The ABCs of Medical Records: Medical Abbreviations

3rd Edition

Over 6,500 commonly used medical abbreviations.

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Med League Support Services, Inc The ABCs of Medical Records: Medical Abbreviations 3rd Edition Patricia W. Iyer, MSN, RN, LNCC President, Patricia Iyer Associates & Med League Support Services, Inc. Patient Safety Now Flemington, NJ Third Edition Copyright 2009 by Med League Support Services, Inc. Published by: Patricia Iyer MSN, RN, LNCC Med League Support Services, Inc. 260 Route 202/31 Flemington, NJ 08822 Phone: (908) 788-8227 Fax: (908) 806-4511 E-mail: ML@medleague.com Website: www.medleague.com Website: www.patiyer.com Website: www.PatientSafetyNow.com

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Table of Contents Medical Abbreviations Page # A Abbreviations .............................................................................................................................. 4 

B Abbreviations ............................................................................................................................ 22 

C Abbreviations ............................................................................................................................ 30 

D Abbreviations ............................................................................................................................ 45 

E Abbreviations ............................................................................................................................ 54 

F Abbreviations ............................................................................................................................. 59 

G Abbreviations ............................................................................................................................ 64 

H Abbreviations ............................................................................................................................ 67 

I Abbreviations.............................................................................................................................. 73 

J Abbreviations ............................................................................................................................. 79 

K Abbreviations ............................................................................................................................ 80 

L Abbreviations ............................................................................................................................ 81 

M Abbreviations ........................................................................................................................... 88 

N Abbreviations ............................................................................................................................ 94 

O Abbreviations .......................................................................................................................... 100 

P Abbreviations ........................................................................................................................... 103 

Q Abbreviations .......................................................................................................................... 114 

R Abbreviations .......................................................................................................................... 115 

S Abbreviations ........................................................................................................................... 121 

T Abbreviations .......................................................................................................................... 130 

U Abbreviations .......................................................................................................................... 137 

V Abbreviations .......................................................................................................................... 140 

W Abbreviations ......................................................................................................................... 143 

X Abbreviations .......................................................................................................................... 145 

Y Abbreviations .......................................................................................................................... 145 

Z Abbreviations .......................................................................................................................... 145 

Symbols....................................................................................................................................... 145 

DERMATOLOGICAL ABBREVIATIONS .............................................................................. 148 

DENTAL ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................................. 1523 

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MEDICAL ABBREVIATIONS A Abbreviations a Artery, before a Alpha; first of a series of isomeric ā Before A Active A Adequate A Aerosol A AgSD (Dressing Cream) A Allergy A Amber A Angstrom unit(s) A Anterior A Applanation tension A Area A Arterial A Arteriole A Artery A Assessment A Assist A Assistance A Asymptomatic A Asynchronous aphasic Ā Before A/ Acid-based ratio A, Acc Accommodation A1 Aortic first heart sound A1 Aortic first sound A1 Atropine 1% A2 Aortic second heart sound A2 Aortic second sound Aa Of each aa Equal parts of each AA Affected area AA Awake, alert AA Alcoholics anonymous AA Amplitude of accommodation AA Amount administered AA Altanto-axial AA Atomic absorption AAA Abdominal aortic aneurysm AAAASF American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities AABB American Association of Blood Banks A/AC Acute and Ambulatory Care AACPDM American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine

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AACR American Association for Cancer Research AAE American Association of Endodontists A.A.E.X. Active assistive exercise AAFP American Academy of Family Physicians AAG Acute angle closure glaucoma AAHKS American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons AAHP American Association of Health Plans AAHS American Association for Hand Surgery AAL Anterior axillary line AAL Acute lymphoblastic, leukemia AAMC Association of American Medical Colleges AAMV Afro American Male Veteran AAN American Academy of Neurology AAN Attending admission note AANOS The American Academy of Neurological and Orthopaedic Surgeons AANS American Association of Neurological Surgeons AAO American Academy of Ophthalmology AAOFAS American Association of Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons AAOHN American Association of Occupational Health Nurses AAOM American Academy of Oral Medicine AAOO American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology AAOP American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists AAOS American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery AAOx3 Awake, alert and oriented x 3; i.e., to person, place and time AAOX4 Awake, alert and oriented to person, place, time and recent events AAP American Academy of Pediatrics AAP American Academy of Pedodontics AAP American Academy of Periodontology AAP American Association of Pathologists AAPA American Academy of Physician Assistants AAPA American Association of Pathologist Assistants AAPB American Association of Pathologists and Bacteriologists AAPC Antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis AAPCC Adjusted average per capita cost AAPMC Antibiotic-associated pseudo-membranous colitis AAPMR American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation AAPPO American Association of Preferred Providers AAPS American Association of Plastic Surgeons AAPS Association of American Physicians and Surgeons AAPSM American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine AARC American Association for Respiratory Care AaROM Active assisted range of motion AAO Awake, alert & oriented AAS Acute abdominal series AAT At all times AAT Alanine aminotransferase

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AAT Attend all Therapies AATS American Association for Thoracic Surgery AAU Acute anterior uveitis AAWM American Academy of Wound Management AB Apical Beat AB American Board of Pediatrics AB Blood group AB Ab, ab Antibody AB, Ab Abortion AB, Ab Antibiotic AB, abn Abnormal Ab Abrasion A&B Apnea and Bradycardia A>B Air Greater Than Bone (refers to sound conduction in the ear) ABA American Board of Anesthesiologists Abb Abbreviation, abbreviated ABC Airway, breathing, and circulation ABC Aspiration biopsy cytology A&BC Air and Bone Conduction Abd Abdomen ABD Bandage Abd Abduction Abds Abdominals ABE Acute bacterial endocarditis ABE American Board of Endodontics ABG Arterial blood gases ABGS Arterial Blood Gas Studies (analysis of blood from artery) ABI Ankle to brachial index ABJS Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons ABK Aphakic bullous keratopathy ABL Anticonvulsive blood level ABMS American Board of Medical Specialties ABN Abnormal abnl Abnormal ABO Blood group system (A, B, AB, O) ABOS American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery ABP American Board of Pathology ABP Arterial blood pressure ABR Auditory brainstem response audiometry Abs Antibiotics Abs Absorbed Abs Absent ABS Active Bowel Sounds ABS Arterial blood pressure Abs feb While the fever is absent

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ABTA American Brain Tumor Association Abx Antibiotics Aby Antibody AC Acromioclavicular AC Air Conduction A/C Active care A/C Anti-coagulation a.c. Before meal (ante sebum) Ac Acute Ac Acid AC Anterior chamber (may be graded, i.e., 4/4; 3/4; 2/4; 1/4; 0/4) AC Anticomplementary AC Air conduction AC., A.C. or a-c Alternating current AC/A Accommodation convergence/accommodation ratio ACA American Chiropractic Association ACA Anterior cerebral artery AC/A Accomodative convergencel accommodation ratio ACBE Air contrast barium enema ACC Accelerate Acc Accident ACC American College of Cardiology Acc Accommodation acc Accommodative Accom. Accommodation ACCP American College of Chest Physicians ACD Anterior cervical discectomy ACDF Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion ACD solution Acid (citric acid) – citrate (tri-sodium citrate) –dextrose solution ACE Angiotensin-converting enzyme ACF Acute care facility ACF Anterior cervical fusion ACFAS American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons ACG Angle closure glaucoma ACG Apexcardiogram ACh Acetylcholine ACI Acute coronary insufficiency ACI After care instructions acid phos. Acid phosphatase ACIOL anterior chamber intraocular lens ACJ Acromioclavicular joint ACL Anterior clavicular line ACL Anterior cruciate ligament ACLA American Clinical Laboratory Association ACLR Anterior capsulolabral reconstruction ACLS Advanced cardiac life support

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ACM Acetaminophen ACM Anticonvulsant ACMA American Occupational Medical Association ACMV Assist-controlled mechanical ventilation ACNM American College of Nurse-Midwives ACNP Acute care nurse practitioner ACNP American College of Nuclear Physicians ACO Acute coronary occlusion ACO Alert, cooperative, oriented ACOA Adult children of alcoholics ACOEM American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine ACOEP American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians ACOG American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist ACOM American College of Occupational Medicine ACOM Anterior communicating (Artery) ACOMS American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ACOOG American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists ACOS American College of Osteopathic Surgeons ACP Acid phosphatase ACP American College of Pathologists ACP American College of Pharmacists ACP American College of Prosthodontists ACPM American College of Preventive Medicine ACPOC Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics ACPP Prostate-specific acid phosphatase ACR Adenomatosis of colon and rectum ACR Adjusted community rating ACR Ambulance call report ACR American College of Radiology ACR American College of Rheumatology ACRM American Congress on Rehabilitation Medicine ACRPI Association of Clinical Research for the Pharmaceutical Industry ACS Acute cervical strain; acute cervical sprain ACS Acute chest syndrome ACS Acute confusional state ACS American Cancer Society ACS American College of Surgeons A.C.S. Antireticular cytotoxic serum ACSM American College of Sports Medicine ACSV Aortocoronary saphenous vein ACSVBG Aortocoronary saphenous vein bypass graft ACSW Academy of Certified Social Workers ACT Activated clotting time ACT Active motion Act Activity, active ACT Anticoagulant therapy

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ACT Anxiety control training ACT Asthma care training ACT Atropine coma therapy ACT Acticoat (Dressing Type) ACT Alternate cover test ACTA American Cardiology Technologists Association ACTA Automatic computerized transverse axial (scanning) ACTH Adrenocorticotropic hormone ACTS Acute cervical trauma syndrome ACTZ Acetazolamide ACVB Aortocoronary venous bypass ACVD Acute cardiovascular disease ACVD Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease ACTH Adrenocorticotropic hormone ACW Ace Wraps A.D. Right ear (not recommended abbreviation) AD Assistive device AD Adjuvant chemotherapy AD Admission and discharge AD Admitting diagnosis AD Alternating days AD Alzheimer’s disease AD Attending doctor AD Atopic dermatitis AD Adaptic AD Advance directives AD Autosomal dominant A&D Alcohol and Drug ADA American Dental Association ADA Americans with Disabilities Act ADA Anterior descending artery ADA American Diabetic Association ADASP Association of Directors of Anatomic and Surgical Pathology ADC AIDS dementia complex ADCA Adenocarcinoma ADD Addiction Add Adduct Add Adduction Add Adductor add Added power for near vision Add Addition ADD Attention deficit disorder ADD Average daily dose ADEA American Dental Education Association adeno-Ca Adenocarcinoma ADH Antidiuretic hormone

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ADH Atypical ductal hyperplasia ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADJ Adjacent ADJ Adjoining ADJ Adjust ADL's Activities of daily living ad lib As desired ad lib At pleasure ad lib At discretion adm. Admission ADM Admitted ADM Adrenal medulla ADM Advancement of the mandible ADM Alcohol, drug, and mental disorders ADM Anterior deep masseter ADM Atypical diabetes mellitus; adult onset diabetes mellitus ADM Auditory dominance model admin Administration ADM scale Acceptance of Disability Scale Modified ADN Assistant Director of Nursing ADN Attending (doctor) discharge note ADNAase Antideoxyribonuclease Adol Adolescent ADON Assistant director of nursing ADP Abductor pollicis ADP Adenosine diphoshate ADR Adverse drug reaction ADS Alterative delivery system ADT A placebo (“anything you desire”) ADV Advised ADV Adenovirus Adv Against (Found on prescriptions) AE Above the elbow AE Active and equal AE Adverse event AEA Above elbow amputation AEB As Evidenced By AED Antiepileptic drug y) AED Automated external defibrillator Aeg The patient (Found on prescriptions) AEG Air encephalogram AER Auditory evoked response AER Average evoked response AEX Active exercise AF Afebrile AF Atrial fibrillation

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AF Atrial flutter AF Antecubital fossa AF Adult female AF African-American AF Amniotic fluid AF Aortic flow AF Atrial fibrillation; atrial flutter AFB Acid fast bacillus AFC Amniotic fluid cortisol AFDC Aid to Families with Dependent Children AFeb Afebrile AFGE Air fluid gas exchange A Fib Atrial fibrillation AFIP Armed Forces Institute of Pathology AFL Artificial Limb AFO Ankle foot orthosis AFP Alphafetoprotein AFP Acute flaccid paralysis AFP Alpha-fetoprotein Ag Antigen AG Albumen globulin ratio (blood) AG Abdominal Girth A/G Albumin Globulin Ratio (blood) AGA Appropriate for gestational age AGF Angle of greatest flexion AGG Aggravation aggl. Agglutination AGN Acute glomerulonephritis Agoragn Antigen A Gram Arteriogram A/G ratio Albumin-globulin ratio AGTT Abnormal glucose tolerance test AH Abdominal hysterectomy AH Arterial hypertension AH Auditory hallucinations AHA American Hospital Association a-HBD A-hydroxybutyric dehydrogenase AHC Acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis AHC Acute hemorrhagic cystitis AHC Alternative health care AHCA Agency for Health Care Administration AHCA American Health Care Association AHCPR Agency for Health Care Policy and Research AHD Acute heart disease AHD Antihypertensive drug AHD Atherosclerotic heart disease

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AHD Autoimmune hemolytic disease (Hematology) AHEC Area Health Education Center AHF Acute heart failure AHF Anterior hyaloid face AHF Antihemophilic factor AHG Antihemophilic globin, Factor VIII A.H.G. Anti-human globulin A Hgb Normal adult hemoglobin AHIMA American Health Information Management Association AHIS Automated hospital information system AHJ Artificial hip joint AHM Anterior hyaloid membrane Al auto-immune AHM Ambulatory Holter monitor AHMA American Holistic Medicine Association AHN Assistant head nurse AHR Atrial heart rate AHRF Acute hypoxemic respiratory failure AHRQ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (formerly AHCPR) AHS Academy of Health Sciences AHS American Hearing Society AHS American Hospital Society AHT Arterial hypertension AI Active ingredient AI Aortic incompetence; aortic insufficiency AI Apical impulse AI Articulation index AI Artificial insemination AI Atrial insufficiency AI Autoimmune, autoimmunity AI Alternating Isometrics A.I. Atherogenic index AICA Anterior inferior cerebellar artery AICA Anterior inferior communicating artery AID Autoimmune deficiency; autoimmune disease AIDS Acquired immune deficiency syndrome AIDSDRUGS Clinical trials of acquired immunodeficiency drugs AIDS-KS Acquired immune deficiency syndrome with Kaposi’s sarcoma AIDSLINE On-line information on acquired immunodeficiency syndrome AIDS-OI AIDS with opportunistic infections AIIS Anterior inferior iliac spine AIMS Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale AION Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy AIOSM American Institute of Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine AIP Acute intermittent porphyria AIS Adenocarcinoma in situ AIT After image transfer

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AltSOT Alternate esotrophis AltXOT Alternative exotropia AJ Ankle jerk A/J Ankle jerk AJKS American Journal of Knee Surgery AJN American Journal of Nursing AJNR American Journal of NeuroRadiology AJO American Journal of Orthopaedics AK Aqua K (pad) AK Above the Knee AK Actinic keratosis aka Alcoholic ketoacidosis AKA Above the knee amputation AKA Also known as AL Left ear (Not recommended abbreviation) AL Arterial line (or art. line or A-line) AL Axial length Al Alert ALA Δ(delta)-amino-levulinic acid alb. Albumin (white) alc.,alcho. Alcohol or alcoholic ALcR Alcohol rub Ald Aldolase ALG Alginate ALIF Anterior lumbar interbody fusion alk Alkaline ALK Automated lamellar keratoplasty alk. phos. Alkaline phosphatase (total serum) ALL Acute lymphocytic leukemia ALL Allergic; allergy ALMI Anterior lateral myocardial infarction ALOS Average length of stay ALP Alkaline phosphatase ALPC Argon laser photocoagulation ALRI Anterolateral rotatory instability ALS Acute lumbar strain ALS Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ALS Advanced life support ALT Alanine transaminase (formerly SGPT) ALT Argon laser trabeculoplasty Alt Alzheimer Disease alt Alternate; alternating alt die Alternate days (Found on prescriptions) ALTE Apparent life-threatening agent alt hore Alternate hours (Found on prescriptions) alt noc Alternate nights (Found on prescriptions)

