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Term
A&O
 Definition
alert & oriented
Term
A&O x3
 Definition
alert and oriented to person, place and time
Term
abduction
 Definition
movement away from the midline
Term
abrasion
 Definition
scrape of the skin
Term
abscess
 Definition
collection of pus beneath the skin
Term
accessory muscle usage
 Definition
using extra muscles other than the diaphragm to help breathe
Term
adduction
 Definition
movement toward the midline
Term
adduction
 Definition
movement toward the midline
Term
afebrile
 Definition
without fever
Term
affect
 Definition
expressed emotional/social response
Term
alert
 Definition
awake and attentive
Term
ambulatory
 Definition
able to walk
Term
anisocoria
 Definition
unequal pupil size
Term
antalgic gait
 Definition
limping, gait that can develop to avoid pain while walking
Term
anterior
 Definition
in front of or directed to the front
Term
arrhythmia
 Definition
abnormal heart rhythm
Term
AT/NC
 Definition
atraumatic/normocephalic
Term
ataxia
 Definition
loss of coordination
Term
atraumatic
 Definition
without trauma
Term
atraumatic/normocephalic (AT/NC)
 Definition
normal external head exam
Term
atrophy
 Definition
tissue breakdown or wasting away, typically due to degeneration of cells
Term
auscultation
 Definition
listening with a stethoscope
Term
body habitus
 Definition
general appearance/state of a person's body
Term
bowel sounds
 Definition
intestinal sounds by auscultation
Term
bradycardia
 Definition
decreased heart rate (HR<60)
Term
bradypnea
 Definition
decreased respiratory rate
Term
bruit
 Definition
whooshing sound of a vessel by auscultation
Term
BS
 Definition
bowel sounds, breath sounds
Term
cachexia/cachectic
 Definition
extremely thin, malnourished as a result of weight and muscle loss due to disease
Term
caudal
 Definition
toward the feet
Term
cephalad
 Definition
toward the head
Term
cerumen
 Definition
earwax
Term
CN
 Definition
cranial nerves
Term
combative
 Definition
aggressive and uncooperative
Term
constitutional
 Definition
general appearance of a patient
Term
costovertebral angle
 Definition
abdominal flanks, anatomical angle of the body containing the kidneys, formed by the vertebral column and 12th rib
Term
cranial nerve
 Definition
peripheral nerve originating from the brain (CN 2-12)
Term
crepitus
 Definition
cracking palpable in a joint
Term
C-spine
 Definition
cervical spine (C1-C7)
Term
CTAB
 Definition
clear to auscultation bilaterally
Term
CVAT
 Definition
costovertebral angle tenderness
Term
cyanosis
 Definition
bluish color of skin due to hypoxia
Term
dermatome/dermatomal pattern
 Definition
area of skin that is supplied by a specific nerve branch
Term
dislocation
 Definition
displacement of a bone from a joint
Term
distal
 Definition
away from the limb root
Term
distress
 Definition
an aversive state in which a person is unable to completely adapt to stressors and their resulting stress and can show maladaptive behaviors
Term
dorsiflexion
 Definition
movement of the hands or feet toward the dorsum
Term
DP pulse
 Definition
dorsalis pedis pulse
Term
DTR
 Definition
deep tendon reflex
Term
emaciated
 Definition
extremely malnourished and frail
Term
EOMI
 Definition
extraocular movements intact
Term
everted
 Definition
turned outward
Term
extension
 Definition
straighten out
Term
febrile
 Definition
having or showing the symptoms of a fever
Term
flat affect
 Definition
monotone and unemotional
Term
flexion
 Definition
bending movement where the angle between the bones of the limb and the joint decreases
Term
fluctuance
 Definition
palpable fluid collection under the skin, common sign of abscess
Term
friction rub
 Definition
scratching sound of the heart via auscultation
Term
frontal
 Definition
anterior portion of scalp and forehead
Term
gallop
 Definition
extra heart sounds via auscultation (S3 or S4)
Term
guarding
 Definition
involuntary tensing of the abdominal wall muscles to protect internal organs in acute process
Term
hemiparesis
 Definition
unilateral weakness
Term
hemiplegia
 Definition
unilateral paralysis
Term
hepatomegaly
 Definition
enlargement of the liver
Term
hernia
 Definition
protrusion of tissue out of a body cavity
Term
hyperesthesia
 Definition
hypersensitivity of skin
Term
hyperpigmentation
 Definition
area of skin that is darker than surrounding skin
Term
hypertension
 Definition
elevated blood pressure
Term
hypopigmentation
 Definition
area of skin that is lighter than surrounding skin
Term
hypotension
 Definition
low blood pressure
Term
icterus
 Definition
yellowing of the sclera of the eyes
Term
inconsolable
 Definition
unable to be comforted; for example, inability to get an infant to stop crying
Term
induration
 Definition
hardened area of tissue
Term
inferior
 Definition
lower, away from the head
Term
inguinal
 Definition
groin region
Term
inverted
 Definition
turned inward
Term
irregularly irregular
 Definition
