Medical Abbreviations Medical Terminology Mrs Opland Abbreviations A

Medical Abbreviations Medical Terminology Mrs. Opland

Abbreviations “A” ¨@ – at ¨ aa – of each ¨a – Before ¨ abd – abdominal ¨ ABG – arterial blood gases

¨ ac – before meals ¨ ADL – activities of daily living ¨ ad lib – as desired ¨ adm – admit, admission ¨ AED – automated external defibrillation (defibrillator)

¨ AIDS – acquired immune deficiency syndrome ¨ AM (am) – morning, before noon ¨ amb – ambulate ¨ amt – amount ¨A & P – anterior and posterior

¨ ap (A) – apical pulse ¨ ASA – Asprin ¨ ASAP – As soon as possible ¨ as tol – as tolerated ¨ ax – axillary

Abbreviations “B” ¨ B/B, BB – bed bath, bowel & bladder ¨ BE – barium enema ¨ bid – twice a day ¨ bil – bilateral ¨ bld – blood

¨ BM (bm) – bowel movement ¨ BMR – basal metabolic rate ¨ BP, b/p – blood pressure ¨ BRP – bathroom privileges ¨ BR – bed rest

¨ BS – blood sugar; bowel sounds; breath sounds ¨ Bx, bx – biopsy

Abbreviations “C” _ ¨c – with ¨ CA (ca) – cancer ¨ CAB – coronary artery bypass

¨ cal – calorie ¨ cap, caps – capsule, capsules ¨ cath – catheter ¨ CBC – complete blood count ¨ CBR – complete bed rest

¨ CDC – center for disease control ¨ Cl liq – clear liquids ¨ CC – chief complaint ¨ cc – cubic centimeter ¨ CCU – coronary or critical care unit

¨ CF – cystic fibrosis ¨ CHF – congestive heart failure ¨ chol – cholesterol ¨ circ – circulation ¨ cl liq – clear liquids

¨ c/o – complains of ¨ CO 2 – carbon dioxide ¨ COD – cause of death ¨ COPD – chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ¨ CPR – cardiopulmonary resuscitation

¨C & S – culture and sensitivity ¨ CVA – cerebrovascular accident

Abbreviations “D” ¨d – day ¨ DAT – diet as tolerated ¨D & C – dilation and curettage ¨ dc (d/c) – discontinue

¨ DNR – do not resuscitate ¨ DOA – dead on arrival ¨ DOB – date of birth ¨ DR – doctor ¨ drsg – dressing ¨ dx – diagnosis

Abbreviations “E” ¨E – enema ¨ ECHO – echocardiogram; echocardiography ¨ EDC – estimated date of confinement ¨ EEG – electroencephalogram

¨ EENT – eye, ear, nose & throat ¨ EKG (ECG) – electrocardiogram ¨ EMT – emergency medical technician ¨ ER – emergency room

Abbreviations: “F” ¨F – fahrenheit ¨ FBS – fasting blood sugar ¨ FBW – fasting blood work ¨ FC – foley catheter

¨ Fe – iron ¨ FH or FHB – fetal heart beat ¨ Fl or fl – fluid ¨ fx – fracture ¨ FF (ff) – force fluids ¨ ft – foot or feet

Abbreviations: “G” ¨ GB – gallbladder ¨ GC – gonorrhea ¨ GI – gastrointestinal ¨ gm – gram

¨ gr – grain ¨ gtt, gtts – drop, drops ¨ GU – genitourinary ¨ gyn – gynecology, gynecologist

Abbreviations: “H” ¨ hct – hematocrit ¨ hgb – hemoglobin ¨ H 2 O – water ¨ HOB – head of bed

¨ h (hr) – hour ¨ HS (hs) – hour of sleep ¨ ht – height

Abbreviation: “I” ¨ ICU – intensive care unit ¨I & D – incision and drainage ¨ IM – intramuscular ¨ in – inch

¨ in – inch ¨ inf – inferior ¨ inj – injection ¨ int – internal, interior ¨I & O – intake and output ¨ IV – intravenous

