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ABBREVIATIONS
BBB
bundle branch block
BC
bone conduction
BE
barim enema
BE
below the elbow
bid
twice per day
BK
below the knee
BM
bowel movement
BMD
BNO
bone mineral density
bladder neck obstruction
BP
blood pressure
BPH
benign prostatic heperplasia (hypertrophy)
BS
bowel sounds, blood sugar
BSA
body surface area
BSE
breast self-examination
BSO
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
BT
bleeding time
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
BV
bacterial vaginosis
Bx
biopsy
C
with
C
Celsius (centigrade)
C section
cesarean section
CA
cancer
CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
CAD
coronary artery disease
cap
capsule
CBC
complete blood count
CBD
common bile duct
CBF
cerebral blood flow
CBR
complete bed rest
CC
chief complaint
CCU
coronary care unit, cardiac care unit
CD
cardiovascular disease
CF
cystic fibrosis
CHD
coronary heart disease
CHF
congestive heart failure
CIN
cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
CIS
carcinoma in situ
CLL
chronic lymphocytic leukemia
CML
chronic myelogenous leukemia
CNS
central nervous system
c/o
complains of
COLD
chronic obstructive lung disease
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CP
cerebral palsy
CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure
CPD
cephalopelvic disproportion
C(P)K
creatine (phosphor)kinase
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CRF
chronic renal failure
crit
hematocrit
C&S
culture and sensitivity
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
CT
computed tomography
CVA
cerebrovascular accident
CVD
cerebrovascular disease
CVP
central venous pressure
CXR
chest x-ray
D&C
dilation and curettage
dc,DC
discontinue, discharge
D/C
discharge
D&E
dilation and evacuation
DEXA
dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (scan)
DIC
disseminated intravascular coagulation
DIFF
different count
DIP
distal interphalangeal
DJD
degenerative joint disease
DM
diabetes mellitus
DRE
digital rectal examination
DSM
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
DTR
deep tendon reflex(es)
DUB
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
DVT
deep vein thrombosis
Dx
diagnosis
EDC
estimated date of confinement
EEG
electroencephalogram; electroencephalograph
ECG (EKG)
electrocardiogram
ELISA
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
elix
elixir
EMG
electromyography, electromyogram
ENT
ear(s), nose, and throat
ERCP
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
ESR
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
ESRD
end-stage renal disease
ESWL
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
FAP
familial adenomatous polyposis
FBG
fasting blood glucose
FBS
fasting blood sugar
FC
finger counting
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
FEV
forced expiratory volume
FFP
fresh frozen plasma
FHR
fetal heart rate
FHT
fetal heart tone
FRC
functional residual capacity
FSH
follicle-stimulating hormone
FTND
full-term normal delivery
FTP
full-term pregnancy
FUO
fever of unknown origin
Fx
fracture
g
gram
GA
gestational age
GDM
gestational diabetes mellitus
GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
GFR
glomerular filtration rate
GH
growth hormone
GI
gastrointestinal
GTT
glucose tolerance test
gt(t)
drop(s)
GU
genitourinary
GYN
gynecology
H&P
history and physical examination
HAV
hepatitis A virus
Hb, Hgb
hemoglobin
HBA (Ic)
hemoglobin A; glycohemoglobin; glycosylated hemoglobin
HBV
hepatitis B virus
HCG,hCG
human chorionic gonadotropin
Hct, Ht
hematocrit
HCV
hepatitis C virus
HDL
high-density lipoprotein
HEENT
head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat
HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
HL
hearing level
HM
hand movements
h/o
history of
HPV
human papillomavirus
hs
at bedtime
HTN
hypertension
Hx
history
I&D
incision and drainage
I&O
intake and output
IABP
intra-aortic balloon pump
IBD
inflammatory bowel disease
IBS
irritable bowel syndrome
ICP
intracranial pressure
ICU
intensive care unit
ID
intradermal
IDDM
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
IF
intrinsic factor
IFG
impaired fasting blood glucose
Ig
immunoglobulin
IGT
impaired glucose tolerance
IM
intramuscular(ly), intramedullary
INH
isoniazid
IOL
intraocular lens
IOP
intraocular pressure
IPPA
inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
ITP
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
IU
international unit
IUD
intrauterine devices
IV
intravenous(ly)
IVF
in vitro fertilization
IVP
intravenous pyelography
IVU
intravenous urography
JVP
jugular venous pulse
K
potassium
Kg
kilogram
Km
kilometer
KUB
kidney-ureter-bladder
L
lumbar vertebra
L
liter
LA
long-acting
LAD
left anterior descending (coronary artery)
LAHB
left anterior hemiblock
LDH
lactic dehydrogenase
LDL
low-density lipoprotein
LE
lupus erythematosus
LH
luteinizing hormone
LL
left lateral
LLL
left lower lobe (of lung)
LLQ
left lower quadrant
LMP
last menstrual period
LOC
level of consciousness
LP
lumbar puncture
LUL
left upper lobe (of lung)
LUQ
left upper quadrant
LV
left ventricle
LVEDP
left ventricular end-diastolic pressure
