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COMMON ABBRIVIATIONS
A&O
Alert and oriented
A&P
Auscultation and
percussion; anterior and
posterior; assessment and
plan
A&W
Alive and well
A1C
Hemoglobin A1C
aa
Of each (ana)
AA
Aplastic anemia; Alcoholics
Anonymous
AAA
Abdominal aortic
aneurysm
AAL
Anterior axillary line
AAO
Awake, alert, and oriented
ABC
Absolute band count;
absolute basophil count;
aspiration, biopsy, and
cytology; artificial beta
cells
Abd
Abdomen
ABG
Aterial blood gases
ABI
Ankle brachial index
ABP
Arterial blood pressure
ABW
Actual body weight
ABx
Antibiotics
AC
Before meals (ante cibos)
ACC
American College of
Cardiology
ACE
Angiotensin-converting
enzyme
ACEI
Angiotensin-converting
enzyme inhibitor
ACG
American College of
Gastroenterology
ACL
Anterior cruciate ligament
ACLS
Advanced cardiac life
support
ACR
Albumin:creatinine ratio,
American College of
Rheumatology
ACS
Acute coronary syndrome
ACT
Activated clotting time
ACTH
Adrenocorticotropic
hormone
AD
Alzheimer's disease, right
ear (auris dextra)
ADA
American Diabetes
Association; adenosine
deaminase
ADE
Adverse drug effect (or
event)
ADH
Antidiuretic hormone
ADHD
Attention-deficit
hyperactivity disorder
ADL
Activities of daily living
ADR
Adverse drug reaction
AED
Antiepileptic drug(s)
AF
Atrial fibrillation
AFB
Acid-fast bacillus;
aortofemoral bypass;
aspirated foreign body
Afeb
Afebrile
AFP
α-Fetoprotein
A/G
Albumin–globulin ratio
AHA
American Heart
Association
AI
Aortic insufficiency
AIDS
Acquired
immunodeficiency
syndrome
AKA
Above-knee amputation;
alcoholic ketoacidosis; all
known allergies; also
known as
AKI
Acute kidney injury
ALD
Alcoholic liver disease
ALFT
Abnormal liver function
test
ALL
Acute lymphocytic
leukemia; acute
lymphoblastic leukemia
ALP
Alkaline phosphatase
ALS
Amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis
ALT
Alanine aminotransferase
AMA
Against medical advice;
American Medical
Association;
antimitochondrial antibody
AMI
Acute myocardial
infarction
AML
Acute myelogenous
leukemia
Amp
Ampule
ANA
Antinuclear antibody
ANC
Absolute neutrophil count
ANLL
Acute nonlymphocytic
leukemia
AODM
Adult onset diabetes
mellitus
A&O×3
Awake and oriented to
person, place, and time
A&O×4
Awake and oriented to
person, place, time, and
situation
AOM
Acute otitis media
AP
Anteroposterior
APACHE
Acute Physiology and
Chronic Health Evaluation
APAP
Acetaminophen (N-acetylp-aminophenol)
aPTT
Activated partial
thromboplastin time
ARC
AIDS-related complex
ARDS
Adult respiratory distress
syndrome
ARF
Acute renal failure; acute
respiratory failure; acute
rheumatic fever
AROM
Active range of motion
AS
Left ear (auris sinistra)
ASA
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
ASCVD
Arteriosclerotic
cardiovascular disease
ASD
Atrial septal defect
ASH
Asymmetric septal
hypertrophy
ASHD
Arteriosclerotic heart
disease
AST
Aspartate
aminotransferase
ATG
Antithymocyte globulin
ATN
Acute tubular necrosis
AU
Each ear (auris uterque)
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AV
Arteriovenous;
atrioventricular
AVM
Arteriovenous
malformation
AVR
Aortic valve replacement
AWMI
Anterior wall myocardial
infarction
BAC
Blood alcohol
concentration
BAL
Bronchioalveolar lavage
BBB
Bundle branch block;
blood–brain barrier
BC
Blood culture
BCG
