Abbreviations Flashcards by Sarah Kropp

abd

abdomin

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ABG

arterial blood gases

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before eating

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ACLS

advanced cardiac life support

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as lib

as desired

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AFP

Alpha-fetoprotein

marker for fetal health issues and certain cancers

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AKA

above the knee amputation

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ASAP

as soon as possible

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ASHD

atherosclerotic heart disease

buildup of plaque in arteries

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barium enema

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bid

twice daily

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bowel movement

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BMR

basal metabolic rate

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BOM

bilateral otitis media

infection of both middle ear simultaneously

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blood presure

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BUN

blood urea nitrogen

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biopsy

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C&S

culture and sensitivity

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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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chief complaint

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CHF

congestive heart failure

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CHO

carbohydrate

CNS

central nerves system

c/o

complains of

COPD

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

CPK

creatinine phosphokinase enzyme found in the heart brain and skeletal muscle, when muscle is damaged this enzyme leaks into the blood stream

CPR

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

CSF

cerebrospinal fluid

Computed Tomography

CVA

cerebrovascular accident

CXR

chest xray

DAT

diet as tolerated

discontinue

D&C

dilation and curettage

DDx

differential diagnosis distinguishing between 2 or more conditions with similar symptoms

Diabetes mellitus

DNR

do not resuscitate

DVT

deep vein thrombosis

diagnosis

ECG

electrocardiogram

EENT

eyes, ears, nose, throat

FBS

fasting blood sugar

f/u

follow up

FUO

fever of unknown origin

fracture

gonorrhea

gastrointestinal

GTT

glucose tolerance test

genitourinary health of the urinary and reproductive systems

HPV

human papillomavirus

HCT

hematocrit

Hgb

hemoglobin

HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

h/o

history of

HPI

history of present illness

history

I&D

incision and drainage

I&O

intake and output

immunoglobulin

lytes

electrolytes

myocardial infarction

nasogastric

NKA

no known allergies

NPO

nothing by mouth

N/V

nausea and vomiting

pulmonary embolism

as needed

patient

physical exam

physical therapy

every

RBC

red blood cells

R/O

rule out

ROM

range of motion

R/T

related to

treatment

SOB

shortness of breath

s/s

signs and symptoms

STI

sexually transmitted infection

STAT

immediately

symptoms

treatment

urinalysis

URI

upper respiratory infection

UTI

urinary tract infection

vital signs

WNL

within normal limits

HTN

hypertension

headache

AIDS

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

ARDS

acute respiratory distress syndrome

RICE

rest, ice, compression, elevate

SIDS

sudden infant death syndrome

TIM

37: OME

otitis media effusion

37: PERRLA

pupils equal round reactive to light and accommodating

37: BBB

blood brain barrier

37: CNS

central nervous system

37: PNS

peripheral nervous system

37: ALS

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Luo Gehrig's Disease

37: AD

alzheimer disease

37: HD

Huntingtons Disease

37: PD

Parkingson's Disease

37: CIS (type of MS)

Clinically Isolated Syndrome

37: RRMS (type of MS)

Relapsing-remitting MS

37: SPMS (type of MS)

secondary progressive MS

37: PPMS (type of MS)

primary progressive MS

37: DBS

deep brain stimulation

37: TIA

transient ischemic attack

37: ICP

intercranial pressure

37: LP

lumbar puncture

37: NCVIA

national childhood vaccine injury act

37: RSV

respiratory syncytial virus

37: PET

position emission tomography

37: SPECT

single-photon emission computed tomography

37: NCV

nerve conduction velocity

37: EMG

electromyograph

37: SBS

shaken baby syndrome

37: EEG

electroencephalogram

37: FAS

fetal alcohol syndrome

37: ARND

alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder

37: ARBD

alcohol-related birth defects

37: MSAFP

maternal serum alphafetoprotein

37: A&O

alert and oriented

37: DHE

dihydroergotamine (analgesics used for cluster headaches)

