Common abbrevations Ch 4. Table 4.6

Question 1

ABGs

Answer 1

arterial blood gases

Question 2

ABO

Answer 2

blood group system

Question 3

a.c.

Answer 3

before meals

Question 4

ACTH

Answer 4

adrenocorticotropic hormone

Question 5

ADH

Answer 5

antidiuretic hormone

Question 6

ad lib

Answer 6

as desired

Question 7

AIDS

Answer 7

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Question 8

alb

Answer 8

albumin

Question 9

ALL

Answer 9

acute lymphocytic leukemia

Question 10

ALT

Answer 10

alanine transaminase (see SGPT)

Question 11

AML

Answer 11

acute myelocytic leukemia

Question 12

Aq

Answer 12

water (aqua)

Question 13

AST

Answer 13

aspartate aminotransferase (see SGPT)

Question 14

ASO

Answer 14

antistreptolysin O

Question 15

AV

Answer 15

atrioventricular

Question 16

b.i.d.

Answer 16

twice a day (bis in die)

Question 17

bili

Answer 17

bilirubin

Question 18

BMP

Answer 18

basic metabolic profile

Question 19

BP

Answer 19

blood pressure

Question 20

BS

Answer 20

blood sugar

Question 21

BUN

Answer 21

blood urea nitrogen

Question 22

Bx

Answer 22

biopsy

Question 23

-

C

Answer 23

with (cum)

Question 24

C

Answer 24

Celsius; centrigrade

Question 25

C&S

Answer 25

culture & sensitivity

Question 26

Ca

Answer 26

calcium

Question 27

CABG

Answer 27

coronary artery bypass graft

Question 28

CAD

Answer 28

coronary artery disease

Question 29

CAT

Answer 29

computed axial tomography

Question 30

cc*

Answer 30

cubic centimeter

Question 31

CCU

Answer 31

coronary (cardiac) care unit

Question 32

Chem

Answer 32

chemistry

Question 33

Chemo

Answer 33

chemotherapy

Question 34

CHF

Answer 34

congestive heart failure

Question 35

Chol

Answer 35

cholesterol

Question 36

CK

Answer 36

creatine kinase

Question 37

cm

Answer 37

centimeter

Question 38

CML

Answer 38

chronic myelogenous leukemia

Question 39

CNS

Answer 39

central nervous system

Question 40

c/o

Answer 40

complains of

Question 41

CO2

Answer 41

carbon dioxide

Question 42

COPD

Answer 42

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Question 43

CPR

Answer 43

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Question 44

CBC

Answer 44

complete blood count

Question 45

CBC

Answer 45

complete blood count

Question 46

Crit

Answer 46

hematocrit (see HCT)

Question 47

C-section

Answer 47

ceseran-section

Question 48

CSF

Answer 48

cerebrospinal fluid

Question 49

CT scan

Answer 49

computed tomography scan

Question 50

CVA

Answer 50

cerebrovascular accident (stroke)

Question 51

CXR

Answer 51

chest x-ray

Question 52

D

Answer 52

day

Question 53

DIC

Answer 53

disseminated intravascular coagulation

Question 54

Diff

Answer 54

differential count of white blood cells

Question 55

Dil

Answer 55

dilute

Question 56

DKA

Answer 56

diabetic acidosis

Question 57

DNA

Answer 57

deoxyribonucleic acid

Question 58

DOB

Answer 58

date of birth

Question 59

DVT

Answer 59

deep venous thrombosis

Question 60

Dx

Answer 60

diagnosis

Question 61

EBV

Answer 61

Epstein-Barr virus

Question 62

ECG

Answer 62

electrocardiogram

Question 63

ECHO

Answer 63

echocardiogram

Question 64

ECU

Answer 64

emergency care unit

Question 65

EEG

Answer 65

electroencephalogram

Question 66

EKG

Answer 66

electrocardiogram

Question 67

EMG

Answer 67

electromyogram

Question 68

ENT

Answer 68

ear,nose, and throat

Question 69

Eos

Answer 69

eosinophils

Question 70

ER

Answer 70

emergency room

Question 71

ESR/red state

Answer 71

erythrocyte sedimentation rate (sed rate)