Bacillus Calmette Guerin
BCNP
Board Certified Nuclear
Pharmacist
BCNSP
Board Certified Nutrition
Support Pharmacist
BCNU
Carmustine
BCOP
Board Certified Oncology
Pharmacist
BCP
Birth control pill
BCPP
Board Certified Psychiatric
Pharmacist
BCPS
Board Certified
Pharmacotherapy
Specialist
BE
Barium enema
BID
Twice daily (bis in die)
BKA
Below-knee amputation
BM
Bone marrow; bowel
movement
BMC
Bone marrow cells
BMD
Bone mineral density
BMR
Basal metabolic rate
BMT
Bone marrow
transplantation
BNP
Brain natriuretic peptide
BP
Blood pressure
BPD
Bronchopulmonary
dysplasia
BPH
Benign prostatic
hyperplasia
bpm
Beats per minute
BPRS
Brief Psychiatric Rating
Scale
BR
Bedrest
BRBPR
Bright red blood per
rectum
BRM
Biological response
modifier
BRP
Bathroom privileges
BS
Bowel sounds; breath
sounds; blood sugar
BSA
Body surface area
BSO
Bilateral salpingooophorectomy
BTFS
Breast tumor frozen
section
BUN
Blood urea nitrogen
BV
Bacterial vaginosis
Bx
Biopsy
C&S
Culture and sensitivity
CA
Cancer; calcium
CABG
Coronary artery bypass
graft
CAD
Coronary artery disease
CAH
Chronic active hepatitis
CAM
Complementary and
alternative medicine
CAPD
Continuous ambulatory
peritoneal dialysis
CBC
Complete blood count
CBD
Common bile duct
CBG
Capillary blood gas;
corticosteroid binding
globulin
CBT
Cognitive-behavioral
therapy
CC
Chief complaint
CCA
Calcium channel
antagonist
CCB
Calcium channel blocker
CCE
Clubbing, cyanosis, edema
CCK
Cholecystokinin
CCMS
Clean catch midstream
CCNU
Lomustine
CCPD
Continuous cycling
peritoneal dialysis
CCU
Coronary care unit
CD
Crohn's disease
CDAD
Clostridium difficileassociated diarrhea
CDC
Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention
CEA
Carcinoembryonic antigen
CF
Cystic fibrosis
CFS
Chronic fatigue syndrome
CFU
Colony-forming unit
CHD
Coronary heart disease
CHF
Congestive heart failure
CHO
Carbohydrate
CHOP
Cyclophosphamide,
hydroxydaunorubicin
(doxorubicin), Oncovin
(vincristine), prednisone
CI
Cardiac index
CK
Creatine kinase
CKD
Chronic kidney disease
CKD-EPI
Chronic Kidney Disease—
Epidemiology
Collaboration
CKD-MBD
Chronic kidney disease—
mineral and bone disorder
CLcr
Creatinine clearance
CLL
Chronic lymphocytic
leukemia
CM
Costal margin
CMG
Cystometrogram
CML
Chronic myelogenous
leukemia
CMV
Cytomegalovirus
CN
Cranial nerve
CNS
Central nervous system
c/o
Complains of
CO
Cardiac output; carbon
monoxide
COLD
Chronic obstructive lung
disease
COPD
Chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease
CP
Chest pain; cerebral palsy
CPA
Costophrenic angle
CPAP
Continuous positive airway
pressure
CPK
Creatine phosphokinase
CPP
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Cerebral perfusion
pressure
CPR
Cardiopulmonary
resuscitation
CR
Complete remission
CRF
Chronic renal failure;
corticotropin-releasing
factor
CRH
Corticotropin-releasing
hormone
CRI
Chronic renal insufficiency;
catheter-related infection
CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse
Anesthetist
CRNP
Certified Registered Nurse
Practitioner
CRP
C-reactive protein
CRTT
Certified Respiratory
Therapy Technician
CS
Central Supply
CSA
Cyclosporine
CSF
Cerebrospinal fluid;
colony-stimulating factor
CSW
Cerebral salt wasting
CT
Computed tomography;
chest tube
CTA
Clear to auscultation
CTB
Cease to breathe
cTnI
Cardiac troponin I
