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A ...... assessment appt...... appointment aa ...... of each aPTT ...... activated partial thromboplastin time AA ...... Alcoholics Anonymous; Aplastic anemia aq……………….water AAA ...... abdominal aortic aneurysm aq dist ...... distilled water AAOx3 ...... alert, awake, oriented to time, place & person ARDS ...... acute respiratory distress syndrome AAROM ...... active assistive range of motion ARF ...... acute renal failure abd...... abdomen, abdominal, abduction ARMD ...... age related macular degeneration ABG...... arterial blood gases AROM...... active range of motion abn...... abnormal arwy ...... airway ABW...... actual body weight AS ...... aortic stenosis Abx ...... antibiotics ASAP ...... as soon as possible AC ...... before meals ASCVD ...... arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease AD ...... Alzheimer’s Disease, ASHD ...... arteriosclerotic heart disease ADA ...... American Diabetes Association, as tol ...... as tolerated Add...... adduction AST ...... aspartate amino-transaminase Adeq...... adequate Astig ...... astigmatism ADH ...... antidiuretic hormone atr fib ...... atrial fibrillation ADHD ...... Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder AUR ...... acute urinary retention ADL ...... activities of daily living ax...... axillary ad lib ...... as often as desired AV...... arterioventricular Adm ...... admission avg ...... average ADR ...... allergic drug reaction AVM...... arteriovenous malformation AED…………..automatic external defibrillator AV node ...... atrioventricular node AF...... atrial fibrillation afeb ...... afebrile B AIDS ...... acquired immunodeficiency syndrome Ba ...... barium AKA ...... above the knee amputation bact ...... bacteria alb...... albumin Ba. Swallow ..... barium swallow ALD ...... alcoholic liver disease BBB ...... bundle branch block alk ...... alkaline BC ...... blood culture, bedside commode alk phos, ALKP.. alkaline phosphatase BCP ...... birth control pills ALL ...... acute lymphocytic leukemia BCSW ...... Board Certified Social Worker ALOC…………..altered level of conscious BE ...... barium ALS ...... Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis BG ...... blood glucose ALT ...... alanine amino-transaminase BIPAP ...... Biphasic Positive Airway Pressure A.M...... before noon bicarb ...... bicarbonate A-Mask ...... aerosol mask bid...... twice daily AMA ...... against medical advice, American bilat ...... bilateral Medical Association bili ...... bilirubin amb ...... ambulatory BK ...... below the knee amb care ...... ambulatory care BKA ...... below the knee amputation AMI ...... acute myocardial infarction BLE ...... both lower extremities AML ...... acute myelogenous leukemia Bleph ...... blepharoplasty amp ...... ampule BLS ...... Basic Life Support amt ...... amount BM...... bowel movement ANA ...... antinuclear antibody bmd ...... bone mineral density ANC ...... Absolute neutrophil count BMP ...... Basic Metabolic Panel ANLL...... acute non-lymphocytic leukemia BMR ...... basal metabolic rate Ant ...... anterior BMT ...... bone marrow transplant ante ...... before BOM ...... bilateral otitis media A/O ...... alert and oriented BPD ...... Bipolar Disorder AODM...... adult onset diabetes mellitus BP ...... blood pressure AOM ...... acute otitis media BPH ...... benign prostatic hypertrophy AP & LAT ...... anteroposterior and lateral bpm ...... beats per minute A & P Repair .... anterior and posterior repair BR ...... bed rest approx ...... approximately 1 1/9/2020
Terminology, Abbreviations, and Symbols Avera Education & Staffing Solutions Medication Aide Training Program brat ...... banana, rice cereal, apple sauce, tea CIS...... carcinoma in-situ BRP ...... bathroom privileges ck ...... check, creatine kinase BRVO ...... brance retinal vein occlu-sion cl ...... chloride,clearanc-e, contact lens BS ...... bowel sounds, blood sugar CLL ...... chronic lymphocytic leukemia BSA ...... body surface area cm ...... centimeter BSO...... bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy CML ...... chronic myelogenous leukemia BSOM...... bilateral serous otitis media CMP ...... Comprehensive Metabolic Panel BTL ...... Bilateral Tubal Ligation CMS…………. circulation, movement, sensation BW ...... body weight CMV ...... cytomegalovirus Bx ...... biopsy CNP…………….Certified Nurse Practitioner CNS ...... central nervous system, Clinical Nurse C Specialist