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ALS Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis alv Alveolar AM A.M Before noon AM Adult male AM Morning AM Anteromedial AM Air mattress AM Austin-Moore (prosthesis) AMA American Medical Association AMA Antimitochondrial antibody AMA Against medical advice AMA Advanced maternal age AMAP As much as possible Amb Ambulate/Ambulatory AMB Ambulation AMCRA American Managed Care and Review Association AMD Age-related macular degeneration (also ARMD) AMI Acute myocardial infarction AML Acute myelogenous leukemia amnio Amniocentesis AMP Adenosine monophosphate amp Ampere (Unit of electric current) AMP Amphetamine amp. Amputation amp. Ampule Amp Amputation cAMP Cyclic adenosine monophonsphate AMRA American Medical Record Association AMSSM American Medical Society for Sports Medicine amt. Amount ANA Antinuclear antibodies ANA American Nurses Association ANAC Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies ANAL Analgesic ANAST Anastomosis ANCA Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody ANCA-SVV Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-small-vessel vasculitis anes. Anesthesia Angio. Angiogram/angiography aniso Anisocytosis Ann Fib Annulus Fibrosus (in intervertebral disc) ANP Advanced nurse practitioner ANRI Acute nerve root irritation ANS Autonomic nervous system ant. Anterior ant.ax.line Anterior axillary line

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ante Before anti DNA DNA double strand antibodies Anti-DNAse B Antideoxyribonuclease B Anti-DS-DNA Anti-doublestranded deoxyribonucleic acid Anti-ENA Anti-extractable nuclear antigen anti ENA Antiextractable nuclear antibodies anti GBM Glomerular basement membrane antibodies anti HAV (HAV Ab total) hepatitis A antibody, total anti HAV/IgM (HAV Ab/IgM) hepatitis A antibody, IgM anti HBc (AHBc) (HBcAb) hepatitis B core antibody, total anti HBc/IgM (AHBc/IgM) hepatitis B core antibody, IgM anti HBe (HBeAb) hepatitis Be antibody anti HCV Hepatitis C virus antibody anti SS DNA DNA single strand antibodies ANUG Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis ANVPS Adult non-verbal pain score ANX Anxiety Anxty Anxiety A/O Alert & oriented A & O Alert & oriented A&Ox3 Alert & oriented to time, place, person A&Ox4 Alert & oriented to time, place, person, & recent events Ao Aorta AO Aortic AO Angle of AO Alanto-occipital AOA American Osteopathic Association AOB Alcohol on breath AOC Antacid of choice AOD Arteriosclerotic occlusive disease AODM Adult onset diabetes mellitus AOFAS American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society AOI Academia Ophthalmologica Internationalis AOM Acute otitis media AOPA American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association AORN Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses aort. regurg. Aortic regurgitation AOS Academic Orthopaedic Society AOSSM American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine AOTI Atraumatic orotracheal intubation A&P Auscultation and percussion AP Acute pancreatitis AP Acute pneumonia AP After parturition AP Alkaline phosphatase AP Angina pectoris

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AP Antepartum AP Aortic pressure AP Apical pulse AP Appendectomy; appendicitis; appendix AP Arterial pressure AP Aspiration pneumonia AP Atrial pacing AP Atrioventricular pathway A.P. Anterior and posterior (projection of x-rays) A-P Anteroposterior A-P D. Anterioposterier diameter A-P & Lat Anteroposterior and lateral A/P Arterial pressure A/P Assessment/Plan AP Anterior posterior AP Apical pulse AP resection Abdominal perineal resection of the rectum A&P Anterior and Posterior A&P Auscultation and Palpation A&P Auscultation and percussion APA American Psychiatric Association APA Acetaminophen APAP Acetaminophen APB Atrial premature beat APC Ambulatory payment classification APC Anterior polar cataract APC Aspirin, phenacetin, caffeine APC Atrial premature contractions APC TAB Aspirin-Phenacetin-Caffeine tablets APD Afferent pupillary defect APH Anterior pituitary hormone aph Aphasia APL Adductor Pollicis Longus APL Anteior posterior lumbar APLC Anterior posterior lateral cervical APMA American Podiatric Medical Association APOM Anterior posterior open mouth APP Alzheimer amyloid precursor protein App Appropriate APP Appendix. APP Assume pain present Approx Approximately Appt Appointment APPT Activated partial thromboplastin time APT Anterior posterior thoracic APTA American Physical Therapy Association

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APTT Automated partial thromboplastin time APTT Activated partial thromboplastin time aq. Water, aqueous AR Aortic regurgitation AR Assisted respirations AR Active resistance AR Admitting room ARB Adrenergic Receptor Binder ARB Angiotensin Receptor Blocker ARC AIDS related complex ARC Anomalous retinal correspondence ARC Abnormal retinal correspondence ARD Acute respiratory disease ARD Annual review date ARDS Adult respiratory distress syndrome ARE Active-resistance exercise ARF Acute renal failure ARF Acute respiratory failure ARF Acute rheumatic fever ARM Anxiety reaction, mild ARNP Advanced registered nurse practitioner AROM Artificial rupture of membranes AROM Active range of motion ARP American Registry of Pathology ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologists art Arterial ART Artery ART Articulation ART Artificial ART Accredited Record Technician A.S. Left ear (not recommended abbreviation) AS Aortic Stenosis AS Atrial stenosis; arteriosclerosis AS Anal sphincter AS Assessment AS Ankylosing spondylitis AS; ASC Arteriosclerosis As Arsenic As Astigmatism ASA Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) ASA American Society of Anesthesiologists ASA Aspirin A.S.A. 1 Normal healthy patient A.S.A. 2 Patient with mild systemic disease A.S.A. 3 Patient with severe systemic disease A.S.A. 4 Patient with incapacitating systemic disease that is constant threat to

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life ASAP As soon as possible ASAPS American Society of Anesthesia Physical Status ASC Ascending ASCAD Arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease ASCO American Society of Clinical Oncology ASCVD Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease ASD Atrial septal defect ASDP American Society of DermatoPathology ASES American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons ASF Anterior spinal fusion ASH Asymmetric septal hypertrophy ASH American Society of Hematology ASH Ashen ASH Antistreptoccal hyaluronidase ASHD Arteriosclerotic heart disease ASHNR American Society of Head and Neck Radiology ASIA American Spinal Injury Association ASIS Anterior superior iliac spine ASLO Antistreptolysin O ASMI American Sports Medicine Institute ASMI Atrial septal myocardial infarction ASNR American Society of NeuroRadiology ASO Administrative services only ASO Arteriosclerosis obliterans ASO Anti streptolysin O antibodies ASO Antistreptolysin-O titer ASOPA American Society of Orthopaedic Physician's Assistants ASOT Antistreptolysin-O titer ASPNR American Society of Pediatric NeuroRadiology ASPRS American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons ASR Age/sex rate ASRT American Society of Radiologic Technologists ASS Anterior superior spine ASSH American Society for Surgery of the Hand ASSR American Society of Spine Radiology Asst Assistant AST Alanine aminotransferase AST Aspartate aminotransferase (Formerly SGOT) AST Association of Surgical Technologists AST; Astigm. Astigmatism ASTO Antistreptolysin-O titer As To As Tolerated ASTRO American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology ASU Ambulatory surgery unit ASX Asymptomatic

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A/T Active Therapy AT Achilles tendon AT Activity therapist AT Anterior tibial AT Athletic trainer AT Atrium AT Atrial Tachycardia ATA Antithyroglobulin antibody ATBX Antibiotics ATC Around the clock At fib Atrial Fibrillation at. Flutter Atrial flutter ATLR Asymmetric tonic labyrinthine reflex ATN Acute tubular necrosis ATNR Asymmetrical tonic neck reflex ATP Adenosine triphosphate ATP Attending physician ATOC At time of call ATR Achilles tendon reflex ATR Alpha-thalassemia-mental retardation Atr Atrophy Atr fib Atrial fibrillation ATS American Thoracic Society ATS Arteriosclerosis ATSO Admit to service of ATSP Asked to see patient Attg Attending Atyp Atypical ATZ Atypical transformation zone A.U. Both ears (not recommended) AU Autograft AU Australian antigen Au Gold AUA American Urological Association AUB Normal uterine bleeding Aud Auditory AUDIT Alcohol use disorders identification test AUG Acute ulcerative gingivitis AUR Ambulatory utilization review Aur Auricle AUS Acute urethral syndrome AUS Artificial urinary sphincter Aus Alcohol users ausc. Auscultation AUV Anterior urethral valve A.V. Antrioventricular, arteriovenous

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AV Anteversion AV Aortic valve AV Artificial ventilation, assisted ventilation AV Atrioventricular AV/AF Anteverted, anteflexed AV; av Avulsion A/V Auditory/visual A-V Arteriovenous AV Atrioventricular AV Both ears AV; Av; av Average AVA Antiviral antibody AVA Aortic valve area AVA Aortic valve atresia AVA Arteriovenous anastomosis AVB Atrioventricular block AV block Atrioventricular block AVC Aberrant ventricular conduction AVC Aortic valve closure AVD Aortic valvular disease AVD Atrioventricular dissociation Avdp Avoirdupois AVF Antiviral factor AVF Arteriovenous fistula AVF Unipolar limb lead on the left leg in electrocardiography AVG, avg Average AVH Acute viral hepatitis AVL Automated volt left aVL Unipolar limb lead on the left arm in electrocardiography AVM Arteriovenous malformations AVN Atrioventricular node A-V Node Atrioventricular node AVO Aortic valve opening AVO Aortic valve orifice AVO Atrioventricular opening AVPU Alert verbal painful unresponsive AVR Aortic valve replacement AVR Automated volt right AVR Unipolar limb lead on the right arm in electrocardiography AVRI Acute viral respiratory infection AVS Aortic valve stenosis AVS Arteriovenous shunt AVSD Atrioventricular septal defect AVT Allen vision test AVZ Avascular zone

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AW Above waist Aw Airway AW Alive and well Aw Awake AW Alveolar wall AW Anterior wall A-W Ace wrap A&W Alive and well A/W Associated with A/W Admitted with AWOL Absent without leave AX Axial: axillary Ax. Axilla, axillary AXB Axillary block AZ Aschheim-Zondek test (pregnancy) AZF Aschheim-Zondek modified by Freidman AZT Azidothymidine (Zidovudine) A-Z Test Ascheim Zonde Test

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B Abbreviations B Bath B Both B Brother B Bilateral B Betaxolol B Betopic B Black b Bone B Born B Buccal (B) Both BA Barium BA Bacitracin (Dressing Cream) BA Blood alcohol BA Bone age BA Brachial artery BA Bronchial asthma Ba, BA Barium Bab. Babinski sign BAC Blood alcohol concentration Bact Bacteriologist; bacteriology, bacterium BADL Basic activities of daily living BAE Barium Enema Ba.E Barium Enema Ba En. Barium Enema BAEP Brainstem BAER Brainstem auditory evoked response BAL Blood alcohol level bAO Branch artery occlusion BAO Basal acid output BAP Blood agar plate BAPS Biomechanical ankle platform Barb Barb barbiturate, barbituric BARB Barbiturates BARN Bilateral acute retinal necrosis BaS Barium swallow BAS Basal Bas. Basal, basilar baso. or B Basophile, polymorphonuclear (segmented) basophil leukocyte(s) BAT Blunt abdominal trauma B & B Bowel & bladder b/b Baby boy BB Bed breath BB Bed bath BB Bed board

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BB Breakthrough bleeding BB Breast biopsy BB Bundle branch B Blocker Beta Blocker BBB Blood-brain barrier BBB Bundle branch block BBB Big Boy Bed BBBB Bilateral bundle-branch block BBD Benign breast disease BBFS-PR Breast biopsy frozen section-possible radical mastectomy BBS Benign breast syndrome BBS Bilateral breath sounds BBSE Bilateral breath sounds are equal BBT Basal body temperature BC Blood culture BC Back care BC Birth control BC Blood count BC Base curve BC Bone conduction (ear examination) BC Brachiocephalic BC Breast cancer b/c Because B&C Biopsy and Curettage BCA Balloon catheter angioplasty BCA Basal Cell Atypia BC/BS Blue Cross/Blue Shield BCBS Blue Cross Blue Shield BCC Basal cell carcinoma BCC Benign cellular changes (pap smear) BCD Basal Cell Dysplasia BCE Basal Cell Epithelioma BCG Bacille Calmette-Guerin (TB vaccine) BCLS Basic cardiac life support BCP Birth control pill BCS Breast conservation surgery BCS Battered Child Syndrome BCG Brom Cresol Green; Bacillus Calmette-Guerin BCP Brom Cresol Purple (birth control pill) BD (Lat: bis die) twice a day BD Behavioral disorder BD Bechct disease BD Belladonna BD Bile duct BD Birth date BD Blood donor

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BD Base-down prism BD Brain dead, brain death BD Bronchodilation, bronchodilator BDC Burn Dressing Change BDI Beck depression inventory BDI-PC Beck Depression Inventory for Primary Care BDR Background retinal correspondence BDR Background diabetic retinopathy BDZ Benzodiazapine Be Beryllium BE Base Excess BE Below the elbow BE Barium enema BE Benzoylecgonine (cocaine) BE Binocular visual efficiency BE Blood vessel endothelium BE Blood volume expander BE Both eyes (Ophthalmology) BE Brisk and equal BEA Below Elbow Amputation BEAP Brainstem evoked auditory potential BEB Benign essenfial blepharospasm Beh Sp Behavior specialist Beh Tech Behavior technician BEST Bedside endoscopic swallow test BEI Butanol-extractable iodine BF Boyfriend BF Black female BF Breastfed/breastfeeding BF Blood flow BF Bone fragment BFL Below functional limits BFP Binocular fixation pattern BFP Biological False Positive b/g Baby girl BG Blood Gasses BG Blood glucose BG Bone graft BHCO3 Bicarbonate BHI Brain Heart Infusion BHP Benign hypertrophic prostate BHS Beta hemolytic streptococcus BHT Blunt head trauma BI Bodily injury BI Base-in prism BI Bone injury

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BI Brain injury BI Burn index B I Billroth I B II Billroth II BIBA Brought in by ambulance Bic Biceps b.i.d. Twice daily b.i.d. Bis in die BID Brought in dead BID Twice a day (not recommended) BI; Bilat Bilateral BIH Bilateral Inguinal Hernia bil Bilateral BIL Brother-in-law bilat. Bilateral, bilaterally bili. Bilirubin Bin Twice a Night BIO Binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy Biol Biological BIP Bronchiolitis obliterans with interstitial pneumonia BiPAP Bipolar positive airway pressure BIPE Brief psychiatric examination bisp. Bispinous or interspinous diameter BiVAS Biventricular assist system BIW Twice a week (Not recommended) BJ-BJP Bence Jones (proteinuria) BJ Biceps jerk BJ Bone and joint BJE Bones, joints, extremities BJM Bones, joints, muscles bk. Back BK Below the knee BKA Below knee amputation Bkwds Backwards bl Bleeding BL Bilateral lower lung fields (Physical assessment term referring to location) BL Blood loss BL. Black Blad Bladder BLBS Bilateral breath sounds BL., Coag. Bleeding time and coagulation bl. cult. Blood culture bld. Blood Bld Bloody (Drainage) Bldg. Building