CTZ
Chemoreceptor trigger
zone
CV
Cardiovascular
CVA
Cerebrovascular accident;
costovertebral angle
CVAT
Costovertebral angle
tenderness
CVC
Central venous catheter
CVP
Central venous pressure
CVVH-DF
Continuous venovenous
hemodiafiltration
Cx
Culture; cervix
CXR
Chest x-ray
DAA
Direct-acting antivirals
D&C
Dilatation and curettage
d4T
Stavudine
D5NS
5% Dextrose in normal
saline
D5W
5% Dextrose in water
DBP
Diastolic blood pressure
D/C
Discontinue; discharge
DCC
Direct current
cardioversion
ddC
Zalcitabine
ddI
Didanosine
DES
Diethylstilbestrol
DI
Diabetes insipidus
DIC
Disseminated intravascular
coagulation
Diff
Differential
DIP
Distal interphalangeal
DJD
Degenerative joint disease
DKA
Diabetic ketoacidosis
dL
Deciliter
DM
Diabetes mellitus
DMARD
Disease-modifying
antirheumatic drug
DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid
DNR
Do not resuscitate
DO
Doctor of Osteopathy
DOA
Dead on arrival; date of
admission; duration of
action
DOB
Date of birth
DOE
Dyspnea on exertion
DOT
Directly observed therapy
DP
Dorsalis pedis
DPGN
Diffuse proliferative
glomerulonephritis
DPI
Dry powder inhaler
DRE
Digital rectal examination
DRG
Diagnosis-related group
DS
Double strength
DSHEA
Dietary Supplement Health
and Education Act (1994)
DST
Dexamethasone
suppression test
DTIC
Dacarbazine
DTP
Diphtheria-tetanuspertussis
DTR
Deep-tendon reflex
DVT
Deep-vein thrombosis
Dx
Diagnosis
eAG
Estimated average glucose
EBV
Epstein-Barr virus
EC
Enteric-coated
ECF
Extended care facility
ECG
Electrocardiogram
ECMO
Extracorporeal membrane
oxygenator
ECOG
Eastern Cooperative
Oncology Group
ECT
Electroconvulsive therapy
ED
Emergency Department
EEG
Electroencephalogram
EENT
Eyes, ears, nose, throat
EF
Ejection fraction
EGD
Esophagogastroduodenosc
opy
EIA
Enzyme immunoassay
EKG
Electrocardiogram
EMG
Electromyogram
EMT
Emergency medical
technician
Endo
Endotracheal; endoscopy
EOMI
Extraocular movements (or
muscles) intact
EPO
Erythropoietin
EPS
Extrapyramidal symptoms
EPT
Early pregnancy test;
expedited partner therapy
ER
Estrogen receptor;
emergency room
ERCP
Endoscopic retrograde
cholangiopancreatography
ERT
Estrogen replacement
therapy
ESKD
End-stage kidney disease
ESLD
End-stage liver disease
ESR
Erythrocyte sedimentation
rate
ESRD
End-stage renal disease
ESWL
Extracorporeal shockwave
lithotripsy
ET
Endotracheal
ETOH
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Ethanol
FB
Finger-breadth; foreign
body
FBDSI
Functional Bowel Disorder
Severity Index
FBS
Fasting blood sugar
FDA
Food and Drug
Administration
FDP
Fibrin degradation
products
FEF
Forced expiratory flow
(rate)
FEM-POP
Femoral-popliteal
FENA
Fractional excretion of
sodium
FEV1
Forced expiratory volume
in 1 second
FFP
Fresh frozen plasma
FH
Family history
Fio2
Fraction of inspired oxygen
fL
Femtoliter
FM
Face mask
FOBT
Fecal occult blood test
FOC
Fronto-occipital
circumference
FODMAPs
Fermentable oligo-, di- and
monosaccharides and
polyols
FPG
Fasting plasma glucose
FPIA
Fluorescence polarization
immunoassay
FSH
Follicle-stimulating
hormone
FTA
Fluorescent treponemal
antibody
f/u
Follow-up
FUDR
Floxuridine
FUO
Fever of unknown origin
Fx
Fracture
G6PD
Glucose-6-phosphate
dehydrogenase
GABHS
Group A beta-hemolytic
streptococcus
GAD
Generalized anxiety
disorder
GB
Gallbladder
GBS
Group B Streptococcus;
