Nursing Acronyms Word Scramble
I T M U D E C O Z O A H E P R M T G Y P O R
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| Abbreviation | Definition | c |
| CT | computerized tomography | |
| DU | duodenal ulcer | |
| Exp | expiration | |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide | |
| BVM | bag valve mask | |
| Dx | Diagnosis | (blank) |
| FNP | Family Nurse Practitioner | |
| Add | adduction | |
| ACLS | advance cardiac life support | |
| AV/AF | anteverted/anteflexed | |
| BA | blood alcohol | |
| Ex | exercise | |
| C/sec or C/S | Cesarean Section | |
| ER | external rotation | |
| EOA | esophageal oral airway | |
| AKA | above knee amputation | |
| c/o | complaint of | |
| cva | costovertebral angle | |
| Alk. Phos/alk.p'tase | alkaline phosphate | |
| Epith | epithelium or epithelial | |
| BOM | bilateral otitis media | |
| ADHC | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | |
| CPAP | continous positive pressure ventilation | |
| CAD | coronary artery disease | |
| Ant | anterior | |
| BSO | bilateral salpingo oophorectomy | |
| AH | abdominal hysterectomy | |
| assist. | assistance | |
| Acet | acetone, or acetaminophen | |
| ac | before meals | |
| ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease | |
| Elix | elixer | |
| DBP | diastolic bloopdpressure | |
| ESP | extrasensory perception | |
| Amb | ambulation/ambulatory | |
| ENT | ear, nose and throat | |
| Alb | albumin | |
| Cal. Ca | calculated calcium | |
| DD | developmentally disabled | |
| b.c. | bone conduction | |
| b | beta | |
| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate | |
| A&P | ausculation and percussion | |
| CVC | central venous catheter | (blank) |
| EDC | estimated date of confinment | |
| FESO4 | ferrous Sulfate | |
| CBC | complete blood count | |
| Cont | continuous or continued | |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion | (blank) |
| Accom | accommodation | |
| AAD | acute aortic dissection | |
| BKA | below knee amputation | |
| FA | Fetus Active | |
| A.M.A | american medical association | |
| BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy | |
| ASCVD | arteriosclerotic cerebrovascular disease | |
| ad lib | as desired | |
| APS | Adult Protective Services | |
| Bands | banded neutrophils | |
| EST | electroshock therapy | |
| CAV | cytoxan, adriamycin, vencristine | |
| CX | culture or cross | |
| Ba | barium | |
| AP&lat | anterior, posterior, & lateral | |
| DNR | do not resuscitate | |
| AHD | acute hemodialysis | |
| CMF | cytoxan, methotrexate, 5-fluoracil | |
| At.wt | atomic weight | |
| ASVD | arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease | |
| CBS | chronic brain syndrome | |
| BM | bowel movement | |
| CXP | chest pain | |
| ETA | estimated time of arrival | |
| chloe | Cholesysectomy | |
| Crit | critical | |
| Dsg | dressing | |
| Aq | water | |
| Cap. Gas | capillary blood gas | |
| DTR | deep tendon reflexes | |
| ALS | advance life support | |
| AgNo3 | silver nitrate | |
| ESWL | extracorporeal shockwave lithrotripsy | |
| Cath | catheter or catheterize | |
| dr | dram | |
| AFB | acid fast bacilli | |
| Am | before noon | |
| Cap | capsule, capillary | |
| AMI | acute myocardial infarction | |
| APAP | acetaminophen | |
| Cl | chlorine, clear | |
| AS/aort. Sten | aortic stenosis | |
| C/S | culture and sensitivity | |
| dk | dark | |
| Cal | calorie | |
| BE | barium enema | |
| ANA | antinuclear antibody | |
| est. | estimated | |
| BIPAP | biphasic positve airway pressure | |
| Bronch. | bronchoscopy | |
| EMTALA | Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act | |
| AGA | average gestational age | |