Question 72

ETOH

Answer 72

ethyl alcohol

Question 73

exc

Answer 73

excision

Question 74

F

Answer 74

Fahrenheit

Question 75

FBS

Answer 75

fasting blood sugar

Question 76

Fe

Answer 76

iron

Question 77

FH

Answer 77

family history

Question 78

FS

Answer 78

frozen section

Question 79

FSH

Answer 79

follicle stimulating hormone

Question 80

Fx

Answer 80

fracture

Question 81

FUO

Answer 81

fever of unknown origin

Question 82

GH

Answer 82

growth hormone

Question 83

GI

Answer 83

gastrointestinal

Question 84

gluc

Answer 84

glucose

Question 85

Gm, gm, g

Answer 85

gram

Question 86

GTT

Answer 86

glucose tolerance test

Question 87

GYN

Answer 87

gynecology

Question 88

h

Answer 88

hour

Question 89

HAV

Answer 89

hepatitis A virus

Question 90

Hb, Hgb

Answer 90

hemoglobin

Question 91

HBsAg

Answer 91

hepatitis B surface antigen

Question 92

HBV

Answer 92

hepatitis B virus

Question 93

HCG

Answer 93

human chorionic gonadotropin

Question 94

HCL

Answer 94

hydrochloric acid

Question 95

HCT/Hct

Answer 95

hematocrit (see crit)

Question 96

HCV

Answer 96

hepatitis C virus

Question 97

HGB/hgb

Answer 97

hemoglobin

Question 98

HDL

Answer 98

high density lipoprotein

Question 99

Hg

Answer 99

mercury

Question 100

HH (H&H)

Answer 100

hemoglobin and hematocrit

Question 101

HIV

Answer 101

human immunodeficiency virus

Question 102

h/o

Answer 102

history of

Question 103

H2O

Answer 103

water

Question 104

h.s.

Answer 104

at bedtime (hora somni)

Question 105

hx

Answer 105

history

Question 106

ICU

Answer 106

intensive care unit

Question 107

ID

Answer 107

identification, intradermal

Question 108

IM

Answer 108

intramuscular

Question 109

IP

Answer 109

inpatient

Question 110

IV

Answer 110

intravenous

Question 111

IVP

Answer 111

intravenous pyelogram

Question 112

K+

Answer 112

potassium

Question 113

Kg

Answer 113

kilogram

Question 114

L

Answer 114

left, liter

Question 115

lb

Answer 115

pound

Question 116

Lat

Answer 116

lateral

Question 117

LD/LDH

Answer 117

lactic dehydrogenase

Question 118

LDL

Answer 118

low density lipoprotein

Question 119

LE

Answer 119

lupus erythematosus (lupus)

Question 120

LH

Answer 120

lutenizing hormone

Question 121

LP

Answer 121

lumbar puncture

Question 122

lymphs

Answer 122

lymphocytes

Question 123

lytes

Answer 123

electrolytes

Question 124

lytes

Answer 124

electrolytes

Question 125

M

Answer 125

meter

Question 126

MCH

Answer 126

mean corpuscular hemoglobin

Question 127

MCHC

Answer 127

mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration

Question 128

MCV

Answer 128

mean corpuscular volume

Question 129

Mcg

Answer 129

microgram

Question 130

Mets

Answer 130

metastases

Question 131

Mg

Answer 131

milligram

Question 132

Mg++

Answer 132

magnesium

Question 133

MI

Answer 133

myocardial infarction

Question 134

ML

Answer 134

milliliter

Question 135

Mm

Answer 135

millimeter

Question 136

Mono

Answer 136

monocyte

Question 137

MRI

Answer 137

magnetic resonance imaging

Question 138

MS

Answer 138

multiple sclerosis

Question 139

Na+

Answer 139

sodium

Question 140

Neg

Answer 140

negative

Question 141

NG

Answer 141

nasogastric

Question 142

NKA

Answer 142

no known allergy

Question 143

noc

Answer 143

night

Question 144

NPO

Answer 144

nothing by mouth (nulla per os)

Question 145

NSAID

Answer 145

nonsteriodal anti-inflammator drug

Question 146

O2

Answer 146

oxygen

Question 147

OB

Answer 147

obstetric

Question 148

O&P

Answer 148

ova and parasite

Question 149

OP

Answer 149

outpatient

Question 150

OR

Answer 150

operating room

Question 151

Oz

Answer 151

ounce

Question 152

- | p

Answer 152

after

Question 153

P

Answer 153

pulse; phosphorus

Question 154

PAP

Answer 154

papincolaou test (smear)

Question 155

Path

Answer 155

pathology

Question 156

p.c.