Abbreviations: “K” + ¨K – potassium ¨ kg – kilogram

Abbreviations: “L” ¨ L or l – Liter ¨ lab – laboratory ¨ lat – lateral ¨ lb. – pound

¨L & D – labor and delivery ¨ liq – liquid ¨ lg – large ¨ LLQ – left lower quadrant ¨ LOC – laxative of choice

¨ LPN – licensed practical nurse ¨ l, lt, lft – left ¨ LUQ – left upper quadrant

Abbreviations: “M” ¨ MD – medical doctor ¨ med – medicine ¨ meq – milliequivalent ¨ mid noc (MN) – midnight

¨ min – minute ¨ ml – milliliter ¨ mm – millimeter ¨ MOM – milk of magnesia ¨ MT – medical technician

Abbreviations: “N” ¨ NA – nurse aide CNA - certified nurse assistant ¨ Na – sodium ¨ Na. Cl – sodium chloride (salt) ¨ No. (no. ) – number

¨ noct – night ¨ NPO – nothing by mouth ¨ n/v – nausea & vomiting ¨ neg – negative ¨ noc – night

¨ neg – negative ¨ noc – night

Abbreviations: “O” ¨ O 2 – oxygen ¨ OD (o. d. ) – right eye ¨ OS (o. s. ) – left eye ¨ OT – occupational therapy, occupational therapist

¨ OU – both eyes ¨ oz – Ounce

Abbreviations “P” _ ¨p – after ¨P – pulse ¨ path – Pathology ¨ pc – after meals

¨ PDR – physicians desk reference ¨ peds – pediatrics ¨ per – by, through ¨ pharm – pharmacy ¨ PM, pm – after noon ¨ po – by mouth

¨ post – after ¨ post-op – after surgery ¨ pre-op – before surgery ¨ prn – as necessary, as needed ¨ psy – psychiatry, psychology ¨ PT – physical therapy ¨ pt – patient, pint

Abbreviations “Q” ¨q – every ¨ qd – every day ¨ qh – every hour ¨ qhs – every hour of sleep (bedtime) ¨ q 2 h – every two hours

¨ q 3 h – every three hours ¨ q 4 h – every four hours ¨ qid – four times a day ¨ qod – every other day ¨ qns – quantity nonsufficient ¨ qs – quantity sufficient ¨ qt – quart

Abbreviations “R” ¨R – rectal ¨ RBC – red blood cells ¨ RLQ – right lower quadrant ¨ RN – registered nurse ¨ R/O, r/o – rule out

¨ ROM – range of motion ¨ RR – recovery room ¨ R, rt – right ¨ RUQ – right upper quadrant ¨ Rx – prescription

Abbreviations “S” _ ¨s – without ¨ SC – subcutaneous ¨ sig – give according to the following directions ¨ SOB – shortness of breath ¨ sol – solution

¨ SOS – if necessary ¨ spec – specimen ¨ spt – spirits, liquor _ ¨ ss – one half, ½ ¨ SSE – soap solution enema

¨ stat – immediately ¨ STD / STI – sexually transmitted disease – sexually transmitted infection ¨ surg – surgery ¨ syp – syrup

Abbreviations “T” ¨ T or temp – temperature ¨T & A – tonsillectomy and adnoidectomy ¨ tab – tablet ¨ tbsp – tablespoon ¨ tid – three times a day

¨ TLC – tender loving care ¨ TPR – temperature, pulse, respiration ¨ tsp – teaspoon ¨ tx – treatment, traction

Abbreviations “U” ¨ ung – ointment ¨ UA – urine analysis ¨ ur – urine

Abbreviations “V” ¨ vag – vagina, vaginal ¨ VD – venereal disease ¨ VO – verbal order ¨ vol – volume ¨ VS – vital signs

Abbreviations “W” ¨ WBC – White ¨ WC – wardclerk, secretary ¨ w/c – wheelchair ¨ wt – weight

Abbreviations “symbols” ¨> – greater than ¨< – less than ¨X – Times ¨. – male ¨. – female