|
 CBC | complete blood count |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| HCT | hematocrit |
| AMI | acute myocardial infarction |
| -para | women who delivers viable infant |
| GB | gallbladder |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| CCU | Cardiac Care Unit |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| aa | of each |
| BMR | basal metabolic rate |
| amb | ambulate |
| sept/o | poisoned/ toxic |
| ASCVD | arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease |
| cc | cubic centimeters |
| HBV | Hepatitis B virus |
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| prn | as needed |
| po | by mouth |
| Px | prognosis |
| Rx | prescribe |
| Bx | biopsy |
| FH | family history |
| ID | intradermal |
| IV | intravenous |
| I & D | incision and drainage |
| OTC | over the counter |
| SubQ | subcutaneous |
| Sx | symptoms |
| Tx | treatment |
| ALS | amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CT | computed tomography |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
| EEF | electroencephalography |
| EMG | electromyogram |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| PNS | peripheral nervous system |
| ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
| BP | blood pressure |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| ECG,EKG | electrocardiogram |
| HTN | hypertension |
| LA | left atrium |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| PTCA | percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty |
| PTT | prothrombin timerange of motion |
| RVROM | right ventricle |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency virus |
| PCP | pneumocystic carinii pneumonia |
| bid | twice a day |
| qid | four times a day |
| tid | three times a day |
| qh | every hour |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| qhs | each evening (hour of sleep) |
| qam | each morning |
| ABG's | arterial blood gases |
| ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
| SARS | sudden acute respiratory syndrome |
| COB | shortness of breath |
| stat | immediately |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| URI | upper respiratory incertion |
| VC | vital capacity |
| Abd | abdomen |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BM | bowel movement |
| c (with a line over the letter) | with |
| c/o | complains of |
| CA | cancer |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| EGD | esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| hr, h | hour |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| IBD | inflammatory bowel disease |
| LFT | liver function test |
| NG | nasogastric |
| N & V | nausea and vomiting |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| PO | by mouth |
| PUD | peptic ulcer disease |
| q | every |
| SBO | small bowel obstruction |
| s (with a line over the letter) | wihout |
| UGI | upper gastrointestinal |
| VS | vital signs |
| BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy |
| ESRD | end stage renal disease |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder |
| RP | retrograde pyelogram |
| UA | urinalysis |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| D & C | dilation and curretage |
| GYN | gynecology |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| IVF | in vitro fertilization |
| LMP | last mentrual period |
| OC | oral contraceptive |
| PID | pevlic inflammatory disease |
| TAH | total abdominal hysterectomy |
| GU | genitourinary |
| ADH | antidiuretic hormone |
| BS | blood sugar |
| Ca | calcium |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| GH | growth hormone |
| K | potassium |
| TSH | thyroid-stimulating hormone |
| HGH | human growth hormone |
| AKA | above the knee amputation |
| AP | anterioposterior |
| BKA | below the knee amputation |
| C1-C7 | 1st cervical vertebra, 2nd cervical vertebra, etc. |
| Fx | fracture |
| IM | intramuscular |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| THR | total hip replacement |
| TKR | total knee replacement |
| EOM | extraocular movement |
| PERRLA | pupils are equal, round, reactive to light and accomodation |
| EENT | eyes, ears, nose and throat |
| ENT | ears, nose, throat |