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Title: Abbreviations

Description: Chapter 4 Medical Terminology and Abbreviation

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Term
abd
 Definition
abdomen
Term
ac
 Definition
before meals
Term
ad lib
Definition
as desired
Term
ADL's
 Definition
Activities of Daily Living
Term
AIDS
 Definition
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Term
am
 Definition
morning
Term
amb
Definition
ambulate(walking)
Term
amt
 Definition
amount
Term
ax
 Definition
axillary
Term
B&B
 Definition
bowel and bladder
Term
BID
 Definition
twice a day, 2 x day
Term
BM
 Definition
bowel movement
Term
BP
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
BR
 Definition
bed rest
Term
BRP
 Definition
bathroom privileges
Term
C
 Definition
Celsius
Term
Ca
 Definition
cancer
Term
cardio
 Definition
heart
Term
cath.
 Definition
catheter
Term
CBR
 Definition
complete bed rest
Term
c/o
Definition
complains of
Term
cc
Definition
cubic centimeter
Term
cc
Definition
cubic centimeter
Term
CCU
 Definition
cardiac care unit
Term
cerebro
 Definition
brain
Term
CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
COPD
 Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
CPR
 Definition
Cardio pulmonary resuscitation
Term
CVA
Definition
cerebrovascular attack or stroke
Term
DC
 Definition
discontinue
Term
DNR
 Definition
do not resuscitate
Term
Dr.
Definition
doctor, physician
Term
Dx
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
F
 Definition
Fahrenheit
Term
FBS
 Definition
Fasting Blood Sugar
Term
ft
 Definition
feet
Term
fx
 Definition
fracture
Term
gal
 Definition
gallon
Term
GI
 Definition
Gastro intestinal
Term
gt
Definition
one drop
Term
GTT
 Definition
Glucose Tolerance Test
Term
gtt
 Definition
two drops
Term
GU
 Definition
Genito-urinary
Term
gyn
 Definition
gynecology
Term
H
 Definition
hour
Term
HBV
 Definition
hepatitis B virus
Term
hemi
 Definition
half
Term
hepat
 Definition
liver
Term
HIV
 Definition
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Term
HOB
 Definition
head of bed
Term
HOH
 Definition
hard of hearing
Term
HS
 Definition
hour of sleep
Term
ht
 Definition
height
Term
hyper
 Definition
above
Term
hypo
Definition
below
Term
I+O
Definition
intake & output
Term
ICU
 Definition
intensive care unit
Term
in
 Definition
inches
Term
inc.
 Definition
incontinent
Term
IV
Definition
intravenous
Term
L
 Definition
liter
Term
LE
 Definition
lower extremity
Term
RLE
 Definition
right lower extremity
Term
LLE
 Definition
left lower extremity
Term
lb
 Definition
pound
Term
LPN
 Definition
licensed practical nurse
Term
MD
 Definition
medical doctor
Term
MI
 Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
min
 Definition
minute
Term
ml
 Definition
milliliter
Term
MRSA
 Definition
methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
Term
MS
 Definition
multiple sclerosis
Term
NA
Definition
nursing assistant
Term
NAC
 Definition
nursing assistant certified
Term
NAR
Definition
nursing assistant registered
Term
naso
 Definition
nose
Term
NG
 Definition
nasogastric
Term
NKA
 Definition
no known allergies
Term
noc.
Definition
at night
Term
NPO
 Definition
nothing per os (nothing by mouth)
Term
OBRA
 Definition
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
Term
OOB
 Definition
out of bed
Term
os
 Definition
mouth, opening
Term
OT
 Definition
occupational therapy
Term
oz
 Definition
ounce
Term
pc
Definition
after meals
Term
per
 Definition
by, through
Term
pm
 Definition
evening
Term
po
 Definition
per os, by mouth
Term
post op
 Definition
after surgery
Term
PPE
 Definition
personal protective equipment
Term
PRN
 Definition
as necessary
Term
pt
 Definition
patient
Term
PT
Definition
physical therapy
Term
Q
 Definition
every
Term
Q2h
 Definition
every 2 hours
Term
QH
Definition
every hour
Term
QID
 Definition
4 times a day
Term
R
 Definition
rectal
Term
RN
 Definition
registered nurse
Term
ROM
Definition
range of motion
Term
PROM
 Definition
passive range of motion
Term
AROM
Definition
active range of motion
Term
SBA
 Definition
stand by assistance
Term
SOB
 Definition
short of breath
Term
spec.
 Definition
specimen (sample)
Term
stat
 Definition
immediately
Term
STD
 Definition
sexually transmitted disease
Term
T
 Definition
temperature
Term
TB
 Definition
tuberculosis
Term
tbsp
 Definition
tablespoon
Term
TID
 Definition
three times a day, 3 x day
Term
TPR
 Definition
temperature, pulse, respiration
Term
UA
 Definition
urinalysis
Term
UE
 Definition
upper extremity
Term
RUE
 Definition
right upper extremity
Term
LUE
 Definition
left upper extremity
Term
URI
 Definition
upper respiratory infection
Term
UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
Term
VRE
 Definition
vancomycin resistant enterococcus
Term
VS
 Definition
vital signs
Term
w/c
 Definition
wheelchair
Term
WT
 Definition
weight
Term
@
 Definition
at
Term
ā
 Definition
before
Term
c---
 Definition
with
Term
H2O
 Definition
water
Term
O2
 Definition
oxygen
Term
p---
 Definition
post,after
Term
®
 Definition
right
Term
s---
 Definition
without