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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
09/22/2012

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Term
AB
Definition
antibody, abortion
Term
Abd
Definition
abdomen
Term
ABGs
Definition
arterial blood gases
Term
ACL
Definition
anterior cruciate ligament
Term
ADH
Definition
antidiuretic hormone
Term
ADHD
Definition
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Term
ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
Term
AE
Definition
above the elbow
Term
AED
Definition
automated external defibrillator
Term
AF,A-Fib
Definition
atrial fibrillation
Term
AFB
Definition
acid-fast bacillus
Term
AG, Ag
Definition
antigen
Term
AGN
Definition
acute glomerulonephritis
Term
AICD
Definition
automatic implanted cardioverter defibrillator
Term
AIDS
Definition
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Term
AK
Definition
above the knee
Term
AKA
Definition
above the knee amputation
Term
ALS
Definition
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig disease)
Term
ANS
Definition
autonomic nervous system
Term
AP
Definition
anteroposterior
Term
ARDS
Definition
acute respiratory distress syndrome
Term
ARF
Definition
acute renal failure
Term
AS
Definition
ankylosing spondylitis, astigmatism
Term
ASHD
Definition
ateriosclerotic heart disease
Term
Ast
Definition
astigmatism
Term
ATN
Definition
acute tubular necrosis
Term
AV, A-V
Definition
atrioventricular
Term
BCC
Definition
basla cell carcinoma
Term
BE
Definition
below the elbow
Term
BG, BS
Definition
blood glucose, blood sugar
Term
bid, b.i.d.
Definition
twice a day
Term
BK
Definition
below the knee
Term
BKA
Definition
below the knee amputation
Term
BM
Definition
bowel movement
Term
BMD
Definition
bone mineral density
Term
BMI
Definition
body mass index
Term
BMR
Definition
basal metabolic rate
Term
BNO
Definition
bladder neck obstruction
Term
BP
Definition
blood pressure
Term
BPH
Definition
benign prostatic hypertrophy (benign prostatic hyperplasia)
Term
bpm
Definition
beats per minute
Term
BRP
Definition
bathroom privileges
Term
BSE
Definition
breast self-examination
Term
BUN
Definition
blood urea nitrogen
Term
Bx,bx
Definition
biopsy
Term
C&S
Definition
culture and sensitivity
Term
C1-C7
Definition
first cervical vertebra, second cervical vertebra, etc.
Term
Ca
Definition
calcium
Term
CA
Definition
cancer,carcinoma
Term
CABG
Definition
coronary artery bypass graft
Term
CAD
Definition
coronary artery disease
Term
CAT
Definition
cataract
Term
Cath
Definition
catheterization, catheter
Term
CCU
Definition
coronary care unit
Term
CF
Definition
cystic fibrosis
Term
CFS
Definition
chronic fatigue syndrome
Term
CIRC.
Definition
circumcision
Term
CK
Definition
creatine kinase
Term
CMC
Definition
chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis
Term
CNS
Definition
central nervous system
Term
c/o
Definition
complain(ed/ing/s/t) of
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
CPR
Definition
caridopulmonary resusitation
Term
CRF
Definition
chronic renal failure
Term
C-section
Definition
cesarean section
Term
CSF
Definition
cerebral spinal fluid
Term
CT
Definition
computed tomography
Term
CTS
Definition
carpal tunnel syndrome
Term
CV
Definition
cardiovascular
Term
CVA
Definition
cerebrovascular accident
Term
CWP
Definition
coal worker's pneumoconiosis
Term
CXR
Definition
chest x-ray
Term
Cysto
Definition
cystoscopy
Term
D&C
Definition
dilation and curettage
Term
decub
Definition
decubitis ulcer
Term
derm
Definition
dermatology
Term
DEXA
Definition
dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry
Term
DI
Definition
diabetes insipidus
Term
DIC
Definition
disseminated intravascular coagulation
Term
DJD
Definition
degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis)
Term
DKA
Definition
diabetic ketoacidosis
Term
DM
Definition
diabetes mellitus
Term
DOE
Definition
dyspnea on exertion
Term
DRE
Definition
digital rectal examination
Term
DTR
Definition
deep tendon reflex
Term
Dx
Definition
diagnosis
Term
EBV
Definition
Epstein-Barr virus
Term
ECG,EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
ECHO
Definition
echocardiogram
Term
ED
Definition
erectile dysfunction
Term
EDC
Definition
estimated date of confinement (due date)
Term
EENT
Definition
eyes, ears, nose, and throat
Term
EEG
Definition
