Medical Abbreviations Flashcards
(322 cards)
1
Q
a
A
before
2
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AAA
A
abdominal aortic aneurysm
3
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Abd
A
abdomen
4
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ABG
A
arterial blood gas
5
Q
ABI
A
ankle-brachial index
6
Q
ac
A
before meals
7
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ACL
A
anterior cruciate ligament
8
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AFB
A
acid fast bacilli
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AFP
A
alpha fetoprotein
10
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ALL
A
acute lymphocytic leukemia
11
Q
ALT
A
alanine aminotransferase (liver enzyme)
12
Q
AMA
A
against medical advice (as in patient discharges themselves) or advanced maternal age (OB)
13
Q
AMI
A
acute myocardial infarction
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AML
A
acute myeloid leukemia
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Q
ANA
A
antinuclear antibody
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A&O
A
alert and oriented
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AP
A
antepartum (OB)
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A-P
A
antero-posterior
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ARDS
A
adult respiratory distress syndrome
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AROM
A
artificial rupture of membranes (OB)
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ASA
A
aspirin
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ASD
A
atrial septal defect (cardiac)
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ATN
A
acute tubular necrosis (renal)
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Q
AU
A
both ears
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AXR
abdominal x-ray
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A&W
alive and well
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BBB
bundle branch block (cardiac)
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Bid
twice daily
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Bilat
bilateral
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Bld
blood
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BM
bowel movement
32
BPH
benign prostatic hypertrophy
33
BRP
bathroom privileges
34
BS
blood sugar or bowel sounds
35
BSA
body surface area
36
BSE
breast self exam
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BSO
bilateral salpingoophorectomy (GYN)
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BTL
bilateral tubal ligation (OB-GYN)
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BUN
blood urea nitrogen (lab)
40
Bx
biopsy
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c
with
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CA
carcinoma, cancer
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CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
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CAD
coronary artery disease
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CBC
complete blood count
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CBD
common bile duct
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CBF
cerebral blood flow
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cc
cubic centimeter
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CC
chief complain
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CEA
carcino-embryonic antigen
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CHF
congestive heart failure
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CIS
carcinoma in situ
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CK
creatinine kinase
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CLL
chronic lymphocytic leukemia
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cm
centimeter
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CML
chronic myeloid leukemia
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CMV
cytomegalovirus
58
CN
cranial nerve
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c/o
complains of
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COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure (tx for sleep apnea patients)
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CPD
cephalo-pelvic disproportion (OB)
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CRF
chronic renal failure
64
C/S
cesarean section
65
C&S
culture and sensitivity
66
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
67
CT
computed tomography
68
CVA
cerebrovascular accident (stroke), costovertebral angle
69
CTAB
clear to auscultation bilaterally
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CVP
central venous pressure
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CXR
chest x-ray
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d/c
discontinue
73
DC
discharge
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D&C
dilation and curettage (OB-GYN)
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DDx
differential diagnosis
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D5W
5% dextrose and sterile water
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DI
diabetes insipidus
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DIC
disseminated intravascular coagulation
79
DIP
distal interphalangeal joint
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DJD
degenerative joint disease
81
DKA
diabetic ketoacidosis
82
DM
diabetes mellitus
83
DOE
dyspnea on exertion
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DPT
diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus vaccine
85
DTR
deep tendon reflex
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DVT
deep venous thrombosis
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DU
duodenal ulcer
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DUB
dysfunctional uterine bleeding (OB-GYN)
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Dx
diagnosis
90
EBL
estimated blood loss
91
ECG
electrocardiogram
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EDC
estimated date of confinement (OB-due date)
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EEG
electroencephalogram
94
EENT
eyes, ears, nose, throat
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EGA
estimated gestational age (OB)
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EGD
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
97
EKG
electrocardiogram
98
EMG
electromyogram (study of the muscle-nerve response)
99
EOM
extraocular movement
100
ERCP
endocopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
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ESR
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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ETOH
ethanol
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EUA
examine under anesthesia
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FBS
fasting blood sugar
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FEV
forced expiratory volume
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FFP
fresh frozen plasma
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FHR
fetal heart rate
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FHT
fetal heart tones
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FNA
fine needle aspiration
110
FOBT
fecal occult blood test
111
FSH
follicle stimulating hormone (GYN)
112
FTD
failure to descent (OB)
113
FTP
failure to progress (OB)
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FTT
failure to thrive (pedi)
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F/U
follow-up
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FUO
fever of unknown origin
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FVC
forced vital capacity
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Fx
fracture
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G
gravid
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G.A.
