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EMT Basic Abbr.
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
01/17/2012
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Term

A&P

 Definition
Anatomy and Physiology
Term
ā
 Definition
before
Term
āā
 Definition
of each (used is writing prescritpions)
Term
abd
 Definition
abdomen
Term
ABG
 Definition
Arterial Blood Gas
Term
ac
 Definition
before meals
Term
ACLS
 Definition
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Term
ADL
 Definition
Activity of Daily Living
Term
ad lib
 Definition

as much as desired;

at liberty;

at pleasure
Term
AED
 Definition
Automated External Defibrillator
Term
AF
 Definition
atrial fibrillation
Term
AIDS
 Definition
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Term
AK
 Definition
above the knee
Term
AKA
 Definition
above the knee amputation
Term
A-line
 Definition
arterial line
Term
AMA
 Definition
against medical advice
Term
amb
 Definition
ambulatory
Term
AMI
 Definition
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Term
AMS
 Definition
Altered Mental Status
Term
ant
 Definition
anterior
Term
AO × 4
 Definition

alert and oriented times four:

person,

place,

time,

and self
Term
AP
 Definition
anteroposterior, front-to-back, action potential, angina pectoris, anterior pituitary, arterial pressure
Term
APC
 Definition
atrial premature complex, activated protein C, aspirin-phenacetin-caffeine
Term
Aq
 Definition
water
Term
ARDS
 Definition
Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Term
ASA
 Definition

aspirin

(acetylsalicylic acid)
Term
ASAP
 Definition
as soon as possible
Term
ASHD
 Definition
arteriosclerotic/atherosclerotic heart disease
Term
AV, A-V
 Definition
atrioventricular, arteriovenous
Term
BBB
 Definition
bundle branch block
Term
bid
 Definition
twice daily
Term
BKA
 Definition
below the knee amputation
Term
BM
 Definition
bowel movement
Term
BP
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
BS
 Definition

blood sugar, breath sounds, bowel sounds,

bachelors of science
Term
BSA
 Definition
body surface area
Term
BVM
 Definition
bag-valve-mask
Term
bx
 Definition
biopsy
Term

