1.
2 tsp syp per os: 2 teaspoons syrup by mouth
2.
4 gtts OS qd @ noct: 4 drops in the left eye every day at night
3.
6. 2 cc IM inj LUQ: 2 cubic centimeters intramuscular injection left upper quadrant
4.
7. R/O CVA, do EEG in OPD: rule out a cerebrovascular accident, do an electroencephalogram in the outpatient department
5.
10. FFl to 60 ml qh and record I&O: force fluids to 60 milliliters every hour and record intake and output
6.
11. Do CBC c Hgb, hct, and Diff: do a complete blood count with hemoglobin, hematocrit, and differential white blood cell count
7.
19. 1000 cc SSE prn for BM: 1000 cubic centimeter soap solution enema whenever necessary for bowel movement
8.
amenorrhea: without menstrual flow
9.
An EMT does CPR to prevent DOA: An Emergency Medical Technician does Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation to prevent Death on Arrival
10.
An MD can specialize in Ob or Gyn: a medical doctor can specialize in obstetrics or gynecology
11.
AP q2h in CCU: apical pulse every two hours in coronary care unit
12.
aphasia: without speech
13.
arteriosclerosis: condition of hardening in arteries
14.
atrophy: without nutrition
15.
bilateral: two sides, both sides
16.
bradycardia: slow heart rate
17.
bronchiectasis: expansion of air tubes in lungs
18.
C&S for GC: culture and sensitivity for gonococcus
19.
CBR c BSC only: complete bed rest with bedside commode only
20.
cephalgia: head pain
21.
Check K, Na, Cl, Fe, and P: check potassium, sodium, chloride, iron, and phosphorus
22.
cholelithiasis: condition of stones in the gallbladder
23.
Collect ur spec for SpGr and PKU: collect urine specimen for specific gravity and phenylketonur
24.
craniotomy: cutting into the skull
25.
cyanosis: condition of blueness
26.
D/C 500 cc D/W IV sol: discontinue 500 cubic centimeters dextrose in water intravenous solution
27.
dermatologist: person who studies the skin
28.
Do BE, GB, and GI XR: do barium enema, gallbladder, and gastrointestinal X-ray
29.
Dx: COPD, IPPB q8h: diagnosis: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, intermittent positive pressure breathing every 8 hours
30.
dysmenorrhagia: difficult or painful excessive or sudden monthly flow
31.
dysphagia: difficult swallowing
32.
dyspnea: difficult or painful breathing
33.
ECG in ER stat: electrocardiogram in emergency room immediately
34.
ectoderm: outside the skin
35.
electrocardiograph: instrument for recording heart
36.
gastroenteritis: inflammation of stomach and intestine
37.
glossopharyngeal: pertaining to the tongue and throat (pharynx)
38.
hematuria: blood in the urine
39.
hepatitis: inflammation of the liver
40.
histology: study of tissue
41.
homogenous: same kind or type
42.
Ht and Wt qod in am: Height and Weight every other day in the morning
43.
hydrocele: enlarged space or chamber of water
44.
hydrophobia: fear of water
45.
hyperopia: excessive or more than normal vision
46.
hypoglycemia: low blood sugar
47.
hysterectomy: surgical removal of the uterus
48.
In Roman numerals, C>L: in Roman numerals, 100 is greater than 50
49.
intercostal: between the ribs
50.
leukocyte: white blood cell
51.
litholysis: destruction or dissolving of stone
52.
mastectomy: surgical removal of the breast
53.
microcytemia: small blood cell
54.
myasthenia: muscle weakness or lack of strength
55.
neokinetic: new motion
56.
neopathy: new disease
57.
nephrogenetic: originating in the kidney
58.
NO supervises RN, LPN, NA, and SPN: nursing office supervises registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nurse aide or assistant, and student
practical nurse
59.
NPO pre-op@ 12MN: nothing by mouth before surgery at 12 midnight
60.
O2 sos for SOB: oxygen if necessary for shortness of breath
61.
oliguria: less than normal urine
62.
oophorectomy: surgical removal of an ovary
63.
ophthalmoscope: instrument for examining the eye
64.
osteochondroma: tumor of bone and cartilage
65.
otoscopy: diagnostic examination of the ear
66.
paraplegia: paralysis of lower half of body
67.
pathology: study of disease or abnormal condition
68.
periencephalitis: inflammation around the brain
69.
phleboplasty: surgical correction of vein
70.
pleurocentesis: surgical puncture to remove fluid from the side or rib
71.
polycythemia: excessive blood cells
72.
polydactyl: many fingers
73.
proctologist: person who studies diseases of rectum
74.
pseudoappendicitis: false inflammation of the appendix
75.
pseudomyoma: false muscle tumor or swelling
76.
pseudoneuroma: false tumor of a nerve
77.
pyorrhea: flow or discharge of pus
78.
rhinostenosis: condition of narrowing in nose
79.
septicemia: blood poison or rot
80.
Sig: 500 mg Ca (1 Cap) po bid q12h: give the following directions: 500 milligrams calcium (1 capsule) by mouth twice a day every 12 hours
81.
ss tab po tid q8h: one-half tablet by mouth three times a day every 8 hours
82.
Take Ax or R T p T&A: Take an axillary or rectal temperature after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
83.
thoracentesis: surgical puncture to remove fluid in thorax or chest
84.
thrombocytopenia: lack of clotting cells
85.
To Lab for GTT, FBS, and BUN: to laboratory for glucose tolerance test, fasting blood sugar, and blood urea nitrogen
86.
To OT for ADL: to occupational therapy for activities of daily living
87.
To PT for ROM per w/c bid: to physical therapy for range of motion by wheelchair twice a day
88.
tracheostomy: creation of an opening in trachea or windpipe
89.
transdermal: across the skin
90.
VS: TPR and BP qid: Vital Signs: temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure four times a day
