Details Title: Abbreviation or Symbol Description: Appendix B abbreviations & symbols Total Flash Cards: 352 Created: 08/20/2008 18:41:21		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Health Care Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term a (long a) Definition before Term A Definition anterior; assessment Term A&P Definition auscultation and percussion Term A&W Definition alive and well Term AB Definition abortion Term ABG Definition arterial blood gas Term a.c. Definition before meals Term ACE Definition angiotensin-converting enzyme Term ACS Definition accute coronary syndrome Term ACTH Definition adrenocorticotropic hormone Term AD Definition right ear Term ad lib. Definition as desired Term ADH Definition antidiuretic hormone Term ADHD Definition attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder Term AIDS Definition acquired immunodefiency syndrome Term AKA Definition above-knee amputation Term alb Definition albumin Term ALS Definition amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Term ALT Definition alanine aminotransferase (enzyme) Term a.m. Definition morning Term amt Definition amount Term ANS Definition autonomic nervous system Term AP Definition anterior-posterior Term APKD Definition adult polycystic kidney disease Term aq Definition water Term AS Definition left ear Term ASD Definition atrial septal defect Term AST Definition aspartate aminotransferase (enzyme Term AU Definition both ears Term AV Definition atrioventricular Term B (with a circle around it) Definition bilateral Term BAEP Definition brainstem auditory evoked potential Term BAER Definition brainstem auditory evoked response Term BCC Definition basal cell carcinoma Term BD Definition bipolar disorder Term b.i.d. Definition twice a day Term BKA Definition below-knee amputation Term BM Definition bowel movement Term BMP Definition basic metabolic panel Term BP Definition blood pressure Term BPH Definition benign prostatic hypertrophy or hyperplasia Term BRP Definition bathroom privileges Term BS Definition blood sugar Term BUN Definition blood urea nitrogen Term Bx Definition biopsy Term c (long c) Definition with Term C Definition Celsius, centigrade Term C&S Definition culture and sensitivity Term CABG Definition coronary artery bypass graft Term CAD Definition coronary artery disease Term cap Definition capsule Term CAT Definition computed axial tomography Term CBC Definition complete blood count Term cc Definition cubic centimeter Term CC Definition chief complaint Term CCU Definition coronary (cardiac) care unit Term CF Definition cystic fibrosis Term CHF Definition congestive heart failure Term CIN Definition cervical intraepithelial neoplasia Term CIS Definition carcinoma in situ Term cm Definition centimeter Term CMP Definition comprehensive metabolic panel Term CNS Definition central nervous system Term c/o Definition complains of Term CO Definition cardiac output Term CO2 Definition carbon dioxide Term COPD Definition chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Term CP Definition cerebral palsy; chest pain Term CPAP Definition continuous positive airway pressure Term CPD Definition cephalopelvic disproportion Term CPR Definition cardiopulmonary resuscitation Term CSF Definition cerebrospinal fluid Term CSII Definition continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion Term CT Definition computed tomography Term CTA Definition computed tomographic angiography Term cu mm or mm^3 Definition cubic millimeter Term CVA Definition cerebrovascular accident Term CVS Definition chorionic villus sampling Term CXR Definition chest x-ray Term d Definition day Term D&C Definition dilation and curettage Term D&E Definition dilation and evacuation Term DC Definition discharge; discontinue; doctor of chiropractic Term DDS Definition Doctor of dental surgery Term DJD Definition degenerative joint disease Term DKA Definition diabetic ketoacidosis Term DO Definition doctor of osteopathy Term DPM Definition doctor of podiatric medicine Term dr Definition dram Term DRE Definition digital rectal exam Term DTR Definition deep tendon reflex Term DVT Definition deep vein thrombosis Term Dx Definition diagnosis Term ECG Definition electrocardiogram Term echo Definition echocardiogram Term ECT Definition electroconvulsive therapy Term ECU Definition emergency care unit Term ED Definition erectile dysfunction Term EDC Definition estimated date of confinement Term EDD Definition estimated date of delivery Term EEG Definition electroencephalogram Term EGD Definition esophagogastroduodenoscopy Term EKG Definition electrocardiogram Term EMG Definition electromyogram Term ENt Definition ear, nose, and throat Term EPS Definition electrophysiological study Term ER Definition emergency room Term ERCP Definition endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography Term ESR Definition erythrocyte sedimentation