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BLE Both lower extremities BLEED (Mnemonic for gastro-intestinal hemorrhage) Bleed and CT Bleeding and clotting time BLS Basic life support Blst Blisters Bl.T Bleeding time BM Black male BM Bone marrow BM Bowel movement BM Blood monitoring BM Body mass BM Basal metabolism BM/E Bowel movement with enema BMD Bone mineral density BMG Benign monoclonal gammopathy BMI Body mass index BMJ British Medical Journal B-Mod Behavior modification BMP Basal metabolic panel BMR Basal metabolic rate BMT Biomedical muscle test B/N Beneath BNI Blind nasal intubation BNO Bladder neck obstruction BNP Brain Natriuretic Peptide B & O Belladonna & Opium (suppositories) B/O Because of BO Base-out prism body wt. Body weight BOE Bilateral otitis externa (external canal ear infection) BOM Bilateral otitis media (middle ear infection) BOMA Otitis media, both ears, acute BOO Bladder outlet obstruction BOOP Bronchitis obliterans with organized pneumonia BOP Blood, ova, parasites BOS Base of support BOW Bag of waters BP Blood pressure BP Bipolar B/P Blood pressure B.P., P.B. British Pharmacopoeia BPD Bronchopulmonary dysplasia BPD Biparietal diameter BPD Borderline personality disorder BPH Benign prostatic hyperplasia BPH Benign prostatic hypertrophy

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BPI Brief Pain Inventory BPM Beats per minute BPM Breaths per minute BPRS Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale BR Bed rest BR Bathroom Br Brown Br. Breech presentation Br. Bromide Brach Brachial Brady Bradycardia BRAP Branch retinal artery occlusion BRB Bright red blood BRBPR Bright red blood per rectum BrBx. Breast biopsy broncho Bronchoscopy BRP Bathroom privileges BRS Bruising Br sounds Breath Sounds BRVO Branch retinal vein occlusion bs Bedside B.S. Breath sounds BS Blood sugar BS Bed side B/S Bed side BS Bowel sounds BS Bronchial secretion BS Blind Spot BS Bismuth sulfite agar BSA Bowel signs active BSA Body surface area BSA Broad spectrum antibiotics BSAEP Brain stem auditory evoked potentials BSB Bedside bag BSC Bedside commode BSD Bedside drainage BSE Breast self examination BSER Brainstem evoked response audiometry BSI Blood stream infections BSL Baseline BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSO Bilateral salpingoopherectomy BSP Brom Sulphalein Test BSR Bowel sounds regular BSS Balanced salt solution BST Blood serologic test

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BSU Bartholin, Skene, urethral (glands) BSV Binocular single vision BT Blood transfusion BT Bleeding time BT Bladder tumor BT Body temperature BT Brain tumor BT Breast tumor BTB Breakthrough bleeding BTB Back to bed BTB Back to baseline BTC Basal temperature chart BTC Biliary tract complication BTC Body temperature chart BTD Biliary tract disease BTE Behind the ear (Hearing aid) BTL Bilateral tubal ligation BTP Break through pain B.T.P. Biologic test for pregnancy BTR Biceps tendon reflex B.T.U. British thermal unit(s) BTW Back to work BTW By the way BTZ Benzothiazepine BU Burn BU Base-up prism B.U. Bodansky unit(s) BUE Bilateral upper extremities BUN Blood urea nitrogen BUN/CR Blood urea nitrogen/creatine ratio BUO Bleeding of undetermined origin, bruising of undetermined origin BUQ Both upper quadrants BUR Bilateral ureteral occlusion BUS Bartholin, urethral, and Skene glands BUT Breakup time (of tear film) BV Bacterial vaginosis BV Blood vessel BV Blood volume BV Bronchovesicular BVA Best-corrected visual acuity BVD Back vertex distance BVO Branch vein occlusion BVP Back vertes power BW Bed wetting BW Below waist

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BW Biological warfare BW Biological weapon BW Body weight BW Blood work BW Birth Weight BW Black woman BWS Battered woman syndrome BWX Bite wing x-ray Bx Biopsy BZ. BZD Benzodiazepine

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C Abbreviations c. With C With (cum) C Carbon C Cast C Catholic C Caucasian C. Centigrade, Celsius complement C Celsius C Cervical C Cervical vertebra C Chlorine C Clinical C Controller C Constricted C Compliance C Cranial nerve C Cup C Cycloplegic c With retractive correction C section Cesarean section C1 Cyclopentolate (Cyclogyl) 1% eyedrops C-1 First cervical vertebra C-1 to C-7 Cervical vertebrae 1-7 or cervical nerves roots 1-7 C1-C7 Cervical spine levels 1-7 C I-XII Cranial Nerves 1st to 12th C-2 Second cervical vertebra ca About Ca Calcium Ca++ Calcium CA, ca Cancer CA Carcinoma CA Catholic CA Community acquired CA Cardiac arrest CA Caucasian adult CA Corneal abrasion CA Chronological age CA Coccidioidomycosis antibodies CA Cold agglutinins C.A. Constant awareness C-A Carbonic annhydrase CAB Coronary artery bypass CAB Cellulose acetate butyrate CABG Coronary artery bypass graft CAC Certified alcoholism counselor

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CACG Chronic angle closure glaucoma CAD Coronary artery disease CAE Carotid artery endarterectomy CAF Caucasian adult female CAG Closed angle glaucoma CAHD Coronary atherosclerotic heart disease CAI Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor CAL Chronic airway limitation Cal Calories Cal Large calorie Cal Calm cal Small calorie Calc Calcium Cal ct Calorie count CAM Caucasian adult male CAMM Community Administered Medication CAN Certified nursing assistant C-ANCA Cytoplasmic antineutrophil cytoplasmic anitbody CAO Conscious, Alert, and Oriented C/A/P Chest, abdomen, pelvis CAP College of American Pathologists Cap Capsule Cap Capitation CAPD Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis caps. Capsules CAQ Certificate of Added Qualification Car Carbapenem car Carotid card Cardiac Card cath Cardiac catheterization CARE Computerized Audit and Record Evaluation System C-Arrest Cardiac arrest CAT or CT Computerized axial tomography/computerized tomography Cat Cataract cat. ext. Cataract Extraction cath Catheter/catheterization CAT scan Computerized axial tomography Cat-Trab Combined cataract-traceculectorny Cauc. Caucasian CB Call bell CB Cesarean birth c/b Characterized by CBA Competitive binding assay CBB Complete bed bath CBC Complete blood count CBD Common bile duct

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CBE Charting by exception CBF Cerebral blood flow CBGs Capillary blood gases CBI Closed brain injury CBI Continuous bladder irrigation cbl Chronic blood loss CBP Comprehensive behavior plan CBR Complete bed rest CBS Ciliary body bend CBT Carotid body tumor CBT Computed body tomography CBV Cerebral blood volume CBV Circulating blood volume CBZ Carbamazepine (Tegretol) cc Cubic centimeter cc With retractive correction cc With correction (cum correctico) CC Care Companion CC Chief complaint Cc Clean catch CC Colony count CC Complicating condition Cc Concave CC Contrast cystogram CC Corpus callosum Cc Corrected CC Creatinine clearance CC Critical care CC Critical condition CC Crohn colitis C.C. Chief complaint C.C. Civil commitment C&C Cold and clammy CCA Critical care assessment CCA Circumflex coronary artery CCA Common carotid artery CCB Calcium channel blocker CCC Council on clinical classification C, C3, C4 Complement CCCR Closed chest cardiac resuscitation CCCS Condom catheter collecting system CCE Cyanosis, clubbing, edema CCF Compound comminuted fracture CCF Congestive cardiac failure CCF Cephalin cholesterol flocculation C-C fistula Carotid (artery) – cavernous (Sinus) fistula

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CCG Cholecystogram, cholecystography CCHIT Certification Commission for Health Information Technology CCI Chronic coronary insufficiency CCIS Children’s Crisis Intervention Service CCLI Composite clinical and laboratory index CCM Critical care medicine CC/MCC Complicating condition/major complicating condition CCMS Clean (urine) catch midstream CCMSU Clean catch midstream urine CCN Coronary care nursing CCN Critical care nursing CCPD Continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis CCR Creatinine clearance CCT Chronic catatonic type (Schizophrenia) CCT Cyclocryotherapy CCT Computed coronal tomography CCU Coronary care unit CCU Cardiac Care Unit CCW Counterclockwise C.D. Contagious disease (ward) CD Contagious disease CD Cardiac Disease CD Carbon dioxide CD Cardiac dysrhythmia CD Cardiovascular disease CD Caudad, caudal CD Cause of death CD Celiac disease CD Centration distance CD Color Doppler CD Common (bile) duct CD Communicable disease CD Conduction disorder CD Contact dermatitis CD Crohn disease CD Cut down CD Cystic duct C & D Coughing and deep (breathing) C & D Clean and dry C & DB Cough and deep breathe C/D Cup/disc ratio CDB Coughing deep breathing CDBE Coughing deep breathing exercises CDC Centers for Disease Control CDD Clean, dry dressing CDI Clean, dry, intact

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Cdiff C-diff, clostridium difficile (Laboratory) C. diff C. difficile CDH Congenital dyspasia of hip CDI Clean, Dry, and Intact (Drainage) CDR Clinical dementia rating CDS Controlled Dangerous Substance CDT Chronic disorganized type (schizophrenia) CDT Clock drawing test CDUB Chronic dysfunctional uterine bleeding CD4t T lymphocyte helper/inducer ratio CE Angle (radiograph), center-edge angle CE Cardiac enlargement CE Cardiac enzymes CE Cataract extension CEA Carotid endarterectomy CEA Carcinoembryonic antigen CEA Cultured Epidermal Autografts C.E.A. Continuous epidural anesthesia C.E.A. Cholinesterase activity CEBMD Corneal epithelial basement membrane dystrophy ceph. floc. Cephalin cholesterol flocculation CEPP Continued extension pending placement Cerv Cervix, Cervical (neck) Cervical dil Cervical dilation C-ext Cervical with extension CF Clofibrate cf Compare, refer to CF Complement fixation CF Cystic Fibrosis (of lung) CF Confrontation field CF Count fingers visual activity CF Cardiac failure Cf Compare C-F Complement-fixation test C & F Cell and flare C3F3 Pertluoropropane CFA Certified first assistant CFDI Color-flow duplex imaging CFFCSF Clear free-flowing cerebral spinal fluid CFFF Critical flicker fusion frequency C-flex Cervical with flexion CFM Continuous electronic fetal monitoring CFNP Certified family nurse practitioner CFNS Chills, fever, night sweats CFR Code of Federal Regulations CG Chorionic gonadotropin

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CG Contact Guard CG Ciliary ganglion CGA Contact guard assist cGMP Cyclic guanosine monophosphate CGN Chronic glumerulonephritis CGy Centi gray (Unit of radiation) CH Chief CH Chronic CH Crown-heel ch. Chest CHAMPUS Civilian Health and Medical Program for Uniformed Services CHB Complete Heart Block CHCC Chapel Hill Consensus Conference CHD Congenital heart disease CHD Congenital dislocation of the hip CHD Coronary heart disease CHED Congenital hereditary endothelial dystrophy Chem. Chemotherapy Chemo Chemotherapy CHF Congestive heart failure CHG Change CHI Closed head injury Chlor Chlorides CHO Carbohydrate chol. Cholesterol CHOL Serum cholesterol chol. est. Cholesterol esters Chr Chronic CHR Chronological CHRPE Congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium CI Cardiac insufficiency CI Cardiac index CI Color Index CI Confidence interval Ci Curie CIB Carnation instant breakfast CIC Crisis intervention clinic CICU Cardiac intensive care unit CID Carpal instability, dissociative CID Confirmed in Duplicate CID Cytomegalic inclusion disease CIE Commission Internationale de I’Eclairage cig Cigarette CIN Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia CINAHL Cumulative Index of Nursing Literature CIND Carpal instability non-dissociative

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CIOM Closed intraocular microsurgery CIN Cervical intra-epithelial neoplasia CIP Clinical investigation plan circ Circulation circ Circumference circ. Circumcision CIS Carcinoma in situ CIYEUA Clear yellow urine CJD Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease ck Check CK Creatinine kinase CKC Closed kinetic chain Cl Chloride, chlorine Cl Close CL Clear CL Chest and left arm (Lead in electrocardiography) CL Cholelithiasis CL Clavicle CL Clear liquid CL Clearance Cl Cleft CL Cleft lip Cl Clinic, clinical CL Clinical laboratory Cl Clonus Cl Closed, closure Cl, Clostr Clostridium Cl Clotting Cl Cloudy CL Contact lens CL, HC Contact lenses, hard CL Corpus luteum CL Critical list CL; cl Clean CLA Cerebellar ataxia CLA Certified laboratory assistant Clav Clavicle CLBBB Complete Left Bundle Branch Block (of Heart) CLBP Chronic low back pain CLD Complete lower denture CLD Chronic lung disease CLD Clear liquid diet Cldy Cloudy CLEA Continuous lumbar epidural anesthesia (analgesia) CLEK Collaborative longitudinal evaluation of keratoconus CLH Corpus luteum hormone

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CLIA Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act CLINPROT Clinical cancer protocols CLL Chronic lymphocytic leukemia CLL Cholesterol-lowering lipid CLMA Clinical Laboratory Management Association CLP Cleft lip with cleft palate c/l/p Closed long posterior (cervix) ClP Clinical pathology CLS Clinical laboratory scientist CLT Certified laboratory technician; clinical laboratory technician CLT Clotting time Cl.T Clotting time cl. time Clotting time CLWS Continuous low wall suction CM Cardiac monitor cm. Centimeter CM Cardiac murmur CM Cardiac muscle CM Cardiomyopathy CM Carpometacarpal CM Caucasian male CM Cervical mucosa or mucus CM Circumferential measurement CM Clinical medicine CM Congenital malformation CM Contrast medium CM Costal margin CM Continuous murmur CM Tomorrow morning C/M Counts per minute Cm Maximal urea clearance CMA Certified medical assistant CME Continuing medical education CME Cystoid macular edema CMHC Community mental health center CMI Cell mediated immune response CMI Cytomegalic inclusion disease CML Chronic myelocytic leukemia CML Chronic myelogenous leukemia CMM Cool mist mask CMN Circulation motion neurovascular CMO Comfort measures only CMP Cardiomyopathy CMP Competitive medical plan CMS Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (Formerly

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HCFA) CMS Circulation, motion, sensation CMS Color motion sensation CMS 1500 A standard claim form for submission of charges (Formerly HCFA 1500) CMT Chemotherapy CMV Cytomegalovirus CN Cranial nerves (Often followed by a Roman numeral from I to XII, e.g.

