs
603
VSD
ventricular septal defect
604
VT
ventricular tachycardia
605
VTE
venous thromboembolism
606
VTG
thoracic gas volume
607
vWF
von WIllebrand factor
608
WBC
white blood cell; white blood (cell) count
609
WD
well developed
610
WNL
within normal limits
611
w/o
without
612
WPW
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
613
x
times
614
XT
exotropia
615
y/o, YO
years old, year-old
616
ZIFT
zygote intrafallopian transfer