Guillain–Barré syndrome
GC
Gonococcus
G-CSF
Granulocyte colonystimulating factor
GDM
Gestational diabetes
mellitus
GE
Gastroesophageal;
gastroenterology
GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux
disease
GFR
Glomerular filtration rate
GGT
γ-Glutamyltransferase
GGTP
γ-Glutamyl transpeptidase
GI
Gastrointestinal
GM-CSF
Granulocyte-macrophage
colony-stimulating factor
GN
Glomerulonephritis;
graduate nurse
gr
Grain
GT
Gastrostomy tube
gtt
Drops (guttae)
GTT
Glucose tolerance test
GU
Genitourinary
GVHD
Graft-versus-host disease
GVL
Graft-versus-leukemia
Gyn
Gynecology
H&H
Hemoglobin and
hematocrit
H&P
History and physical
examination
H/A
Headache
HAART
Highly active antiretroviral
therapy
HAM-D
Hamilton Rating Scale for
Depression
HAV
Hepatitis A virus
Hb, hgb
Hemoglobin
HbA1C
Hemoglobin A1C
HBeAg
Hepatitis B early antigen
HBIG
Hepatitis B immune
globulin
HBP
High blood pressure
HBsAg
Hepatitis B surface antigen
HBV
Hepatitis B virus
HC
Hydrocortisone; home care
HCG
Human chorionic
gonadotropin
HCO3
Bicarbonate
Hct
Hematocrit
HCTZ
Hydrochlorothiazide
HCV
Hepatitis C virus
Hcy
Homocysteine
HD
Hodgkin's disease;
hemodialysis
HDL
High-density lipoprotein
HE
Hepatic encephalopathy
HEENT
Head, eyes, ears, nose, and
throat
HEPA
High-efficiency particulate
air
HF
Heart failure
HFA
Hydrofluoroalkane
H. flu
Haemophilus influenzae
HGH
Human growth hormone
HH
Hiatal hernia
HHS
Hyperosmolar
hyperglycemic state
Hib
Haemophilus influenzae
type b
HIV
Human immunodeficiency
virus
HJR
Hepatojugular reflux
HLA
Human leukocyte antigen;
human lymphocyte
antigen
HMG-CoA
Hydroxy-methylglutaryl
coenzyme A
H/O
History of
HOB
Head of bed
HPA
Hypothalamic–pituitary
axis
hpf
High-power field
HPI
History of present illness
HPV
Human papilloma virus
HR
Heart rate
HRT
Hormone replacement
therapy
HS
At bedtime (hora somni)
HSCT
Hematopoietic stem cell
transplantation
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HSM
Hepatosplenomegaly
HSV
Herpes simplex virus
HTN
Hypertension
Hx
History
I&D
Incision and drainage
I&O
Intake and output
IABP
Intra-arterial balloon pump
IBD
Inflammatory bowel
disease
IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome
IBS-C
Irritable bowel syndrome
with constipation
IBS-D
Irritable bowel syndrome
with diarrhea
IBS-SSS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Symptom Severity Score
IBW
Ideal body weight
ICD
Implantable cardioverter
defibrillator
ICP
Intracranial pressure
ICS
Intercostal space
ICU
Intensive care unit
ID
Identification; infectious
disease
IDDM
Insulin-dependent
diabetes mellitus
IFN
Interferon
Ig
Immunoglobulin
IgA
Immunoglobulin A
IgD
Immunoglobulin D
IHD
Ischemic heart disease
IJ
Internal jugular
IM
Intramuscular; infectious
mononucleosis
IMV
Intermittent mandatory
ventilation
INH
Isoniazid
INR
International normalized
ratio
IOP
Intraocular pressure
IP
Intraperitoneal
IPG
Impedance
plethysmography
IPI
International prognostic
index
IPN
Interstitial pneumonia
IPPB
Intermittent positive
pressure breathing
IPS
Idiopathic pneumonia
syndrome
IRB
Institutional Review Board
ISA
Intrinsic sympathomimetic
activity
ISDN
Isosorbide dinitrate
ISH
Isolated systolic
hypertension
ISMN
Isosorbide mononitrate
IT
Intrathecal
ITP
Idiopathic
thrombocytopenic purpura
IU
International unit
IUD