heart sounds heard with atrial fibrillation
Term
jaundice
 Definition
yellowing of skin due to hyperbilirubinemia
Term
jugular venous distention (JVD)
 Definition
distention of the neck veins due to fluid overload or CHF
Term
JVD
 Definition
jugular vein distention
Term
keloid
 Definition
raised scar
Term
kyphosis
 Definition
forward rounding of the back
Term
laceration
 Definition
cut in or through the skin or other tissues
Term
lateral
 Definition
away from the midline, toward the sides
Term
LLL
 Definition
left lower lobe
Term
LLQ
 Definition
left lower quadrant
Term
lordosis
 Definition
curving inward of the lower back
Term
L-spine
 Definition
Lumbar spine, L1-L5
Term
LUL
 Definition
left upper lobe
Term
LUQ
 Definition
left upper quadrant
Term
lymphadenopathy
 Definition
enlargement of a lymph node
Term
macular
 Definition
flattened, erythematous spots on the skin
Term
maculopapular
 Definition
rash displaying flat, red areas with several raised areas
Term
malnourished
 Definition
poor nutritional state consistent with thin and frail appearance
Term
McBurney point
 Definition
point in the RLQ that is associated with appendicitis
Term
medial
 Definition
toward the midline/median plane
Term
meningismus
 Definition
stiffening of the neck muscles
Term
midline
 Definition
divides the body into left and right halves
Term
morbidly obese
 Definition
extremely overweight, BMI >45
Term
mottled
 Definition
description of skin with significant hypoperfusion (loss of circulating fluid); marked by hypotension and coldness of the skin
Term
murmur
 Definition
abnormal heart sound, graded on scale of I-VI
Term
Murphy sign
 Definition
pain with palpation of the RUQ with inspiration (tests for cholecystitis)
Term
nasal flaring
 Definition
enlargement of nostrils when breathing; sign of respiratory distress
Term
nystagmus
 Definition
involuntary eye movements where eyes appear to be shaking
Term
obturator sign
 Definition
pain in the RLQ with internal rotation of the right hip; indicative of appendicitis
Term
occipital/occiput
 Definition
posterior area of head/scalp
Term
oriented x3
 Definition
oriented to person, place, and time
Term
oropharynx
 Definition
posterior mouth meeting the superior aspect of the throat
Term
pallor
 Definition
unhealthy pale appearance; abnormal loss of color from skin
Term
palmar
 Definition
relating to the palm, interchangeable with volar
Term
palpable
 Definition
able to be felt and easily perceived
Term
papilledema
 Definition
swelling of the optic nerve sheath
Term
papular
 Definition
raised bumps, often associated with rash
Term
percussing
 Definition
tapping on the abdomen like a drum
Term
peritoneal signs
 Definition
exam findings indicating an acute abdomen
Term
PERRL
 Definition
pupils equal, round, reactive to light
Term
petechiae
 Definition
small purple or red skin discolorations that do not blanch (petechiae appear when capillaries bleed, leaking blood into the skin)
Term
pitting edema
 Definition
swelling that retains an imprint upon palpation
Term
plantar
 Definition
relating to the sole of the foot
Term
posterior
 Definition
relating to the rear or the back, interchangeable with dorsal
Term
pronate
 Definition
turn the palm of the hand downward, turn out of anatomical position
Term
prone
 Definition
body position lying face down
Term
proximal
 Definition
closer to the limb root
Term
psoas sign
 Definition
RLQ pain with extension of the right thigh, sign of appendicitis
Term
purulent
 Definition
relating to pus
Term
radial
 Definition
aspect of the lateral forearm when in anatomic position
Term
rales
 Definition
wet crackling sound by auscultation of the lungs
Term
rebound
 Definition
pain when releasing from abdominal palpation, also called Blumberg sign
Term
retractions
 Definition
visible sinking of the skin between ribs during breathing, indicative of respiratory distress and use of accessory muscles
Term
rhonchi
 Definition
coarse rattling respiratory sound; often thick mucous sound by auscultation of the lungs
Term
rigidity
 Definition
stiffness of the abdominal wall muscles due to an acute abdominal process
Term
RLQ
 Definition
right lower quadrant
Term
ROM
 Definition
range of motion
Term
Romberg sign
 Definition
falling to one side when standing with feet together and eyes closed
Term
Rovsing sign
 Definition
pain in the RLQ when the LLQ is palpated (indicative of appendicitis)
Term
RRR
 Definition
regular rate and rhythm
Term
RUQ
 Definition
right upper quadrant
Term
scoliosis
 Definition
sideways curvature of the spine
Term
serosanguinous
 Definition
consisting of yellowish serum and blood (may also be spelled serosanguineous)
Term
serous
 Definition
consisting of yellowish serum
Term
somnolent
 Definition
appearing very drowsy
Term
splenomegaly
 Definition
enlarged spleen
Term
straight leg raise
 Definition
physical exam test to evaluate for sciatica
Term
stridor
 Definition
high-pitched upper airway sound
Term
subluxation
 Definition