CNII) CNI 1st cranial nerve (olfactory) CNII 2nd cranial nerve (optic) CNIII 3rd cranial nerve (oculomotor) CNIV 4th cranial nerve (trochlear) CNV 5th cranial nerve (trigeminal) CNVI 6th cranial nerve (abducens) CNVII 7th cranial nerve (facial) CNVIII 8th cranial nerve (vestibulo-cochlear) CNIX 9th cranial nerve (glossopharyngeal) CNX 10th cranial nerve (vagus) CNXI 11th cranial nerve (spinal accessory) CNXII 12th cranial nerve (hypoglossal) CNA Certified nursing assistant CNA Certified in nursing administration CNAA Certified in nursing administration, advanced CNAG Chronic narrow angle glaucoma CNDO Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction CNM Certified nurse midwife CNN Cranial nerves CNP Certified Nurse Practitioner CNS Central nervous system CNT Could not test cnst. Constipation CNVM Choroidal neovascular membrane CO Carbon Monoxide CO Cardiac output CO Check out CO Childhood-onset Co Cobalt Co Coccyx; Coccygeal c.o. cardiac output C.O. Cardiac Output Measured in liters/minute C.O. Constant observation C/O Complains of C/O Care of C/O Complaint of COA Certificate of authority

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COAD Chronic obstructive airway disease COAG Chronic open angle glaucoma COAG Coagulation COB Coordination of benefits COBRA Comprehensive Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act COC Coccygeal COC Certificate of coverage COC Continuity of care COG Center of gravity Cog Cognitive col ct Colony count COLD Chronic obstructive lung disease COM Computer Output Microfilm System COMA Congenital oculomotor apraxia Comb Combine comb. Combine, combination comf. Comfortable Comm Communicable (disease) COMM. MTG community meeting Comp Compound or compress comp Complete Con Consultation CON Certificate of Need conc Concentrate conc. Concentrated conj Conjunctive, conjunctival cons. Consultation CONS Consults cont Continue cont. Continued, containing, continuous, contractions Con’t Continuous Contrib Contributory co-ord Coordination COP Change of position COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPE Chronic obstructive pulmonary emphysema Cor Heart COTA Certified occupational therapy assistant CoTXS Contractions Course Course of treatment COW Circle of Willis COWS Cold opposite, warm same COX-2 Cyclooxygenase-2 CO2 Carbon dioxide CP Care plan CP Chest pain

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CP Cerebral palsy CP Cold pack CP Chemically Pure Cp Cold pack Cp Copious (Drainage) c-PAN Cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa CPAP Continuous positive airway pressure CPB Cardiopulmonary bypass CPBA Competitive Protein Binding Assay CPC Central posterior curve CPC Clinicopathological Conference CPD Cephalopelvic disproportion CPD Citrate-phosphate-dextrose cpd Compound (type of fracture also) CPE Complete physical exam CPEO Chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia CPHA Commission on Professional and Hospital Activities CPK Creatine phosphokinase C(P)K Creatine (phospho) kinase CPM Continuous passive motion CPM Continue present management CPM Clinical project manager CPM Counts per minute CPM Cyclophosphamide (Anti-cancer drug) CPP Cerebral perfusion pressure CPPB Continuous Positive Pressure Breathing CP&PD Chest percussion and postural drainage CPR Cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR Computerized Patient Record CPR Checks with previous results CPR C-reactive protein CPS Children's Protective Services CPT Chronic paranoid type (schizophrenia) CPT Chest physical therapy CPT Current Procedural Terminology CPZ Chlorpromazine (Thorazine, others) CQI Continuous Quality Improvement CR Cardiorespiratory CR Controlled respirations CR Conditioned reflex Cr Crackles CR Carrier replacement CR Clinical records CR Closed reduction CR Complete remission; complete response CR Conditional release

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Cr Creatinine CRC Colorectal cancer CRA Clinical research associate CRA Central retinal artery Cran Cranial (nerves) CRAO Central retinal artery occlusion CRBBB Complete right bundle branch block CRC Colorectal carcinoma CRC Community rating by class CR&C Closed reduction and cast CrCl Creatinine clearance CRD Chronic Respiratory Disease Creat Creatinine CRF Chronic renal failure CRF Coriticotropin-releasing factor CRI Chronic renal insufficiency crit Hematocrit CRNA Certified registered nurse anesthetist C.R.N.A. Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner Cr.Ns. Cranial Nerves CROM Cervical range of motion CRP C-reactive protein CRRN Certified rehabilitation registered nurse CRT Capillary refill time CRT Certified CRT Chronic residual type (schizophrenia) CRT Computerized renal tomography CR-test A rapid test (Hyland) for C-reactive protein CRTT Certified respiratory therapy technician CRV Central retinal vein CRVO Central vein occlusion CRVO Central retinal vein occlusion CS Central Supply CS Cardiogenic shock CS Carotid sinus CS Cerebrospinal CS Cigarette smoker CS Conscious sedation CS Conscious, consciousness Cs Consciousness CS Convalescence, convalescent CS Coronary sclerosis CS Coronary sinus CS C-section, Cesarean section CS Current smoker CS Cushing syndrome

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CS Clinical Nurse Specialist C.S. Central service C/S C sect, Cesarean section C/S Consult C/S Cycles per second Cs Standard Urea Clearance C & S Culture & sensitivity C&S Conjunctiva and sclera C + S Culture and sensitivity C-section Cesarean section CSC Controlled substance consultation CSF Cerebrospinal fluid CSF Coronary sinus flow CSF-WR Cerebrospinal fluid-Wassermann reaction CSG Cholecystography, cholecystogram CSH Carotid sinus hypersensitivity CSH Chronic subdural hematoma CSM Central, steady and maintained fixation CSME Clinically Significant Macular Edema CSNB Congenital stationary night blindness CSP Cervical spine CSP Cyclosporine C-spine Cervical spine CSR or CSCR Central serous chorioretinopathy CSS Churg-Strauss syndrome CSS Controlled substance schedule cst Convulsive Shock Therapy CST Cookie swallow test CST Convulsive Shock Therapy CST Contraction Stress Test C.S.T. Child Study Team CSUM Central, steady, unmaintained fixation CSVV Cutaneous small-vessel vasculitis CT Chest tube Ct Count CT Computerized tomography CT Computerized axial tomography CT Carpal tunnel CT Cerebral thrombosis CT Cervical traction CT Cervical-thoracic CT Chemotherapy CT Chin tuck CT Clinical trial CT Cover test CT Clotting Time

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CTA Clear to auscultation CTA Crustine Trypticase Agar CTAB Clear to auscultation bilaterally CTAP Called to Authorize Person CTB Confined to bed CTB Cease to breath CTD Circling the drain CTD Connective tissue disease CTF Called to floor CTF Continue to follow CTH Chronic tension-type headache CTNB Guided needle biopsy CTR Carpal tunnel release CTRS Certified therapeutic recreational specialist CTS Carpal tunnel syndrome CT scan Computerized Axial Tomography CTSP Called to see patient CTV Costovertabral angle tenderness Ctx Contraction Ctx Cervical traction CU Cause unknown CU Clinical unit Cu Cubic Cu Copper C.U. Clinical Unit(s) of gastric acidity CUD Complete upper denture CULD Complete upper and lower dentures cult. Culture cu. m Cubic micron(s) cu mm Cubic millimeter CUSUM Central, unsteady, unmaintained fixation CUT Chronic undifferentiated type CV Cervical vertebra CV Color vision CV Cryoglobulinemic vasculitis CV Cardiovascular C.V. Coefficient of Variation C-V Cardiovascular CVA Cerebrovascular accident CVA Costovertebral angle CVAT Costovertebral angle tenderness CVC Central venous catheters CVD Cardiovascular disease CVF Confrontation visual field CVI Cerebral Vasucular Insufficiency CVI Cortical visual impairment

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CVL Central venous line CVP Central venous pressure CVS Cardiovascular system CVS Chorionic villous sampling cvx Cervix CW Caseworker CW Chest wall CW Clockwise CW Close work CW Crutch walking C/W Compare with c/w Consistent with C/W Continue With CWI Crutch walking instructions CWP Childbirth without pain Cx Cervix cx Cervix cx Cylinder (in diopters), axis (in degrees) Cx Culture CX Consciousness CXR Chest x-ray Cxs Crutches CY Cyanotic cyl Cylinder (refraction) Cylinder Corneoconjunctival intra-epithelial neoplasia CYP Cytochrome P450 Cysto Cystoscopy into Bladder CYU Clear yellow urine CZP Clonazepam (Klonopin)

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D Abbreviations Δ Delta; freezing point depression d Day d Distal D Dakins solution D Dependent D Drainage D Drugs (Abuse) D Diminished D Demand D Dilated D Distance D Distance vision D Diamox D Dry D Duoderm (Dressing Type) D Day D Diopter (lens strength) D Dorsal (vertebrae, roots) D Dextro rotation D-15 Famsworth D-15 color vision test D-100 Famsworth D-100 color vision test D 250 Diamox 250 mg DA Dark adaption D/A Date of accident D/A Date of admission DA Degenerative arthritis DA Dopamine DAB Dorsal abductors DAFO Dynamic ankle/foot orthosis DAP Draw a Person Test DAP Distal Airway Pressure DAPRE Daily adjustable progressive resistive exercise DAPT Direct agglutination pregnancy test DAT Dementia of the Alzheimer's type DAT Direct antibody testing DAT Diet as tolerated DAT Direct antiglobulin test DAW Dispense as written db Decibel dB Dark adaption DB Disability DB; DOB Date of birth DB Dynamic Balance DBCE Deep breathing coughing expectorating DBE Deep breathing exercise

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DBP Diastolic blood pressure DBW Desirable body weight DBW Diabetic black women DC Dioptres cylinder DC, D.C. or d-c Direct current DC Doctor of Chiropractic DC Diagonal conjugate DC Donor’s Cells DC (DCT) Direct Coombs DC; D/C Discharged, discontinue (Not recommended) dc Discontinue dc or dc’d Discontinued; discharged D/C Discontinue D/C Discharge D/C, DC Discharge (from hospital/clinic/care) d/c Diarrhea/constipation D&C Dilation and curettage DCA Deferred compensation administrator DCABG Double coronary artery bypass graft DC&B Dilation, curettage and biopsy DCI Duplicate coverage inquiry DCIS Ductal carcinoma in situ (Type of breast cancer) D colony Dwarf or diphtheroid colony DCR Dacrocystorhinostomy D\C Sum: Discharge summary DD Developmental disabilities DD Developmentally Delayed DD (optic) Disc diameter DD Discharge diagnosis DD Date dictated DD Differential diagnosis DD Dry dressing d, /d Day, per day DDD Degenerative disk disease DDD Division of Developmental Disability DDH Dissociated double hypertropia DDS Doctor of dental surgery D/DW Dextrose in distilled water DDx Differential diagnosis De Dehydration D & E Dilation and evacuation DEA Diethylamine DEA Drug Enforcement Agency DEC; dec Deceased Dec Decrease Dec’d Decedent

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Decel Decelerating decr. Diminished or decreased Deg Degeneration dehyd. Dehydrated Dehyd Dehydration Den Dental depr. Depressed Depr Depression Dept Department Derm. Dermatology DES Diethylstilbestrol des Describe Dev Deviation DF Dorsiflexion DFA Diet for age DFA Direct fluorescent antibody test DFCS Department of Family and Children Services DFM Deep friction massage DFP Dilsopropyl fluorophosphate D/H Drug history DHA Dehydroepiandrosterone DHD Developmental hip dysplasia DHEA Dehydroepiandrosterone DHEA-S Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate DHT Dobhoff tube DI Date of injury DI Diabetes insipitus DI Diagnostic Imaging D & I Dry & intact DIA Diaphoretic diag. or Dx Diagnosis diam Diameter Diast Diastolic DIB Dead in Bed DIB Difficulty in Breathing DIC Disseminated intravascular coagulation, disseminated coagulopathy Dict Dictation Diff. Differential Diff Differential Blood Count DIFF Differential Count Dig. Digitalis Dig Digoxin DIL Dilated, dilate Dil. Dilantin dil. Diluted, dilute, dissolve, dilatation Dim Diminish, diminished

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DIP Distal interphalangeal (joint) DIP Distal Interphangeal Phalanx DIPJ Distal interphalangeal joint DIS Disabled Dis Disease Disc Discontinue disch. Discharge Disl Dislocate; dislocation disp Disposition Disp. Dispense dist. Distilled, distal Dist Distant Dist Distilled DIST Distal, distribution DIST Distended DIU Death in Utero div. Divorced DIV Drug-induced vasculitis DIW Dextrose in water DJD Degenerative joint disease DKA Diabetic ketoacidosis DKA Did not keep appointment DKB Deep knee bends DKTC Double knee to chest dl, deciliter 0.01 liters (100 ml) dL Deciliter DL Direct laryngoscopy DL Danger list dL Deciliter DLA Dorsolateral area D/L DI Decilter DLE Discoid lupus erythematosus DLS Date last seen DLS Daily living skills DM Diabetes mellitus DM Diastolic murmur DMARD Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs DMC Decision Making Capacity DMD Daily maintenance dose DMD Delayed mental development DMD Depression and manic depression DMD Disease modifying drug DMD Doctor of dental medicine DMD Duchenne muscular dystrophy D.M.D. Doctor of Dental Medicine

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DME Durable Medical Equipment DMI Desipramine (Norpramin, etc.) DMR Division of Mental Retardation DMSO Dimethyl sulfamethoxazole DMT Dynamic muscle test DMV Disc, macula, vessels DMV Dorsal metatarsal veins D + N Distance and near DNA Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA Did not attend (clinic) D Nase Deoxyribonuclease DNC Dominant-negative complementation DND Died a natural death DNH Do Not Hospitalize DNI Do not intubate DNI/DNR Do not intubate, do not resuscitate DNKA Did not keep appointment DNR Do not resuscitate DNR Dorsal nerve root DNS Did not show for appointment DNS Director of nursing service D/NS Dextrose in normal saline DNT Did not test D/N Did not DO Doctor of Osteopathy D.O. Doctor of Osteopathy DO Donor Site DO Dorsal outflow D/O Disorder DOA Dead on arrival DOA Date of admission DOA Day of admission DOB Date of birth DOD Date of death DOD Date of discharge DOE Dyspnea on exertion DOE Date of examination DOH Department of Health DOI Date of injury DOL Day of life DOMS Delayed onset muscle soreness DON Director of Nursing Dors Dorsal (back) DOS Date of surgery DOT Date of transfer DP Deep pulse

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DP Diastolic pressure DP Distal pulses DP Dorsalis pedis (pulse) D.P. Dorsal pedia DPE Dipivefrin DPL Diagnostic peritoneal lavage DPM Doctor of podiatric medicine DPM Disintegrations Per Minute D.P.N. Diphosphopyridine Nucleotide, Oxidized DPNH Diphosphopyridine Nucleotide, Reduced DPOA Durable power of attorney DPR Drug price review DPT Days per thousand DPT Diptheria - Pertussis -Tetanus vaccine D & Q Deep and quiet D&R Dilation and Radium Implant DR Dining room dr. Dram DR Delivery room DR Diabetic retinopathy DR Dressing DR Doctor DRA Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 DRG Diagnosis-related Group DRE Digital rectal examination DRG Dorsal root ganglion Drng Drainage DRS Disability rating scale Drsg Dressing DS Double Strength DS Dioptres spherical DS Donor’s Serum D/S Discharge summary D/S Dextrose in Saline DSD Dry sterile dressing Dsg Dressing DSG Dry sterile gauze DSK Dusky DSM Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSMB Data Safety Monitoring Board DSM-IV Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Fourth Edition DSN Doctor of science in nursing D-Stix Dextrostix DT Delirium Tremens DT Date transcribed

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DT Date and time DT Date of treatment DT Due to DT Diphtheria and tetanus D/T Due to dTc d-tubocurarine (curare) DTP Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids with pertussis DTP Distal tingling on percussion DTR's Deep tendon reflexes DTR Daughter DTS Due to stool DT's Delirium tremens DTV Due to void DTZ Diltiazem DU Duodenal ulcer DU Decubitus ulcer DU I Decubitus Ulcer Stage 1; red, unbroken skin DU II Decubitus Ulcer Stage 2; superficial, blister, excoriation DU III Decubitus Ulcer Stage 3; not subcutaneous tissue DU IV Decubitus Ulcer Stage 4; muscle, tender or bone DUB Dysfunctional uterine bleeding DUE Drug use evaluation DUI Driving Under Influence Duod Duodenum DUP Decubitus ulcer potential DUR Drug utilization review DUS Divergent unilateral strabismus DUS Doppler ultrasound DUS Dusseldorf (Catheter) DUs Drug users Dus Duodenal ulcers DUSN Diffuse unilateral subacute neuroretinitis Dv Double vibrations DV; DVA Distance vision; distance visual acuity D&V Diarrhea and vomiting D&V Ductions and version DVD Dissociated vertical deviation DVERT Domestic violence emergency response team DVI Deep venous insufficiency DVI Domestic violence investigation DVI Doppler velocity index DVM Optic disk, retinal vessels and macula DVOI Direct visual oral intubation DVP Domestic violence programs DVP Doppler velocity profile DVR Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