37: TN

trigeminal neuralgia

31: OD

31: ENT

31: UNHS

31: ARMD

31: PRK

31: LASIK

31: LASEK

31: CK

31: IOL

31: IOP

interocular pressure

31: OME

otitis media effusion

31: L&A

31: Hz

31: ADA

31: ADAA

44: VIS

vaccine information statement

44: APGAR

appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration

44: IM

intermuscular

44: PO

oral

44: SC

subcutaneous

45: GERD

gastroesophageal reflux disease

49: ESR

Erythrocyte Sedimentation rate Sed rate

49:ALT

Alanine Aminotransferase

49:AST

Aspartame aminotransferase

49: EDTA

Ethylenediaminetetracctic acid

49: LED

Light-emitting diodes

49: INR

International normalized ratio

49:MCV

Mean corpusclar volume

49: MCH

Mean corpusclar hemoglobin

49:MCHC

Mean corpusclar hemoglobin concentration

49:FBG

Fasting blood glucose

49: GTT

Glucose tolerance test

49: T3

Triioxothyronine

49:T4

Thyroxine

49: TRH

Thyrotropin-releasing hornone

40: CPK

Creatine phosphokinase

40: POTS

Postal othorstatic tachycardia syndrome

40: CTA

Computed tomography angiography

40: ICD

Implanted Cardiac defibrillator

40: TEE

Transesophogeal echocardiogran

40: CHD

Coronary Heart Disease

40: PAD

Peripheral artery disease

40:ASD

Arterial septal defect

40: PFO

Patent foramen ovale

40: PDA

Patent ductus arteriosus

40: CLL

Chronic Lymphcytic leukemia

40: CML

Chronic myloid leukemia

40: LDH

Lactate dehydrogenase

40: AV

Atrioventriclar valve

40: SL

Semilunar valve

40: SA node

Sinoatrial node

40: AV node

Atrioventricular node

40: EPS

Electrophysiology study

40: TOF

Tetralogy of Fallot

40: VSD

Ventricular septal defect

40: CABG

Coronary artery bypass graft

40:ITP

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura

40: ALL

Acute lymphatic leukemia

40: AML

Acute myeloid leukemia

40: PET

Position emission tomography

40:TTE

Transthorasic echocardiogram

40: ACE

Angiotesin-converting enzyme

26: AC

Alternating current

26: PAC

Premature arterial contraction

26:PVC

Premature ventricular contraction

26: TTM

Transtelephonic monitor

28. med route: SUBQ

subcutaneous

28. med route: ID

intradermal

28. med route: IM

intramuscular

28. med route: IV

intravenous

28. med route: NAS

nasal

28. med route: po / PO

by mouth

28. med form: tinct

tincture

28. med form: ung.

ointment

28. med form: sol / soln

solution

28. med form: cap

capsule

28. med form: tab(s)

tablet

28. med measurements: C

celsius

28. med measurements: F

fahrenheit

28. med measurements: m

meter

28. med measurements: cm

centimeter

28. med measurements: mm

millimeter

28. med measurements: kg

kilogram

28. med measurements: g

gram

28. med measurements: mg

milligram

28. med measurements: mcg

microgram

28. med measurements: L

liter

28. med measurements: mL

milliliter

28. med measurements: gr

grain

28. med measurements: gtt(s)

drops

28. med measurements: lb

pounds

28. med measurements: fl oz

fluid ounces

28. med measurements: oz

ounce

28. med measurements: pt

pint

28. med measurements: qt

quart

28. med measurements: Tbs / tbsp

tablespone

28. med measurements: tsp

teaspoon

28. med timing: ac

before meals

28. med timing: ad lib

as desired

28. med timing: d

day

28. med timing: bc

after meals

28. med timing: AM / a.m.

morning

28. med timing: PM / p.m.

afternoon

28. med timing: noc / noct

night

28. med timing: h / hr

hour

28. med timing: min

minute

28. med timing: prm

as needed

28. med timing: qh

every hour

28. med timing: q (2,3,4,6,8)h

every ___ hours

28. med timing: tid

3 times/day

28. med timing: qid

4 times/day

28. med timing: bid

twice per day

28. med timing: qam

every monring

28. medications: MOM

milk of magnesium

28. med timing: stat / STAT

immediately

28. medications: ASA

aspirin

28. medications: Fe

iron

28. medications: K

potassium

28. medications: NS

normal saline

28. medications: NSAID

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

28. medications: OTC

over the counter

28. medications: PPD

purified protein derivative

28. med misc: aq

water

28. med misc: med

medician

28. med misc: NKA

no known allergies

28. med misc: NKDA

no known drug allergies

28. med misc: NPO

nothing by mouth

28. med misc: Pt / pt

paitent

28. med misc: qs

quantity sufficient

28. med misc: Rx

take

28. med misc: Sig

give the following directions

28. med misc: VO

verbal order

28. med misc: x

times

28. CD

controlled delivery

28. CR

controlled release

28. DR

delayed release

28. ER, XR, XL

extended release

28. LA

long acting

28. SA

sustaned action

28. SR

sustained release

28. TR

time release

28. TD

time delay

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