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Unit 6
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
02/15/2011
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Term
abd
 Definition
Abdomen
Term
ADL
 Definition
Activities of daily living
Term
ac
 Definition
before meals
Term
ad lib
 Definition
as desired
Term
adm
 Definition
admission
Term
am or AM
 Definition
morning
Term
AMA
 Definition
against medical advice or American Medical Association
Term
amb
 Definition
ambulatory
Term
amt
 Definition
amount
Term
AIDS
 Definition
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Term
AP
 Definition
apical pulse
Term
AP & LAT
 Definition
anterior and lateral
Term
ASA
 Definition
aspririn
Term
ASAP
 Definition
as soon as possible
Term
as tol
 Definition
as tolerated
Term
ax
 Definition
axillary temperature
Term
BE
 Definition
barium enema
Term
bilat
 Definition
bilateral
Term
BM
 Definition
bowel movement
Term
BMR
 Definition
basal metabolic rate
Term
BP
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
BP
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
BR
 Definition
bathroom
Term
BRP
 Definition
Bathroom privileges
Term
BS
 Definition
Bowel Sounds
Term
BUN
 Definition
blood urea nitrogen
Term
C
 Definition
centigrade
Term
CA
 Definition
cancer
Term
cal
 Definition
calorie
Term
cap
 Definition
capsule
Term
cath
 Definition
catheter
Term
CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
Term
CBR
 Definition
complete bedrest
Term
CC
 Definition
chief complaint
Term
C & DB
 Definition
cough and deep breathe
Term
CHO
 Definition
carbohydrate
Term
circ
 Definition
circulation or circumcision
Term
cl liq
 Definition
clear liquid
Term
cm
 Definition
centimeter
Term
CMS
 Definition
color, movement, sensation
Term
CNS
 Definition
central nervous system
Term
c/o or C/O
 Definition
complaint of
Term
cont
 Definition
continue
Term
COPD or COLD
 Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary or lung disease
Term
CPR
 Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Term
C & S
 Definition
culture and sensitivity
Term
CV
 Definition
cardiovascular
Term
CXR
 Definition
chest x-ray
Term
DC
 Definition
discontinue
Term
D & C
 Definition
dilation and curettage
Term
DDS
 Definition
doctor of dental surgery
Term
del
 Definition
delivery
Term
disch
 Definition
discharge
Term
DOA
 Definition
dead of arrival
Term
DOB
 Definition
date of birth
Term
Dr
 Definition
doctor
Term
drg
 Definition
drainage
Term
drsg
 Definition
dressing
Term
DT's
 Definition
delirium tremens
Term
dx or Dx
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
EBL
 Definition
estimated blood loss
Term
EDC
 Definition
expected date of confinement
Term
EEG
 Definition
electroencephalogram
Term
EENT
 Definition
eye, ear, nose, and throat
Term
EKG (ECG)
 Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
Etiol
 Definition
etiology
Term
ETOH
 Definition
alcohol (ethanol)
Term
exam
 Definition
examination
Term
F
 Definition
fahrenheit
Term
FBS
 Definition
fasting blood sugar
Term
fdg
 Definition
feeding
Term
Fe
 Definition
iron (ferrum)
Term
ff or FF
 Definition
force fluids
Term
FOB
 Definition
foot of bed
Term
FUO
 Definition
fever of undetermined (or unknown) origin
Term
fx or Fx
 Definition
fracture
Term
GB
 Definition
gallbladder
Term
gen
 Definition
general
Term
Gl
 Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
gm or Gm
 Definition
gram
Term
gr
 Definition
grain
Term
gtts
 Definition
drops
Term
GU
 Definition
genitourinary
Term
GYN or Gyn
 Definition
gynecology
Term
HA
 Definition
headache
Term
Hct
 Definition
hematocrit
Term
Hgb
 Definition
hemaglobin
Term
H2O
 Definition
water
Term
H2O2
 Definition
hydrogen peroxide
Term
HOB
 Definition
head of bed
Term
HOH
 Definition
hard of hearing
Term
H & P
 Definition
history and physical
Term
hr
 Definition
hour
Term
hs
 Definition
hour of sleep (bedtime)
Term
ht
 Definition
height
Term
HTN
 Definition
hypertension
Term
hx
 Definition
history
Term
ID
 Definition
identification
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
I & O
 Definition
intake and output
Term
IPPB
 Definition
intermittent positive pressure breahting
Term
irreg
 Definition
irregular
Term
IUD
 Definition
intrauterine device
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
IVP
 Definition
intravenous pyelogram or intravenous push
Term
IVPB
 Definition
intravenous piggyback
Term
kg
 Definition
kilogram
Term
KUB
 Definition
kidney, ureter, bladder
Term
L
 Definition
liter
Term
lab
 Definition
laboratory
Term