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DVR Duble valve replacement DVS Ductions, versions, saccades DVT Deep venous thrombosis DVT Deep vein thrombosis DVWR Dysfunctional ventilatory weaning response DW Daily weight DW Dextrose in water DW Distilled water DW Doing well D/W Discussed with D/W Dextrose in water DWI Driving while impaired DWI Driving while intoxicated DWR Delayed word recall DWR Desirable weight range DWCL Daily wear contact lenses DWSCL Daily wear soft contact lenses DX Dextran DX Dicloxacillin DX Discharged DX Disease Dx Diagnosis Dx Dressing DYSF Division of Youth and Family Services Dysp Dyspnea DZ Diazepam DZ Dizziness Dz Dozen Dz Disease D1 Diagonal ONE PNF pattern D2 Diagonal TWO PNF pattern D5 5% dextrose D5LR Dextrose 5% in lactated ringer's D5NS Dextrose 5% in normal saline D5 N/S Dextrose 5% in normal saline D5 R/L 5% dextrose in Ringer’s lactate D5W 5% dextrose in water D10 10% dextrose D10W 10% dextrose in water D10/W 10% dextrose in water D1 - D12 Dorsal vertebrae (Thoracic vertebrae 1 through 12) D1OW, 10% queous dextrose solution D5%DW Dextrose 5% in distilled water D5%NS Dextrose 5% in normal saline D5LR Dextrose 5% with lactated ringers D5W Dextrose 5% in water

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E Abbreviations e Without E Extremity E Enema E ETOH E Expiratory E Esotropia E Esophoria at distance E’ Esophoria at near E Epinephrine E Eosinophil E1 Epinephrine 1% E3 Estriol EAB Epidural anesthesia block EAC External auditory canal EAP Employee assistance program EB Evidenced by EBL Estimated blood loss EBRT External beam radiation therapy EBV Estimated blood volume EBV Epstein-Barr virus EB (V) Epstein-Barr virus EC Enteric Coated EC Eschar (Black, Soft, Leathery) ECASA Enteric coated aspirin ECCE Extra capsular cataract extraction ECCE c IOL Extra capsular cataract extraction with intraocular lens implantation ECD Endothelial cell density ECF Enteriocutaneuus fistula ECF Extended care facility ECF Extracellular Fluid ECG Electrocardiogram E. Coli Escherichia coli ECHO Ultrasound cardiogram Echo Echocardiogram EchoEEG Echoencephalogram ECHO virus Enterocytopathic human orphan virus ECIC Extracranial-intracranial ECL Euglobulin Clot Lysis ECM Escherichia coli medium ECMO Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation ECRB Extensor carpi radialus brevis

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ECRL Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus ECS Endocervical scrape ect Ectopic ECT Electroconvulsive therapy ECU Environmental control unit ECU Extensor Carpi Ulnaris ED Emergency Department EDC Estimated date of confinement (due date) EDD Estimated date of delivery EDH Epidural hematoma EDI Electronic data interchange EDOD Estimated Date of Delivery EDTA Ethylendiminetetracetic acid (used in measuring kidney function) EE Early evening EEG Electroencephalogram, electroencephalograph EENT Ears, eyes, nose, throat EES oint Erythromycin ointment EEX Electrodiagnosis EF Ejection fraction EF Eccentric fixation EFM Electronic Fetal Monitor Eg For example EGA Estimated Gestational Age EGD Esophagogastroduodenoscopy E. histolytica Entamoeba histolytica EHL Extensor hallicus longus EHM Essentially healthy male EHW Essentially healthy woman EIA Essay immunosobent assay EIA Exercise induced asthma EIA Enzyme Immunoassay EIL Extension in lying EIS Extension in standing EJ External jugular EjFx Ejection fraction EJV External jugular vein EKC Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis EKF Epikeratophakia EKG, ECG Electrocardiogram elev. Elevated ELF Elective Low Forceps ELISA Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay Elix Elixir ELOS Estimated length of stay

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EM Epirentinal Membrane EM Emergency medical technician EM Emmetropia E/M Evaluation and management EmBx Endometrial Biopsy EMD Electromechanical dysfunction EMD Electro-Mechanical Dissociation Emeq Emergency equipment EMG Electromyography, electromyogram EMP Epimacular proliferation EMS Emergency Medical Service EMS Endometrial scrape EMT Emergency Medical Technician EMUO Early morning urine osmolarity EMV Eyes, motor, verbal response (Glasgow coma scale) En. Enema enc Encourage END Electronystagmography ENDO Endoscopy ENDO Endocrine Endo Endodontics EnfcFe Enfamil with iron ENG Electronystagmography ENMT Ear, nose, mouth and throat ENT Ear, nose and throat Entero Enterocolitis Eo or eos Eosinophil EOB Explanation of benefits EOB Edge of bed Eoc. Eosinophiles EOE Extra oral exam EO/EC Eyes open/eyes close EOG Electro-oculogram EOI Evidence of insurability EOL End of life EOM End of month (Insurance) EOM Extraocular movement EOM Extraocular Muscle EOM External Otitis Media EOM End of Mattress, Edge of Mattress EOMB Extraocular muscle balance EOMB Explanation of medicare benefits EOMI Extraocular muscles intact Eos. Eosinophile Eos Eosinophils (blood count)

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EOSS End of shift summary EOY End of year EP Electrophysiology EPAP Expiratory positive airway pressure EPB Extensor Pollicis Brevis Epi Epinephrine epi Epithelium Epis. Episiotomy Epis. LML Left Mediolateral Episiotomy Epis. Med. Medial Episiotomy Epis. RML Right Mediolateral Episiotomy epith. Epithelium or epithelial EPO Erythropoietin EPO Epogen EPO Exclusive Provider Organization EPS Extrapyramidal side effects (of neuroleptic medications) EPS Extrapyramidal symptoms ER Emergency room ER Eternally rotated ER External rotation ER Estrogen receptor ERA Estrogen receptor assay ERCP Endoscopic retrograde cannulation ERCP Encoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography ERG Electroretinogram ERISA Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ERM Epi-retinal membrane ERP End range pain ERT Estrogen Replacement Therapy ERV Expiratory Reserve Volume ES; E-stim Electrical stimulation ES Esophageal stethoscope Esc Eschar, Tan, Yellow, Gray, Soft, Leathery Esc Eschar, Leathery, Stingy ESC Escharotomy ESKD End-stage Kidney Disease ESLD End Stage Liver Disease Esp Especially ESR Erythrocyte sedimentation rate ESRD End-stage renal disease ESRF End-stage renal failure ess Essential Est. Estimated EST Estriols EST Exercise stress test

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EST Electroshock therapy E.S.T. Electroshock Treatment E-stim Electrical Stimulation ESWL Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy Et And ET, E(T), E, E’ Esotropia, intermittent esotropia, esophoria, and esophoria at near ET Estropia at distance ET Endotracheal ETA Estimated time of arrival ETCO2 End-tidal CO2 ETH Elixir Terpine Hydrate etiol Etiology ETOH Alcohol ETOH Ethyl alcohol EtoH Ethanol EtOH Ethyl Alcohol (ethanol) ETR Effective Thyroxin Ratio ETS Endotracheal suctioning ETT Endotracheal tube EUA Examination under anesthesia EV Eversion EVA Electronical visual aids eval Evaluation EW Edinger~Westphal nucleus EW Extended wear contact lens ex. Exercise, example Ex Exercise EX Extensive EX Examination Exc Excision Excess Excessive expir. Expiration or expiratory Exp. Lap Exploratory laparotomy expt Expectorant ext. Extremities, External Ext Extraction Ext. Extract Ext Extension Ext External (outside) Extens Extension, Extensor Ext. gen. External Genitalia Extr. Extremities, extremity

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F Abbreviations F Fahrenheit F Fair F Father F Female F Final F Finger(s) F Foot F Formed F. In history, can mean either female or father F. Fahrenheit (temperature); formula FA Forearm FA, f/a Fluorescein angiogrami angiography FA Febrile antigen(s); fluorescent antibody FA Free air F.A. Frequent Awareness FADER Flexion, Abduction, External Rotation FADIR Flexion, Adduction, Internal Rotation fam. phys. Family physician FANA Fluorescent antinuclear antibody FAS Fetal Alcohol Syndrome FAST Focal Assessment with Sonography for Trauma FAST Focused abdominal sonography for trauma FAV Foveal avascular zone FB Facial bones FB Finger breadth FB Foreign Body F/B Followed by F.B. Foreign body FBP Fibrin Breakdown Products FBR Full body restraint FBS Fasting blood sugar FBS Fasting blood sugar test FBS Foreign body sensation FBS&2hPP Fasting blood sugar and 2-hour post prandial FBW Fasting blood work FC Foley catheter FC Follows commands F/C Fever/chills FCNV Fever chills nausea vomiting FD Fixation disparity FD Fully Dilated F & D Fixed and dilated FD Fetal demise FDA Food & Drug Administration

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FDL Flexor digitorum longus FDP Fibrin degradation product FDP Flexor Digitorum Profundus F Enema Fleet enema Fe Iron Fe++ Iron FeBC Iron-Binding Capacity Fe def. Iron deficiency FEF Frontal eye fields FEF Forced Expiratory Flow FEKG Fetal Electrocardiogram FEM Fast eye movements Fem Femur Fem Femoral fem. pop. Femoral popliteal FEN Fluids electrolyes nutrition FEP Free erythrocyte protoporphyrin RBC FeSO4 Ferrous sulfate FESS Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery fet. Fetal FEV Forced expectorant volume FEV Forced expiratory volume, timed FEV-1 Forced expiratory volume in one second FEVR Familial exudative vitreal retinopathy FF Forward flexion FF Force fluids FF Fundus firm FF Filtration fraction f.f. Forced fluids F + F Fix and follow vision FFA Fundus fluorescein angiography FFA Free fatty acids FFB Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope FFF Flicker fusion frequency FFI Fiberoptic flexible laryngoscopy FFP Fresh frozen plasma FFS Fee for service FFS Five-factor score FFW Front wheel walker FFWB Flat Foot Weight Bearing F-G Fair to Good fh Fundal height FH Family history FH Fetal Heart F.Hgb Fetal Hemoglobin

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FHL Flexor Hallicus Longus FHR Fetal heart rate FHR-UC Fetal Heart Rate – Uterine Contraction FHS Fetal heart sounds FHT Fetal heart tones FI White, Translucent Fib Fibrillation fib Fibula fib. Fibrinogen FIGLU Formiminoglutamic Acid FIL Flexion in lying FIM Functional independence measure FiO2 Fraction of inspired oxygen concentration FIS Flexion in Standing Fi-test A rapid test (Hyland) for plasma fibrinogen fl. Fluid fl Femtoliter FL Flushed Flac Flaccid (limp) Fld. Fluid Flex Flexor Flex Flexion Fl. Ext. Fluid extract FLK Funny looking kid Fl oz Fluid Ounce Flr Floor FLR Full Leather Restraints flt Floating fl tr Fluoride treatment fluoro Fluoroscopy FM Full mouth FM Face mask FM Family meeting FM Family Member FM-100 Farnsworth-Munsell 100-hue color vision test FM Fibromyalgra FM Finger Movement FMD Family medical doctor FMG Fine mesh gauze FMX Full mouth x-ray Fn Function FNA Fine needle aspiration FND Focal Neurological Deficits FNP Family Nurse Practitioner Fo. Formentation

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f/o Fall-out FOB Fiberoptic bronchoscopy FOB Father of baby FOB Foot of bed FOB Fecal occult blood FOBT Fecal occult blood testing FOF Found on floor FOH Family ocular vision FOI Flight of ideas Font Fontanelle FOS Flexible sigmoidoscopy FP Fixation preference fpa Far point of accommodation FPAL Full Term Premature Abortion Living FPD Fixed partial denture FPL Forced preferential looking FPO Fobi Pouch Operation FPT., SPT. Faintest or slightest possible trace Fr French (refers to catheter size) Fr Fracture Fr Fairly FR Federal Register fract. Fracture, fractional FRC Functional residual capacity FRCP Federal Rules of Civil Procedure FROM Full range of motion Frx. Fracture Fry Fracture FS Frozen section FS Finger stick FS Fever scan (Forehead thermometer) F/S Finger Stick FSBS Finger Stick Blood Sugar FSBG Fasting sugar blood glucose FSC Fasciotomy FSF Fibrin Stabilizing Factor, Factor XIII FSH Follicle-stimulating hormone FSIQ Full Scale Intelligence Quotient FSP Fibrin split products FT Fetal tones FT Full term FT Fingertip Ft Foot, feet Ft Fetal F3T Trifluorothymidine

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FTFT Face to face treatment FTA Fluorescent treponemal antibody FTA Fluorescent treponema absorption (test for syphilis) FTA-ABS Fluorescent Treponemal Antibodies Absorbed FTC Full to confrontation visual fields FTD Failure to Descend FTF From the floor FTFC Full to finger counting FTG Full-time glasses FTI Free Thyroxine Index FTN Full term nursery FTND Full term normal delivery FTO Full-time occlusion FTO Fronto, temporal occipital F.T., O.F. fragility test of erythrocytes; osmotic fragility FTP Full-time patch FTP Failure to progress FT4 Free thyroxine FT4 Free T4 FTR Failed to return FTSG Full thickness skin graft Ft., St. Faint or slight trace FTT Failure to Thrive FU, F/U, F.U. Follow up 5-FU 5-fluorouracil FUB Functional Uterine Bleeding FUO Fever of unknown origin FUO Fever of Undetermined Origin FVC Forced vital capacity FW Fetal weight FWB Full Weight Bearing FWBAT Full weight bearing as tolerated FWD Fairly well developed FWW Front Wheeled Walker Fx Fracture fx Friction Fxl Functional Fxn Function FY Fiscal year

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G Abbreviations G Grava (# of pregnancies) G Gravida G Good g Gram G Green G Garbled G&H Grooming and Hygiene GA Gestational age GA Gastric Analysis G.A. General anesthesia ga Gauge GAD Generalized anxiety disorder GAF Global Assessment of Functioning gal Galactose Gal Gallon gastroc Gastrocnemius GB Gall bladder GB Grab bar GBIA Guthrie bacterial inhibition assay GBP Gabapentin (Neurontin) GBS Gall Bladder Series GC Gonococcal GC Gonorrhea GC Gonococcus GC Granulating from center G.C. Gas Chromatography G/C GeriChair g.-Cal. Gram-calorie or small calorie GCE’s General conditioning exercises GCL Ganglion cell layer GCS Glasgow Coma Scale g/dL Grams per Deciliter GE Gastroenteral GE Gastroenterology GE Granulating from edges GE Gastroesophageal G/E Gastroenteritis GEA General endrotracheal anesthesia GEC Galactose Elimination Capacity Gen General Genl General Genit Genitalia GERD Gastroesophageal reflux disease Gest Gestation

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GETA General endotracheal anesthesia GF Grandfather GF Glomerular filtration gf Girlfriend GF-BAO Gastric fluid, basal acid output GFR Glomerular filtration rate GFR Ganglion cell layer GGT Gamma glutamyl transferase GGT Gamma glutamyl transpeptidase GGTP Gamma glutamyl transpeptidase GH Graduate Nurse GH General health GH Glenohumeral GH Growth hormone g/h Grooming and hygiene GHAA Group Health Association of America GHPC Giant helicoids peripapillary choroidopathy GI Gastrointestinal GIB Gastrointestinal bleeding GLC Gas-liquid chromatography GLF Glomerular filtration rate glob. Globulin GLU Glucose gluc. Glucose Gm Gram GM Grandmother Gm + Gram positive Gm - Gram negative Gm. % Grams per hundred milliliters of serum GMA Grand mal attack GMF General Medical Floor GN Graduate nurse GN Glomerulonephritis GNC General nursing care G. neg. Gram Negative GNR Gram negative rods GNT Graduate Nurse Technician Gold. Sol. Colloidal gold curve Gomco Suction Machine GOTA General orotracheal anesthesia GP General practitioner GP Gas permeable (contact lens) GP General paralysis GPC Gram positive cocci GPC Giant papillary conjunctivtis