electroencephalography
Term
EGD
Definition
esophagogastrodoudenoscopy
Term
EIA
Definition
enzyme immunosorbent assay
Term
EM,em
Definition
emmetrophia
Term
EMG
Definition
electromyogram
Term
ENT
Definition
ears, nose, and throat
Term
EOM
Definition
extraocular movement
Term
ERCP
Definition
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Term
ERT, HRT
Definition
estrogen replacement therapy, hormone replacement therapy
Term
ESR, sed rate
Definition
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Term
ESRD
Definition
end-stage renal disease
Term
FBG, FBS
Definition
fasting blood glucose, fasting blood sugar
Term
FH
Definition
family history
Term
FHR
Definition
fetal heart rate
Term
fsbs
Definition
finger stick blood sugar
Term
Fx
Definition
fracture
Term
G, glc
Definition
glaucoma
Term
GBS
Definition
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Term
GC
Definition
gonorrhea
Term
GERD
Definition
gastroesophageal reflux disease
Term
GH
Definition
growth hormone
Term
GI
Definition
gastointestinal
Term
GTT
Definition
glucose tolerance test
Term
GU
Definition
genitourinary
Term
GVHD
Definition
graft-versus-host disease
Term
GYN
Definition
gynecology
Term
h, hr
Definition
hour
Term
H2O
Definition
water
Term
HD
Definition
hemodialysis
Term
HF
Definition
heart failure
Term
HIV
Definition
human immunodeficiency virus
Term
HNP
Definition
herniated nucleus pulposus
Term
HPV
Definition
human papilloma virus
Term
HTN
Definition
hypertension (high blood pressure)
Term
Hx
Definition
history
Term
I&D
Definition
incision and drainage
Term
I&O
Definition
intake and output
Term
IBD
Definition
inflammatory bowel disease
Term
IBS
Definition
irritable bowel syndrome
Term
ICP
Definition
intracranial pressure
Term
ICU
Definition
intensive care unit
Term
ID
Definition
intradermal injection)
Term
IDDM
Definition
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (type 1 diabetes)
Term
Ig
Definition
immunoglobulin
Term
IM
Definition
intramuscular
Term
INR
Definition
international normalized ratio
Term
ITP
Definition
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Term
IUD
Definition
intrauterine device
Term
IV
Definition
intravenous
Term
IVF
Definition
in vitro fertilization
Term
IVP
Definition
intravenous pyelogram
Term
JRA
Definition
juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Term
K
Definition
potassium
Term
KS
Definition
Kaposi sarcoma
Term
KUB
Definition
kidney, ureter, and bladder
Term
L&D
Definition
labor and delivery
Term
L1-L5
Definition
first lumbar vertebra, second lumbar vertebra, etc.
Term
LA
Definition
left atrium
Term
LASIK
Definition
laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis
Term
LAT
Definition
lateral
Term
LE
Definition
lower extremity
Term
LFT
Definition
liver function test
Term
LLE
Definition
left lower extremity
Term
LLQ
Definition
left lower quadrant
Term
LMP
Definition
last menstrual period
Term
LOC
Definition
level of consciousness, loss of consciousness
Term
LP
Definition
lumbar puncture
Term
LUE
Definition
left upper extremity
Term
LUQ
Definition
left upper quadrant
Term
LV
Definition
left ventricle
Term
MD
Definition
macular degeneration, muscular dystrophy
Term
MDI
Definition
metered dose inhaler
Term
MET, met
Definition
metastasis, metastasize
Term
MI
Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
MM
Definition
malignant melanoma
Term
MR
Definition
mitral regurgitation
Term
MRI
Definition
magnetic resonance imaging
Term
MS
Definition
multiple sclerosis, mitral stenosis
Term
MVA
Definition
motor vehicle accident
Term
MVP
Definition
mitral valve prolapse
Term
N&V
Definition
nausea and vomiting
Term
Na
Definition
sodium
Term
NG
Definition
nasogastric
Term
NIDDM
Definition
non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (type 2 diabetes)
Term
NPO
Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
NSAID
Definition
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Term
O2
Definition
oxygen
Term
OA
Definition
osteoarthritis
Term
OB-GYN
Definition
obstetrics and gynecology
Term
OC
Definition
oral contraceptive
Term
OCD
Definition
obsessive-compulsive disorder
Term
ORIF
Definition
open reduction-internal fixation
Term
ortho
Definition
orthopedic, straight
Term
OSA
Definition
obstructive sleep apnea
Term
OT
Definition
occupational therapy
Term
OTC
Definition
over-the-counter
Term
P
Definition