c ...... with CNI, CNII, etc. .. cranial nerve I,II, etc. C...... centigrade, concentration c/o ...... complaining of C & S ...... culture and sensitivity c/w ...... consistent with Ca+ ...... calcium CO ...... cardiac output CA ...... carcinoma COAG ...... chronic open angle glaucoma CABG ...... coronary artery bypass graft COLD ...... chronic obstructive lung disease CaCl2 ...... calcium chloride colpo ...... colposcopy CAD ...... coronary artery disease comp...... compound Cal ...... kilocalorie calories, calcium conc ...... concentrate CAP ...... Cancer of the prostate, capsule conf ...... conference CAPD ...... continuous ambulatory peritoneal conj ...... conjunctiva dialysis cont ...... continued, continuous carb ...... carbohydrate COPD ...... chronic obstructive pulmonary disease cat ...... cataract CO2 ...... carbon dioxide cath ...... catheter, catheterization, catheterized CP ...... chest pain, cerebral palsy CBC ...... complete blood count C & P ...... cystoscopy & pyelogram cc………………. cubic centimeter CPAP ...... continuous positive airway pressure CCA ...... calcium channel antagonist CPR ...... cardiopulmonary resuscitation CCB ...... calcium channel blocker CPS ...... Chronic Paronoid Schizophrenia CCMS ...... clear catch midstream CPT ...... chest physiotherapy CCU ...... coronary care unit C1,C2,etc...... first, second, etc. cervical vertebra CDC ...... Center for Disease Control creat ...... creatinine CD & L Spine ... cervical, dorsal and lumbar spine CRF ...... chronic renal failure CDE ...... Certified Diabetes Educator CRI ...... chronic renal insufficiency CDU ...... chemical dependency unit CRNA ...... certified registered nurse anesthetist CE ...... continuing education CRT ...... certified respiratory therapist CEA ...... carcinoembryonic antigen cryo ...... cryosurgery CEO...... chief executive officer CS ...... Central Supply cerv ...... cervical C&S……………..culture & sensitivity CETN ...... Certified Enterostomal Therapy Nurse CSF ...... cerebrospinal fluid CF...... cystic fibrosis CT ...... computer tomography, chest tube CHD ...... coronary heart disease CTA...... clear to auscultation chem...... chemistry cult ...... culture CHF ...... congestive heart failure CV ...... cerebrovascular, cardiovascular chg...... change CVA ...... cerebrovascular accident (stroke) CHL ...... conductive hearing loss CVL ...... central venous line CHO...... carbohydrate CWMS…………color, warmth, movement, sensation chol ...... cholesterol CXR ...... chest x-ray CHPX ...... chickenpox Cysto ...... cystoscopy/cystoscopic chr ...... chronic CHTN ...... chronic hypertension D CI ...... cardiac index D...... Distance, dose CIC...... clean intermittent catheterization DBE ...... Diabetic Education CIRC ...... circumcision DBP ...... diastolic blood pressure 2 1/9/2020
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D/C…………….. discontinue, discharge EEG...... electroencephalogram D & C……………dilatation and curettage EENT ...... eyes, ears, nose and throat D & D ...... diarrhea and dehydration EF...... ejection fraction DDD ...... degenerative disc disease e.g...... for example decr ...... decreased EGD...... esophagogastroduodenoscopy Derm ...... dermatology, dermatitis EHC ...... Employee Health Clinic DES ...... dry eye syndrome EKG...... electrocardiogram dev ...... deviation elev ...... elevation DHT ...... dehydration ELISA ...... enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay diam ...... diameter elix ...... elixir diff ...... differential EMG ...... electromyogram Dil ...... dilate EMS ...... Emergency Medical Services Dils ...... dilutions EMT ...... Emergency Medical Technician dis ...... disease ENDO ...... endoscopy Disp ...... disposition ENT ...... ears, nose and throat Dist ...... distance ENUC ...... enucleation DJD...... degenerative joint disease EOM ...... extraocular movement DKA ...... diabetic ketoacidosis EPAP ...... Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure dL ...... deciliter Epith ...... epithelium DM...... diabetes mellitus EPO...... erythropoietin DME ...... Durable Medical Equipment EPS ...... extrapyramidal symptoms DNR ...... do not resuscitate ER ...... emergency room DO ...... Doctor of Osteopathy ERCP ...... endoscopic retrograde DOB...... date of birth cholangiopancreatography DOE...... dyspnea on exertion ERT ...... estrogen replacement therapy DPOA…………..Durable Power of Attorney ERV ...... expiratory reserve volume doz...... dozen ESLD ...... end stage liver disease DPA ...... Discharge Planning Assessment Esoph ...... esophagus DPI ...... Dry Power Inhaler ESR ...... erythrocyte sedimentation rate dr ...... dram ESRD ...... end stage renal disease drng ...... drainage EST ...... electroshock therapy D/T………………due to ET ...... endotracheal, DRE ...... Digital Rectal Exam ETCO2 ...... end tidal carbon dioxide DRG...... diagnostic-related group etc ...... and so forth DRSG ...... dressing etio ...... etiology DT ...... delirium tremens Etoh ...... ethanol DTR ...... deep tendon reflexes ETOH ...... alcohol DU ...... duodenal ulcer ETT ...... endotracheal tube, Enterstomal DUB ...... dysfunctional uterine bleeding Therapy D & V ...... diarrhea and vomiting ex...... excision, exercise DVT ...... deep vein thrombosis exam...... examination Dx……………….Diagnosis exp...... expiration exp. lap...... exploratory laparotomy E ext ...... extract, extension, external exam ea ...... each extr ...... extremity EAC ...... external auditory canal Ext. Rot ...... external rotation EBL ...... estimated blood loss EBV ...... Epstein-Barr virus F EC ...... enteric-coated F ...... Fahrenheit ECC ...... Emergency Care Center FB...... foreign body, followed by ECCE ...... extracapsular cataract extraction FBS ...... fasting blood sugar ECF ...... extend care facility FC...... foley catheter ECG...... electrocardiogram FDA ...... Food & Drug Administration echo ...... echocardiogram Fe ...... iron ECT ...... electroconvulsive therapy FEF ...... florced expiratory flow ED ...... emergency department Feb ...... febrile 3 1/9/2020
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FEM-POP ...... femoral-popliteal hal ...... hallucinations FeSO4 ...... ferrous sulfate H&P ...... history and physical FEV1 ...... forced expiratory volume in one second HAV ...... Hepatitis A virus FFP ...... fresh frozen plasma Hb, Hgb...... hemoglobin FH...... family history HBIG ...... Hepatitis B immune globulin FIF ...... forced inspiratory flow HBP ...... high blood pressure FiO2 ...... fraction of inspired oxygen HbsAg ...... hepatitis B surface antigen fl ...... fluid HBV ...... Hepatitis B virus fl dr ...... fluid dram HC ...... home care fl oz ...... fluid ounce HCO3 ...... bicarbonate Flex ...... flexion Hct ...... hematocrit FM ...... face mask HCV ...... Hepatitis C virus FOB ...... fecal occult blood test HCVD ...... hypertensive Cardiovascular disease FSBS...... Finger Stick Blood Sugar HD ...... Hodgkin’s Disease, hemodialysis FSH ...... follicle stimulating hormone HEENT...... head, eyes, ears, nose, throat FTT ...... failure to thrive heme...... hemorrhage F/U...... follow-up hemi ...... one side of the body FUB ...... functional uterine bleeding HEPA ...... high-efficiency particular air FUO ...... fever, unknown origin Heplock ...... heparin lock FVC ...... forced vital capacity HF...... heart failure FWB ...... full weight bearing Hg ...... mercury Fx ...... fracture hgb...... hemoglobin HGH...... human growth hormone G HH ...... hiatal hernia; Home Health G ...... Gravida, gram HHC ...... Home Health Care GAD...... generalized anxiety disorder HHN ...... hand held nebulizer GB ...... gallbladder H&H ...... Hemoglobin & hematocr-it GB Series ...... gallbladder series H/I ...... homicidal ideation GC ...... gonorrhea, gonococcus Hib ...... hemophilus influenza type B GCS...... Glasgow Coma Score Histo ...... histoplasmosis gen...... general HIV...... human immunodeficiency virus GERD ...... gastroesophageal reflux disease HJR...... hepatojugular reflux GFR ...... glomerular filtration rate HL ...... heplock; hearling loss GGT ...... gamma glutamyl transferase HLA ...... human leukocyte antigen GGTP ...... gamma glutamyl transpeptidase HO ...... history of GH ...... growth hormone HOB...... head of bed GI ...... gastrointestinal HP ...... hot packs GI Series ...... gastrointestinal tract study hr ...... hour, heart rate glob ...... globulin HRT ...... hormone replacement therapy glu...... glucose h.s...... at bedtime; hour of sleep gm ...... gram HSV ...... herpes simplex virus GN ...... glomerulonephritis ht ...... height GP ...... General Practitioner HTLV-III ...... human T-cell lymphotropic virus type III g ...... grain HTN ...... hypertensive, hypertension GRH...... growth releasing hormone hx ...... history GSW...... gunshot wound HZ ...... herpes zoster G-Tube...... gastrostomy tube HZV ...... herpes zoster virus gtt ...... drops H2O ...... water GTT ...... glucose tolerance test GU ...... genitourinary I GVH...... graft versus host (reaction) I & D...... incision & drainage GVHD ...... graft versus host disease I & A...... irrigation and aspiration GYN...... Gynecology I & O ...... intake & output IABP ...... intra-aortic balloon pump H IBD...... inflammatory bowel disease HA ...... hearing aide, headache IBW ...... ideal body weight 4 1/9/2020