rate Term ESWL Definition extracorporeal shock wave Term ETOH Definition ethyl alcohol Term EUS Definition endoscopic ultrasonography Term F Definition farenheit Term FBS Definition fasting blood sugar Term Fe Definition Iron Term FH Definition family history Term fl oz Definition fluid ounce Term FS Definition frozen section Term FSH Definition follicle-stimulating hormone Term Fx Definition fracture Term g Definition gram Term GAD Definition generalized anxiety disorder Term GERD Definition gastroesophageal reflux disease Term GH Definition growth horomone Term GI Definition gastrointestinal Term gm Definition gram Term gr Definition grain Term gt Definition drop Term gtt Definition drops Term GTT Definition glucose tolerance test Term GYN Definition gynecology Term h Definition hour Term H&H Definition hemoglobin & hematocrit Term H&P Definition history and physical Term HAV Definition Hepatitis A Virus Term HBV Definition hepatitis B virus Term HCV Definition hepatitis C virus Term HCT Definition hematocrit Term HD Definition Huntington disease Term HEENT Definition head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat Term HGB Definition hemoglobin Term HIV Definition human immunodeficiency virus Term hpf Definition high power field Term HPI Definition history of present illness Term HPV Definition human papilloma virus Term HRT Definition hormone replacement therapy Term h.s. Definition hour of sleep Term HSV-1 Definition herpes simplex virus type 1 Term HSV-2 Definition herpes simplex virus type 2 Term Ht Definition height Term HTN Definition hypertension Term Hx Definition history Term I&D Definition incision and drainage Term ICD Definition implantable cardioverter defibrillator Term ICU Definition intensive care unit Term ID Definition intradermal Term IM Definition intramuscular Term IMP Definition impression Term IOL Definition intraocular lens Term IP Definition inpatient Term IUD Definition intrauterine device Term IV Definition intravenous Term IVP Definition intravenous pyelogram Term IVU Definition intravenous urogram Term JCAHO Definition Joint commission on accreditation of Healthcare Organizations Term kg Definition kilogram Term KUB Definition kidneys, ureters, bladder Term L Definition liter Term L (with a circle around it) Definition left Term L&W Definition living and well Term LASIK Definition laser assisted in situ keratomileusis Term lb Definition pound Term LEEP Definition loop electrosurgical excision procedure Term LH Definition luteinizing hormone Term LLETZ Definition large-loop excision of transformation zone Term LLQ Definition left lower quadrant Term LP Definition lumbar puncture Term lpf Definition low power field Term LTB Definition laryngotracheobronchitis Term LUQ Definition left upper quadrant Term m Definition meter Term m (with a circle around it) Definition murmur Term MCH Definition mean corpuscular (cell) hemoglobin Term MCHC Definition mean corpuscular (cell) hemoglobin concentration Term MCV Definition mean corpuscular volume Term MD Definition medical doctor; musclar dystrophy Term mg Definition milligram Term MI Definition myocardial infarction Term mL Definition milliliter Term mm Definition millimeter Term mm^3, cu mm Definition cubic millimeter Term MPI Definition myocardial perfusion image Term MRA Definition magnetic resonance angiography Term MRI Definition magnetic resonance imaging Term MS Definition multiple sclerosis; musculoskeletal Term MSH Definition melanocyte-stimulating hormone Term MUGA Definition multiple-gated acquisition Term MVP Definition mitral valve prolapse Term NAD Definition no accute distress Term NCV Definition nerve conduction velocity Term NG Definition nasogastric Term NK Definition natural killer (cell) Term NKA Definition no known allergy Term NKDA Definition no known drug allergy Term noc. Definition night Term NPO Definition nothing by mouth Term NSAID Definition nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug Term NSR Definition normal sinus rhythm Term O Definition objective Term O2 Definition oxygen Term OA Definition osteoarthritis Term OB Definition obstetrics Term OCD Definition Obsessive-compulsive disorder Term OCP Definition oral contraceptive pill Term OD Definition right eye; doctor of optometry Term OH Definition occupational history Term OP Definition outpatient Term OR Definition operating room Term ORIF Definition open reduction, internal fixation Term OS Definition left eye Term OU Definition both eyes Term oz Definition ounce Term p (long p) Definition after Term P Definition plan, posterior, pulse Term PA Definition posterior-anterior Term PACU Definition postanesthetic care unit Term PaCO2 Definition partial pressure of carbon dioxide Term Pap Definition Papanicolaou (smear) Term PAR Definition postanesthetic recovery Term p.c. Definition after meals Term PCI Definition percutaneous coronary intervention Term PD