general anesthesia
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GA
gestational age (OB)
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GB
gallbladder
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GC
gonococcus
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GCS
Glasgow Coma Scale (neuro)
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GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
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GET
general endotracheal intubation (anesthesia)
127
GFR
glomerular filtration rate
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Gtts
drops
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GSW
gunshot wound
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GTT
glucose tolerance test
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GU
genitourinary
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H
hour
133
H/A
headache
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hb, hgb
hemoglobin
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Hcg
human chrionic gonadotropin (OB-GYN)
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Hct
hematocrit
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hs
at bedtime
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h/o
history of
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HOB
head of bed
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H&P
history and physical
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HPI
history of present illness
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HR
heart rate
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Hx
history
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IBD
inflammatory bowel disease
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ICS
intercostal space
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IDA
iron deficiency anemia
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I&D
incision and drainage
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IDDM
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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Ig
immunoglobulin
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IM
intramuscular
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INR
international
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I&O
intake and output
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IOP
intraocular pressure
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IU
international unit
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IUD
intrauterine device (GYN)
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IUGR
intrauterine growth retardation (OB)
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IUFD
intrauterine fetal demise (OB)
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IUP
intrauterine pregnancy
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IV
intravenously
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IVC
inferior vena cava
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IVF
intravenous fluids
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IVP
intravenous pyelogram
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IVPB
IV piggy back
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J-P
Jackson Pratt drain (grenade looking drain in post-op pts)
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JRA
juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
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JVP
jugular venous pulse
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JVD
jugular venous distension
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KUB
kidney, ureter, bladder (radiography study)
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LAD
left anterior descending coronary artery
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L&D
labor and delivery
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LBBB
left bundle branch block (cardiac)
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LBP
lower back pain
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LBW
low birth weight
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LCA
left coronary artery
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LDH
lactic dehydrogenase (lab)
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LE
lower extremities
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LFTliver function test (lab)???
liver function test (lab)
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LGA
large for gestational age (OB)
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LH
luteinizing hormone (GYN)
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LLE
left lower extremity
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LLL
left lower lobe
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LLQ
eft lower quadrant
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LN
lymph node
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LOC
loss of consciousness
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LP
lumbar puncture (not called a spinal tap)
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LSB
left sternal border
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LTCS
low transverse cesarean section
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LVH
left ventricular hypertrophy
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Lytes
electrolytes
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MCH
mean corpuscular hemoglobin
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MCL
midclavicular line
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MCP
metacarpophalangeal joint
193
MDI
metered dose inhaler (pulmonary)
194
MI
myocardial infarction
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MOM
milk of magnesia
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MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
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MVA
motor vehicle accident
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MVP
mitral valve prolapse