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ICBG ...... iliac crest bone graft kcal ...... kilocalorie ICCE ...... intraocular cataract extraction KCL ...... potassium chloride ICD-9-CM ...... International Classification of Diseases, Kel ...... elimination rate constant 9th Edition, Clinical Modification KG ...... kilogram ICF ...... intermediate care facility k ...... kilometer ICH...... intracranial hemorrhage KP04...... potassium phosphate ICP...... intracranial pressure KUB ...... kidney, ureter, bladder ICS...... intercostal space KVO...... keep vein open ICU...... intensive care unit I.D...... Infectious Diseases L IDDM...... insulin dependent diabetes mellitus L ...... liter, lower, left Ig ...... immunoglobulin LA ...... left atrium, left arm IgG...... Immunoglobulin G L & A...... light and accommodation IHD...... ischemic heart disease lab...... laboratory IICP ...... increased intracranial pressure lac ...... laceration IJ ...... internal jugular lat ...... lateral IM ...... intramuscular LAVH ...... laparoscopic assisted vaginal IMP ...... impression hysterectomy Incr ...... increased lb ...... pound INF ...... interferon LBBB ...... left bundle branch block Inj ...... injection LBP ...... low back pain INR...... international normalized ratio LDL ...... low density lipoprotein INS...... insurance, inspiration LDN ...... Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist Instr...... instructions LE ...... lupus erythematosus, lower extremity insuff ...... insufficient LES ...... lower esophageal sphincter int ...... internal LFT ...... liver function tests Int Med ...... internal medicine lg ...... large IOL ...... intraocular lens LHC ...... left heart catheterization IOP ...... intraocular pressure Li—...... lithium IOT ...... intraocular tension LIH ...... left inguinal hernia IPAP ...... Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure liq ...... liquid IPPB ...... intermittent positive pressure breathing LKS ...... liver, kidneys, spleen IQ...... intelligence quotient L/L ...... lids and lashes IR ...... internal rotation LLE ...... left lower extremity IRV...... inspiratory reserve volume LLL...... left lower lobe, left lower lid ISH...... isolated systolic hypertension LLQ...... left lower quadrant ISOL ...... isolation LLWC...... long leg walking cast IV ...... intravenous LMP ...... last menstrual period IVC...... inspiratory vital capacity LN ...... lymph node IVDA ...... intravenous drug abuse LOA ...... leave of absence IVF ...... intravenous fluids LOC ...... loss of consciousness, level of IVP………………IV push consciousness LOS ...... length of stay J LP...... lumbar puncture JP ...... Jackson-Pratt drain LPN ...... licensed practical nurse Jr ...... junior LPT ...... licensed physical therapist JRA...... juvenile rheumatoid arthritis LRT ...... Licensed Respiratory Technician J-Tube………… jejunostomy tube LS ...... lumbosacral Juv ...... juvenile L/S ratio ...... lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio JVD...... jugular venous distention LSO ...... left salpingo-oophorectomy JVP...... jugular venous pressure LSP ...... left sacrum posterior* LST ...... left sacrum transverse* K Lt ...... left K ...... cornea LTC……………..Long term care K+...... potassium LTCF ...... long term care facility KA ...... keratoacanthoma LUE ...... left upper extremity 5 1/9/2020