LVH
left ventricular hypertrophy
µg, mcq
microgram
µl
microliter
µm
micrometer
m
meter
mcg
microgram
MCH
mean corpuscular hemoglobin
MCHC
mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
MCP
metacarpophalangeal
MCV
mean corpuscular volume
MED(s)
medicine(s),medication(s)
mEq
millieqivalent
MET
metastasis
mg
milligram
MI
myocardial infarction
ml
mm
mm Hg
milliliter
millimeter
millimeters of mercury
MR
mitral regurgitation, reflux
MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
MS
mitral stenosis
MS
multiple sclerosis
MTP
metatarsophlangeal
MVP
mitral valve prolapse
MVR
mitral valve replacement
Na
sodium
n&v
nausea and vomiting
NB
newborn
NG
nasogastric
NHL
non-Hodgkin lymphoma
NICU
neonatal intensive care unit, neurologic intensive care unit
NIDDM
non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
NMJ
neuromuscular junction
NPH
neutral protamine Hagedron (insulin)
NPO
nothing by mouth
NSAID(s)
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (s)
NSR
normal sinus rhythm
N/V, N&V
nausea and vomiting
N/V/D
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
OA
osteoarthritis
OB
obstetrics
OCD
obsessive-compulsive disorder
OD
right eye
OGTT
oral glycose tolerance test
OOB
out of bed
OM
otitis media
OS
left eye
p
after, post
P
pulse
PA
PAC
posteroanterior
premature atrial contraction
Paco2
arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide
Pao2
arterial partial pressure of oxygen
pc
after meals
PCL
posterior cruciate ligament
PCV
packed cell volume
PDA
patent ductus arteriosus
PE
physical examination
PEG
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (tube)
PEEP
positive end-expiratory pressure
PFT
pulmonary function test(s)
pH
scale for measuring hydrogen ion concentration (acidity)
PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
PIH
pregnancy-induced hypertension
PIP
peak inspiratory pressure
PIP
proximal interphalangeal
PKU
phenylketonuria
PMH
past medical history
PMI
point of maximal impulse
PMN
polymorphonuclear (neutrophil)
PMS
premenstrual syndrome
PND
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Poly, polymorph
po
post op
pp
PPD
neutrophil
by mouth, orally
postoperative
postprandial (after a meal)
purified protein derivative (tuberculin)
pre op
preoperative
prn
as needed
PSA
prostate-specific antigen
pt
patient
PT, ProTime
prothrombin time
PTCA
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
PTT
partial thromboplastin time
PVC
premature ventricular contraction
qam
every morning
qd
every day
qh
every hour
q__h
ervery___ hours
qid
four times per day
qod
every other day
R
respiration
RA
rheumatoid arthritis
RATx
radiation therapy
RBC
red blood cell; red blood (cell) count
RDS
respiratory distress syndrome
REM
rapid eye movement (sleep)
RL
right lateral
RLL
right lower lobe (of lung)
RLQ
right lower quadrant
RML
right middle lobe (of lung)
R/O
rule out
ROM
range of motion
ROS
RUL
review of system
right upper lobe (of lung)
RUQ
right upper quadrant
RV
residual volume
Rx
drug, prescription, therapy
s
without
S1
the first heart sound
S2
the second heart sound
SA
Sutained action, sinoatrial
SBE
subacute bacterial endocarditis
SC, SQ, subcu.
subcutaneous(ly)
seg
neutrophil
SG
specific gravity
SGOT
serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (AST)
SIADH
syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
SIDS
sudden infant death syndrome
SK
streptokinase
SL
sublingual
SLE
systemic lupus erythematosus
SPF
skin protection factor
SR
sustained release
staph
staphylococcus
STAT
immediately
STD
sexually transmitted disease
strep
streptococcus
supp
suppository
susp
suspension
SVD
spontaneous vaginal delivery
SVT
supraventricular tachycardia
T
temperature
T&A
tab
tonsils and adenoids, tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
tablet
TAH
total abdominal hysterectomy
TB
tuberculosis
TEE
transesophageal echocardiography
THA
total hip arthroplasty
TIA
transient ischemic attack
tid
three times per day
tinct
tincture
TKA
total knee arthroplasty
TLC
total lung capacity
TM
tympanic membrane
TNM
(primary) tumor, (regional lymph) nodes, (distant) metastases
TMJ
temporomandibular joint
TPN
total parenteral nutrition
TPR
temperature, pulse, respiration
TSE
testicular self- examination
TSH
thyroid-stimulating hormone
TSS
toxic shock syndrome
T(C)T
thrombin (clotting) time
TTP
thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
TURP
transurethral resection of prostate
TV
tidal volume
Tx
traction
U
units
UA
urinalysis
UC
uterine contractions
UGI
upper gastrointestinal
UMN
upper motor neuron
URI
upper respiratory infection
UTI
urinary tract infection
UTP
uterine term pregnancy
UV
ultraviolet
VA
visual acuity
VBAC
vaginal birth after cesarean section
VC
vital capacity
VD
venereal disease
VDRL
Venereal Disease Research Laboraotory
VF
ventricular fibrillation, visual field
VS
vital signs
VSD
ventricular septal defect
VT
ventricular tachycardia
VTE
venous thromboembolism
VTG
thoracic gas volume
WBC
white blood cell; white blood (cell) count
WD
well developed
w/o
without
WPW
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
XT
exotropia
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