_

c

 Definition
with
Term
°C
 Definition

degress Celsius

(centigrade)
Term
Ca
 Definition
calcium
Term
CA
 Definition
Cancer, cardiac arrest, chronologic age, coronary artery, cold agglutinin
Term
CABG
 Definition
coronary artery bypass graft
Term
CAD
 Definition
coronary artery disease
Term
CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
Term
cc
 Definition
cubic centimeter
Term
CC or C/C
 Definition
chief complaint
Term
CCU
 Definition
coronary care unit
Term
CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
Cl¯
 Definition
chloride
Term
cm
 Definition
centimeter
Term
cm3
 Definition
cubic centimeter
Term
CNS
 Definition
Central Nervous System
Term
c/o
 Definition
complaining of
Term
CO
 Definition
Cardiac output, carbon monoxide
Term
CO2
 Definition
Carbon Dioxide
Term
COLD
 Definition
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Term
COPD
 Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
CP
 Definition
chest pain, chemically pure, cerebral paisy
Term
CPR
 Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Term
CRNA
 Definition
certified registered nurse anesthetist
Term
CRT
 Definition
capillary refill time, cathode-ray tube
Term
CSF
 Definition
cerebrospinal fluid
Term
CSM
 Definition
carotid sinus massage, cerebrospinal meningitis
Term
CVA
 Definition
cerebrovascular acccident
Term
CVP
 Definition
Central venous pressure
Term
CXR
 Definition
chest x-ray
Term
D&C
 Definition
dilation and curettage
Term
D/C
 Definition
discontinue
Term
diff
 Definition
differential
Term
dig
 Definition
digoxin
Term
DM
 Definition
diabetes mellitus
Term
DOA
 Definition
Dead on Arrival
Term
DOE
 Definition
Dyspnea on exertion
Term
DON
 Definition
director of nursing
Term
DOS
 Definition
dead on scene
Term
DPT
 Definition
diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis vaccine
Term
DSD
 Definition
dry sterile dressing
Term
Dtap
 Definition
diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine
Term
DTP
 Definition
diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis vaccine
Term
DTs
 Definition
delirium tremens
Term
DVT
 Definition
deep venous thrombosis
Term
D5W
 Definition
dextrose 5% in water
Term
Dx
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
ECG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
ED
 Definition
emergency department
Term
EDC
 Definition
estimated date of confinement
Term
EEG
 Definition
electroencephalogram
Term
eg
 Definition
for example
Term
EKG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
ENT
 Definition
ears, nose and throat
Term
ER
 Definition
emergency room
Term
ET
 Definition
endotracheal tube, endotracheal
Term
ETA
 Definition
estimated time of arrival
Term
ETOH
 Definition
ethyl alcohol
Term
ETT
 Definition
endotracheal tube
Term
°F
 Definition
degrees Fahrenheit
Term
F102
 Definition
fraction of inspired oxygen
Term
FBS
 Definition
fasting blood sugar
Term
Fe
 Definition
iron
Term
FHR
 Definition
fetal heart rate
Term
FHT
 Definition
fetal heart tones
Term
FHx
 Definition
family history
Term
fL
 Definition
femtoliter
Term
fl or fld
 Definition
fluid
Term
FSH
 Definition
follicle-stimulating hormone
Term
fx
 Definition
fracture
Term
g
 Definition
gram
Term
GB
 Definition
gallbladder
Term
GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
gm
 Definition
gram
Term
gr
 Definition
grain
Term
GSW
 Definition
gunshost wound
Term
gtt
 Definition
drops
Term
GTT
 Definition
Glucose Tolerance Test
Term
GU
 Definition
genitourinary
Term
gyn
 Definition
gynecology
Term
h
 Definition
hour
Term
H, (H)
 Definition
hypodermic
Term
H&H
 Definition
hemoglobin and hematocrit
Term
H&P
 Definition
history and physical
Term
H/A
 Definition
headache
Term
Hb, Hgb
 Definition
hemoglobin
Term
Hct
 Definition
hematocrit
Term
Hg
 Definition
mercury
Term
HH
 Definition
hiatial hernia
Term
HIV
 Definition
human immunodeficiency virus
Term
H2O
 Definition
water
Term
H2O2
 Definition
hydrogen peroxide
Term
HPI
 Definition
history of present illness
Term
hr
 Definition
hour
Term
hs
 Definition
at bedtime
Term
HTN
 Definition
hypertension
Term
Hx
 Definition
history
Term
Hz
 Definition
hertz
Term
I&O
 Definition
input and output
Term
IC
 Definition
intracardiac, inspiratory capacity, irritable colon
Term
ICP
 Definition
intracranial pressure
Term
ICU
 Definition
intensive care unit
Term
IDDM
 Definition
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
IO
 Definition
intraosseous
Term
IPPB
 Definition
intermittent positive pressure breathing
Term
IUD
 Definition
intrauterine (contraceptive) device
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
JVD
 Definition
jugular venous distention
Term
K+
 Definition
potassium
Term
K+
 Definition
potassium
Term
KCl
 Definition
potassium chloride
Term
kg
 Definition
kilogram
Term
KUB
 Definition
kidneys, ureters, and bladder
Term
KVO
 Definition
keep vein open
Term
L
 Definition
liter
Term
LAC
 Definition
laceration, laparoscopic-assisted colectomy
Term
lb
 Definition
pound
Term
LE
 Definition
lower extremity, left eye, lupus erythematosus
Term
LLL
 Definition
left lower lobe of the lung
Term
left lower quadrant of the abdomen
 Definition
Term
L/M
 Definition
liters per minute
Term
LMP
 Definition
last menstrual period
Term
level of consciousness, loss of consciousness
 Definition
Term
LPM
 Definition
liters per minute
Term
LPN
 Definition
licensed practical nurse
Term
LR
 Definition
lactated Ringer's
Term
LSD
 Definition
lysergic acid diethylamide
Term
LUL
 Definition
left upper lobe of the lung
Term
LUQ
 Definition
left upper quadrant of the abdomen
Term
LVN
 Definition
licensed vocational nurse
Term
m
 Definition
meter
Term
MAE
 Definition
moves all extremities
Term
MAEW
 Definition
moves all extremitites well
Term
MAP
 Definition
mean arterial pressure
Term
mcg
 Definition
microgram
Term
MCL
 Definition
midclavicular line, modified chest lead
Term
mEq
 Definition
milliequivalent
Term
mg
 Definition

milligram

(mgm is a former symbol)
Term
MI
 Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
MICU
 Definition
mobile intensive care unit; medical intensive care unit
Term
min
 Definition
minute
Term
mL
 Definition
milliliter
Term
mm
 Definition
millimeter
Term
mm Hg
 Definition
millimeters of mercury
Term
MRI
 Definition
magnetic resonance imaging
Term
MS
 Definition
morphine sulfate, multiple sclerosis
Term
MSO4
 Definition
morphine sulfate
Term
MVA
 Definition
motor vehicle accident
Term
MVC
 Definition
motor vehicle crash
Term
MVP
 Definition
mitral valve prolapse
Term
Na
 Definition
sodium
Term
NA, N/A
 Definition
not applicable
Term
NaCl
 Definition
sodium chloride
Term
NAD
 Definition
no apparent distress, no appreciable disease
Term
NaHCO3
 Definition
sodium bicarbonate
Term
NC
 Definition
nasal cannula
Term
NG
 Definition
nasogastric
Term
NICU
 Definition
neonatal intensive care unit
Term
NIDDM
 Definition
non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
NKA
 Definition
no known allergies
Term
NKDA
 Definition
no known drug allergies
Term
NPA
 Definition
nasopharyngeal airway
Term
NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
NS
 Definition
normal saline
Term
NSR
 Definition
normal sinus rhythm
Term
NTG
 Definition
nitroglycerin
Term
N/V
 Definition
nausea and vomiting
Term
N/V/D
 Definition
Nausea, Vomiting, and Diarrhea
Term
NVD
 Definition
neck vein distention
Term
O2
 Definition
oxygen
Term
OB
 Definition
obstetrics
Term
OBS
 Definition
organic brain syndrome
Term
OD
 Definition
overdose, right eye, optical density, outside diameter, doctor of optometry
Term
OP
 Definition
outpatient
Term
OPA
 Definition
oropharyngeal airway
Term
OR
 Definition
operating room
Term
OS
 Definition
left eye
Term
OU
 Definition
both eyes
Term
oz
 Definition
ounce
Term