Intrauterine device
IV
Intravenous; Roman
numeral IV; symbol for
Class 4 controlled
substances
IVC
Inferior vena cava;
intravenous cholangiogram
IVDA
Intravenous drug abuse
IVF
Intravenous fluids
IVIG
Intravenous
immunoglobulin
IVP
Intravenous pyelogram;
intravenous push
IVPB
Intravenous piggyback
IVSS
Intravenous Soluset
IWMI
Inferior wall myocardial
infarction
JODM
Juvenile-onset diabetes
mellitus
JRA
Juvenile rheumatoid
arthritis
JVD
Jugular venous distention
JVP
Jugular venous pressure
K
Potassium
kcal
Kilocalorie
KCL
Potassium chloride
KDIGO
Kidney Disease: Improving
Global Outcomes
KOH
Potassium hydroxide
KUB
Kidney, ureters, bladder
KVO
Keep vein open
L
Liter
LAD
Left anterior descending;
left axis deviation
LAO
Left anterior oblique
LAP
Leukocyte alkaline
phosphatase
LBBB
Left bundle branch block
LBP
Low back pain
LCM
Left costal margin
LDH
Lactate dehydrogenase
LDL
Low-density lipoprotein
LE
Lower extremity
LES
Lower esophageal
sphincter
LFT
Liver function test
LHRH
Luteinizing hormonereleasing hormone
LIMA
Left internal mammary
artery
LLE
Left lower extremity
LLL
Left lower lobe
LLQ
Left lower quadrant
(abdomen)
LLSB
Left lower sternal border
LMD
Local medical doctor
LMP
Last menstrual period
LOC
Loss of consciousness;
laxative of choice
LOS
Length of stay
LP
Lumbar puncture
LPN
Licensed practical nurse
LPO
Left posterior oblique
LPT
Licensed physical therapist
LR
Lactated Ringer's
LS
Lumbosacral
LTCF
Long-term care facility
LUE
Left upper extremity
LUL
Left upper lobe
LUQ
Left upper quadrant
LVEF
Left ventricular ejection
fraction
LVH
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Left ventricular
hypertrophy
MAP
Mean arterial pressure
MAR
Medication administration
record
mcg
Microgram
MCH
Mean corpuscular
hemoglobin
MCHC
Mean corpuscular
hemoglobin concentration
MCL
Midclavicular line
MCP
Metacarpophalangeal
MCV
Mean corpuscular volume
MD
Medical doctor
MDI
Metered-dose inhaler
MDRD
Modified Diet in Renal
Disease
MEFR
Maximum expiratory flow
rate
mEq
Milliequivalent
mg
Milligram
MHC
Major histocompatibility
complex
MI
Myocardial infarction;
mitral insufficiency
MIC
Minimum inhibitory
concentration
MICU
Medical intensive care unit
mL
Milliliter
MM
Multiple myeloma
MMA
Methylmalonic acid
MMEFR
Maximal midexpiratory
flow rate
MMR
Measles-mumps-rubella
MMSE
Mini mental state
examination
MOM
Milk of magnesia
MPV
Mean platelet volume
MRG
Murmur/rub/gallop
MRI
Magnetic resonance
imaging
MRSA
Methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus
MRSE
Methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus
epidermidis
MS
Mental status; mitral
stenosis; musculoskeletal;
multiple sclerosis;
morphine sulfate
MSE
Mental status exam
MSM
Men who have sex with
men
MSW
Master of social work
MTD
Maximum tolerated dose
MTP
Metatarsophalangeal
MTX
Methotrexate
MUD
Matched unrelated donor
MUGA
Multiple gated acquisition
MVA
Motor vehicle accident
MVI
Multivitamin
MVR
Mitral valve replacement;
mitral valve regurgitation
MVS
Mitral valve stenosis;
motor, vascular, and
sensory
NAAT
Nucleic acid amplification
test
NAD
No acute (or apparent)
distress
NAFLD
Nonalcoholic fatty liver
disease
NASH
Nonalcoholic
steatohepatitis
N/C
Noncontributory; nasal
cannula
NC/AT
Normocephalic/atraumatic
NG
Nasogastric
NGT
Nasogastric tube
NGTD
