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Title: General/Medical Abbreviations

Description: Skills Exam

Total Flash Cards: 117

Created: 09/21/2009 17:29:51

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Term
adb
 Definition
abdomen
Term
ADA
 Definition
American Dietetic Association
Term
ADL
 Definition
activities of daily living
Term
adm
 Definition
admitted/admission
Term
AMA
 Definition
against medical advice
Term
ant
 Definition
anterior
Term
ax
 Definition
axillary
Term
B ; bil
 Definition
bilateral
Term
BP
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
BR
 Definition
bed rest
Term
BRP
 Definition
bathroom privileges
Term
CBR
 Definition
complete bed rest
Term
c/o
 Definition
complains of
Term
C&DB
 Definition
cough and deep breathe
Term
DOB
 Definition
date of birth
Term
drsg
 Definition
dressing
Term
DTR
 Definition
deep tendon reflexes
Term
dx
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
EBL
 Definition
estimated blood loss
Term
ENT
 Definition
ears, nose, throat
Term
EOM
 Definition
extraocular movement
Term
FBS
 Definition
fasting blood sugar
Term
fx
 Definition
fracture
Term
GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
GU
 Definition
genitourinary
Term
H/A
 Definition
headache
Term
HEENT
 Definition
head, ears, eyes, nose, throat
Term
HOB
 Definition
head of bed
Term
H&P
 Definition
history and physical
Term
hx
 Definition
history
Term
ICU
 Definition
intensive care unit
Term
I&O
 Definition
intake and output
Term
JCAHO
 Definition
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
Term
lat
 Definition
lateral
Term
lb; #
 Definition
pound
Term
LE
 Definition
lower extremity
Term
LLQ (LUQ)
 Definition
left lower quadrant, left upper quadrant
Term
LMP
 Definition
last menstrual period
Term
LOC
 Definition
level of consciousness
Term
NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
N&V
 Definition
Nausea and vomiting
Term
OOB
 Definition
out of bed
Term
OR
 Definition
operating room
Term
OT
 Definition
occupational therapy
Term
OTC
 Definition
over the counter
Term
PERRLA
 Definition
pupils equal, round, reactive to light with accommodation
Term
PMH
 Definition
pervious medical history
Term
post
 Definition
posterior
Term
Postop
 Definition
postoperative
Term
PT
 Definition
physical therapy
Term
R/O
 Definition
rule out
Term
ROM
 Definition
range of motion
Term
RUQ (RLQ)
 Definition
right upper quadrant, right lower quadrant
Term
SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
Term
S&S
 Definition
signs and symptoms
Term
TPR
 Definition
temperature, pulse, respirations
Term
tx
 Definition
treatment
Term
VS
 Definition
vital signs
Term
UA
 Definition
urinalysis
Term
UE
 Definition
upper extremity
Term
URI
 Definition
upper respiratory infection
Term
UTI
 Definition
Urinary tract infection
Term
W/C
 Definition
wheelchair
Term
WDL
 Definition
within defined limits
Term
WNL
 Definition
within normal limits
Term
A
 Definition
before
Term
a.c
 Definition
before meals
Term
ad lib
 Definition
as desired
Term
b.i.d
 Definition
twice a day
Term
c-
 Definition
with
Term
cap.
 Definition
capsule
Term
cc
 Definition
cubic centimeter
Term
DS
 Definition
double strength
Term
EC
 Definition
enteric coated
Term
elix.
 Definition
Elixir
Term
fl, fld
 Definition
fluid
Term
g
 Definition
gram
Term
gr
 Definition
grain
Term
gtt
 Definition
drop
Term
hs
 Definition
hour of sleep, bedtime
Term
h; hr
 Definition
hour
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
IV
Definition
intravenous
Term
IVPB
 Definition
IV piggy back
Term
KG
 Definition
kilogram
Term
KVO
 Definition
Keep vein open, to keep open
Term
L
 Definition
liter
Term
mcg
 Definition
microgram
Term
mEq
 Definition
milliequivalent
Term
mg
 Definition
milligram
Term
min; m
 Definition
minim
Term
mL
 Definition
milliliter
Term
o-
 Definition
no; none
Term
os; o
 Definition
mouth
Term
p
 Definition
after
Term
p.c.
Definition
after meals
Term
PO, per OS
 Definition
by mouth
Term
PRN
 Definition
as needed
Term
q.
 Definition
each, every
Term
q.h.
Definition
every hour
Term
q.2h
 Definition
every two hours
Term
q. 12h
 Definition
every twelve hours
Term
qs
 Definition
quantity sufficient
Term
R
 Definition
rectally
Term
Rx
 Definition
prescription, take
Term
-s
 Definition
without
Term
SL
 Definition
under the tongue
Term
stat.
 Definition
immediately
Term
SubQ
 Definition
subcutaneous
Term
tab.
 Definition
tablet
Term
T, tbsp
 Definition
tablespoon
Term
t.i.d
 Definition
tincture
Term
t ; tsp
 Definition
teaspoon
Term
TO
 Definition
telephone order
Term
TORB
 Definition
telephone order read back
Term
VO
 Definition
verbal order
Term
ung.
 Definition
oint