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Medical Terminology (Final Exam Review)
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| A | B |
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| @ | at |
| F | degrees farenheit |
| abd | abdomen |
| ABG | Arterial Blood Gas |
| ac | before meals |
| AD | right ear |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| Ad lib | as desired |
| adm | admission |
| AIDS | Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome |
| AM,am | morning |
| amb | ambulate |
| amt | amount |
| AP | apical pulse |
| approx | approximately |
| AS | left ear |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| AU | both ears |
| av | average |
| ax | axilla/armpit |
| B&B | Bowel and bladder training |
| bid | twice a day |
| BM | Bowel movement |
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| BR | Bed rest |
| BRP | Bathroom privileges |
| BS | Blood Sugar |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| C | Degrees Celcius |
| CA | cancer |
| Ca | Calcium |
| cal | calorie |
| cap | capsule |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| CC | chief complaint |
| cc (mL) | cubic centimeters |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| CDC | Center for Disease Control and Prevention |
| CHF | Congestive Heart Failure |
| CICU | Cardiac Intensive Care Unit |
| ck | check |
| Cl | chlorine |
| cl liq | clear liquids |
| cm | centimeter |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| co, c/o | complains of |
| cont | continued |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
| CS | central supply |
| CT | computerized tomography |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
| C, w/ | with |
| A & D | admission and discharge |
| d | day |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| DC | Doctor of cardiopractic med |
| D/C | discontinue |
| Dept | department |
| dil | dilute |
| DM | diabetes melitus |
| DNR | do not recuscitate |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DOD | date of death |
| dr | drainage |
| DRG | diagnostic related group |
| drg | dressing |
| DW | distilled water |
| D/W | dextrose in water |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EMS | emergency medical service |
| EMT | emergency medical technician |
| ENT | ear nose throat |
| ER | emergency room |
| et, etiol | etiology |
| ex, exam | examination |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| Fe | iron |
| FF, FFI | force fluids |
| Fl, fl | fluids |
| Fr, fx | fracture |
| Ft | foot |
| gal | gallon |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| Gm | gram |
| Gt | Drop |
| gyn | gynecology |
| H | hydrogen |
| H2O | water |
| HA | headache/ hearing aid |
| HBV | Hepatitis B virus |
| Hg | Mercury |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HMO | health maintenance organization |
| HOH | Hard of hearing |
| Hr | hours |
| HS | hour of sleep |
| Ht | height |
| Hx | history |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| In | inch |
| I&O | intake and output |
| Isol, isol | isolation |
| IV | intravenous |
| jt | joint |
| K | potassium |
| kg | kilogram |
| lab | laboratory |
| lb | pound |
| L&D | labor and delivery |
| lg | large |
| liq | liquid |
| L,l | liter |
| (L), lt, lft | left |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LTC | long term care |
| Mat | maternity |
| MD | medical doctor |
| Med | medical/medicine |
| mg | milligram |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| min | minute |
| mL | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| MN | midnight |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| N/A | not applicable |
| Na | sodium |
| NB | newborn |
| N/C | no complaints |
| neg | negative/none |
| neur | neurology |
| Ng | nasogastric tube |
| no | number |
| noct | at night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| O2 | oxygen |
| Ob, Obs | obstentrics |
| OD | right eye |
| OJ | orange juice |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OPD, OPC | outpatient department or clinic |
| OR | operating room |
| Orthr | orthopedics |
| OS | left eye |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| OTC | over the counter |
| OU | each eye |
| oz | ounce |
| P | pulse |
| p | after |
| pc | after meals |
| PE | physical exam |
| Peds | pediatrics |
| pharm | pharmacy |
| PM, pm | afternoon |
| po | by mouth |
| post | posterior |
| post-op | after operation |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| pre-op | before an operation |
| prn | whenever necessary |
| psy | psychology |
| PT | physical therapy |
| pt | patient |
| Px | prognosis |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| q3h | every 3 hours |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| qd | everyday |
| qh | every hour |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| qid | four times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| q, q | every |
| qt | quart |
| R | respiration |
| (R) | right |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RR | recovery room |
| RT | respiratory therapy |
| Rx | presription |
| 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 | at once |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| strep | streptococcus infection |
| surg | surgery |
| s, w/o | without |
| sx | symptom |
| tab | tablet |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| tid | three times a day |
| TLC | tender loving care |
| tol | tolerated |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respiration |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| T, temp | temperature |
| tx | traction |
| VS | vital signs |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt | weight |
| x | times |
| xr | x-ray |
| y/o | years old |
| yr | year |
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