 |
Java Games: Flashcards, matching, concentration, and word search. |
 |
|
Final List Medical Abbreviations
|
| A | B |
|---|
| @ | at |
| A&D | Admission and Discharge |
| abd | abdomen |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ac | before meals |
| AD | Right Ear |
| ad Lib | as desired |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| adm | admission |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| am,AM | morning, before noon |
| amb | ambulate |
| amt | amount |
| AP | apical pulse |
| approx | approximately |
| AS | left ear |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| AU | both ears |
| av | average |
| Ax | armpit, axilla |
| B&B | bowel and bladder training |
| bid | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privelages |
| BS | blood sugar |
| BSC,bsc | bedside commode |
| C* | degrees celcius |
| w/ | with |
| Ca | Calcium |
| CA | cancer |
| cal | calorie |
| Cap | capsule |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CDC | Center for Disease |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CICU | cardiac intesive care unit |
| ck | check |
| Cl | Chloride/Chlorine |
| cl liq | clear liquid |
| cm | centimeter |
| co,c/o | complains of |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| cont | continued |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary rescusitation |
| CS | central supply |
| CT | computerized tomography |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident/stroke |
| O2 | oxygen |
| Ob, Obs | obstetrics |
| OD | doctor of optometry |
| OD | Right eye |
| OD | occular dextra |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OPD, OPC | out patient department/clinic |
| OR | operating room |
| Orth | orthopedics |
| OS | left eye |
| OS | occular sinistra |
| OT | occupational therapy/ therapist |
| OTC | over the counter |
| OU | each eye |
| oz | ounce |
| p | after |
| P | pulse |
| P | phosphorus |
| pc | after meals |
| PE | physical exam |
| PE | pulmonary edema |
| Peds | pediatrics |
| Pharm | pharmacy |
| PM, pm | after noon |
| po | by mouth |
| post | posterior |
| post | after |
| post-op | after an operation |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| pre-op | before an operation |
| prn | when necessary, as needed |
| Psy | psychologis |
| Psy | psychiatrist |
| pt | patient or pint |
| PT | physical therapy |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| q3h | every 3 hours |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| qhs | every night at bed |
| q | every |
| qid | four times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| qt | quart |
| R | respiration, rectal |
| Rt | right |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RR | recovery room |
| RT | respiratory therapy |
| Rx | prescription |
| s, w/o | without |
| sc, SC | subcutaneous |
| Sig | give the following directions |
| SOB | short of breath |
| sol | solution |
| sos | if necessary |
| spec | specimen |
| S/S, S&S | signs and symptoms |
| staph | staphylococcus infection |
| stat | immediately, at once |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| strep | streptococcus infection |
| Sx | symptom, sign |
| T, Temp | temperature |
| tab | tablet |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| tid | three times a day |
| TLC | tender loving care |
| tol | tolerated |
| TPR | temperature, respirations, pulse |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| tx | treatment, traction, transplant |
| VS | vital signs |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt | weight |
| x | times |
| XR | xray |
| y/o | years old |
| yr | year |
| d | day |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| D/C,dc,disc | discharge, discontinue |
| Dept | department |
| dil | dilute, dissolve |
| DM | Diabetes Mellitus |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DOD | date of death |
| dr | dram, drainage |
| DRG | diagnostic related group |
| drg,drsg,dsg | dressing |
| DW | distilled water |
| D/W | dextrose in water |
| Dx,dx | diagnosis |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EMS | emergency medical services |
| EMT | emergency medical technician |
| ENT | ear nose throat |
| ER | emergency room |
| et, etiol | etiology (cause of disease) |
| EX, exam | examination |
| F | degrees farenheit |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FDA | food and drug |
| Fe | iron |
| FF, FFl | force fluid |
| Fr, Fx | fracture |
| ft | foot |
| gal | gallon |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| Gm, g | gram |
| gt, gtt, gtts | drop, drops |
| Gyn | gynecology |
| H | Hydrogen |
| H2O | Water |
| HA | Hearing Aide, Headache |
| HBV | Hepatitis B Virus |
| Hg | Mercury |
| HIV | Human Immunodeficiency Virus |
| HMO | Health Maintenance Organization |
| HOH | Hard of Hearing |
| Hr, hr,H, h | hour, hours |
| HS | hours of sleep |
| Ht | Height |
| Hx, hx | history |
| I & O | Input & Output |
| ICU | Intensive Care Unit |
| ID | Intradermal, Infectious Disease |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| in | inch |
| Isol, isol | isolation |
| IV | intravenous |
| jt | joint |
| K | potassium |
| Kg, kg | kilogram |
| L & D | labor and delivery |
| (L), lt, lft | left |
| L,l | liter |
| Lab | laboratory |
| lb, # | pound |
| LTC | long term care |
| lg | large |
| liq | liquid |
| LOC | loss of conciousness |
| Mat | maternity |
| MD | medical doctor, muscular dystrophy, myocardial disease |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