No growth to date (on
culture)
NHL
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
NIDDM
Non–insulin-dependent
diabetes mellitus
NIH
National Institutes of
Health
NKA
No known allergies
NKDA
No known drug allergies
NL
Normal
NNRTI
Nonnucleoside reverse
transcriptase inhibitor
NOS
Not otherwise specified
NPH
Neutral protamine
Hagedorn; normal
pressure hydrocephalus
NPN
Nonprotein nitrogen
NPO
Nothing by mouth (nil per
os)
NRTI
Nucleoside reverse
transcriptase inhibitor
NS
Neurosurgery; normal
saline
NSAID
Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug
NSCLC
Nonsmall cell lung cancer
NSR
Normal sinus rhythm
NSS
Normal saline solution
NSVD
Normal spontaneous
vaiginal delivery
NTG
Nitroglycerin
NT/ND
Nontender/nondistended
N/V
Nausea and vomiting
NVD
Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea;
neck vein distention;
nonvalvular disease;
neovascularization of the
disk
NYHA
New York Heart
Association
O&P
Ova and parasites
OA
Osteoarthritis
OB
Obstetrics
OBS
Organic brain syndrome
OCD
Obsessive–compulsive
disorder
OCG
Oral cholecystogram
OD
Right eye (oculus dexter);
overdose; Doctor of
Optometry
OGT
Oral glucose tolerance test
OHTx
Orthotopic heart
transplantation
OLTx
Orthotopic liver
transplantation
OME
Otitis media with effusion
OOB
Out of bed
OPD
Outpatient department
OPG
Ocular plethysmography
OPV
Oral poliovirus vaccine
OR
Operating room
ORT
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Oral rehydration therapy
OS
Left eye (oculus sinister)
OSA
Obstructive sleep apnea
OT
Occupational therapy
OTC
Over-the-counter
OU
Each eye (oculus uterque)
P
Pulse, plan, percussion,
pressure
P&A
Percussion and
auscultation
P&T
Peak and trough
PA
Physician assistant;
posterior–anterior;
pulmonary artery
PAC
Premature atrial
contraction
PaCO2
Arterial carbon dioxide
tension
PaO2
Arterial oxygen tension
PAOP
Pulmonary artery
occlusion pressure
PAT
Paroxysmal atrial
tachycardia
PBI
Protein-bound iodine
PBSCT
Peripheral blood stem cell
transplantation
PC
After meals (post cibum)
PCA
Patient-controlled
analgesia
PCI
Percutaneous coronary
intervention
PCKD
Polycystic kidney disease
PCN
Penicillin
PCOS
Polycystic ovarian
syndrome
PCP
Primary care physician;
phencyclidine;
Pneumocystis (carinii)
jiroveci pneumonia
PCWP
Pulmonary capillary wedge
pressure
PDA
Patent ductus arteriosus
PDE
Phosphodiesterase
PE
Physical examination;
pulmonary embolism
PEEP
Positive end-expiratory
pressure
PEFR
Peak expiratory flow rate
PEG
Percutaneous endoscopic
gastrostomy; polyethylene
glycol
PERLA
Pupils equal, react to light
and accommodation
PERRLA
Pupils equal, round, and
reactive to light and
accommodation
PET
Positron emission
tomography
PFT
Pulmonary function test
pH
Hydrogen ion
concentration
PharmD
Doctor of Pharmacy
PI
Principal investigator;
protease inhibitor
PICC
Peripherally inserted
central catheter
PID
Pelvic inflammatory
disease
PIP
Proximal interphalangeal
PKU
Phenylketonuria
PMD
Private medical doctor
PMH
Past medical history
PMI
Point of maximal impulse
PMN
Polymorphonuclear
leukocyte
PMS
Premenstrual syndrome
PNC-E
Postnecrotic cirrhosisethanol
PND
Paroxysmal nocturnal
dyspnea
PNH
Paroxysmal nocturnal
hemoglobinuria
po
By mouth (per os)
POAG
Primary open-angle
glaucoma
POD
Postoperative day
POS
Polycystic ovarian
syndrome
PP