| CHF | congestive heart failure | |
| CCS | California Children's Services | |
| BPD | bronchopulmonary displasia or Boderline Personality Disorder | |
| EEG | electroencephalogram | |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | |
| Ax | axillary axis | |
| BTL | bilateral tubal litigation | |
| BOW | bags of water | |
| BBB | bundle branch block | |
| EV | eversion | |
| CTX | contractions | |
| Diff | differential blood count | |
| DT's | delirium tremens | |
| Fl dm | fluid dram | |
| CAT | computerized axial tomography | |
| a. flutter | atrial flutter | |
| CTAP | clear to auscilation and percussion | |
| Exc | excsion | |
| BSC | bedside commode | |
| AFE | aminiotic fluid embolus | |
| FBP | Fetal Biophysical Profile | |
| CHD | congestive heart disease | |
| Disch | discharge | |
| DIE | died in emergency room | |
| ACTH | adrenocorticotrophic hormone | |
| BLS | basic life support | |
| Chr | chronic | |
| Et al | and others | |
| Derm | dermatology | |
| CPD | caphalopelvic disproportion | |
| Fe | Iron | |
| ARM/AROM | active range of motion Artificial rupture of membranes | |
| CV | cardiovascular | |
| DI | deciliter | |
| ETOH | alcohol | |
| AxR or XR ABD | abdominal x-ray | |
| CA | carcinoma/ cancer | |
| aa | Repetition of same quanity for each item | |
| adenoCA | adenocarcinoma | |
| BACOP | Bleomycin, adriomycin, cytoxan, Oncovin, and prednisone | |
| EUA | examination under anesthesia | |
| AAA | abdominal aortic aneurysm | |
| CRS | cardiorespiratory system | |
| A/E | above elbow | |
| FACP | Fellow of the American College of Physicians | |
| AW | anterior wall | |
| CP | cerebral palsy | |
| Fl | Fluid | |
| DIP | distal interphalangeal joint | |
| BF | breast feeding | |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid | |
| DUB | dysfunctional uterine bleeding | |
| Amp | amputation | |
| CWS | Child Welfare Services | |
| Approx | approximately | |
| AFP | alpha feto protein | |
| Diag/dx | diagnosis | |
| ABC | apples, bananas, cereal | |
| BMR | basal metabolic rate | |
| B/E | below elbow | |
| AI/A. insuf. | aortic insufficiency | |
| ALL | acute lymphoblastic leukemia | |
| a. fib | atrial fibrillation | |
| Fluoro | Fluoroscopy | |
| AMA | against medical advice | |
| DM | diabetes mellitus | |
| AZT | zidovudine (retrovir) | |
| FLK | Funny looking kid | |
| AB | abortion | |
| CNS | central nervous system | |
| BOA | born out of asepsis | |
| CDF | California Department of Forestry | |
| aka | also known as | |
| CAPD | continuous ambulatory perotoneal dialysis | |
| E | enema | |
| cm | centimeters | |
| Epi | epinephrine | |
| Echo | echocardiogram | |
| BUN | blood, urea, and nitrogen | |
| ET | endotracheal tube | |
| C-spine | cervical spine | |
| Ea, ea. | each | |
| D5W | 5% dextrose in water | |
| DOB | date of birth | |
| d. bili | direct bilirubin | |
| C1-C7 | cervical vertebrae 1-7 | |
| DNS | deviated nasal septum | |
| CVP | cental venous pressure | |
| CMV | cytomegalo virus | |
| D&C | dilitation and curettage | |
| asp | aspirate | |
| ACI | aftercare instructions | |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident | |
| Bx | biopsy | |
| FF | force fluids | |
| BRBPR | bright red blood per rectum | |
| ADL | activities of daily living | |
| ARDS | adult respiratory distress syndrome | |
| Brady | brady cardia | |
| FHR | fetal heart rate | |
| ADD | Attention Deficit Disorder | |
| BP or B/P | blood pressure | |
| A&W | alive and well | |
| CPM | continuous passive range of motion | |
| ESRD | end stage renal disease | |
| E. coli | escherichia coli | |
| ABG | arterial blood gas | |