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LUL ...... left upper lobe NAG...... narrow angle glaucoma LUQ ...... left upper quadrant NaHCO3 ...... sodium bicarbonate NAO...... nasal airway obstruction M N/C ...... no complaints, nasal cannula M ...... meter NED ...... no evidence of disease MA………………Medicaid neg...... negative MAO ...... monamine oxidase NEO...... neosynephrine MAP ...... mean arterial pressure; Medical NEURO ...... neurology, neurologic Assistance Program NGT ...... nasogastric tube MAR ...... medication administration record NH ...... Nursing Home max ...... maximum NHL ...... Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma mcg or ug ...... micrograms NHP ...... Nursing Home Placement MD...... medical doctor NI ...... no improvement MDA ...... Muscular Dystrophy Association NIA...... niacin,niacinamide MDI ...... metered dose inhaler NICU ...... Neonatal Intensive Care Unit MDE ...... Major Depressive Episode NIDDM ...... non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus mech...... mechanical NKA ...... no known allergies MED ...... medication, medical, Medicine NKDA ...... no known drug allergies mEq ...... milliequivalent nl ...... normal mEq/L ...... milliequivalent per liter NMI ...... no middle initial MFB...... metallic foreign body Noc……………..night mg ...... milligram noct ...... night MI ...... myocardial infarction, mitral insufficiency Norepi ...... norepinephrine micro ...... microcytosis NOS...... not otherwise specified min...... minimum, minute NPC ...... nonproductive cough ml ...... milliliter NPO…………….Nothing by mouth MM ...... multiple myeloma NPH ...... neutral protamine hagedorn mm ...... millimeter NR ...... nonreactive mM ...... millimolar NS ...... normal saline mm/hr ...... millimeters per hour NSA ...... no significant abnormality MMR ...... measles, mumps and rubella NSAIDS ...... nonsteroidal antiflammatory drug MMSE ...... mini mental status exam NSR ...... normal sinus rhythm MN...... midnight NSS ...... normal saline solution mod ...... moderate NST ...... non-stress test mono...... monocyte NT/ND ...... non-distended/non-tender MRI ...... magnetic resonance imaging NTS ...... nasotracheal suction MRM...... modified radical mastoidectomy NV ...... neurovascular MRND ...... modified radical neck dissection nvd ...... neck venous distention, nausea, MRSA ...... methicillin resistant staph aureus vomiting, diarrhea MS...... musculoskeletal, multiple sclerosis, NVFCD ...... nausea, vomiting, fever, chills and medical student, morphine sulfate diarrhea MSW ...... Master’s of Social Work NWB...... non-weight bearing M.T...... medical technologist MTD ...... maximum tolerated dose O mva ...... motor vehicle accident O ...... objective/observation MVI ...... multivitamin OA ...... osteoarthritis, observation MVR ...... mitral valve replacement and assessment OB, OB/GYN ... Obstetrics and Gynecology N obj ...... objective N...... nitrogen obl ...... oblique N & V ...... nausea & vomiting OBS...... organic brain syndrome Na ...... sodium OCA...... oral contraceptive agent NA ...... Nursing Assistant, no answer, not occ...... occasional, occiput applicable OCD...... obsessive-compulsive disorder NaCl ...... sodium chloride OCG ...... oral cholecystogram NAD ...... no acute distress OCP...... ova, cysts, parasites 6 1/9/2020
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OD…………….. Right eye PCO2 ...... partial pressure of carbon dioxide OE ...... otitis externa PCP ...... Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, OH ...... Occupational Health Primary Care Provider OM...... otitis media PDR ...... Physician’s Desk Reference OOB ...... out of bed PE ...... physical examination, pulmonary op ...... outpatient, operation, occiput posterior, embolism, pulmonary edema operation, outpatient PEEP ...... positive end expiratory pressure O & P ...... ova and parasites PEF ...... peak expiratory flow OPC...... Order for protective custody PEFR ...... peak expiratory flow rate OPD...... Outpatient department PEG...... Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy OPS...... outpatient surgery perf ...... perforations OPT ...... ophthalmology PERLA...... pupils equal, reactive to light and OPV...... oral polio vaccine accommodation O.R...... operating room PERRLA ...... pupils equal, round, reactive to light and Orient ...... oriented, orientation accommodation ORIF ...... open reduction/internal fixation PET ...... positron emission tomography ORT ...... orthopaedic, orthopedic pH ...... hydrogen ion concentration, acid/base os ...... mouth index OS…………….. left eye PH ...... past history OSA...... obstructive sleep apena pharm ...... pharmacy OSHA ...... Occupational Safety and Health PharmD...... Doctor of Pharmacy Administration phos ...... phosphatase OSU...... Oral Surgery PHP ...... phosphorus OT...... occupational therapy PHN ...... public health nurse otc ...... over the counter PICC……………peripherally inserted central catheter OTO ...... Otolaryngology PID...... pelvic inflammatory disease OTT ...... orotracheal tube PIP...... positive