Medical Terminology Abbreviations
About this set
Created by:
nrsg_student on March 27, 2008
Description:
Medical Terminology Abbreviations for LVN
Classes:
Health Occupation, medical Terminology
Log in to favorite or report as inappropriate.
Order by
114 terms
Danish | English |
|---|---|
| Abd |  abdomen |
| Abg's | arterial blood gases |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| AKA | above the knee amputation |
| ALS | amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
| ASHD | arterial sclerosis heart disease |
| BID | twice a day |
| BKA | below the knee amputation |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BPH | benign prosthetic hypertrophy |
| BRP | bathroom privilege |
| BM | bowel movement |
| Bx | biopsy |
| c | with |
| Ca, CA | calcium, cancer |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graph |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CNF | congestive heart failure |
| PO | by mouth |
| PR | by rectum |
| PTT | Partial thromboplastin time |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| Q am | every morning |
| Q H | every hour |
| Q PM | every night |
| QID | 4 times a day |
| RA | right atrium |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RV | right ventrical |
| s | without |
| SARS | severe acute respiratory syndrome |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| STAT | immediately |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| Sx | symptom |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TKR | total knee replacement |
| TID | three times a day |
| TSH | thyroid stimulation hormone |
| TURP | transurethral resection of the prostate |
| Tx | treatment |
| CPR | cardiac pulmonary resuscitation |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CT | computated axial tomography |
| CV | cardiovascular |
| CVA | cardiovascular accident |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| EKG | electroencephalogram |
| EKG | Electro Cardiogram |
| EENT | Ear Eyes Nose Throat |
| ESRD | end stage renal disease |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| Fx | fracture |
| FSBS | fasting blood sugar |
| GERD | gastroesophogeal reflux disease |
| GH | growth hormone |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| GU | genitourinary |
| Gyn | gynocology |
| HTN | hypertension |
| IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
| ID | intradermal |
| IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes melittus |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| K+ | potassium |
| KUB | kidney, ureters, bladder (x-ray) |
| LA | left atrium |
| LV | left ventrical |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| Na | sodium |
| NGT | nasal gastric tube |
| NIDDM | non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| OTC | over the counter |
| OD | overdose |
| O.D. | right eye |
| OS | mouth |
| O.S. | left eye |
| OU | both eyes |
| OC | occular |
| PE | physical exam |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation |
| PMS | premenstral syndrome |
| UA | urinalysis |
| UGI | upper gastrointestinal |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VC | ventricular catherization |
| VD | venereal disease |
| PT | physical therapy |
| PUD | peptic ulcer disease |
| GT | Gastrostomy tube |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| MTV | multivitamins |
| DSS | docusate sulfate |
| FESO4 | ferrous sulfate |
| Noc | nocturnal, night |
| ID | interdermal |
| SC | subcutaneous |
| NSS | normal saline solution |
| WTD | wet to dry |
| DD | dry dressing |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.
Completed “Learn” mode
spicedblue7 , HeatherMarie09 , nurseandrea , hollyamy26 , wilmisanchez , t217265