pulse
Term
PA
Definition
posteroanterior
Term
PAC
Definition
premature atrial contraction
Term
PAD
Definition
peripheral artery disease
Term
Pap
Definition
Papanicolaou smear
Term
PCP
Definition
Pneumocycstis carinii pneumonia
Term
PE
Definition
physical exam, pulmonary embolism
Term
PERRLA
Definition
pupils are equal, round, reactive to light and accomodation
Term
PFT
Definition
pulmonary function test
Term
pH
Definition
potential of hydrogen (measure of acidity or alkalinity)
Term
PID
Definition
pelvic inflammatory disease
Term
PKD
Definition
polycystic kidney disease
Term
PM
Definition
polymyositis
Term
PMS
Definition
premenstrual syndrome
Term
PND
Definition
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Term
PNS
Definition
peripheral nervous system
Term
PO
Definition
by mouth
Term
PPD
Definition
purified protein derivative
Term
PR
Definition
per rectum
Term
PSA
Definition
prostate-specific antigen
Term
PT
Definition
prothrombin time, physical therpay
Term
PTCA
Definition
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
Term
PTH
Definition
parathyroid hormone
Term
PTT
Definition
partial thromboplastin time
Term
PUD
Definition
peptic ulcer disease
Term
PVC
Definition
premature ventricular contraction
Term
q
Definition
every
Term
q2h
Definition
every two hours
Term
qam
Definition
every morning
Term
qh
Definition
every hour
Term
qhs
Definition
each evening (hour of sleep)
Term
qid,q.i.d.
Definition
four times a day
Term
R
Definition
respiration
Term
RA
Definition
rheumatoid arthritis, right atrium, room air
Term
RD
Definition
retinal detachment
Term
RK
Definition
radial keratotomy
Term
RLE
Definition
right lower extremity
Term
RLQ
Definition
right lower quadrant
Term
ROM
Definition
range of motion
Term
RP
Definition
retrograde pyelogram
Term
RUE
Definition
right upper extremity
Term
RUQ
Definition
right upper quadrant
Term
RV
Definition
right ventricle
Term
S1-S5
Definition
first sacral vertebra, second sacral vertebra, etc.
Term
SBO
Definition
small bowel obstruction
Term
SCC
Definition
squamous cell carcinoma
Term
SCI
Definition
spinal cord injury
Term
SG, sp. gr.
Definition
specific gravity
Term
SIDS
Definition
sudden infant death syndrome
Term
SLE
Definition
systemic lupus erythematosus
Term
SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
Term
SS
Definition
Sjogren syndrome
Term
stat
Definition
immediately
Term
STD, STI
Definition
sexually transmitted disease, sexually transmitted infection
Term
SubQ, Sub-Q
Definition
subcutaneous
Term
Sx
Definition
symptom(s)
Term
T&A
Definition
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Term
T1-T12
Definition
first thoracic vertebra, second throacic vertebra, etc.
Term
T3, T4
Definition
triiodothyronine, thyroxine(thyroid hormones)
Term
TAH-BSO
Definition
total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Term
TAO
Definition
thromboangitis obliterans
Term
TB
Definition
tuberculosis
Term
TEE
Definition
transesophageal echocardiography
Term
TENS
Definition
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Term
TGA
Definition
transient global amnesia
Term
THA, THR
Definition
total hip angioplasty, total hip replacement
Term
TIA
Definition
transient ischemic attack
Term
tid, t.i.d.
Definition
three times a day
Term
TKR
Definition
total knee replacement
Term
TN
Definition
trigeminal neuralgia
Term
TOS
Definition
thoracic outlet syndrome
Term
TrichP
Definition
trichomoniasis
Term
TSE
Definition
testicular self-examination
Term
TSH
Definition
thyroid-stimulating hormone
Term
TSS
Definition
toxic shock syndrome
Term
TURP
Definition
transurethral resection of the prostate
Term
TV
Definition
tidal volume
Term
Tx
Definition
treatment
Term
UA
Definition
urinalysis
Term
UC
Definition
urine culture
Term
UE
Definition
upper extremity
Term
UGI
Definition
upper GI x-ray
Term
ung
Definition
ointment
Term
URI
Definition
upper respiratory infection
Term
UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
Term
V, VA
Definition
visual acuity
Term
VC
Definition
vital capacity
Term
VCUG
Definition
voiding cystourethrography
Term
V-fib
Definition
ventricular fibrillation
Term
VS
Definition
vital signs
Term
VT, V-tach
Definition
ventricular tachycardia
Term
VTE
Definition
venous thromboembolism
Term
VUR
Definition
vesicoureteral reflux
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