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Terminology, Abbreviations, and SymbolsA . assessmentaa . of eachAA .Alcoholics Anonymous; Aplastic anemiaAAA . abdominal aortic aneurysmAAOx3 .alert, awake, oriented to time, place & personAAROM . active assistive range of motionabd. abdomen, abdominal, abductionABG. arterial blood gasesabn. abnormalABW. actual body weightAbx . antibioticsAC . before mealsAD . Alzheimer’s Disease,ADA . American Diabetes Association,Add. adductionAdeq. . adequateADH . antidiuretic hormoneADHD . Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorderADL . activities of daily livingad lib . as often as desiredAdm . admissionADR . allergic drug reactionAED .automatic external defibrillatorAF. atrial fibrillationafeb . afebrileAIDS . acquired immunodeficiency syndromeAKA . above the knee amputationalb. albuminALD . alcoholic liver diseasealk . alkalinealk phos, ALKP. alkaline phosphataseALL . acute lymphocytic leukemiaALOC .altered level of consciousALS . Amyotrophic lateral sclerosisALT . alanine amino-transaminaseA.M. . before noonA-Mask . aerosol maskAMA . against medical advice, AmericanMedical Associationamb . ambulatoryamb care . ambulatory careAMI . acute myocardial infarctionAML . acute myelogenous leukemiaamp . ampuleamt . amountANA . antinuclear antibodyANC . Absolute neutrophil countANLL. acute non-lymphocytic leukemiaAnt . anteriorante . beforeA/O . alert and orientedAODM. adult onset diabetes mellitusAOM . acute otitis mediaAP & LAT . anteroposterior and lateralA & P Repair . anterior and posterior repairapprox . approximatelyAvera Education & Staffing SolutionsMedication Aide Training Programappt. . appointmentaPTT . activated partial thromboplastin timeaq .wateraq dist . distilled waterARDS . acute respiratory distress syndromeARF . acute renal failureARMD . age related macular degenerationAROM. active range of motionarwy . airwayAS . aortic stenosisASAP . as soon as possibleASCVD . arteriosclerotic cardiovascular diseaseASHD . arteriosclerotic heart diseaseas tol . as toleratedAST . aspartate amino-transaminaseAstig . astigmatismatr fib . atrial fibrillationAUR . acute urinary retentionax. axillaryAV. arterioventricularavg . averageAVM. arteriovenous malformationAV node . atrioventricular nodeBBa . bariumbact . bacteriaBa. Swallow . barium swallowBBB . bundle branch blockBC . blood culture, bedside commodeBCP . birth control pillsBCSW . Board Certified Social WorkerBE . bariumBG . blood glucoseBIPAP . Biphasic Positive Airway Pressurebicarb . bicarbonatebid. twice dailybilat . bilateralbili . bilirubinBK . below the kneeBKA . below the knee amputationBLE . both lower extremitiesBleph . blepharoplastyBLS . Basic Life SupportBM. bowel movementbmd . bone mineral densityBMP . Basic Metabolic PanelBMR . basal metabolic rateBMT . bone marrow transplantBOM . bilateral otitis mediaBPD . Bipolar DisorderBP . blood pressureBPH . benign prostatic hypertrophybpm . beats per minuteBR . bed rest11/9/2020
Terminology, Abbreviations, and Symbolsbrat . banana, rice cereal, apple sauce, teaBRP . bathroom privilegesBRVO . brance retinal vein occlu-sionBS . bowel sounds, blood sugarBSA . body surface areaBSO. bilateral salpingo-oophorectomyBSOM. bilateral serous otitis mediaBTL . Bilateral Tubal LigationBW . body weightBx . biopsyCc . withC. centigrade, concentrationC & S . culture and sensitivityCa . calciumCA . carcinomaCABG . coronary artery bypass graftCaCl2 . calcium chlorideCAD . coronary artery diseaseCal . kilocalorie calories, calciumCAP . Cancer of the prostate, capsuleCAPD . continuous ambulatory peritonealdialysiscarb . carbohydratecat . cataractcath . catheter, catheterization, catheterizedCBC . complete blood countcc . cubic centimeterCCA . calcium channel antagonistCCB . calcium channel blockerCCMS . clear catch midstreamCCU . coronary care unitCDC . Center for Disease ControlCD & L Spine . cervical, dorsal and lumbar spineCDE . Certified Diabetes EducatorCDU . chemical dependency unitCE . continuing educationCEA . carcinoembryonic antigenCEO. chief executive officercerv . cervicalCETN . Certified Enterostomal Therapy NurseCF. cystic fibrosisCHD . coronary heart diseasechem. chemistryCHF . congestive heart failurechg. changeCHL . conductive hearing lossCHO. carbohydratechol . cholesterolCHPX . chickenpoxchr . chronicCHTN . chronic hypertensionCI . cardiac indexCIC. clean intermittent catheterizationCIRC . circumcisionAvera Education & Staffing SolutionsMedication Aide Training ProgramCIS. carcinoma in-situck . check, creatine kinasecl . chloride,clearanc-e, contact lensCLL . chronic lymphocytic leukemiacm . centimeterCML . chronic myelogenous leukemiaCMP . Comprehensive Metabolic PanelCMS . circulation, movement, sensationCMV . cytomegalovirusCNP .Certified Nurse PractitionerCNS . central nervous system, Clinical NurseSpecialistCNI, CNII, etc. . cranial nerve I,II, etc.c/o . complaining ofc/w . consistent withCO . cardiac outputCOAG . chronic open angle glaucomaCOLD . chronic obstructive lung diseasecolpo . colposcopycomp. compoundconc . concentrateconf . conferenceconj . conjunctivacont . continued, continuousCOPD . chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseCO2 . carbon dioxideCP . chest pain, cerebral palsyC & P . cystoscopy & pyelogramCPAP . continuous positive airway pressureCPR . cardiopulmonary resuscitationCPS . Chronic Paronoid SchizophreniaCPT . chest physiotherapyC1,C2,etc. . first, second, etc. cervical vertebracreat . creatinineCRF . chronic renal failureCRI . chronic renal insufficiencyCRNA . certified registered nurse anesthetistCRT . certified respiratory therapistcryo . cryosurgeryCS . Central SupplyC&S .culture & sensitivityCSF . cerebrospinal fluidCT . computer tomography, chest tubeCTA. clear to auscultationcult . cultureCV . cerebrovascular, cardiovascularCVA . cerebrovascular accident (stroke)CVL . central venous lineCWMS color, warmth, movement, sensationCXR . chest x-rayCysto . cystoscopy/cystoscopicDD. Distance, doseDBE . Diabetic EducationDBP . diastolic blood pressure21/9/2020
Terminology, Abbreviations, and SymbolsD/C . discontinue, dischargeD & C dilatation and curettageD & D . diarrhea and dehydrationDDD . degenerative disc diseasedecr . decreasedDerm . dermatology, dermatitisDES . dry eye syndromedev . deviationDHT . dehydrationdiam . diameterdiff . differentialDil . dilateDils . dilutionsdis . diseaseDisp . dispositionDist . distanceDJD. degenerative joint diseaseDKA . diabetic ketoacidosisdL . deciliterDM. diabetes mellitusDME . Durable Medical EquipmentDNR . do not resuscitateDO . Doctor of OsteopathyDOB. date of birthDOE. dyspnea on exertionDPOA .Durable Power of Attorneydoz. dozenDPA . Discharge Planning AssessmentDPI . Dry Power Inhalerdr . dramdrng . drainageD/T due toDRE . Digital Rectal ExamDRG. diagnostic-related groupDRSG . dressingDT . delirium tremensDTR . deep tendon reflexesDU . duodenal ulcerDUB . dysfunctional uterine bleedingD & V . diarrhea and vomitingDVT . deep vein thrombosisDx .DiagnosisEea . eachEAC . external auditory canalEBL . estimated blood lossEBV . Epstein-Barr virusEC . enteric-coatedECC . Emergency Care CenterECCE . extracapsular cataract extractionECF . extend care facilityECG. electrocardiogramecho . echocardiogramECT . electroconvulsive therapyED . emergency departmentAvera Education & Staffing SolutionsMedication Aide Training ProgramEEG. electroencephalogramEENT . eyes, ears, nose and throatEF. ejection fractione.g. . for exampleEGD. esophagogastroduodenoscopyEHC . Employee Health ClinicEKG. electrocardiogramelev . elevationELISA . enzyme-linked immunosorbent assayelix . elixirEMG . electromyogramEMS . Emergency Medical ServicesEMT . Emergency Medical TechnicianENDO . endoscopyENT . ears, nose and throatENUC . enucleationEOM . extraocular movementEPAP . Expiratory Positive Airway PressureEpith . epitheliumEPO. erythropoietinEPS . extrapyramidal symptomsER . emergency roomERCP . endoscopic retrogradecholangiopancreatographyERT . estrogen replacement therapyERV . expiratory reserve volumeESLD . end stage liver diseaseEsoph . esophagusESR . erythrocyte sedimentation rateESRD . end stage renal diseaseEST . electroshock therapyET . endotracheal,ETCO2 . end tidal carbon dioxideetc . and so forthetio . etiologyEtoh . ethanolETOH . alcoholETT . endotracheal tube, EnterstomalTherapyex. . excision, exerciseexam. examinationexp. expirationexp. lap. . exploratory laparotomyext . extract, extension, external examextr . extremityExt. Rot . external rotationFF . FahrenheitFB. foreign body, followed byFBS . fasting blood sugarFC. foley catheterFDA . Food & Drug AdministrationFe . ironFEF . florced expiratory flowFeb . febrile31/9/2020
Terminology, Abbreviations, and SymbolsFEM-POP . femoral-poplitealFeSO4 . ferrous sulfateFEV1 . forced expiratory volume in one secondFFP . fresh frozen plasmaFH. family historyFIF . forced inspiratory flowFiO2 . fraction of inspired oxygenfl . fluidfl dr . fluid dramfl oz . fluid ounceFlex . flexionFM . face maskFOB . fecal occult blood testFSBS. Finger Stick Blood SugarFSH . follicle stimulating hormoneFTT . failure to thriveF/U. follow-upFUB . functional uterine bleedingFUO . fever, unknown originFVC . forced vital capacityFWB . full weight bearingFx . fractureGG . Gravida, gramGAD. generalized anxiety disorderGB . gallbladderGB Series . gallbladder seriesGC . gonorrhea, gonococcusGCS. Glasgow Coma Scoregen. generalGERD . gastroesophageal reflux diseaseGFR . glomerular filtration rateGGT . gamma glutamyl transferaseGGTP . gamma glutamyl transpeptidaseGH . growth hormoneGI . gastrointestinalGI Series . gastrointestinal tract studyglob . globulinglu. glucosegm . gramGN . glomerulonephritisGP . General Practitionerg . grainGRH. growth releasing hormoneGSW. gunshot woundG-Tube.gastrostomy tubegtt . dropsGTT . glucose tolerance testGU . genitourinaryGVH. graft versus host (reaction)GVHD . graft versus host diseaseGYN. GynecologyHHA . hearing aide, headacheAvera Education & Staffing SolutionsMedication Aide Training Programhal . hallucinationsH&P . history and physicalHAV . Hepatitis A virusHb, Hgb. hemoglobinHBIG . Hepatitis B immune globulinHBP . high blood pressureHbsAg . hepatitis B surface antigenHBV . Hepatitis B virusHC . home careHCO3 . bicarbonateHct . hematocritHCV . Hepatitis C virusHCVD . hypertensive Cardiovascular diseaseHD . Hodgkin’s Disease, hemodialysisHEENT. head, eyes, ears, nose, throatheme. hemorrhagehemi . one side of the bodyHEPA . high-efficiency particular airHeplock . heparin lockHF. heart failureHg . mercuryhgb. hemoglobinHGH. human growth hormoneHH . hiatal hernia; Home HealthHHC . Home Health CareHHN . hand held nebulizerH&H . Hemoglobin & hematocr-itH/I . homicidal ideationHib . hemophilus influenza type BHisto . histoplasmosisHIV. human immunodeficiency virusHJR. hepatojugular refluxHL . heplock; hearling lossHLA . human leukocyte antigenHO . history ofHOB. head of bedHP . hot packshr . hour, heart rateHRT . hormone replacement therapyh.s. . at bedtime; hour of sleepHSV . herpes simplex virusht . heightHTLV-III .human T-cell lymphotropic virus type IIIHTN . hypertensive, hypertensionhx . historyHZ . herpes zosterHZV . herpes zoster virusH2O . waterII & D. incision & drainageI & A. irrigation and aspirationI & O . intake & outputIABP . intra-aortic balloon pumpIBD. inflammatory bowel diseaseIBW . ideal body weight41/9/2020