inspiratory pressure O.U...... each eye, both eyes PIV...... peripheral intravenous oz ...... ounce PK ...... pharmacokinetics O2...... oxygen p.m...... afternoon or evening O2 sat ...... oxygen saturation PMB ...... post menopausal bleeding PM Flap ...... pectoralis major flap P PMH ...... past medical history p ...... after, pulse PMR ...... physical medicine and rehabilitation P ...... pain, para, pulse, percussion, plan, PND ...... post nasal drainage, paroxysmal pressure nocturnal dyspnea P&T ...... peak and trough po ...... by mouth PA...... physician’s assistant, Post op ...... post operative pulmonary artery,posterior anterior POA...... power of attorney PAC ...... premature atrial contraction POAG ...... primary open-angle glaucoma PA02 ...... alveolar oxygen tension POD...... post operative day PaC02 ...... arterial carbon dioxide tension POI ...... post operative instructions PACO2...... alveolar carbon dioxide tension pos...... positive PACU...... post anesthesia care unit poss ...... possible palp ...... palpable, palpations Post...... posterior Pap ...... pananicoaou smear post op ...... postoperative para ...... paraplegic, paralysis po2...... partial pressure of oxygen PAT ...... paroxysmal atrial tachycardia po4...... phosphate path ...... pathology POX ...... pulse oximetry paw ...... airway pressure PP ...... postprandial (after eating) PAWP...... pulmonary artery wedge pressure PPBG ...... postprandial blood glucose PBD ...... post burn day ppd...... packs per day PC ...... packed cells, post cast, pressure control PPD ...... purified protein derivative (tuberculin) after meals, posterior chamber PPN ...... peripheral parenteral nutrition PCA ...... patient controlled analgesic pr ...... per rectum PCN ...... penicillin, PRBC ...... packed red blood cells 7 1/9/2020
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PRE ...... progressive resistance exercise RBC ...... red blood cells preop...... preoperative RCA ...... right coronary artery prep ...... prepare RD ...... retinal detachment, Registered Dietician prn ...... as often as necessary RDA ...... recommended daily allowance procto ...... proctoscopic RDS ...... respiratory distress syndrome Pro ...... protein re ...... regarding, concerning PROM...... passive range of motion readm ...... readmission PSA ...... prostate specific antigen, Poly- rec’d ...... received Substance Abuse ref ...... referred PSC ...... posterior subcapsular cataract refrax ...... refraction PSH ...... past surgical history reg...... regular PSVT ...... paroxysmal supraventricular REHAB ...... rehabilitation tachycardia REM ...... rapid eye movements PSY ...... Psychiatry rep ...... repeat pt ...... patient req ...... request pt. ed...... patient education Resp...... respiration P.T...... physical therapy RF...... rheumatoid factor, renal failure, PTA...... prior to admission, physical therapy Rheumatic fever assistant RFA ...... right forearm, reason for admission PTCA ...... percutaneous transluminal coronary RHD ...... rheumatic heart disease angioplasty Rh neg ...... Rhesus factor negative PTH ...... parathyroid hormone Rh pos ...... Rhesus factor positive PT/PTT...... prothrombin time/partial thromboplastin RHC ...... right heart catheterization time RK ...... radial keratomy PU ...... pressure ulcer RLE ...... right lower extremity PUD ...... peptic ulcer disease RLL ...... right lower lobe, right lower leg Pulm ...... pulmonary RLQ ...... right lower quadrant Pulv ...... powder RML ...... right middle lobe PVD ...... peripheral vascular disease, posterior RN ...... Registered Nurse vitreous detachment RNA ...... ribonucleic acid PWB ...... partial weight bearing RN,App ...... Registered Nurse, applicant Pyelo ...... pyelonephritis RNP ...... Registered Nurse Practitioner PZI ...... protamine zinc insulin R/O ...... rule out ROM ...... range of motion Q RPG...... retrograde pyelogram q ...... every R.Ph...... Registered Pharmacist qam ...... every morning RPM ...... revolutions per minute qh ...... every hour RPT ...... Registered Physical Therapist q2h,q3h ...... every 2 hours, every 3 hours RQ ...... respiratory quotient qhs……………...every bedtime (hour of sleep) RR ...... recovery room, respiratory rate qid...... four times a day RRR ...... regular rate and rhythm QL...... quality of life RRT ...... Registered Respiratory Therapist qpm ...... every evening RRP ...... radical retropubic prostatectomy qs ...... every