Definition panic disorder Term PDA Definition patent ductus arteriosus Term PE Definition physical examination; pulmonary embolism; polyethylene Term PEFR Definition peak expiratory flow rate Term per Definition by or through Term PERRLA Definition pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation Term PET Definition positron-emission tomography Term PF Definition peak flow Term PFT Definition pulmonary function testing Term pH Definition potential of hydrogen Term PH Definition past history Term PI Definition present illness Term PID Definition pelvic inflammatory disease Term PIH Definition pregnancy induced hypertension Term p.m. Definition after noon Term PLT Definition platelet Term PMH Definition past medical history Term PMN Definition polymorphonuclear (leukocyte) Term PNS Definition peripheral nervous system Term p.o. Definition by mouth Term post-op or postop Definition postoperative Term PPBS Definition postprandial blood sugar Term PR Definition per rectum Term pre-op preop Definition preoperative Term p.r.n. Definition as needed Term PSA Definition prostate specific antigen Term PSG Definition polysomnography Term pt Definition patient Term PT Definition physical therapy; prothrombin time Term PTCA Definition percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty Term PTH Definition parathyroid hormone Term PTSD Definition posttraumatic stress disorder Term PTT Definition partial thromboplastin time Term PUD Definition peptic ulcer disease Term PV Definition per vagina Term PVC Definition premature ventricular contraction Term Px Definition physical examination Term q Definition every Term q.d. Definition every day, daily Term qh Definition every hour Term q2h Definition every 2 hours Term q.i.d. Definition four times daily Term q.o.d. Definition every other day Term qt Definition quart Term R Definition respiration Term R (with a cirlce around it) Definition right Term RA Definition rheumatoid arthritis Term RBC Definition red blood cell; red blood count Term RLQ Definition right lower quadrant Term R/O Definition rule out Term ROM Definition range of motion Term ROS Definition review of symptoms Term RP Definition retrograde pyelogram Term RRR Definition regular rate and rhylthm Term RTC Definition return to clinic Term RTO Definition return to office Term RUQ Definition right upper quadrant Term Rx Definition recipe; prescription Term s (long s) Definition without Term S Definition subjective Term SA Definition sinoatrial Term SAB Definition spontaneous abortion Term SAD Definition seasonal affective disorder Term SC Definition subcutaneous Term SCA Definition sudden cardiac arrest Term SCC Definition squamous cell carcinoma Term SH Definition social history Term Sig: Definition instruction to patient Term SLE Definition systemic lupus erythematosus Term SOB Definition shortness of breath Term SPECT Definition single-photon emission computed tomography Term SpGr Definition specific gravity Term SQ Definition subcutaneous Term SR Definition systems review Term ss (long s's) Definition one-half Term STAT Definition immediately Term STD Definition sexually transmitted disease Term SUI Definition stress urinary incontinence Term suppos Definition suppository Term SV Definition stroke volume Term Sx Definition symptom Term T Definition temperature Term T3 Definition triodothyronine Term T4 Definition thyroxine Term T&A Definition tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy Term tab Definition tablet Term TAB Definition therapeutic abortion Term TB Definition tuberculosis Term TEDS Definition thromboembolic disease stockings Term TEE Definition transesophageal echocardiogram Term TIA Definition transient ischemic attack Term t.i.d. Definition three times a day Term TM Definition tympanic membrane Term TMR Definition transmyocardial revascularization Term tPA or TPA Definition tissue plasminogen activator Term Tr Definition treatment Term TSH Definition thyroid stimulating hormone Term TURP Definition transurethral resection of the prostate Term TV Definition tidal volume Term Tx Definition treatment; traction Term UA Definition urinalysis Term UCHD Definition usual childhood diseases Term URI Definition upper respiratory infection Term US U/S Definition ultrasound Term UTI Definition urinary tract infection Term VC Definition vital capacity Term VCU or VCUG Definition voiding cystourethrogram Term V/Q Definition ventilation/perfusion Term VS Definition vital signs Term VSD Definition ventricular septal defect Term V (little T) Definition Tidal volume Term w.a. Definition while awake Term WBC Definition white blood cell; white blood count Term WDWN Definition well developed, well nourished Term wk Definition week Term WNL Definition within normal limits Term Wt Definition weight Term x Definition times; for Term x-ray Definition radiography Term y.o. or y/o Definition year old Term yr Definition year