partial dislocation
Term
subungual
 Definition
beneath a nail
Term
sunken eyes
 Definition
eyes appear to be depressed, consistent with dehydration
Term
superficial
 Definition
near to the surface
Term
supinate
 Definition
turning the palm facing upward or forward
Term
supine
 Definition
body position when lying face up
Term
supple
 Definition
flexible and freely mobile; common descriptor in neck exam
Term
suprapubic
 Definition
lower central region of abdomen
Term
T spine
 Definition
thoracic spine; T1-T12
Term
tachycardia
 Definition
fast heart rate, >100 bpm
Term
tachypnea
 Definition
increased respiratory rate
Term
temporal
 Definition
the sides of the head
Term
tenting
 Definition
slow return of skin to normal position after pinching the area- a sign of dehydration
Term
turgor
 Definition
skin elasticity
Term
tympanic membrane (TM)
 Definition
eardrum
Term
tympany
 Definition
bell-like sound when percussing the abdomen
Term
ulnar
 Definition
pertaining to the medial side of the arm when in anatomic position
Term
uncooperative
 Definition
does not follow commands
Term
unkempt
 Definition
poor self-hygiene
Term
urticaria
 Definition
hives, sign of allergic reaction
Term
vesicle
 Definition
fluid or air-filled cavity or sac
Term
volar
 Definition
relating to the palm/sole of the foot (interchangeable with palmar)
Term
weal (pl. wheals)
 Definition
often a description of an uticarial plaque (a red swollen mark on the body)
Term
well-developed
 Definition
normal state of body and mental development and wellness
Term
wheezing
 Definition
high-pitched lung sounds, often due to bronchospasm
Term
angioplasty
 Definition
removal of an arterial blockage, possibly with stent placement
Term
appendectomy
 Definition
removal of the appendix
Term
arthroscopy
 Definition
use of a scope to visualize insides of joints; may also include limited joint repairs
Term
CABG (coronary artery bypass graft)
 Definition
surgery to bypass a blocked coronary artery via a vein graft; sometimes called "byp surgery" by patients
Term
cesarean section (C-section)
 Definition
incision through the abdomen and uterus for the purpose of delivering a baby
Term
cholecystectomy
 Definition
removal of the gallbladder
Term
colectomy
 Definition
removal of the colon
Term
dilation and curettage (D&C)
 Definition
scraping of the cervical canal and uterine cavity
Term
hemorrhoidectomy
 Definition
removal of a hemorrhoid
Term
hernioplasty
 Definition
hernia repair using a mesh
Term
herniorrhaphy
 Definition
hernia repair
Term
hysterectomy
 Definition
removal of the uterus
Term
hysteroscopy
 Definition
use of a scope to examine the uterine cavity
Term
mastectomy
 Definition
removal of a breast
Term
oophorectomy
 Definition
removal of an ovary
Term
prostatectomy
 Definition
removal of the prostate
Term
splenectomy
 Definition
removal of the spleen
Term
tonsillectomy
 Definition
removal of a tonsil
Term
biopsy
 Definition
removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination, either in an office procedure or surgically
Term
colonoscopy
 Definition
use of a scope to examine the inside of the colon
Term
debridement
 Definition
removing foreign material or dead/damaged/infected tissue from a wound or burn
Term
endoscopy
 Definition
use of a scope to examine the inside of an organ (such as the GI system)
Term
fine needle
aspiration (FNA)
 Definition
used to obtain a small biopsy specimen of tissue or fluid
Term
laceration repair
 Definition
cleaning and suturing (or stapling) of cuts to the skin
Term
lumbar puncture
 Definition
procedure to gather a spinal fluid sample; also called a "spinal tap"
Term
incision and drainage (I&D)
 Definition
opening, draining, and cleaning of pockets of fluid to promote healing (such as an abscess)
Term
intra-
articular injection
 Definition
injection of medication or replacement fluids into a joint space
Term
computed tomography (CT)
 Definition
imaging type using radiation and computer analysis; also called a "CAT
scan"
Term
chest x-ray (CXR)
 Definition
x-ray of the chest, usually for evaluation of the lungs
Term
echocardiogram (echo)
 Definition
ultrasound of the heart
Term
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
 Definition
type of imaging that uses magnetic waves
Term
polysomnogram
 Definition
procedure to map brain waves during sleep; also called a "sleep study"
Term
positron emission tomography (PET scan)
 Definition
type of imaging that is capable of showing the body's metabolism of certain substances or blood flow rates
Term
skeletal scintigraphy
 Definition
imaging type for checking bone health; also called a "bone scan"
Term
ultrasound (US)
 Definition
procedure examining internal structures using sound waves to create
images
Term
x-ray
 Definition
type of imaging that uses radiation; often used to evaluate bones or the lungs
Term
BMP
 Definition
basic metabolic panel; tests for electrolyte and glucose levels
Term
CBC
 Definition