shift, sufficient quantity RSO...... right salpingo-oophorectomy qt ...... quart RT ...... recreational therapy, radiation therapy, quad ...... quadripegic, paralysis of all four Respiratory Therapy, Registered extremities Technologist qual ...... qualitative RTC ...... return to clinic quant ...... quantitative RU ...... residual urine RUE ...... right upper extremity RUG...... retrograde urethrogram R RUL ...... right upper lobe RA ...... rheumatoid rthritis, right arm, right rupt...... ruptured atrium, room air RUQ...... right upper quadrant rad ...... reactive airway disease, Radiology RV ...... rectovaginal, right ventricle, residual RAE ...... right atrial enlargement volume RBBB ...... right bundle branch block 8 1/9/2020
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Rx ...... prescription T or temp ...... temperature T&A ...... tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy S T. Bili ...... total bilirubin s ...... without tab ...... tablet SA ...... sinoatrial tachy ...... tachycardia SAH ...... subarachnoid hemorrhage TAH...... total abdominal hysterectomy SAO2 ...... arterial oxygen saturation TAH BSO ...... total abdominal hysterectomy and SBE ...... subacute bacterial endocarditis Bilateral salpingo oophorectomy SBO...... small bowel obstruction TB ...... tuberculosis SBP ...... systolic blood pressure TBSE ...... total body skin exam SBS ...... small bowel study tbsp ...... tablespoon SCCA ...... squamous cell carcinoma TCA ...... tricyclic antidepressant SCLC ...... small cell lung cancer TCN ...... tetracycline scop ...... scopolamine TCollar ...... trach collar Scr ...... serum creatinine TE ...... tracheoespophageal seb derm ...... seborrheic dermatitis temp ...... temperature sec...... seconds (exposure time) TENS ...... transcutaneous electrical nerve sed rate...... sedimentation rate stimulation segs ...... segments TFT ...... thyroid function test SEM ...... systolic ejection murmur TG...... triglyceride sens ...... sensitivity THR ...... total hip replacement (Total hip serv ...... service arthroplasty) SG ...... specific gravity TIA ...... transient ischemia attack SH ...... social history, suicidal/homicidal ideation TIBC ...... total iron binding capacity SK ...... seborrheic keratosis tid ...... three times a day SLP ...... Speech and Language Pathology TKA ...... total knee arthroplasty S/I ...... supervision/instruction, suicidal ideation tko ...... to keep open SIADH ...... syndrome of inappropriate secretion of TKR ...... total knee replacement antidiuretic hormone TL ...... total larynegectomy SIC...... self-intermittent catheterization TLC ...... total lung capacity SICU ...... surgical intensive care unit TLP ...... total laryngophayngectomey sig ...... label (prescriptions) TLV ...... total lung volume SIMV...... synchronized intermittent TM ...... tympanic membrane mandatory ventilation TMJ ...... temporomandibular joint SIRS ...... systematic inflammatory response TMPSMX...... trimethoprim sulfamethoxazide Syndrome TNTC...... too numerous to count SK ...... seborrheic keratosis TO...... telephone order SL ...... sublingual Tol ...... tolerated SLE ...... systemic lupus erythematosus TP ...... total protein SNHL ...... sensorineural hearling loss TPN ...... total parenteral nutrition SO ...... salpingo-oophorectomy TPR ...... temperature, pulse and respiration SOAP ...... subjective, objective data, assessment tr ...... tincture and plan trach ...... tracheostomy SOB...... shortness of breath TSH ...... thyroid stimulating hormone sol ...... solution tsp ...... teaspoon solv ...... dissolve TSP ...... total serum protein sono...... sonogram TSS ...... toxic shock syndrome S/P ...... suprapubic, status post TTP ...... thrombolytic thrombocytopenia SPF ...... sun protection factor TUR ...... transurethral resection spec ...... specimen TURBT ...... Transurethral Resection of Bladder SPG...... specific gravity Tumor SSI……………. Sliding scale insulin TURP ...... Transurethral Resection of Prostate STAT………….. immediately TV ...... television, tidal volume STEMI………..ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction TVH ...... transvaginal hysterectomy Tx ...... treatment,traction T T1/2 ...... half life 9 1/9/2020