Answer 156

after meals

Question 157

PCO2

Answer 157

partial pressure of carbon dioxide

Question 158

PCV

Answer 158

packed cell voume

Question 159

Peds

Answer 159

pediatrics

Question 160

PET

Answer 160

positive emission tomography

Question 161

pH

Answer 161

hydrogen ion concentration (measure acidity or alkalinity)

Question 162

pH

Answer 162

hydrogen ion concentration (measure acidity or alkalinity)

Question 163

PKU

Answer 163

phenylketonuria

Question 164

PMNs

Answer 164

polymorphonuclear leukocytes

Question 165

PaO2

Answer 165

pressure of oxygen in the blood

Question 166

p/o

Answer 166

postoperative

Question 167

p.o.

Answer 167

orally (per os)

Question 168

polys

Answer 168

polymorphonuclear leukocytes

Question 169

pos

Answer 169

positive

Question 170

post-op

Answer 170

after operation

Question 171

PP

Answer 171

after a meal (postprandial)

Question 172

PPD

Answer 172

purified protein derivative (TB test)

Question 173

pre-op

Answer 173

before operation

Question 174

prep

Answer 174

prepare for

Question 175

PRN,pm

Answer 175

as necessary (pro re natal)

Question 176

PT

Answer 176

prothrombin time/protime

Question 177

PTT

Answer 177

partial thromboplastin time

Question 178

PLT

Answer 178

platelet

Question 179

PNS

Answer 179

peripheral nervous system

Question 180

PaO2

Answer 180

partial pressure of oxygen

Question 181

PPBS

Answer 181

postprandial blood sugar

Question 182

PSA

Answer 182

prostate specific antigen

Question 183

pt

Answer 183

patient

Question 184

PT

Answer 184

prothrombin time/pro time; physical therapy

Question 185

PVC

Answer 185

premature ventricular contraction

Question 186

QNS; q,n.s

Answer 186

quantity not sufficient

Question 187

R

Answer 187

right

Question 188

RA

Answer 188

rheumatoid arthiritis

Question 189

RBC

Answer 189

red blood cell or red blood count

Question 190

req

Answer 190

requisition

Question 191

RIA

Answer 191

radioimmunassay

Question 192

R/O

Answer 192

ruled out

Question 193

RPR

Answer 193

rapid plasma reagin

Question 194

RT

Answer 194

respiratory therapy

Question 195

RR

Answer 195

recovery room

Question 196

Rx

Answer 196

treatment

Question 197

- | s

Answer 197

without

Question 198

SA

Answer 198

sinoatrial

Question 199

SAD

Answer 199

seasonal affective disorder

Question 200

SC, SQ

Answer 200

subcutaneous

Question 201

sed rate

Answer 201

erythrocyte sedimentationrate (ESR)

Question 202

sed rate

Answer 202

erythrocyte sedimentationrate (ESR)

Question 203

segs

Answer 203

segmented white blood cells

Question 204

SGOT

Answer 204

serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (see AST)

Question 205

SGPT

Answer 205

serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (see ALT)

Question 206

SLE

Answer 206

systemic lupus erythematosus

Question 207

sol

Answer 207

solution

Question 208

SpGr

Answer 208

specific gravity

Question 209

Staph

Answer 209

staphylococcus

Question 210

STAT, stat

Answer 210

immediately (statum)

Question 211

STD

Answer 211

sexually transmitted disease

Question 212

Strep

Answer 212

streptococcus

Question 213

Sx

Answer 213

symptoms

Question 214

T

Answer 214

temperature

Question 215

T3

Answer 215

triiodothyronine (a thyroid hormone)

Question 216

T4

Answer 216

thyroxine (a thyroid hormone)

Question 217

TB

Answer 217

tuberculosis

Question 218

T cells

Answer 218

lymphocytes from the thymus

Question 219

T&C

Answer 219

type and crossmatch (T&x)

Question 220

TIA

Answer 220

transcient ischemic attack

Question 221

TIBC

Answer 221

total iron binding capacity

Question 222

TPN

Answer 222

total parenteral nutrition (intravenous feeding)

Question 223

TPR

Answer 223

temperature, pulse, and respiration

Question 224

Trig

Answer 224

triglycerides

Question 225

TSH

Answer 225

thyroid-stimulating hormone

Question 226

Tx

Answer 226

treatment

Question 227

UA, ua

Answer 227

urinalysis

Question 228

URI

Answer 228

upper respiratory infection

Question 229

UTI

Answer 229

urinary tract infection

Question 230

UV

Answer 230

ultraviolet

Question 231

VCU

Answer 231

voiding cystourethrogram

Question 232

VD

Answer 232

venereal disease

Question 233

W (slash through it)

Answer 233

water reactive

Question 234

WBC, wbc

Answer 234

white blood cell

Question 235

wd

Answer 235

wound

Question 236

WT, wt

Answer 236

weight

Question 237

y/o

Answer 237

years old