complete blood count; tests the types and amounts of cells present in the blood
Term
CBC w/dif
 Definition
CBC with differential; gives more information about the types of cells present in the blood
Term
CMP
 Definition
comprehensive metabolic panel; more detailed version of a BMP that focuses
on organ health
Term
culture
 Definition
ordered from body fluids to test for growth of foreign organisms
Term
ECG/EKG
 Definition
electrocardiography; measures the electrical signals of the heart
Term
FSBG
 Definition
fingerstick blood glucose level
Term
HbA1C
(hemoglobin A1C)
 Definition
test that indicates blood sugar control over the past 3 months; important in diabetes
Term
PFT
 Definition
pulmonary function tests; measure the function of the lungs
Term
PT (protime)
 Definition
prothrombin time, test concerning blood clotting ability
Term
lipid panel
 Definition
tests for cholesterol and triglyceride levels
Term
liver panel
 Definition
tests various markers of liver health
Term
TSH
 Definition
thyroid stimulating hormone; tests thyroid health
Term
UA
 Definition
urinalysis; tests for kidney health and signs of urinary tract infection
Term
A&O
 Definition
alert & oriented
Term
A&O x3
 Definition
alert and oriented to person, place and time
Term
ABD
 Definition
abdominal
Term
ABG
 Definition
arterial blood gas
Term
Abx
 Definition
antibiotics
Term
AFib
 Definition
atrial fibrillation
Term
AICD
 Definition
automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
Term
AKA
 Definition
above-knee amputation
Term
AMS
 Definition
altered mental status
Term
AT/NC
 Definition
atraumatic/normocephalic
Term
BAHA
 Definition
bone-anchored hearing aid
Term
BBB
 Definition
bundle branch block
Term
BID
 Definition
twice a day
Term
BiPAP
 Definition
bilevel positive airway pressure
Term
BKA
 Definition
below-knee amputation
Term
BM
 Definition
bowel movement, bone marrow
Term
BOM
 Definition
bilateral otitis media
Term
BP
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
BPH
 Definition
benign prostatic hypertrophy
Term
BS
 Definition
bowel sounds, breath sounds
Term
CA
 Definition
cancer
Term
CABG
 Definition
coronary artery bypass graft
Term
CAD
 Definition
coronary artery disease
Term
CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
Term
CC
 Definition
chief complaint
Term
CF
 Definition
cystic fibrosis
Term
CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
CKD
 Definition
chronic kidney disease
Term
CN
 Definition
cranial nerves
Term
CNS
 Definition
central nervous system
Term
c/o
 Definition
complaint of, complains of
Term
COPD
 Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
CP
 Definition
chest pain, cerebral palsy
Term
CPAP
 Definition
continuous positive airway pressure
Term
CT
 Definition
computed tomography
Term
CTAB
 Definition
clear to auscultation bilaterally
Term
CT A/P
 Definition
computed tomography abdomen and pelvis
Term
CVA
 Definition
cerebrovascular accident (stroke), costovertebral angle
Term
CVAT
 Definition
costovertebral angle tenderness
Term
CXR
 Definition
chest x-ray
Term
DC
 Definition
discharge, discontinue
Term
DJD
 Definition
degenerative joint disease
Term
DKA
 Definition
diabetic ketoacidosis
Term
DM
 Definition
diabetes mellitus
Term
DNR
 Definition
do not resuscitate
Term
DOA
 Definition
dead on arrival
Term
DOE
 Definition
dyspnea on exertion
Term
DP pulse
 Definition
dorsalis pedis pulse
Term
DTR
 Definition
deep tendon reflex
Term
DVT
 Definition
deep vein thrombosis
Term
Dx
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
ECG or EKG
 Definition
electrocardiogram (NOT echocardiogram)
Term
EF
 Definition
ejection fraction
Term
EGD
 Definition
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Term
ENT
 Definition
ear, nose, and throat
Term
EOMI
 Definition
extraocular movements intact
Term
ERCP
 Definition
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Term
ESRD
 Definition
end-stage renal disease
Term
ETT
 Definition
endotracheal tube
Term
EtOH
 Definition
alcohol
Term
FHx
 Definition
family history
Term
FSBS
 Definition
fingerstick blood sugar
Term
GC
 Definition
gonorrhea
Term
GERD
 Definition
gastroesophageal reflux disease
Term
GFR
 Definition
glomerular filtration rate
Term
GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
GSW
 Definition
gunshot wound
Term
GU
 Definition
genitourinary
Term
H&H
 Definition
hemoglobin and hematocrit
Term
HA
 Definition
headache
Term
HCT
 Definition
hematocrit
Term
HEENT
 Definition
head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
Term
HIPAA
 Definition
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Term
Hgb
 Definition
hemoglobin
Term
HLD
 Definition
hyperlipidemia
Term
HPI
 Definition
history of present illness
Term
HTN
 Definition
hypertension
Term
Hx
 Definition
history
Term
I&D
 Definition
incision and drainage
Term
ID
 Definition
infectious disease
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
IVC
 Definition
inferior vena cava
Term
JVD
 Definition
jugular vein distention