Patient profile
PPBG
Postprandial blood glucose
ppd
Packs per day
PPD
Purified protein derivative
PPH
Past psychiatric history
PPI
Proton pump inhibitor
PPN
Peripheral parenteral
nutrition
pr
Per rectum
PR
Progesterone receptor;
partial remission
PRA
Panel-reactive antibody;
plasma renin activity
PRBC
Packed red blood cells
PRN
When necessary; as
needed (pro re nata)
PSA
Prostate-specific antigen
PSCT
Peripheral stem cell
transplant
PSE
Portal systemic
encephalopathy
PSH
Past surgical history
PSVT
Paroxysmal
supraventricular
tachycardia
PT
Prothrombin time; physical
therapy; patient; posterior
tibial
PTA
Prior to admission
PTCA
Percutaneous transluminal
coronary angioplasty
PTE
Pulmonary
thromboembolism
PTH
Parathyroid hormone
PTSD
Posttraumatic stress
disorder
PTT
Partial thromboplastin
time
PTU
Propylthiouracil
PUD
Peptic ulcer disease
PVC
Premature ventricular
contraction
PVD
Peripheral vascular disease
Q
Every (quaque)
QA
Quality assurance
QD
Every day (quaque die)
QI
Quality improvement
QID
Four times daily (quater in
die)
QNS
Quantity not sufficient
QOD
Every other day
QOL
Quality of life
QS
Quantity sufficient
R&M
78
Routine and microscopic
RA
Rheumatoid arthritis; right
atrium
RADT
Rapid antigen detection
test
RAIU
Radioactive iodine uptake
RAO
Right anterior oblique
RBBB
Right bundle branch block
RBC
Red blood cell
RCA
Right coronary artery
RCM
Right costal margin
RDA
Recommended daily
allowance
RDP
Random donor platelets
RDS
Respiratory distress
syndrome
RDW
Red cell distribution width
REM
Rapid eye movement
RES
Reticuloendothelial system
RF
Rheumatoid factor; renal
failure; rheumatic fever
Rh
Rhesus factor in blood
RHD
Rheumatic heart disease
RLE
Right lower extremity
RLL
Right lower lobe
RLQ
Right lower quadrant
(abdomen)
RML
Right middle lobe
RN
Registered nurse
RNA
Ribonucleic acid
R/O
Rule out
ROM
Range of motion
ROS
Review of systems
RPGN
Rapidly progressive
glomerulonephritis
RPh
Registered pharmacist
RPR
Rapid plasma reagin
RR
Respiratory rate; recovery
room
RRR
Regular rate and rhythm
RRT
Registered respiratory
therapist
RSV
Respiratory syncytial virus
RT
Radiation therapy
RTA
Renal tubular acidosis
RTC
Return to clinic
RT-PCR
Reverse transcriptasepolymerase chain reaction
RUE
Right upper extremity
RUL
Right upper lobe
RUQ
Right upper quadrant
(abdomen)
RVH
Right ventricular
hypertrophy
S1
First heart sound
S2
Second heart sound
S3
Third heart sound
(ventricular gallop)
S4
Fourth heart sound (atrial
gallop)
SA
Sinoatrial
SAAG
Serum ascites–albumin
gradient
SAD
Seasonal affective disorder
SAH
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Sao2
Arterial oxygen percent
saturation
SBE
Subacute bacterial
endocarditis
SBFT
Small bowel followthrough
SBGM
Self blood glucose
monitoring
SBO
Small bowel obstruction
SBP
Systolic blood pressure;
spontaneous bacterial
peritonitis
SC
Subcutaneous; subclavian
SCID
Severe combined
immunodeficiency
SCLC
Small cell lung cancer
SCr
Serum creatinine
SDP
Single donor platelets
SEM
Systolic ejection murmur
SG
Specific gravity
SGOT
Serum glutamic
oxaloacetic transaminase
SCT
Stem cell transplantation
SGPT
Serum glutamic pyruvic
transaminase
SH
Social history
SIADH
Syndrome of inappropriate
antidiuretic hormone
secretion
SIDS
Sudden infant death
syndrome
SIMV
Synchronized intermittent