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G. pos Gram Positive G6PD Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase gr. Grain gr. Grains (dosage) GR Gravida Grad Gradually Gram-neg Gram-negative Gram-pos Gram-positive Grav Gravida Grav I, II, etc Gravida (Pregnancy) one, two, etc Grav. I Primigravida GS Gutter splint GS Gram stain GS Gluteal sets GSI Genuine stress incontinence GSR Galvanic skin response GSW Gunshot Wound GT Gastroscopy tube GT Gait training GTC Generalized tonic-clonic GTE Great toe extension GTE’s General toning exercises GTF Glucerna tube feeding GTP Glutamyl transpeptidase gt., gtt Drop (plural: gtts) GTT Glucose tolerance test gtt/min Drops per Minute Gt. tr. Gait training Gtts Drops G-tube Gastrostomy tube Gtube Gastrointestinal tube GU Genitourinary GVF Golmann visual field GVHR Graft vs. host reaction GW Generalized Weakness G/W Glucose and water GWNL Grossly within normal limits GXT Graded exercise tolerance (Stress test) Gy Grays (Units of radiation) Gyn Gynecology, gynecological, gynecologist G6PD Glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase

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H Abbreviations H Hand H., hr., hrs., h. Hour (as q.h.) H Hypodermic H Hyperphoria H Hydrogen H Hispanic H Histamine H Hot H Hydrogen history HA Hyperalimentation HA Hand HA Hospital acquired HA Heterophil antibody H/A Headache H/A Heated Aerosol HAA Hepatitis-associated antigen HAC Hopsital-acquired condition HA-C Heated aerosol-continuous HAF Hyperalimentation fluid HALT Hungry, angry, lonely, tired HAP Hospital acquired pneumonia HARC Harmonious abnormal retinal correspondence HAS Homatropine 5% eyedrops HASCVD Hypertensive arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease HA-T Heated aerosol treatment HATS Hemoagglutination treponema test for syphilis HAV Hepatitis A virus Hb. Hemoglobin HB Heart block HB H-Base HB Heinz body HbA1c Glcosylated hemoglobin HbA2 Hemoglobin A2 HBAg Hepatitis B Antigen HbAlc Glycosylated hemoglobin HbcAb Type B hepatitis core antibody HB(C)V Hepatitis B (C) Virus HBDH (HB) Hydroxybutyric dehydrogenase HBeAg Hepatitis Be antigen HbF Hemoglobin F HBsAb Hepatitis B surface antibody HB1 Heart block-first degree HB2 Heart block-second degree HB3 Heart block-third degree

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HBP High blood pressure HbsAb Type B hepatitis surface antibody HbsAG Type B hepatitis surface antigen HBSAg Hepatitis surface antigen HBV Hepatitis B virus HC Hickman catheter HC Hydrocolloid HC Home care HC Hydrocortisone HC Head circumference H&C Hot and Cold HCF Hydrocephalus HCFA Health Care Finance Administration HCFA 1500 HCFA billing form hCG Human chorionic gonadotropin HCI Hydrochloric acid HCL Hard contact lens HCL Hairy cell leukemia HCM Health care maintenance HCM Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy HCO3 Bicarbonate HCP Health care plan HCPCS HCFA Common Procedural Coding System HCPP Health Care Prepayment Plan hcrit, hct Hematocrit 17 HCS Hydroxycorticosteroids HCS Human Chorionic Sommatommatropin HCT Head cat (scan) Hct. Hematocrit HCTZ Hydrochlorothiazide HCV Hepatitis C virus HCVD Hypertensive cardiovascular disease HD Hemodialysis HD Hospital day Hd Head Hd Hodgkin's Disease HD Heart Disease HDC High dose chemotherapy HDF High dry field HDL High density lipoprotein HDL High density lipids HDV Hepatitis D virus H & E Hematoxylin & eosin HEDIS Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set HEENT Head, ears, eyes, nose, throat

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Hem Hematoma HEMA Hydroxyethyl methacrylate Heme Hematology Hem Pro Hematology Profile HEP Home exercise program HEP Heparin Hep Lock Heparin Lock Hern Hernia, herniated HEV Hepatitis E virus HEW Department of Health, Education and Welfare HF Heart Failure HFN High flow nebulizer HG Hand grips HG Mercury Hg Hemorrhage Hgb Hemoglobin HGC Horizontal gaze center HGH Human growth hormone HGLD3 Test of the immune system HGO Hepatic glucose output H/H or H&H Hemoglobin & hematocrit HH Hiatal hernia HH Hard of hearing HHA Hand held assist HHA Household activities HHA Home health agency HHA Home health aide HHC Home health care HHS Department of Health and Human Services HHM Household mobility HI Head injury HI Homicidal ideation H-I Hemagglutination-inhibition 5 HIAA 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic acid HIAA Health Insurance Association of America Hib Hemophilus influenzae type B HICP Health Insurance Purchasing Cooperative HIDA (scan) Hepatobiliary scan HIE Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy HIOS High Index of Suspicion His History HIS Hospital Information System Hist History, histology Histo Histoplasmosis HITECH Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act

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HIV (HTLV III) human immunodeficiency virus HJ Hepatojugular reflux HJR Hepatojugular reflux HK Herpes Keratitis HKAFO Hip, knee, ankle, foot orthosis HKB Hinged knee brace H/L Heparin lock HLA Human leukocyte antigen HLA Human leukocyte group A HLA Histocompatibility leukocyte focus HL-A Human leukocyte associated antigens HM Hand motion vision HM Hand motion/movement HMD Hyaline membrane disease HME Heat moisture exchanger HMG Human menopausal gonadotropin HMG-CoA 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A HMO Health Maintenance Organization HN Head nurse HNP Herniated nucleus pulposus HNV Has not voided HO House officer HO Homograft HO Hold order H/O History of HOB Head of bed HOBF Head of bed flat HOCM Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy HOH Hard of hearing HOOC House officer on call HOP Hospital outpatient HOP-HAC Hospital outpatient-hospital acquired condition HOPI History of Present Illness Horiz Horizontal Hosp Hospital HOTV HOTV vision test H & P History & Physical HP Hot pack HP Hemiplegia Hp Haptoglobin hpf High powered field HPI History of present illness HPL Human placental lactogen HPLC High-pressure liquid chromatography HPN Hypertension

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HPT Hypertension HPV Human papilloma virus H.pylori Helicobacter (Campylobacter) pylori HR Heart rate HR High risk hr Hour HRF High risk for falls HRR Hardy-Rand-Ritter (color plates) HRR Heart rate regular H.R.S.T. Heat, reddening, swelling, tenderness HRT Hormone replacement therapy hs Hour of sleep h.s. At bedtime once only HS Herpes Simplex HS House staff HSA Health service agreement HSG Hysterosalpingography HSIL High grade squamous intraepithelial lesion HSK Herpes simplex keratitis HSM Hepatosplenomegaly HSP Health service plan HSP Henoch-Schonlein purpura HST Health Service Technician HSV Herpes simplex virus HSV1 Herpes virus type 1 HSV2 Herpes virus type 2 Ht. Height HT Healing touch HT Heart HT Hydrotherapy HT Hubbard Tank HT Heavy trace hT Hypotropia at distance hT1 Hypotropia at near HT Hypertropia at distance HT1 Hypertropia at near H(T) Intermittent hypertropia at distance H(T) 1 Intermittent hypertropia at near HTCVD Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease HTLV I Human T-cell leukemia/lymphoma virus HTN Hypertension HTU Hypo/hyperthermia Unit HUC Hospital Unit Clerk HUV(S) Hypocomplementemic urticarial vasculitis (syndrome) HV Hypersensitivity vasculitis

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HV Hemovac HV Home visit HV Hyperventilation HVA Homovanillic acid Hvac Hemovac HVD Hypertensive vascular disease HVF Humphrey visual field HVGS High voltage galvantic stimulation Hvy Soiled greater than 75% of Dressing HW Heparin well Hx, hist. History HX & PHY History and physical HX of SX History of symptoms Hyg Hygiene Hyperal Hyperalimentation Hypo Hypotropia Hypo Hypocromasia Hyst Hysteria Hyst Hysterectomy Hz Hertz, cycles per second HZ Herpes zoster H2O Water H2O2 Hydrogen Peroxide

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I Abbreviations i, ii, iii, One, Two, Three, etc. I Impaired I Incisal I Independent I Infiltrated I Initiated I Inspiratory I Integra I Introbatum I Iodine I Iris I Irregular I125 Iodine125 (a radioactive iodine) I131 Iodine131 (a radioactive iodine) I131 Radioactive iodine IA Intra-arterially IABP Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump IACD Internal Automatic Cardiac Defibrillator IAC Internal auditory canal IADL Instrumental acts of daily living IAN Initial assessment note IAPB International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness IBC (TIBC) Iron binding capacity IBD Inflammatory bowel disease IBNR Incurred but not reported IBS Irritable bowel syndrome IBT Intrathecal Baclofen Trial IBW Ideal body weight i.c. Intracutaneous(ly) ICA Intermediate care unit ICCE Intracapsular cataract extraction ICCU Intensive coronary care unit ICD Implantable cardiac defibrillator ICD International Classification of Diseases ICDH (ICD) Isocitrate dehydrogenase ICD-9-CM International Classification of Diseases, 9th Edition for Clinical

Modification ICD-10-CM International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision for Clinical

Modification ICDO International Classification of Diseases for Oncology ICF Intercellular fluid ICF Intermediate care facility ICF/MR Intermediate care facility/mental retardation ICH Intracranial hemorrhage ICHPPC International Classification of Health Problems in Primary Care

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ICN Intensive care nursery ICO International Congress of Ophthalmology ICP Intracranial pressure ICP Intermittent catheterization program ICS Intercostal space ICT Insulin coma therapy ict Icterus ICU Intensive Care Unit ID Infectious disease ID Injected dose ID Intradermal Id In Diem (During the Day) ID Identification id Same day (Rehabilitation) I & D Incision and drainage IDC Indirect Coombs IDC or IDCPC Interdisciplinary care plan IDDM Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus IDT Interdisciplinary team ie That is IE Initial evaluation I/E Inspiratory, expiratory IEP IEP immunoelectrophoresis IF 1% Inflamase Forte 1% IF Inferential IF Intrinsic factor IF Internal fixation IFA Indirect fluorescent antibody test IFN Interferon IFOS International Federation of Ophthalmologic Societies Ig Immunoglobulin IgA Immunoglobulin A IgD Immunoglobulin D IgE Immunoglobulin E IgG Immunoglobulin G IgM Immunoglobulin M IH Infectious hepatitis IHD Ischemic heart disease HIS International Headache Society IHSS Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis IHV Intraventricular hemorrhage II Icterus index IIC Intermittent intravenous catheter IIC Intermittent infusion cap IICU Intermediate intensive care unit

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IID Intermittent intravenous device IJ Internal jugular I/J Insight/judgment IJug Internal jugular IJV Internal jugular vein IK Interstitial keratitis IL2 Interleukin2 IM Intramuscular IM Intramedullary IM Intramuscular injection IM Infectious mononucleosis IMCU Intermediate medical care unit IME Independent Medical Evaluation IMI Inferior myocardial infarction IMM Immunologic immunol Immunology IMO Integrated Multiple Option Imp. Impression IMP Inpatient multidimensional psychiatric scale IMV Intermittent mandatory ventilation IMViC Imdo-Methyl Red-Voges Proskauer-Citrate Agar In Inches Inc Incontinent INC Incentive Inc Incision inc increase Inc. AB Incomplete abortion incompat Incompatible incr. Increased inct. Incontinent Inev. AB Inevitable abortion Inf Infusion Inf. Inferior Inf Infection INF Intravenous nutritional fluid Infect Infection INFXN Infection INH Isoniazid INH Isonicotinic acid hydrazide (isoniazide) INH Inhalation INI If no improvement Ini Injured inj Injection inj Injury INNS International Neuroblastoma Staging System

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inoc Inoculation INP Intermittent needle port In Pt Inpatient INR International Normalized Ratio insuff Insufficiency inspir. Inspiration or inspiratory Int Internal INTHC Intrathecally Intraop Intraoperative Int Rot Internal Rotation INV Inversion Invol Involuntary Involv Involved I & O Intake & output IO Inferior oblique IOC Intern on call IOE Intraoral exam IOFB Intraocular foreign body IOL Intraocular lens IOL Intra-ocular lens implant IOM Institute of Medicine IOP Intraocular pressure IOR Ideas of reference ip Intraperitoneal IP Interphalangeal IP Inpatient IP Intraperitoneally IPA Individual Practice Association IPA Immunopreciptin analysis IPAP Inspiratory positive airway pressure IPE Initial psychiatric examination IPF Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis IPG Impedance Plethysmography IPJ Interphalangeal joint IPN Interdisciplinary progress notes IPOP Immediate postoperative prosthesis IPPB Intermittent positive pressure breathing IPPS Impatient prospective payment system IPV Inactivated poliovirus vaccine IQ Intelligence quotient IR Internally rotate IR Intraretinal Hemorage IR Inferior rectus IR Internal rotation IR Infrared

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IRBBB Incomplete right bundle branch block IRDS Infant respiratory distress syndrome IRDS Idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome irreg Irregular irrig Irrigate, irrigation IRM Intermediate restorative material IRMA Intraretinal Microvascular Abnormailties Irreg Irregular Irrig Irrigation IRU Inpatient rehabilitation unit IS Incentive spirometer IS Intercostal space I.S. Induced sputum I sat % Iron saturation percent ISC Intermittent straight catheterization ISCH Ischemic ISICU Intermediate Surgical Intensive Care Unit IS/IS Intensity of service/severity of illness (Describes how sick a patient is

and the level of health care services the patient requires.) isoenz Isoenzyme Isol Isolation ISP Individual service plan IST Insulin shock therapy IT Intertuberous IT Intrathecal ITB Intrathecal baclofen therapy ITB Iliotibial band ITP Idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura ITR Inferior Turbinate Resection IU International Units IUC Intrauterine catheter IUCP intrauterine contraceptive device IUD Intrauterine device IUFD Intrauterine fetal death IUGR Intrauterine growth retardation IUP Intrauterine pregnancy IUTP Intrauterine term pregnancy IV Intravenous(ly) IVC Inferior vena cava IVC Intravenous cholangiogram I.V.C.S. Intravenous Conscious Sedation IVD Intervertebral disc IVDA Intravenous drug abuse(r) IVF Intravenous fluids IVFA Intravenous fluorescein angiography

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IVH Intraventricular hemorrhage IVH Intravenous hyperalimentation IVIg Intravenous immunoglobulin IVP Intravenous push (given rapidly) IVP Intravenous pyelogram IVPB Intravenous piggy back IVU Intravenous Urogram IWR Ideal weight range

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J Abbreviations J, Ji, J2… Jaeger notation/size of type for near vision J Jugular J Jaundiced J Joint J Jewish Jaund Jaundice JCAHO Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations JCO Journal of Clinical Oncology JCO Juvenile Court Order JDC Jugular venous distention JODM Juvenile onset diabetes mellitus JP Jackson Pratt (drain) JRA Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis JT Jejunostomy tube JT Joint JVD Jugular venous distension JVP Jugular venous pulsation JVP Jugular venous pulse JXG Juvenile xanthogranulmoa

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K Abbreviations K or K+ Potassium K Kidney K Kaltostat (Dressing Type) K Curvature K Flattest meridian of keratometry reading K Keratometry K Keratometer reading K Cornea KA Kind Armstrong KAFO Knee ankle foot orthosis KB Ketone bodies KC Knee chest KCal Kilocalorie KCl Potassium Chloride KCS Keratoconjunctivitis sicca KELS Kohlman Evaulation of Living Skills kg Kilogram kg. cal Kilogram calorie or large calorie KGH Keeps good health 17 KGS 17 Ketagenic steroids KIA Kligler’s Iron Agar KJ Knee jerk KK Knee kick kl Kiloliter(s) KLB Klebs-Loeffler bacillus Klebs Klebsiella KOH Potassium hydroxide KOR Keep open rate KP Keratic precipitate KP Keep Open KPs Keratic precipitates KrF Krypton fluoride K Rider Potassium chloride dose given IV KS Keratitis sicca Ks Ketosteroids 17 KS 17 Ketosteroids K sicca Keratoconjunctivitis sicca KT Kinesio Therapy KUB Kidneys, ureter, bladder (x-rays) KVO Keep vein open

