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MrsC Med Term Abbrev
Med Term Abbreviations
Question | Answer |
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Abd | Abdomen |
ABG | arterial blood gases |
ad lib | as desired |
ASHD | Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease |
AV | Atrioventricular |
bid or BID | twice a day |
BPH | Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy |
c.c. or cc | cubic centimeter |
CAD | Coronary Artery Disease |
CBC | complete blood count |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
CNS | central nervous system |
CO2 | Carbon Dioxide |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
CTS | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
CVA | Cerebrovascular Accident |
D & C | dilation and curettage |
EEG | electroencephalogram |
EKG | electrocardiogram |
ESRD | End Stage Renal Disease |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
GI | Gastrointestinal |
GU | genitourinary |
H & P | history and physical |
Hgb | hemoglobin |
HTN | hypertension |
I & O | Intake and Output |
IDDM | Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus |
IM | intramuscular |
IV | intravenous |
IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
Kg. or kg. | Kilogram |
KUB | x-ray of Kidney, Ureter, Bladder |
MI | Myocardial Infarction |
NKA or nka | no known allergies |
NPO or npo | nothing by mouth |
OB | obstetrics |
ORIF | Open Reduction Internal Fixation |
p.c. | after meals |
PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
PO or p.o. | by mouth |
PRN or p.r.n. | as needed |
ROM | range of motion |
SA | sinoatrial (node) |
SOB | shortness of breath |
STD | sexually transmitted disease |
TIA | transient ischemic attack |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
UA | urinalysis |
WBC | white blood count |