lb
 Definition
pound
Term
lg
 Definition
large
Term
LLL
 Definition
left lower lobe
Term
LLQ
 Definition
left lower quadrant
Term
LMP
 Definition
last menstrual period
Term
LOA
 Definition
leave of absence
Term
LP
 Definition
lumbar puncture
Term
LPN
 Definition
licensed practical nurse
Term
lt or L(circled)
 Definition
left
Term
LUL
 Definition
left upper lobe
Term
LUQ
 Definition
left upper quadrant
Term
mcg
 Definition
microgram
Term
MD
 Definition
doctor of medicine
Term
mEq
 Definition
milliequivalent
Term
mg or mgm
 Definition
milligram
Term
min
 Definition
minute
Term
mL
 Definition
milliliter
Term
MR
 Definition
may repeat
Term
MS
 Definition
multiple sclerosis
Term
NA
 Definition
not applicable
Term
NAS
 Definition
no added salt
Term
neg or (-)
 Definition
negative
Term
NKA
 Definition
no known allergies
Term
noc
 Definition
night
Term
npo or NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
NS
 Definition
normal saline
Term
Nsg
 Definition
nursing
Term
N & V
 Definition
nausea and vomiting
Term
O2
 Definition
oxygen
Term
OB
 Definition
obstretics
Term
OOB
 Definition
out of bed
Term
Ortho
 Definition
orthopedics
Term
OT
 Definition
occupational therapy
Term
oz
 Definition
ounce
Term
PA
 Definition
physician's assistant
Term
Path
 Definition
pathology
Term
pc
 Definition
after meals
Term
Peds
 Definition
pediatrics
Term
PERLA
 Definition
pupils equal, react to light and accommodation
Term
PID
 Definition
pelvic inflammatory disease
Term
pm or PM
 Definition
evening
Term
po or PO
 Definition
by mouth (orally or per os)
Term
pos or (+)
 Definition
positive
Term
post op
 Definition
postoperative
Term
pre op
 Definition
preoperative
Term
prn or PRN
 Definition
whenever necessary or when needed
Term
pt
 Definition
patient
Term
PT
 Definition
physical therapy
Term
pulm
 Definition
pulmonary
Term
(R) no circle
 Definition
rectal temperature
Term
RBC
 Definition
red blood cell
Term
reg
 Definition
regular
Term
rehab
 Definition
rehabilitation
Term
resp
 Definition
respiratory or respiration
Term
RLL
 Definition
right lower lobe
Term
RLQ
 Definition
right lower quadrant
Term
rm
 Definition
room
Term
RN
 Definition
registered Nurse
Term
R/O
 Definition
rule out
Term
ROM
 Definition
range of motion or rupture of membranes
Term
rt or (R)
 Definition
right
Term
RT
 Definition
respiratory therapy
Term
RUL
 Definition
right upper lobe
Term
RUQ
 Definition
right upper quadrant
Term
Rx
 Definition
treatment or prescription
Term
SBR
 Definition
strict bedrest
Term
SCB
 Definition
strictly confined to bed
Term
sm
 Definition
small
Term
SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
Term
Sp Gr
 Definition
specific gravity
Term
subcut
 Definition
subcutaneous
Term
S & S
 Definition
signs and symptoms
Term
SSE
 Definition
soap suds enema
Term
Staph
 Definition
staphylococcus
Term
STAT
 Definition
immediately (at once)
Term
Strep
 Definition
streptococcus
Term
supp
 Definition
suppository
Term
surg
 Definition
surgery or surgical
Term
tab
 Definition
tablet
Term
tbsp
 Definition
tablespoon
Term
temp or T
 Definition
temperature
Term
TLC
 Definition
total lung capacity or tender loving care
Term
TO
 Definition
telephone order
Term
tol
 Definition
tolerated
Term
TPR
 Definition
temperature, pulse, and respiration
Term
trach
 Definition
tracheostomy
Term
tsp
 Definition
teaspoon
Term
TURP
 Definition
transurethral resection of prostate
Term
Tx
 Definition
treatment
Term
U/A
 Definition
urinalysis
Term
UGI
 Definition
upper gratrointesinal
Term
URI
 Definition
upper respiratory infection
Term
UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
Term
vag
 Definition
vaginal or vagina
Term
VD
 Definition
venereal disease
Term
vent
 Definition
ventilator
Term
VO
 Definition
verbal order
Term
VNA
 Definition
Visiting Nurses Association
Term
VS
 Definition
vital signs
Term
WA
 Definition
while awake
Term
WBC
 Definition
white blood cell
Term
WC or w/c
 Definition
wheelchair
Term
W/F
 Definition
white female
Term
wk
 Definition
week
Term
W/M
 Definition
White male
Term
wt
 Definition
weight
Term
y/o
 Definition
years old
Term
ā
 Definition
before
Term

‾

c

 Definition
with
Term

‾

p

 Definition
after
Term

‾

s

 Definition
without
Term
↑
 Definition
increase
Term
↓
 Definition
decrease
Term
x
 Definition
times
Term
'
 Definition
foot(feet)
Term
"
 Definition
inches
Term

•

T

 Definition
one
Term
Ø
 Definition
none
Term
Δ
 Definition
change
Term
@
 Definition
at
Term
√
 Definition
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