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Medical Abbreviation
Medical Abbreviations
Term | Definition |
---|---|
BPM | Beats Per Minute |
CABG | Coronary Artery Bypass Graft |
CNS | Central Nervous System |
DNR | Do Not Resuscitate |
dx | diagnosis |
EKG/ECG | Electrocardiogram |
EEG | Electroencephalogram |
ENT | ear, nose, throat |
F/U | Follow Up |
fx | Fracture |
Hct | hematocrit |
Hgb | hemoglobin |
LMP | Last Menstrual Period |
MI | Myocardial Infarction |
mm HG | Millimeters of Mercury |
NSAID | Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug |
PE | Physical Examination |
PRN | as needed |
pt | Patient |
Rx | Prescription |
Tx | Treatment |
NKA | No Known Allergies |
OB | Obstetrics |
OTC | Over-the-counter |
PO | By Mouth |
SOB | Shortness of Breath |
ICU | Intensive Care Unit |
K | Potassium |
CP | Chest Pain |
QOD | Every Other Day |