Terminology, Abbreviations, and SymbolsICBG . iliac crest bone graftICCE . intraocular cataract extractionICD-9-CM . International Classification of Diseases,9th Edition, Clinical ModificationICF . intermediate care facilityICH. intracranial hemorrhageICP. intracranial pressureICS. intercostal spaceICU. intensive care unitI.D. . Infectious DiseasesIDDM. insulin dependent diabetes mellitusIg . immunoglobulinIgG. Immunoglobulin GIHD. ischemic heart diseaseIICP . increased intracranial pressureIJ . internal jugularIM . intramuscularIMP . impressionIncr . increasedINF . interferonInj . injectionINR. international normalized ratioINS. insurance, inspirationInstr. . instructionsinsuff . insufficientint . internalInt Med . internal medicineIOL . intraocular lensIOP . intraocular pressureIOT . intraocular tensionIPAP . Inspiratory Positive Airway PressureIPPB . intermittent positive pressure breathingIQ. intelligence quotientIR . internal rotationIRV. inspiratory reserve volumeISH. isolated systolic hypertensionISOL . isolationIV . intravenousIVC. inspiratory vital capacityIVDA . intravenous drug abuseIVF . intravenous fluidsIVP IV pushJJP . Jackson-Pratt drainJr . juniorJRA. juvenile rheumatoid arthritisJ-Tube jejunostomy tubeJuv . juvenileJVD. jugular venous distentionJVP. jugular venous pressureKK . corneaK . potassiumKA . keratoacanthomaAvera Education & Staffing SolutionsMedication Aide Training Programkcal . kilocalorieKCL . potassium chlorideKel . elimination rate constantKG . kilogramk . kilometerKP04. potassium phosphateKUB . kidney, ureter, bladderKVO. keep vein openLL . liter, lower, leftLA . left atrium, left armL & A. light and accommodationlab. laboratorylac . lacerationlat . lateralLAVH . laparoscopic assisted vaginalhysterectomylb . poundLBBB . left bundle branch blockLBP . low back painLDL . low density lipoproteinLDN . Licensed Dietitian/NutritionistLE . lupus erythematosus, lower extremityLES . lower esophageal sphincterLFT . liver function testslg . largeLHC . left heart catheterizationLi—. lithiumLIH . left inguinal hernialiq . liquidLKS . liver, kidneys, spleenL/L . lids and lashesLLE . left lower extremityLLL. left lower lobe, left lower lidLLQ. left lower quadrantLLWC. long leg walking castLMP . last menstrual periodLN . lymph nodeLOA . leave of absenceLOC . loss of consciousness, level ofconsciousnessLOS . length of stayLP. lumbar punctureLPN . licensed practical nurseLPT . licensed physical therapistLRT . Licensed Respiratory TechnicianLS . lumbosacralL/S ratio . lecithin to sphingomyelin ratioLSO . left salpingo-oophorectomyLSP . left sacrum posterior*LST . left sacrum transverse*Lt . leftLTC .Long term careLTCF . long term care facilityLUE . left upper extremity51/9/2020
Terminology, Abbreviations, and SymbolsLUL . left upper lobeLUQ . left upper quadrantMM . meterMA MedicaidMAO . monamine oxidaseMAP . mean arterial pressure; MedicalAssistance ProgramMAR . medication administration recordmax . maximummcg or ug . microgramsMD. medical doctorMDA . Muscular Dystrophy AssociationMDI . metered dose inhalerMDE . Major Depressive Episodemech. mechanicalMED . medication, medical, MedicinemEq . milliequivalentmEq/L . milliequivalent per literMFB. metallic foreign bodymg . milligramMI . myocardial infarction, mitral insufficiencymicro . microcytosismin. minimum, minuteml . milliliterMM . multiple myelomamm . millimetermM . millimolarmm/hr . millimeters per hourMMR . measles, mumps and rubellaMMSE .mini mental status examMN. midnightmod . moderatemono. monocyteMRI . magnetic resonance imagingMRM. modified radical mastoidectomyMRND . modified radical neck dissectionMRSA . methicillin resistant staph aureusMS. musculoskeletal, multiple sclerosis,medical student, morphine sulfateMSW . Master’s of Social WorkM.T. . medical technologistMTD . maximum tolerated dosemva . motor vehicle accidentMVI . multivitaminMVR . mitral valve replacementNN. nitrogenN & V . nausea & vomitingNa . sodiumNA . Nursing Assistant, no answer, notapplicableNaCl . sodium chlorideNAD . no acute distressAvera Education & Staffing SolutionsMedication Aide Training ProgramNAG. narrow angle glaucomaNaHCO3 . sodium bicarbonateNAO. nasal airway obstructionN/C . no complaints, nasal cannulaNED . no evidence of diseaseneg. negativeNEO. neosynephrineNEURO .neurology, neurologicNGT . nasogastric tubeNH . Nursing HomeNHL . Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaNHP . Nursing Home PlacementNI . no improvementNIA. niacin,niacinamideNICU . Neonatal Intensive Care UnitNIDDM . non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitusNKA . no known allergiesNKDA . no known drug allergiesnl . normalNMI . no middle initialNoc .nightnoct . nightNorepi . norepinephrineNOS. not otherwise specifiedNPC . nonproductive coughNPO .Nothing by mouthNPH . neutral protamine hagedornNR . nonreactiveNS . normal salineNSA . no significant abnormalityNSAIDS . nonsteroidal antiflammatory drugNSR . normal sinus rhythmNSS . normal saline solutionNST . non-stress testNT/ND . non-distended/non-tenderNTS . nasotracheal suctionNV . neurovascularnvd . neck venous distention, nausea,vomiting, diarrheaNVFCD . nausea, vomiting, fever, chills anddiarrheaNWB. non-weight bearingOO . objective/observationOA . osteoarthritis, observationand assessmentOB, OB/GYN . Obstetrics and Gynecologyobj . objectiveobl . obliqueOBS. organic brain syndromeOCA. oral contraceptive agentocc. occasional, occiputOCD. obsessive-compulsive disorderOCG . oral cholecystogramOCP. ova, cysts, parasites61/9/2020
Terminology, Abbreviations, and SymbolsOD . Right eyeOE . otitis externaOH . Occupational HealthOM. otitis mediaOOB . out of bedop . outpatient, operation, occiput posterior,operation, outpatientO & P . ova and parasitesOPC. Order for protective custodyOPD. Outpatient departmentOPS. outpatient surgeryOPT . ophthalmologyOPV. oral polio vaccineO.R. . operating roomOrient . oriented, orientationORIF . open reduction/internal fixationORT . orthopaedic, orthopedicos . mouthOS . left eyeOSA. obstructive sleep apenaOSHA . Occupational Safety and HealthAdministrationOSU. Oral SurgeryOT. occupational therapyotc . over the counterOTO . OtolaryngologyOTT . orotracheal tubeO.U. . each eye, both eyesoz . ounceO2. oxygenO2 sat . oxygen saturationPp . after, pulseP . pain, para, pulse, percussion, plan,pressureP&T . peak and troughPA. physician’s assistant,pulmonary artery,posterior anteriorPAC . premature atrial contractionPA02 . alveolar oxygen tensionPaC02 . arterial carbon dioxide tensionPACO2. alveolar carbon dioxide tensionPACU. post anesthesia care unitpalp . palpable, palpationsPap . pananicoaou smearpara . paraplegic, paralysisPAT . paroxysmal atrial tachycardiapath . pathologypaw . airway pressurePAWP. pulmonary artery wedge pressurePBD . post burn dayPC . packed cells, post cast, pressure controlafter meals, posterior chamberPCA . patient controlled analgesicPCN . penicillin,Avera Education & Staffing SolutionsMedication Aide Training ProgramPCO2 . partial pressure of carbon dioxidePCP . Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia,Primary Care ProviderPDR . Physician’s Desk ReferencePE . physical examination, pulmonaryembolism, pulmonary edemaPEEP . positive end expiratory pressurePEF . peak expiratory flowPEFR . peak expiratory flow ratePEG. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomyperf . perforationsPERLA. pupils equal, reactive to light andaccommodationPERRLA . pupils equal, round, reactive to light andaccommodationPET . positron emission tomographypH . hydrogen ion concentration, acid/baseindexPH . past historypharm . pharmacyPharmD. Doctor of Pharmacyphos . phosphatasePHP . phosphorusPHN . public health nursePICC peripherally
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