Term
LAD
 Definition
left axis deviation, left anterior descending, lymphadenopathy
Term
LAE
 Definition
left atrial enlargement
Term
LASIK
 Definition
laser assisted in-situ keratomileusis
Term
LBBB
 Definition
left bundle branch block
Term
LLQ
 Definition
left lower quadrant
Term
LLL
 Definition
left lower lobe
Term
LMP
 Definition
last menstrual period
Term
LOC
 Definition
loss of consciousness
Term
LP
 Definition
lumbar puncture
Term
LUL
 Definition
left upper lobe
Term
LUQ
 Definition
left upper quadrant
Term
MOI
 Definition
mechanism of injury
Term
MI
 Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
MRI
 Definition
magnetic resonance imaging
Term
MRCP
 Definition
magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography
Term
MS
 Definition
multiple sclerosis
Term
MVA, MVC
 Definition
motor vehicle accident, motor vehicle collision
Term
NC
 Definition
nasal cannula
Term
NG
 Definition
nasogastric
Term
NKDA
 Definition
no known drug allergies
Term
NM
 Definition
nuclear medicine
Term
NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
NSAID
 Definition
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Term
NSR
 Definition
normal sinus rhythm
Term
NSTEMI
 Definition
non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (elevated troponin)
Term
NTG
 Definition
nitroglycerin
Term
N/V/D
 Definition
nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
Term
O2
 Definition
oxygen
Term
OB/GYN
 Definition
obstetrics/ gynecology
Term
OD
 Definition
overdose, right eye
Term
OE
 Definition
otitis externa
Term
OM
 Definition
otitis media
Term
PCI
 Definition
percutaneous coronary intervention
Term
PCP
 Definition
primary care provider, primary care physician
Term
PE
 Definition
pulmonary embolism
Term
PERRL
 Definition
pupils equal, round, reactive to light
Term
PFT
 Definition
pulmonary function test
Term
PHI
 Definition
protected health information
Term
PICC
 Definition
peripherally inserted central catheter
Term
PMHx
 Definition
past medical history
Term
PNA
 Definition
pneumonia
Term
PND
 Definition
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Term
PO
 Definition
by mouth
Term
PR
 Definition
per rectum
Term
PRN
 Definition
as needed
Term
PT
 Definition
physical therapy
Term
PT/INR
 Definition
prothrombin time/international normalized ratio
Term
PTT
 Definition
partial thromboplastin time
Term
PT pulse
 Definition
posterior tibial pulse
Term
PTX
 Definition
pneumothorax
Term
PUD
 Definition
peptic ulcer disease
Term
PVC
 Definition
premature ventricular contraction
Term
PVD
 Definition
peripheral vascular disease
Term
QD
 Definition
once daily
Term
QH
 Definition
every hour
Term
QID
 Definition
four times daily
Term
QOD
 Definition
every other day
Term
RBBB
 Definition
right bundle branch block
Term
RBC
 Definition
red blood cell
Term
RLQ
 Definition
right lower quadrant
Term
r/o
 Definition
rule out
Term
ROM
 Definition
range of motion
Term
ROS
 Definition
review of systems
Term
RRR
 Definition
regular rate and rhythm
Term
RUQ
 Definition
right upper quadrant
Term
Rx
 Definition
prescription
Term
SAH
 Definition
subarachnoid hemorrhage
Term
SBO
 Definition
small bowel obstruction
Term
SDH
 Definition
subdural hematoma
Term
s/p
 Definition
status post
Term
STEMI
 Definition
ST-elevation myocardial infarction (acute MI)
Term
SVT
 Definition
supraventricular tachycardia
Term
Sx
 Definition
symptoms
Term
Sz
 Definition
seizure
Term
TB
 Definition
tuberculosis
Term
TIA
 Definition
transient ischemic attack
Term
TID
 Definition
three times a day
Term
UA
 Definition
urinalysis
Term
UC
 Definition
urine culture
Term
URI
 Definition
upper respiratory infection
Term
US
 Definition
ultrasound
Term
UTD
 Definition
up to date
Term
UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
Term
VATS
 Definition
video assisted thoracoscopic surgery
Term
WBC
 Definition
white blood cell
Term
y/o
 Definition
years old
Term
YTD
 Definition
year to date
Term
a-/an-
 Definition
without or none
Term
ab-
 Definition
away from
Term
ad-
 Definition
toward
Term
brady-
 Definition
slow
Term
de-
 Definition
remove
Term
dys-
 Definition
difficult/abnormal
Term
epi-
 Definition
above/on
Term
hemi-
 Definition
half/partly
Term
hyper-
 Definition
excessive
Term
hypo-
 Definition
below normal
Term
in-
 Definition
not
Term
infra-
 Definition
beneath
Term
inter-
 Definition
between
Term
intra-
 Definition
within
Term
macro-
 Definition
large
Term
mal-
 Definition
bad
Term
micro-
 Definition
small
Term
mono-
 Definition
one
Term
multi-/poly-
 Definition
many/excessive
Term
para-
 Definition
near/resembling
Term
per-
 Definition
through
Term
peri-
 Definition
around
Term
post-
 Definition
after
Term
pre-/pro-
 Definition
before
Term
retro-
 Definition
backward/behind
Term
supra-
 Definition
above/over
Term
tachy-
 Definition
fast
Term
uni-
 Definition
one
Term
-algia
 Definition
pain
Term
-centesis
 Definition
to aspirate fluid
Term
-ectomy
 Definition
to cut out, remove, or excise