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L Abbreviations L Length L Labored L Liquid L Liver L Lung L Large L Lensometer L Left L Lumbar L Liters L Lower L Light L Lymphocyte L Levorotation (depending on context) (L) Left L2, L3 2nd, 3rd lumbar vertebrae L1 – L5 Lumbar vertebrae 1 – 5 or lumbar nerve roots 1 – 5 LA Latin America LA Left arm LA Left antecubital LA Local anesthesia LA Long acting LA Light adaption LA Limited assistance LA Left antrum LA Lactic acid L&A Light and accommodation lab. Laboratory LAB Laboratory results lac. Laceration Lacr Lacrimal Lact Lactic acid lact Lactate, lactating LAD Left axis deviation LAD Left anterior descending coronary artery LAE Left atrial enlargement LAH Left atrial hypertrophy LAL Low air loss lam. Laminectomy Lap. Laparotomy Lap Laparoscopy LAP Leucine amino peptidase LAP Leukocyte alkaline phosphatase

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lAQ Long arc quad set LASER Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation LASIK Laser in situ keratomileusis (or) laser assisted intrasomal keratoplasty lat. Lateral Latex R.A. Latex Test Rheumatoid Arthritis LATS Long acting thyroid stimulating hormone LAV Lavatory lav Lavage LAVH Laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy Lax Laxative lb. Pound LB Large bowel LB Low back L/B Left in bag LBB Left Bundle Branch LBBB Left bundle branch block LBD Lower body dressing LBMS Lower Body Motor Strength LBP Low back pain LBQ Large base quad (cane) LBS Last Blood Sugar LBW Low birth weight LC Lactation consultant LC Lumbar complete LCA Left coronary artery LCL Lateral collateral ligament LCM Large case management LCM Left Costal Margin LCP Licensed clinical psychologist LCS Low continuous suction LCSW Licensed clinical social worker LCT Lateral canthal tendon LCTA Lungs clear to auscultation LCV Leucovorin LCV Last clinic visit LCV Leukocytoclastic vasculitis L & D Labor & delivery L.D. Lethal dose LD Leishman-Donovan body(ies) LDH Lactate dehydrogenase LDL Low density lipoprotein LDL Low density lipids L-DOPA Levadopamine LDR Labor, delivery, recovery (room) LE Lower extremities

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LE Late entry LE Left eye L.E. Lupus erythematosus LEEP Loop Electro Excision Procedure LE prep Lupus erythematosus cell preparation L.E.S. Boeck-Drbohlav’s modified Locke-Egg-Serum Medium LE test Rapid screening test (Hyland) for the antinuclear factors usually

found in systemic lupus erythematosus Leuc Leukocytes (in blood) LF Low forceps LF Low flap LF Latex fixation LFA Left frontoanterior LFD Low forceps delivery Lf dose Flocculating unit of diphtheria toxin LFP Left frontoposterior LFT Left frontotransverse LFT Liver function tests LFT's Liver function tests LFV Left femoral vein Lg Large Lg Leg Lg Soiled greater than 75% of Dressing LG Left Gluteal (muscle in buttocks) LGA Large for gestational age LGI Lower gastrointestinal LG temp Low grade temperature LGV Lymphogranuloma venereum LH Luteininzing hormone L HoT Left Hypotropia LHT Left hypertropia, right hypertropia LHyperT Left hypertropia LHypoT Left hypotropia LIB Left in bag LiCo3 Lithium carbonate LICS Left intercostal space Lido Lidocaine Lig Ligament LIH Left inguinal hernia LIMA Left internal mammary artery LIP Licensed independent practitioner Liq Liguid LIS Low intermittent suction LJX Lateral jaw x-ray LKS Liver, kidneys, spleen

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LL Lower left LL Lower lid LL Lateral lumbar L. late Left Lateral LLB Left lower base LLb Long leg brace LLC Long leg cast LLE Left lower extremity LLG Left lateral gaze LLL Left lower lobe (lung) LLQ Left lower quadrant LLR Left lateral recumbent LLSB Left lower sternal border LM Left main LM Landmark LMA Laryngeal mask airway LMA Left mentoanterior LMAU Local Medical Assistance Unit LMC Lymphocyte LMD Local medical doctor LMD Family doctor LMG Lethal midline granuloma L/min Liters per Minute LML Left mediolateral LMN Lower motor neuron LMOM Left message on machine LMP Last menstrual period LMP Left mentoposterior LMSW Licensed master social worker LMT Left mentotransverse LN Leukocyte esterase/nitrate L.N. Lymph node LNHA Licensed Nursing Home Administrator LNMP Last normal menstrual period LO Lens opacities LOA Leave of absence LOA Left occiput anterior LOA Loosening of associations LOA Loss of Appetite LOA Lysis of adhesions LOB Loss of balance LOC Laxative of choice LOC Level of consciousness LOC Loss of consciousness L.O.C. Level of care

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LOF Level of function LOL Little old lady LOM Little old man LOM Left otitis media LOM Loss of Motion LOM Loss of memory LOP Left occiput posterior LOQ Lower outer quadrant LOS Length of stay LOS Line of sight LOS Level of sedation LOT Left occiput transverse LOT Left occiput anterior LOU Loss of urine LOW Little old woman LP Lumbar puncture LP Light perception LPC Licensed professional counselor lpf Lower power field LPI Laser peripheral iredectomy LPM Liters per minute LPN Licensed practical nurse LPO Light perception only LPT Licensed Physical Therapist LP/VN Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse LR Labor room LR Lower right LR Lactated Ringer’s solution LR Light reflex LR Lateral Rectus L/R Left hyperphoria L/RFD L/R fixation disparity LS Lumbar sacral LS Lumbosacral Ls. Loose LS Liquid scintillation L/S Lung sounds L/S Left Side L/S Lecithin/Sphingomyelin ratio LSA Left sacrum anterior LSA Lateral sacrum anterior LSB Long spine board LSB Left sternal border LSCS Lower segment Cesarean section LSD Lysergic acid diethylamide

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LSIL Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion LSK Liver, Spleen, Kidneys L/S ratio Lecithin sphingomyelin ratio LSO Left salpingo-oophorectomy LSOM Left serous otitis media LSOT Left esotropia LSP Left sacrum posterior L-spine Lumbar spine LST Left sacrum transverse LT Lactose tolerance LT Long term LT Letter LT Lateral thoracic lt Left lt Light LTC Long Term Care LTCS Low transverse Cesarean section Ltd Limited LTG Long term goal LTG Low tension glaucoma LTI Low transverse incision LTM Long term memory LTP Longterm placement LTR Lower trunk rotation L-trax Lumbar traction LTW Living and Well LU Immunizing units LUD Left uteral displacement LUE Left upper extremity Lumb Lumbar LUL Left upper lobe (lung) LUL Left upper lid LUQ Left upper quadrant LUSB Left upper sternal border LV Left ventricle LVA Low vision aid LVE Left ventricle enlargement LVEDP Left ventricular end diastolic pressure LVEF Left ventricular ejection fraction LVF Left ventricular function LVF Left Ventricular Failure LVH Left ventricular hypertrophy LVN Licensed vocational nurse LVSF Left ventricular shortening fraction l & w Living and well

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LWBS Left without being seen LWC Local wound care LWCT Lee-White Clotting Time, coagulation time LWPE Left without physician exam LWS Low wall suction Lx Lumpectomy lymph. Lymphocyte lytes Electrolytes lytes Serum electrolytes L1, L2 1st lumbar vertebra, etc. (Total of 5) L1-L5 Lumbar Spine Levels 1-5

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M Abbreviations M Maintained M Murmur M. Mass M Moderate M Male M Manifest (non-cyclopleged) refraction M Mother M Mucous M Myopia M Meter M Thousand M Minim M Manifest refraction M Mepitel M Married M Molar M Monocyte m (prefix) Meta m.= Minimus (1/16 of fluid dram) MA Maxillary Anstrostomy MA Mental age MA Microaneuryms MA Mid afternoon M/A Mood/affect MA-1 Respirator MAC Minimum alveolar concentration MAC Monitored anesthesia care MAC Mitral annular calcification MAC Maximum allowable cost list MAC Mycobacterium avium complex Macro Macrocytic (large cells in blood count) MAE Moves all extremities MAEW Moves all extremities well MAFO Molded ankle foot orthosis MAI Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare MAL Midaxillary line malign Malignant Mand Mandibular MAO Monoamine oxidase MAO Maximal acid output MAOI Monoamine oxidase inhibitor MAP Mean arterial pressure MAR Medication administration record MAST Medical anti-shock trousers

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M-A Tube Miller Abbott Tube Max Maximum Max Maxillary MB Methylene blue MBC Maximum breathing capacity MBC Minimum bacterial concentration M Blue Methylene Blue MBP Myelin basic protein MBS Monitored barium swallow MBT Multiple Body Trauma MC Metacarpal MC Mixed cryoglobulinemia mc Millicurie(s) MCA Middle cerebral artery MCC Major complicating condition mcg. Microgram MCH Mean corpuscular hemoglobin MCHC Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration MCL Medial collateral ligament MCL Medical Cruciate Ligament MCL Mid-clavicular line MCO Managed Care Organization M.C.O. Municipal Court Order MCP; MP Metacarpophalangeal (joint) MCP Metacarpal Phangeal MCR Modified community rating mcU Microunit MCV Mean corpuscular volume MD Muscular dystrophy MD Medical doctor Md Soiled 25 – 75% of Dressing Md Moderate (Drainage) MDA Anesthesiologist MDE Major depressive episode MDI Metered dose inhaler Mdnt. Midnight MDR Multi-drug resistant MDS Minimum Data Set MDS Myelodysplastic Syndrome MDU Mallett distance unit ME Middle ear ME Medical examiner MEC Medical emergency clinic Med. Medicine med Medial

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Medigap Medicare Supplement Insurance MEDLARS Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Meds Medicines Meds Medications Medsupp Medicare Supplement Insurance meg, megm Microgram MEq (mEq/L) Milliequivalents (per liter) MET Muscle energy technique mets Metastasis MFR Myofascial release M & G Murmurs & gallops Mg Magnesium mg. Milligram mg/dl Milligrams per deciliter MGF Maternal grandfather MGM Maternal grandmother mgm Milligrams Mgr Manager m.g.r. Murmurs, gallops, or rubs mg.% Milligrams per hundred milliliters of serum Mg04 Magnesium sulfate MH Mental health MH Marital history MH Malignant hyperthermia MH Moist heat MH Myocardial Intraction M/H Medical history MHC Mental health center; mental health counselor MH/CD Mental health/chemical dependency MHP Moist heat packs MH/SA Mental health/substance abuse MI Mentally Ill M/I Mother/Infant MI Myocardial infarction MI Mitral insufficiency MIC Minimum inhibitory concentration MICA Mentally Ill Chemical Abuser MIC antibody Microsomal antibody (thyroid) micro Microcytic micro Microscopic MICU Medical intensive care unit MICU Mobile intensive care unit MID, ML Midline MIF Merthiolate-iodine-formalin MIFC Merthiolate-iodine-formalin concentration

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min Minims min Minute(s) Min Minimal Min Mins min Minimum mis Miscarriage Misc Miscellaneous MISL Mislabeled Mitr.l Mitral insufficiency mIU Milliinternational unit MJ Marijuana ml. Milliliter MLAI Midline abdominal incision MLD Manual lymphatic drainage MLD Minimum lethal dose MLE Midline episiotomy MLF Medical longitudinal fasciculus MLM Modified left mastectomy mm. Muscles mm Millimeter mm Cubic millimeter MM Mid morning mM Millimole MM Motion monitor MM Mucous membrane MMEF Maximum Midexpiratory flow MMG Mammogram MMP Methadone Maintenance Program MMPI Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory MMR Measles-mumps-rubella (vaccine) MMSE Mini mental status examination MMT Manual muscle test MN Midnight Mn Manganese Mn Mononuclears (leucocytes in blood count) M&N Mydriacyl and neosynephrine solution M&N Mydriacyl and neosynephrine mixture used for pupil dialation MNU Mallett near unit mo Month m/o Month old mob Mobilization MOD Medical (doctor) on duty Mod Moderate MOH Management of health

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MOM Milk of magnesia mono Monocyte mono. Mononucleosis morph Morphology mos Months mOsm Milliosmole mOT Memorandum of transfer MP Mouth prop MP Metacarpophalangeal joint MP Menstrual Period MPA Microscopic polyangiitis MPA Malpractice attorney MPN Medical Progress Note MPV Mean platelet volume MR Mental retardation MR Mitral regurgitation MR May Repeat MR Maddock rod MR Medical rectus MR Methyl red test MRA Magnetic resonance angiography MRA Malignant Rheumatoid Arthritis MRE Most recent episode MRI Magnetic resonance imaging MRM Modified radical mastectomy MROC Medical resident on call MRN Medical record number mRNA Messenger ribonucleic acid MRSA Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus MS Morphine sulfate MS Multiple sclerosis M.S. Mitral stenosis Ms Murmurs MS Musculoskeleton MS Muscle strength MSAF Meconium stained amniotic fluid MSE Mental status exam Msg Massage MSIII Medical student, 3rd year MSIS Multiple State Information System MSIV Medical student, 4th year MSL Midsternal line MSN Masters of Science in Nursing MSO Management Service Organization MSS Medical social services

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mss Massage MSSA Methicillin Sensitive Staph Aureus MSSU Midstream specimen urine MSW Masters Degree in Social Work MS04 Magnesium sulfate MST Moist MT Metatarsal M.T. Muscles and tendons MT Muscle test MT Membrana Tympani MT Music therapy MT metacarpophalangeal joint MTP Master treatment plan MTP Metatarsophalangeal MTP joint Metatarsophalangeal joint MTP Minor treatment protocol MTP Master treatment plan MTX Methotrexate Multip Multiple Multip Multiparous (More than one pregnancy) musc Muscle, muscles, muscular MVA Motor vehicle accident MVI Multivitamin injection MVM Mobilization with movement MVP Mitral valve prolapse MVR Mitral valve replacement MVV Maximum voluntary ventilation MW Merry walker Mwing Maddock wing MX Maxillary Mx Mastectomy Mx Multiple MYC Mycophenolate mofetil Myelo Myelogram/Myelography M1 Mitral first M1 Mitral valve component of 1st heart sound m2 Meter squared

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N Abbreviations n. Nerve N Nodal N Normal N Nitrogen N Notified N Nasal N No N Necrotic, Black, Dry, Hard N Neutrophil 5’ N 5’-nucleotidase N2O Nitrous oxide N2O Nigrogen N2O Nitrous Na or Na+ Sodium NA Nursing assistant NA Not available NA Not awake NA Nurses Aid N/A Not ambulatory NA Narcotics Anonymous N/A Not applicable Na Bicarb Sodium Bicarbonate NaCl Salt (sodium chloride) NAD No active/acute disease nad No acute distress (no apparent distress) NAD No abnormality detected; no active disease NADH Nicotineamide adenine dinucleotide, reduced NAG Narrow angle glaucoma NAGS Neuro apophyseal glides NAI No acute injury NAI No apparent injury NAIC National Association of Insurance Commissioners NANDA North American Nursing Diagnosis Association NAPD No active pulmonary disease NaPent Sodium thiopental (Pentothal) NAR No Apparent Reason NAS No added salt NASH Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis NAT Not assessed in triage NB Newborn nb Note well nbl Normoblast NBM Nothing by mouth NBP Non Invasive Blood Pressure