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NAD
no apparent distress
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NB
newborn
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NED
no evidence of disease (use for oncology patients in remission)
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NGT
nasogastric tube
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NIDDM
noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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NKA
no known allergies
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NKDA
no known drug allergies
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NOS
not otherwise specified
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NPO
nothing per os (mouth)
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NSR
normal sinus rhythm
209
NST
non-stress test (OB)
210
N/V
nausea and vomiting
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N/V/D
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
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OA
osteoarthritis
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Obs
observations
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OD
right eye
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O/E
on exam
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Oint
ointment
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OM
otitis media
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OOB
out of bed
219
OCP
oral contraceptive pill
220
ORIF
open reduction with internal fixation
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os
opening, mouth
222
OS
left eye
223
OTC
over the counter
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OT
occupational therapy
225
OU
both eyes
226
P-A
postero-anterior
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PAC
premature atrial contraction
228
PACU
post anesthesia care unit
229
Pap
Papanicolaou test (pap smear)
230
pc
after meals
231
PCL
posterior cruciate ligament
232
PDA
patent ductus arteriosus
233
PE
physical examination, pulmonary embolism
234
PEEP
positive end expiratory pressure
235
PERRLA
pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
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PET
positron emission tomography
237
PFT
pulmonary function test
238
PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
239
PND
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
240
PO
per os
241
POD
postoperative day
242
PP
post partum
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PPD
purified protein derivative (TB skin test)
244
PPH
post partum hemorrhage (OB)
245
pr
per rectum
246
PRBC
packed red blood cells
247
prn
as needed
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PROM
premature rupture of membranes (OB), passive range of motion (ortho)
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Pt
patient
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PT
physical therapy, prothrombin time
251
PTCA
percutaneous transvenous coronary angioplasty (balloon heart cath)
252
PUD
peptic ulcer disease
253
PVC
premature ventricular contraction
254
PVD
peripheral vascular disease
255
q
every q is NO longer acceptable on prescriptions or written orders because it commonly is misread and high risk of medical errors
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qd
every day
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qh
every hour
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q2Hh
every two hours
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RA
rheumatoid arthritis
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RAI
radioactive iodine
261
RAM
rapid alternating movements (neuro)
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RBBB
right bundle branch block (cardiac)
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RBC
red blood cell
264
RCA
right coronary artery
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RDS
respiratory distress syndrome
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RF
rheumatic fever
267
RHD
rheumatic hear disease
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R/O
rule out
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ROM
range of motion (ortho), rupture of membranes (OB)
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ROS
review of systems
271
RTC
return to clinic
272
Rx
therapy, prescription
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s
without
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SBE
subacute bacterial endocarditis
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SBO
small bowel obstruction
276
Sc
subcutaneously
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SGA
small for gestational age (OB)
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SLE
systemic lupus erythematosus
279
SO
superior oblique
280
SOB
shortness or breath
281
S/P
status post
282
SROM
spontaneous rupture of membranes (OB)
283
SVD
spontaneous vaginal delivery
284
SVT
supraventricular tachycardia
285
S/S
signs and symptoms
286
T&C
type and cross-match (blood)
287
T&S
type and screen (blood)
288
TAH
total abdominal hysterectomy
289
TB
tuberculosis
290
TEE
transesophageal echocardiography
291
TFT
thyroid function test
292
TIA
transient ischemic attack
293
TLC
total lung capacity
294
TM
tympanic membrane
295
TMJ
temporomandibular joint
296
TNM
tumor, nodes, mets (used in cancer staging)
297
TOA
tubo-ovarian abscess
298
TPN
total parental nutrition
299
TSS
toxic shock syndrome
300
TURP
transurethral resection of the prostate
301
TVH
total vaginal hysterectomy
302
Tx
treatment
303
U
unit
304
UA
urinalysis
305
UE
upper extremity
306
ung
ointment
307
US
ultrasound
308
UTI
urinary tract infection
309
VF
ventricular fibrillation
310
VHD
valvular heart disease
311
VO
verbal order
312
VS
vital signs
313
VSD
ventricular septal defect
314
VSS
vital signs stable
315
VSSAF
vital signs stable, afebrile
316
W/C
wheelchair
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WDWN
well developed, well nourished
318
Wk
week
319
w/n
within
320
WNL
within normal limits (commonly used in lab reports)
321
W/U
work-up
322
y/o
years old