Term
-edema
 Definition
swelling
Term
-emesis
 Definition
vomit
Term
-emia
 Definition
blood
Term
-gram/-graphy/-
graph
 Definition
recording or image
Term
-itis
 Definition
inflammation, inflammated
Term
-megaly
 Definition
enlarged
Term
-meter
 Definition
instrument to measure
Term
-osis
 Definition
abnormal condition
Term
-sclerosis
 Definition
hardening
Term
-scopy/-scopic
 Definition
to look, observe
Term
-spasm
 Definition
twitch
Term
-stomy
 Definition
to make an opening
Term
-tomy
 Definition
to cut into
Term
-oma
 Definition
tumor
Term
U, u (unit)
 Definition
Mistaken for “0” (zero), the number “4”
                                                        (four) or “cc”
Term
IU (International Unit)
 Definition
Mistaken for IV (intravenous) or the
number 10 (ten)
Term
Q.D., QD, q.d., qd
(daily)
Q.O.D., QOD, q.o.d,
qod (every other day)
 Definition
Mistaken for each other
Period after the Q mistaken for "I" and the "O" mistaken for "I
Term
Trailing zero (X.0 mg)*
Lack of leading zero (.X mg)
 Definition
Decimal point is missed
Term
MS
MSO4 and MgSO4
 Definition
Can mean morphine sulfate or magnesium sulfate
Confused for one another
Term
PO
 Definition
by mouth
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
IVP
 Definition
intravenous push
Term
IVPB
 Definition
intravenous piggyback
Term
Drip
 Definition
IV drip
Term
SQ
 Definition
subcutaneous
Term
PR
 Definition
per rectum
Term
SL
 Definition
sublingual
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
QD *
 Definition
once daily
Term
BID
 Definition
twice daily
Term
TID
 Definition
three times daily
Term
QID
 Definition
four times daily
Term
QOD *
 Definition
every other day
Term
PRN
 Definition
as needed
Term
Q4H
 Definition
every 4 hours (can be any number)
Term
QHS
 Definition
at bedtime
Term
hydrocodone-acetaminophen
 Definition
Vicodin, Norco, Lortab
Term
oxycodone-acetaminophen
 Definition
Percocet
Term
hydromorphone
 Definition
Dilaudid
Term
morphine
 Definition
MS Contin, Avinza
Term
fentanyl
 Definition
Duragesic
Term
acetaminophen
 Definition
Tylenol
Term
aspirin
 Definition
Aspirin
Term
ibuprofen
 Definition
Motrin, Advil
Term
ketorolac
 Definition
Toradol
Term
naproxen
 Definition
Naprosyn, Aleve
Term
tramadol
 Definition
Ultram
Term
levofloxacin
 Definition
Levaquin
Term
ciprofloxacin
 Definition
Cipro
Term
cefazolin
 Definition
Ancef
Term
cephalexin
 Definition
Keflex
Term
ceftriaxone
 Definition
Rocephin
Term
azithromycin
 Definition
Zithromax, Z-Pak
Term
piperacillin-tazobactam
 Definition
Zosyn
Term
amoxicillin
 Definition
Amoxil
Term
amoxicillin-clavulanate
 Definition
Augmentin
Term
metronidazole
 Definition
Flagyl
Term
trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
 Definition
Bactrim
Term
clindamycin
 Definition
Cleocin
Term
doxycycline
 Definition
Monodox, Doryx
Term
nitrofurantoin
 Definition
Macrobid, Macrodantin
Term
vancomycin
 Definition
Vancocin
Term
tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) OR rtPA, PLAT, alteplase
 Definition
tPA, Activase
Term
streptokinase
 Definition
Streptase
Term
aspirin
 Definition
Aspirin
Term
warfarin
 Definition
Coumadin
Term
heparin
 Definition
heparin
Term
enoxaparin
 Definition
Lovenox
Term
clopidogrel
 Definition
Plavix
Term
apixaban
 Definition
Eliquis
Term
rivaroxaban
 Definition
Xarelto
Term
dabigatran
 Definition
Pradaxa
Term
prasugrel
 Definition
Effient
Term
ticagrelor
 Definition
Brilinta
Term
Generic Name
 Definition
Brand Name
Term
insulin lispro
 Definition
Humalog
Term
insulin aspart
 Definition
Novolog
Term
insulin glargine
 Definition
Lantus
Term
insulin detemir
 Definition
Levemir
Term
metformin
 Definition
Glucophage
Term
glipizide
 Definition
Glucotrol
Term
glimeperide
 Definition
Amaryl
Term
sitagliptin
 Definition
Januvia
Term
canagliflozin
 Definition
Invokana
Term
clonidine
 Definition
Catapres
Term
atenolol
 Definition
Tenormin
Term
metoprolol
 Definition
Lopressor, Toprol XL
Term
carvedilol
 Definition
Coreg
Term
hydrochlorothiazide
 Definition
HydroDiuril
Term
spironolactone
 Definition
Aldactone
Term
lisinopril
 Definition
Prinivil
Term
losartan
 Definition
Cozaar
Term
amlodipine
 Definition
Norvasc
Term
nifedipine
 Definition
Procardia
Term
furosemide
 Definition
Lasix
Term
bumetanide
 Definition
Bumex
Term
hydralazine
 Definition
Apresoline
Term
atorvastatin
 Definition
Lipitor
Term
simvastatin
 Definition
Zocor
Term
rosuvastatin
 Definition
Crestor
Term
niacin
 Definition
Niaspan
Term
ezetimibe
 Definition
Zetia
Term
alprazolam
 Definition
Xanax
Term
diazepam
 Definition
Valium
Term
clonazepam
 Definition
Klonopin
Term
lorazepam
 Definition
Ativan
Term
bupivacaine
 Definition
Marcaine/Sensorcaine
Term
lidocaine
 Definition
Xylocaine
Term
lidocaine with epinephrine
 Definition
Xylocaine with Epinephrine
Term
verapamil
 Definition
Calan, Verelan
Term
diltiazem
 Definition
Cardizem
Term
nifedipine
 Definition
Procardia
Term
amiodarone
 Definition
Nexterone
Term
adenosine
 Definition