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WFL ...... within functional limits U Whp ...... whirlpool U/A ...... Urinalysis wk ...... week, weak UE ...... upper extremity WM...... white male UGI ...... upper gastrointestinal Wt………………weight ULQ ...... upper left quadrant x ...... except Ung ...... ointment x-rays ...... roentgen rays unilat ...... unilateral XRT ...... radiation therapy UOQ ...... upper outer quadrant y/o ...... years old UOP...... urine output yr ...... year UP ...... upright Zn0...... zinc oxide UR ...... Utilization Review,urine URI ...... upper respiratory infection BE CAREFUL WITH DECIMALS - Errors in drug URO...... Urology strength and dosage have occurred with decimals URQ...... upper right quadrant due to the use of a trailing zero (1.0 mg) or US ...... ultrasound absence of a leading zero (.5 mg). A terminal or USG...... ultrasonography trailing zero should NEVER be used after a decimal USI ...... urinary stress incontinence and a leading zero should always precede a USP ...... United States Pharmacopeia decimal expression of less than one. If questions, Ut dic ...... as directed check with nurse. UTI ...... Urinary Tract Infection
UV ...... ultraviolet va ...... visual acuity, Veteran’s Administration Vacc ...... vaccine, vaccination NEED TO CHANGE AN ORDER? - Correcting VC ...... vocal cord, vital capacity errant orders correctly is important. The nurse VD ...... venereal disease should cross out the entire order, initial/date it, and VE ...... expired minute volume then REWRITE IT. The nurse should not add vent ...... ventilation, ventilator, ventricular additional information to the order, making it VER ...... visual evoked response unclear. If questions, check with nurse. VF or V-fib ...... ventricular fibrillation NEED TO DISCONTINUE AN ORDER? - Every V-flutter ...... ventricular flutter action on a MAR requires an order. If an action V/H ...... visual hallucinations such as discontinuation is required, the nurse vit ...... vitamin,vitreous should write it out the entire word, ‘Discontinue’, VHLA ...... vaginal hysterectomy laparoscopically assisted date and initial it. The MedAide must have a written VMA ...... vanillymandelic acid order on the MAR in order to administer the med. If V-mask ...... venturi-mask (oxygen mask) questions, check with nurse. VO ...... verbal order VOD...... veno-occlusive disease vol ...... volume Symbol and Definition vp ...... venous pressure V/Q ...... ventilation/perfusion ∅ none VSD ...... Ventricular Septal Defect Ō with no VS ...... vital signs, volume support VSS ...... vital signs stable ♀ female VT ...... ventricular tachycardia ♂ male VUR ...... Vesioureteral Reflux ↑ increase w/ ...... with ↓ decrease WA ...... while awake # number WBAT ...... weight bearing as tolerated % percent WBC...... White Blood Count Δ change W/C ...... wheelchair ∞ infinity W/D ...... warm and dry 1° primary or first degree WD & WN ...... well developed & well nourished 2° secondary or second degree weak ...... weakness WF...... white female 3° tertiary or third degree 10 1/9/2020
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÷ divided by or division XIX Nineteen ~ approximately XX Twenty (-) negative L Fifty (+) positive C One Hundred º degree D Five Hundred = equals M One Thousand ≠ not equal to X times Abbreviations of Measurements @ at 1 gram = 1000 milligrams (mg) check or checked 1 cubic centimeter (cc) = 1 milliliter (mL) < less than 5 cc = 1 teaspoon; 100 cc = 20 teaspoons ≤ less than or equal to 15 cc = 1 tablespoon > greater than 30 cc = 1 ounce ≥ greater than or equal to 1000 cc = 1 litre & and 8 oz = 1 cup µg microgram 2 cups = 1 pint ā before 2 pints = 1 quart β beta 4 quarts = 1 gallon
One of two, three of something something
Symbol and Definition (cont.) PLEASE NOTE: This list contains abbreviations, ℥ ounce acronyms, and symbols that have been
ʒ dram commonly used in the medical world to save time and space while writing in a gr. grain resident/patient medical record. As various specialties have evolved, each
has developed a collection of commonly Roman Numeral and Numeric Value used abbreviations within its practice, I One which may not be recognizable to those II Two not working within the same field. III Three According to the Institute for Safe IV Four V Five Medication Practices and The Joint VI Six Commission, errors and harm have VII Seven occurred due to use of abbreviations VIII Eight and symbols. Strictly follow your IX Nine facility policy and procedure related to X Ten XI Eleven use of abbreviations and symbols. XII Twelve XIII Thirteen XIV Fourteen XV Fifteen XVI Sixteen XVII Seventeen XVIII Eighteen 11 1/9/2020