| ASPUD | arteriosclerotic peripheral vascular disease | |
| amt | amount | |
| Echo virus | enterocryptopathogenic human orphan virus | |
| ACBE | air control barium enema | |
| cgm | centigram | |
| FACS | Fellow of the American College of Surgeons | |
| AML | acute myelocytic leukemia | |
| CML | chronic myelocytic leukemia | |
| BMO | bilateral mandibular osteotomy | |
| Acc | accompanied, or accomodation | |
| CEA | carino embroyonic antigen | |
| BR | bedrest | |
| BCP | benu, cytoxan, prednisone | |
| Cs | cesium | |
| etiol. unk. | Etiology unknown | |
| EMT (I or II) | emergency medical technician | |
| D.O. | Doctor of Osteopathy | |
| AP, A/P | anterior and posterior | |
| CXR | chest x-ray | |
| CCU | Cardiac Care Unit | |
| Fl oz | Fluid Ounce | |
| CPS | Child Protective services | |
| ABD | abduction | |
| Acid phos | acid phosphate | |
| b.i.d. | twice a day | |
| c | with | (blank) |
| DME | durable medical equipment | |
| EBL | estimated blood loss | |
| ECF | extended care faciltiy | |
| BB | backward bend | |
| EGD | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy | |
| FH | Family History | |
| A.L.S. | amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | |
| Db | decibels | |
| Adm | admission | |
| D1-D12 | dorsal vertebrae 1-12 | |
| DPT | diptheria, pertussis, tetanus | |
| EKG/ECG | electrocardiogram | |
| ER/ED | emergency room/ department | |
| e.g. | for example | |
| AC | acromioclavicular | |
| Dr. | doctor | |
| BJME | bones, joints, muscle, extremities | |
| BTB | back to bed | |
| Comp | compound or coplete or compensation | |
| FA | Forearm | |
| CPR | cardio pulmonary resuscitation | |
| BGDR | background diabetic retinopathy | |
| Eos | eosinophils | |
| EMG | electromyelogram | |
| as tol | as rolerated | |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid | |
| DIT | died in transit (ambulance) | |
| ALOC | altered level of consciousness | |
| F/A | Fluorescein Angiography | |
| Ext | extension or extremity | |
| AODM | adult onset diabetes mellitus | |
| DDS | doctor of dental surgery | |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome | |
| CAP | cytoxan, adriamycin, cis-platinum | |
| Extr | extract | |
| B, bil, bilat | bilateral | |
| AHA | american hospital association | |
| C | centigrade | |
| FBS | Fasting Blood Sugar | |
| Alk | alkaline | |
| ADA | american diabetic association | |
| Avg. | average | |
| AR/aort. Regurge | aortic regurgitation | |
| DAT | diet as tolerated | (blank) |
| Anes | anesthesia | |
| EFM | Electronic Fetal Monitor | |
| EOM | extraocular movements | |
| CTR | cardiothoracic ratio | |
| CSM | circulation, sensation, movement | |
| CRP | C-reactive protein | |
| Creat | creatinine | |
| BRP | bathroom privileges | |
| F | Fahrenheit | |
| BS | blood sugar or breath sounds | |
| DOC, DOOC | diabetes out of control | |
| bili | bilirubin | |
| FOB | father of baby | |
| Dil | dilute | |
| appy | appendectomy | |
| ASAP | as soon as possible | |
| Exp. Lap | exploratory laparotomy | |
| A/G ration | albumin/globulin ratio | |
| DRMC | Dealano Regional Medical Center | |
| EFOB | elevate foot of bed | |
| AAO | awake, alert, & oriented | |
| AV or A/V | artrial/ventricular or arterial/venous | |
| CTA | catamenial (menses) | |
| BBS | bilateral breath sounds | |
| D.A.A.T. | developmental age assessment tool | |
| CPK | creatinine phosphokinase | |
| Abd | abdominal | |
| Ca | calcium | |
| FFD | Focal film distance | |
| Etiol | etiology | |
| DOA | dead on arrival | |
| Flex | Flexion | |
| ASA/asa | acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) |
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