Adenocard
Term
digoxin
 Definition
Lanoxin
Term
ondansetron
 Definition
Zofran
Term
metoclopramide
 Definition
Reglan
Term
promethazine
 Definition
Phenergan
Term
prochlorperazine
 Definition
Compazine
Term
diphenhydramine
 Definition
Benadryl
Term
loratadine
 Definition
Claritin
Term
cetirizine
 Definition
Zyrtec
Term
fexofenadine
 Definition
Allegra
Term
levocetirizine
 Definition
Xyzal
Term
alprazolam
 Definition
Xanax
Term
diazepam
 Definition
Valium
Term
clonazepam
 Definition
Klonopin
Term
lorazepam
 Definition
Ativan
Term
albuterol
 Definition
Ventolin
Term
ipratropium
 Definition
Atrovent
Term
albuterol-ipratropium
 Definition
DuoNeb
Term
levalbuterol
 Definition
Xopenex
Term
theophylline
 Definition
Quibron-T
Term
prednisolone
 Definition
Orapred
Term
prednisone
 Definition
Deltasone
Term
methylprednisolone
 Definition
Solu-Medrol/Medrol Dosepak
Term
dexamethasone
 Definition
Decadron
Term
furosemide
 Definition
Lasix
Term
bumetanide
 Definition
Bumex
Term
spironolactone
 Definition
Aldactone
Term
hydrochlorothiazide
 Definition
HCTZ/Hydrouridil
Term
esomeprazole
 Definition
Nexium
Term
omeprazole
 Definition
Prilosec
Term
pantoprazole
 Definition
Protonix
Term
lansoprazole
 Definition
Prevacid
Term
famotidine
 Definition
Pepcid
Term
cimetidine
 Definition
Tagamet
Term
ranitidine
 Definition
Zantac
Term
thyroud dessicated
 Definition
Armour Thyroid
Term
levothyroxine
 Definition
Synthroid
Term
liothyronine
 Definition
Cytomel
Term
sertraline
 Definition
Zoloft
Term
fluoxetine
 Definition
Prozac
Term
paroxetine
 Definition
Paxil
Term
citalopram
 Definition
Celexa
Term
escitalopram
 Definition
Lexapro
Term
venlafaxine
 Definition
Effexor
Term
duloxetine
 Definition
Cymbalta
Term
bupropion
 Definition
Wellbutrin
Term
mirtazapine
 Definition
Remeron
Term
amitriptyline
 Definition
Elavil
Term
acute
 Definition
new-onset illness that is of short duration, rapidly progressive, and in need
of urgent care
Term
acute on chronic
 Definition
exacerbation of a chronic condition
Term
anasarca
 Definition
whole-body swelling
Term
angioedema
 Definition
rapid swelling of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue
Term
arthralgia
 Definition
pain in a joint
Term
arthritis
 Definition
inflammation of a joint
Term
asthma
 Definition
airway constriction due to muscular contraction/spasm of the muscles of
the bronchioles
Term
baseline
 Definition
normal state for a specific patient
Term
BP
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
BPH
 Definition
benign prostatic hypertrophy
Term
bronchitis
 Definition
inflammation of the bronchus
Term
CA
 Definition
cancer
Term
CABG
 Definition
coronary artery bypass grafting, heart bypass surgery
Term
CAD
 Definition
coronary artery disease
Term
celiac disease
 Definition
autoimmune disease due to a reaction to gluten
Term
cephalgia
 Definition
headache
Term
cerebrovascular
accident (CVA)
 Definition
stroke
Term
cervicalgia
 Definition
neck pain
Term
CF
 Definition
cystic fibrosis
Term
CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
chronic
 Definition
longstanding, persisting for a long time or constantly recurring
Term
cirrhosis
 Definition
damage of liver tissue
Term
CKD
 Definition
chronic kidney disease
Term
colic
 Definition
severe, often fluctuating pain in the abdomen caused by intestinal gas or
obstruction in the intestines (suffered especially by babies)
Term
COPD
 Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
CVA
 Definition
cerebrovascular accident (stroke), costovertebral angle
Term
deep venous
thrombosis
 Definition
clot in a deep vein of an extremity
Term
diaphoresis
 Definition
excessive sweating
Term
diffuse
 Definition
generalized, non-localized
Term
diplopia
 Definition
double vision
Term
distention
 Definition
protrusion or enlargement due to internal mass or pressure
Term
dizziness
 Definition
sensation that one is faint or lightheaded, no sensation that surroundings
are moving
Term
DM
 Definition
diabetes mellitus
Term
DOE
 Definition
dyspnea on exertion
Term
DVT
 Definition
deep vein thrombosis
Term
dyspepsia
 Definition
indigestion
Term
dyspnea
 Definition
shortness of breath or difficulty breathing due to underlying cause/disease
(e.g. COPD, asthma)
Term
dysuria
 Definition
painful urination
Term
ecchymosis
 Definition
bruising
Term
eczema/eczematous
 Definition
inflammatory dry skin
Term
edema/edematous
 Definition
swelling due to accumulation of fluid in the body tissues
Term
emesis
 Definition
vomitus or vomiting
Term
epigastric
 Definition
central upper region of the abdomen
Term
epistaxis
 Definition
nosebleed
Term
erythema/erythematou
s
 Definition
redness
Term
ESRD
 Definition
end-stage renal disease
Term
EtOH
 Definition
alcohol
Term
fainting
 Definition
loss of consciousness, typically due to neurologic condition
Term
FHx
 Definition
family history
Term
fluctuating
 Definition
symptoms that are constantly present but change in severity
Term
gastroenteritis
 Definition