_

p

 Definition
after
Term
pc
 Definition
after meals
Term
PCO2
 Definition
partial pressure of carbon dioxide
Term
PDR
 Definition
Physician's Desk Reference
Term
PE
 Definition
pulmonary embolism, physical examination
Term
PEA
 Definition
pulseless electrical activity
Term
PEARL
 Definition
Pupils Equal And Reactive to Light
Term
ped or peds
 Definition
pediatric
Term
PEEP
 Definition
positive end-expiratory pressure
Term
PEARRL
 Definition
Pupils Equal And Round and Reactive to Light
Term
pH
 Definition
hydrogen ion concentration
Term
PID
 Definition
pelvic inflammatory disease
Term
PND
 Definition
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Term
PO
 Definition
by mouth
Term
PO
 Definition
post operative, "post op"
Term
PO2
 Definition
partial pressure of oxygen
Term
PRN
 Definition
as needed
Term
psi
 Definition
pounds per square inch
Term
PSVT
 Definition
paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
Term
pt
 Definition
patient
Term
PT
 Definition
physical therapy
Term
PTA
 Definition

prior to admission

plasma thromboplastin antecedent
Term
PTT
 Definition
partial thromboplastin time
Term
PVC
 Definition
premature ventricular complex, polyvinyl chloride
Term
PVD
 Definition
peripheral vascular disease
Term
q
 Definition
every
Term
qd
 Definition
every day
Term
qh
 Definition
every hour
Term
qid
 Definition
four times a day
Term
qod
 Definition
every other day
Term
RA
 Definition
rheumatoid arthritis, right atrium
Term
RAD
 Definition
reactive airway disease, right axis deviation
Term
RBC
 Definition
red blood cell
Term
Rh
 Definition
Rhesus blood factor, rhodium
Term
RHD
 Definition
rheumatic heart disease
Term
RL
 Definition
Ringer's lactate
Term
RLL
 Definition
right lower lobe of the lung
Term
RLQ
 Definition
right lower quadrant of the abdomen
Term
RN
 Definition
registered nurse
Term
R/O
 Definition
rule out
Term
ROM
 Definition
range of motion, rupture of membranes
Term
RUL
 Definition
right upper lobe of the lung
Term
RUQ
 Definition
right upper quadrant of the abdomen
Term
Rx
 Definition
perscription
Term

_

s

 Definition
without
Term
SC
 Definition
subcutaneous, secretory component
Term
SICU
 Definition
surgical intensive care unit
Term
SIDS
 Definition
sudden infant death syndrome
Term
SL
 Definition
sublingual
Term
SOB
 Definition
Shortness of breath
Term
SQ
 Definition
subcutaneous
Term
ss
 Definition
half
Term
S/S
 Definition
signs and symptoms
Term
stat
 Definition
immediately
Term
STD
 Definition
sexually transmitted disease
Term
Sub Q
 Definition

subcutaneous

 
Term
SVT
 Definition
supraventricular tachycardia
Term
sym or Sx
 Definition
symptoms
Term
tab
 Definition
tablet
Term
TB
 Definition
tuberculosis
Term
TBA
 Definition
to be admitted, to be announced
Term
tbsp
 Definition
tablespoon
Term
tech
 Definition
technician, technologist
Term
TIA
 Definition
transient ischemic attack
Term
tid
 Definition
three times a day
Term
TKO
 Definition
to keep open
Term
TPR
 Definition
temperature, pulse, respiration
Term
tsp
 Definition
teaspoon
Term
Tx
 Definition
treatment
Term
U
 Definition
unit
Term
UA
 Definition
urinalysis
Term
UE
 Definition
upper extremity
Term
URI
 Definition
upper respiratory infection
Term
USP
 Definition
United States Pharmacopeia
Term
UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
Term
VD
 Definition
venereal disease
Term
vol
 Definition
volume
Term
VS
 Definition
vital signs
Term
w/
 Definition
with
Term
WBC
 Definition
white blood cell
Term
WNL
 Definition
with normal limits
Term
wt
 Definition
weight
Term
yo, YO, Y/O
 Definition
years old
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