mandatory ventilation
SIRS
Systemic inflammatory
response syndrome
SJS
Stevens–Johnson
syndrome
SL
Sublingual
SLE
Systemic lupus
erythematosus
SMBG
Self-monitoring of blood
glucose
SNF
Skilled nursing facility
SNRI
Serotonin–norepinephrine
reuptake inhibitor
SNS
Sympathetic nervous
system
SOS
Sinusoidal obstruction
syndrome
SOB
Shortness of breath; side
of bed
S/P
Status post
SPEP
Serum protein
electrophoresis
SPF
Sun protection factor
SRI
Serotonin reuptake
inhibitor
SRMD
Stress-related mucosal
damage
SSKI
Saturated solution of
potassium iodide
SSRI
Selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitor
STAT
Immediately; at once
STD
Sexually transmitted
disease
STI
Sexually transmitted
infection
SUP
Stress ulcer prophylaxis
SV
Stroke volume
SVC
Superior vena cava
SVR
79
Supraventricular rhythm;
systemic vascular
resistance
SVRI
Systemic vascular
resistance index
SVT
Supraventricular
tachycardia
SW
Social worker
SWI
Surgical wound infection
Sx
Symptoms
T
Temperature
T&A
Tonsillectomy and
adenoidectomy
T&C
Type and crossmatch
TAH
Total abdominal
hysterectomy
TB
Tuberculosis
TBG
Thyroid-binding globulin
TBI
Total body irradiation;
traumatic brain injury
T. bili
Total bilirubin
T/C
To consider
TCA
Tricyclic antidepressant
TCN
Tetracycline
TED
Thromboembolic disease
TEE
Transesophageal
echocardiogram
TEN
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
TENS
Transcutaneous electrical
nerve stimulation
TFT
Thyroid function test
TG
Triglyceride
THA
Total hip arthroplasty
THC
Tetrahydrocannabinol
TIA
Transient ischemic attack
TIBC
Total iron-binding capacity
TID
Three times daily (ter in
die)
TIH
Tumor-induced
hypercalcemia
TIPS
Transjugular intrahepatic
portosystemic shunt
TKA
Total knee arthroplasty
TLC
Therapeutic lifestyle
changes
TLI
Total lymphoid irradiation
TLS
Tumor lysis syndrome
TM
Tympanic membrane
TMJ
Temporomandibular joint
TMP/SMX
Trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole
TnI
Troponin I (cardiac)
TnT
Troponin T
TNTC
Too numerous to count
TOD
Target organ damage
TPN
Total parenteral nutrition
TPR
Temperature, pulse,
respiration
T. prot
Total protein
TSH
Thyroid-stimulating
hormone
TSS
Toxic shock syndrome
TTP
Thrombotic
thrombocytopenic purpura
TUIP
Transurethral incision of
the prostate
TURP
Transurethral resection of
the prostate
Tx
Treat; treatment
UA
Urinalysis; uric acid
UC
Ulcerative colitis
UCD
Usual childhood diseases
UE
Upper extremity
UFC
Urinary free cortisol
UGI
Upper gastrointestinal
UOQ
Upper outer quadrant
UPT
Urine pregnancy test
URI
Upper respiratory infection
USP
United States
Pharmacopeia
UTI
Urinary tract infection
UV
Ultraviolet
VA
Veterans' Affairs
VAMC
Veterans' Affairs Medical
Center
VDRL
Venereal Disease Research
Laboratory
VF
Ventricular fibrillation
VL
Viral load
VLDL
Very low-density
lipoprotein
VNA
Visiting Nurses' Association
VO
Verbal order
VOD
Veno-occlusive disease
VP-16
Etoposide
VA/Q
Ventilation/perfusion
VRE
Vancomycin-resistant
Enterococcus
VS
Vital signs
VSS
Vital signs stable
VT
Ventricular tachycardia
VTE
Venous thromboembolism
WA
While awake
WBC
White blood cell
W/C
Wheelchair
WDWN
Well-developed, wellnourished
WHO
World Health Organization
WNL
Within normal limits
W/U
Work-up
Y-BOCS
Yale-Brown Obsessive–
Compulsive Scale
yo
Year-old
yr
Year
ZDV
Zidovudine