inflammation of the GI tract, sometimes called a "stomach bug"
Term
GERD
 Definition
gastroesophageal reflux disease
Term
gout
 Definition
joint inflammation due to uric acid accumulation
Term
HA
 Definition
headache
Term
hematemesis
 Definition
vomiting blood
Term
hematochezia
 Definition
passage of bright red blood in the stool, concerning for lower
gastrointestinal bleed
Term
hematoma
 Definition
localized collection of blood
Term
hematuria
 Definition
blood in the urine
Term
hemoptysis
 Definition
coughing/spitting up blood, differs from hematemesis
Term
hemorrhage
 Definition
excessive bleeding
Term
hepatitis
 Definition
inflammation of the liver
Term
HLD
 Definition
hyperlipidemia
Term
HPI
 Definition
history of present illness
Term
HTN
 Definition
hypertension
Term
Hx
 Definition
history
Term
hyperlipidemia
 Definition
elevated cholesterol and lipids
Term
hyperthyroidism
 Definition
overactive thyroid
Term
hypothyroidism
 Definition
underactive thyroid
Term
intermittent
 Definition
repeatedly returning symptoms that occasionally resolve but come back
Term
intractable
 Definition
no improvement in symptom despite intervention, hard to control
Term
LMP
 Definition
last menstrual period
Term
LOC
 Definition
loss of consciousness
Term
malaise
 Definition
general feeling of unwellness
Term
mass
 Definition
abnormal growth of tissue
Term
melena
 Definition
black tarry stool
Term
MI
 Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
migraine
 Definition
type of headache that is often accompanied by nausea and photophobia
(discomfort/pain by presence of light)
Term
MOI
 Definition
mechanism of injury
Term
MVA, MVC
 Definition
motor vehicle accident, motor vehicle collision
Term
myalgia
 Definition
muscular pain
Term
myocardial infarction
(MI)
 Definition
heart attack; death of cardiac muscle tissue due to prolonged ischemia
Term
N/V/D
 Definition
nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
Term
neuralgia
 Definition
pain along the course of a nerve
Term
nocturia
 Definition
urge to urinate during the night, waking the person from sleep
Term
odontalgia
 Definition
toothache
Term
odynophagia
 Definition
pain with swallowing
Term
ophthalmalgia
 Definition
eye pain
Term
otalgia
 Definition
earache
Term
paresthesia
 Definition
abnormal skin sensation (such as tingling, burning, or numbness) with no
apparent physical cause
Term
paroxysmal
 Definition
sporadic or occasional occurrence of symptoms or the acute exacerbation
(abrupt worsening) of pre-existing symptoms
Term
PCP
 Definition
primary care provider, primary care physician
Term
photophobia
 Definition
light sensitivity
Term
PMHx
 Definition
past medical history
Term
PNA
 Definition
pneumonia
Term
pneumonia
 Definition
infection inside lung tissue
Term
polydipsia
 Definition
persistent thirst and/or excessive drinking
Term
polyphagia
 Definition
persistent hunger and/or excessive eating
Term
polyuria
 Definition
urinating in excessive amounts
Term
postictal
 Definition
post-seizure state descriptive of poor responsiveness
Term
pruritic
 Definition
itchy
Term
psoriasis
 Definition
autoimmune skin disease consisting of patches of dry, scaly red skin
Term
PUD
 Definition
peptic ulcer disease
Term
PVD
 Definition
peripheral vascular disease
Term
radiculopathy
 Definition
radiation of pain due to compression/inflammation of a spinal nerve
Term
resolved
 Definition
no longer present
Term
rhinorrhea
 Definition
runny nose
Term
ROS
 Definition
review of systems
Term
s/p
 Definition
status post
Term
sciatica
 Definition
compression/inflammation of the sciatic nerve causing pain and
radiculopathy to the leg
Term
sinusitis
 Definition
infection of the sinuses
Term
sputum
 Definition
mixture of saliva and mucus that is produced when coughing
Term
status epilepticus
 Definition
repetitive, intractable seizures
Term
status migrainosus
 Definition
intractable migraine headache
Term
Sx
 Definition
symptoms
Term
syncope
 Definition
loss of consciousness, typically due to cardiovascular condition
Term
Sz
 Definition
seizure
Term
TIA
 Definition
transient ischemic attack
Term
tinnitus
 Definition
ringing in the ears
Term
transient
 Definition
resolving spontaneously shortly after onset
Term
transient ischemic
attack (TIA)
 Definition
mini-stroke; temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain; symptoms
resolve spontaneously
Term
URI
 Definition
upper respiratory infection
Term
urticaria
 Definition
hives, sign of allergic reaction
Term
UTD
 Definition
up to date
Term
UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
Term
vertigo
 Definition
sensation that surroundings are spinning or moving when they are not; often described as room-spinning dizziness and typically due to inner ear
issues
Term
vital signs (5)
 Definition
heart rate (HR), blood pressure (BP), respiratory rate (RR), oxygen
saturation (SpO2), temperature (temp)
Term
y/o
 Definition
years old
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