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NBQC Narrow based quad cane NBS Normal breath sounds NBS Normal bowel sounds NBT Nitro blue tetrazolium test NBW Normal birth weight NC or N/C Nasal cannula N/C No complaints NC No charge NC Noncontributory NC Nasal cannula NCA Nurse controlled analgesia NCAT Normocephalic atraumatic NCHCT Non-Contrast Head CT Scan NCLEX-PN® National Council Licensure Examination – Practical Nurse NCLEX-RN® National Council Licensure Examination – Registered Nurse NCP Nursing care plan NCPDP Nation Council of Prescription Drug Programs NCQA National Committee for Quality Assurance NCT Non-contact tonometry; near cover test NCV Nerve conduction velocity ND Neural density filter ND Not distended ND Note dictated NDC National Drug Code NDT Neurodevelopmental treatment NE Not examined Neb Nebulizer NEC Necrotizing enterocolitis NEC Not classified elsewhere NED No evidence recurrent disease Neg. Negative Neg. O.D. Negative Right Eye Neg. O.S. Negative Left Eye Neg. O.U. Both Eyes Together or For Each Eye NEFG Normal external female genitalia NER No evidence of recurrence NERD No evidence of recurrent disease Neuro Neurology/neurological Neuro Neurologist NeuroSurg Neurosurgery N.F. National Formulary NFD No focal deficits NFLPN National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses, Inc. NFS Natural Fiber Supplement NFTD Normal full term delivery

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NG No growth NG Nanogram NG Nasogastric NG or N-G Nasogastric tube NGB Neurogenic bladder NGRI Not guilty by reason of insanity NGT Nasogastric tube NGTD No growth to date NH Nursing home NH Nursing hours NH3 Ammonia NHA Nursing home acquired NHL Non Hodgkin’s lymphoma NI No insurance NIA Nursing Information Systems NIBPM Non-invasive blood pressure monitor NIC Nursing Interventions Classification NICU Neonatal Intensive Care Unit NICU Neurological Intensive Care Unit NIDDM Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus NIDSEC Nursing Information and Data Set Evaluation Center NIF Negative inspiratory force NIH National Institute of Health Nirr Nodal (irregular) Nitro Nitroglycerin NK Not known NKA No known allergies NKCA No known contrast allergies NKDA No known drug allergies NKFA No known food allergies NKMA No known medication allergies NKOA No known other allergies Nl Normal NLP No light perception NLT No later than NM Neuromuscular nm Nanometer NMBA Neuromuscular blocking agent NMDS Nursing Minimum Data Set nml Normal NMR Nuclear magnetic resonance NMRI Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging NN Nurses note NNH Number needed to harm NNP Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

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no. Number N.O. Not obtainable NOC Nursing Outcomes Classification Noc Night noc Nocturia Noct Night noct. At night / nocturnal NOD Nurse on duty NOK Next of Kin non-par Non-participating provider Non. Rep. Not to be refilled or repeated non seg. Nonsegmented neutrophil Nor Norsen Norm Normal NOS No office show NOS Not otherwise specified NP Nurse practitioner NP Non-productive NP Not patent NP Nasopharyngeal N-P Neuro-Psychiatric NPA Nasopharyngeal airway NPA National Prescription Audit NPA Non-participating provider approved NPC No previous correction; near point of convergence NPC Nonproductive cough NPDB National Practioner Data Bank NPH Neutral protamine hagedorn (Insulin) NPL No perception of light NPN Nonprotein nitrogen NPN Nursing progress note NPN Non-participating provider not approved NPO Nil per os (nothing by mouth) NQF National Quality Forum N.R. Do not repeat N.R. No refills NR No response NR Non-rebreather N.R. Not Reacting NR Not Recorded NRB Non-rebreathing (circuit) nRBC Nucleated red blood cells NRC Normal retinal correspondence NREM Non rapid eye movement NRM Non rebreather mask

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NRT No Rebound Tenderness NS Normal saline NS Neurosurgery NS Nerves NS Nervous System NS Nuclear sclerosis NS or NSC Nuclear sclerotic cataract NSA No significant abnormality NSAID Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug NSCLC Non-small cell lung cancer NSCLCA Non small cell lung cancer NSD Nasal septal deviation NSD Normal spontaneous delivery NSF No significant findings NSFTD Normal spontaneous full term delivery NSG Nursing NSG Neurosurgery NSR Normal sinus rhythm NSS Normal saline solution NSS Normal sterile saline NST Non-stress test NSTE Non standard elevation NSTEMI Non ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction NSU Neurosurgey unit NSVD Normal spontaneous vaginal delivery NT Not tender NT Nursing technician NT Not tested N-T Naso-tracheal NTA Nothing to add NTC Non tender calf NTD Negative to date NTE Not to exceed NTG Nitroglycerin NTG Normotensive glaucoma NTP Normal temperature and pressure NTS Nasotracheal suction NTT Numbness tenderness tingling NTT Nasotracheal tube Nuc. RBC Nucleated red blood cells Nullip Nulliparous (no pregnancies) NUV Normocomplementemic urticarial vasculitis N/V Nausea/vomiting N&V Nausea and vommiting NVD Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

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NVD Neovascularization of the Optic Disc NVD Normal vaginal delivery NVE Neovascularization of the retina elsewhere NVI Neurovascular intact NVI Neovascularization of iris N&W Normal and well NWB Non-weight bearing NWB No weight bearing NYD Not yet diagnosed NWT Normal wearing time N2O Nitrous oxide N20/02 Nitrous oxide and oxygen

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O Abbreviations O Objective O Other o None o Without O Oral O Orally O Occlusal (Surface of tooth) OA On arrival OA Oral airway OA Osteoarthritis OA Open access OA Open area O Antigen Somatic antigen O.B. Occult blood OB Obstetrics OB/GYN Obstetrics and gynecology obl Oblique OBRA Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 OBS Organic brain syndrome OBS Observation Obs Obstructive OC Oral contraceptives OC Obstetrical conjugate OC Occluded (burn) OC On call OC Optical center O/C Oncoming OCBZ Oxycarbazepine (Trileptal) Occ Occupation OCC Occasional OCC Occiput or Occipital Occas Occasional occ bl Occult blood Occ TH Occupational Therapy Occup Rx Occupation or Occupational Therapy OCD Obsessive-compulsive disorder OCT Oxytocin challenge test OCT Ornithine carbamyl transferase OD Right eye (not recommended) OD Overdose OD Overall diameter OD Optical density o.d. Once daily ODD Oppositional defiant dissorder

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ODS One day stay OE Otitis externa O/E On examination OET Oro-endotracheal tube OGT Orogastric tube 17 OH 17 Hyrdroxy steroid OH Occupational history OH Oral hygiene OH Corticoids Hydrocorticosteroids 17 OHCS 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids OHD Organic heart disease OHFM Overhead frame OHT Ocular hypertension Oint Ointment Oj Orange Juice OKC Open kinetic chain OLT Occiput left transverse OLT Orthotopic Liver Transplant OM Otitis media OMB Ocular motor balance OMFS Oral Maxillary Facial Surgery OMS Organic Mental Syndrome ONH Optic nerve head OOA Out of area OOB Out of bed OOP Out of premises OOP Out of pocket OOP Out on pass OOPS Out-of-pocket-expenses OOR Out of room OP Occiput posterior OP Outpatient OP Oropharyngeal OP Operation OP Overpressure O & P Ova and parasites OPA Oral pharyngeal airway OPC Order of protective custody OPC Outpatient clinic OPD Outpatient department Oph Ophthalmoscope or Ophthalmoscopic Ophth Ophthalmology OPOT Outpatient occupational therapy OPPS Outpatient prospective payment system

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Opt Optopor Sponge OPTN Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network OPV Oral poliovirus vaccine OPV Oral polio vaccine OR Operating room OR Open reduction ORETT Oral endotracheal tube ORIF Open Reduction and Internal Fixation ORT Operating room technician ORT Occiput right transverse Orth. Orthopedic OS Left eye (not recommended) os Mouth os Opening os Bone OSA Obstructive Sleep Apnea OSCAR Online Survey Certification and Reporting OSH Outside Hospital OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration osm Osmole(s) osmo Osmolality OT Occupational therapist O.T. Old tuberculin Ot Otolaryngology OT Occupational therapy ot Ear OTA Open to air OTC Over the counter non-prescription medication OTH Outside Hospital Oto Otolaryngology OTR Registered Occupational Therapist OU Both eyes (not recommended) Out Pt Outpatient OV Office visit O/W Otherwise OX Oximeter O X 3 Oriented times three oz Ounce O2 Oxygen O2 cap. Oxygen capacity O2 sat. Oxygen saturation

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P Abbreviations P # live births (Para) P Pending P Plan P Purulent P Pulse p After P Potassium P Phosphorus P Poor P Phlebitis P Pressure P Pump P Page (plural: pp) P131 Radioactie phosphorous PA Pernicious anemia PA Physician's assistant PA Pulmonary artery P&A Percussion and auscultation P-A Posterior anterior PAAO Pan American Association of Ophthalmology PAB Pre-albumin PAB, PABA Para-aminobenzoic acid PAC Premature atrial contraction PAC Pre-admission certificate PaCO2 Partial Pressure CO2 PACU Post anesthesia care unit PAF Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation PAGE Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis PAH Para-amino hippurate PAL Posterior axillary line Palp Palpitation palp Palpate Palp Palpable PAM Pulmonary Artery Mean Pressure PAN Polyarteritis nodosa P-ANCA Perinuclear antineutrophil cytoplasmic anitbody PANSS Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale PAOP Pulmonary artery occlusion pressure PaO2 Partial Pressure O2 PAO2 Alveolar oxygen pressure PaO2 Peripheral arterial oxygen content Pap Papanicolaou test (pap smear) PAP Pulmonary artery pressure PAP Primary atypical (virus) pneumonia

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PAP-M Mean pulmonary artery pressure PAR Post anesthesia recovery Par Participating provider Para # live births Para One Pregnancy Para Prior births Para Paraplegic Para I, Para II, etc. Primipara, Secundipara, etc. Indication of a woman of so many children paracent. Paracentesis paratyph. Paratyphoid PARR Postanesthesia recovery room PARU Post anesthesia recovery unit PAS Periodic acid schiff stain PAS Pulmonary artery systolic pressure PAS Para-aminosalicylic acid Past Hx Past medical history PASV Pressure Activated Safety Valve PAT Preadmission testing PAT Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia PAT Pregnancy at term PAT Paroxysm atrial tachycardia PA test Phenylalanine test Path Pathology pathol Pathology PA view Posterioranterior view on x-ray PAWP Pulminary Artery Wedge Pressure PAX Periapical x-ray Pb Lead PB Peripheral blood PB Piggy Back PB Phenobarbital P Bars Parallel bars PBG Porphobilinogen PBI Protein bound iodine PBS Phosphate-buffered saline p.c. After meals PC Packed cells PC Porta cath PC Posterior chamber PC Posterior capsule pc Post prandial

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PC Pin Care PC Phenol-coefficient PCB Pnuematic compression boot PCA Personal care attendant PCA Patient-controlled analgesia PCG Primary care giver PCG Phonocardiogram PCH Personal care home PCL Posterior cruciate ligament PCN Penicillin PCN Percutaneous nephrostomy PCN Primary Care Network PCN Primary care nurse PCO2 Partial pressure carbon dioxide PCO2 Carbon dioxide concentration pCO2 Carbon dioxide tension Pco2 Carbon dioxide pressure PCP Pneumocystic carinii pneumonia pcp Phencyclidine PCP Patient care plan PCP Primary care physician PCPM Per contract per month PCS Precordial stethoscope PCR Physician Contingency Reserve PCR Polymerase chain reaction PCRC Patient’s (recipient’s) cells PCS Pneumatic compression sleeves PCV Packed Cell Volume (of blood) PCWP Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure PCXR Portable chest x-ray PD Peritoneal dialysis PD Postural drainage PD Prism Diopters PD Papillary distance PDA Patent Ductus Aerteriosus PDD Pervasive development disorder PDE5 Phosphodiesterase type 5 PDL Periodontal ligament PDN Private duty nurse PDOF Principle direction of force PDR Physicians Desk Reference PDR Proliferative diabetic retinopathy Pdr Powder PDRP Psychotropic Drug Reduction Program PDQ Physicians Data Query

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PE Physical examination PE Pharcoemulsification PE Pulmonary embolism PE Pulmonary Edema PE, PHACO Phacoemulsification PEA Pulseless Electrical Activity PEA Phenyl ethyl alcohol agar PEC Pre-existing condition Ped. Pediatrics Pedi Pediatric PEE Punctuate epithelial erosions PEEP Positive end expiratory pressure PEER Population expected event rate PEG Percutaneous endoscopic gastroscopy PEG Pneumoencephalogram PEG Percutaneous gastrostomy PEG Punctuate epithelial granularity PEK Punctuate epithelial keratitis PEJ Percutaneous jejunostony PEN Penicillin PEP Performance Evaluation Procedure Per Perineal Per Through or by Percuss & ausc. Percussion and auscultation Peri Perineum, perineal Perio Periodontal Periop Perioperative PERL Pupils equal and reactive to light PERLA Pupils equal & reactive to light & accommodation PERRLA Pupils equal, round, reactive to light & accommodation PERT Program Evaluation Review Technique PESP Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program PET Positron emission computed tomography PEX Plasma exchange PF Push fluids PF Plantarflexion PFC Persistent fetal circulation PFF Protein-free filtrate PFM Porcelain fused to metal (Crown) PFS Patellofemoral syndrome PFS Pulmonary Function Studies PFSH Past family social history PFT Pulmonary function test PF, PA 1% Pred Forte eye drops, prednisolone acetate PG Phosphtidylglyerol

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Pg Pictogram (0.000000000001 gram) PGF Paternal grandfather PGM Paternal grandmother PgRT Progesterone receptor test PGY Postgraduate year pH Hydrogen ion concentration pH Negative log of hydrogen ion concentration PH Private home PH Pinhole PH Personal history pH Power of hydrogen PH or PMH Past history or past medical history PHACO Pharcoemulsification pharm Pharmacy Pharm. D. Doctor of Pharmacy Phb Phenobarbital Phos Phosphate Phos Phosphorus PHN Public health nurse PHR Periodic health review phy Phytohemagglutinin test Phys Physical physio Physiotherapy, physical therapy Phys Med Physical Medicine Phys Th Physical Therapy PI 1/8 Phospholine Iodine 1/8% PI Post injury PI Present illness PI Pulmonary insufficiency PICA Posterior inferior coronary artery PICC Peripherally inserted central catheter PICU Pediatric intensive care unit PICU Pulmonary intensive care unit PICU Psychiatric intensive care unit PID Pelvic inflammatory disease PIE Problem, Implementation, Evaluation piggy bank IV medication connection to main IV PIOPED Prospective investigation of pulmonary embolism diagnosis PIP Peak inspiratory pressure PIP Proximal Interphangeal Phalanx PIP Personal Injury Protection PIH Pregnancy induced hypertension Pit Pitocin PIV Peripheral intravenous PIVM Passive intervertebral motion

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PJC Porcelain jacket crown pK Dissociation constant Pk Clean, not progressive PK Pyruvate kinase assay PKP or PK Penetrating keratoplasty PKU Phenylketonuria PL Plastic surgery PL Plan of treatment PL Light perception pl Plasma Plac Placenta pl ct Platelet count PLF Prior level of functioning PLND Pelvic lymph node dissection PLP Panretinal laser photocoagulation PL(S)O Posterior leaf (spring) orthosis Plt Platelet Plts Platelets PM Post mortem PM Petit mal PM Afternoon PM Post meridian PMD Primary or private medical doctor PMDD Premenstual dysphoric disorder P.M.E.B.S. Physical, mental, emotional, behavioral, social PMG Primary medical group PMH Prior medical history PMHx Past medical history PMI Point of maximal impulse PMN Polymorphonuclears (leucocytes-blood count) PMP Primary medical physician PMP Previous menstrual period PMS Premenstrual syndrome PM & R Physical medicine & rehabilitation PMR Polymyalgia rheumatica PMR Periodic Medical Review PMV Prolapsed mitral valve PMV Passy Muir Valve PMX Pneumothorax PN Practical nurse PN Poorly nourished PN Progress note P&N Psychiatry and neurology PNC Prenatal clinic PNC Premature nodal contraction

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PND Post nasal drip PND Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea PND Pending Pneu. Pneumonia Pneumo Pneumothorax (collapsed lung) PNF Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation PNH Paroxysmal noctural hemoglobinuria PNI Peripheral nerve injury PNO Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea PNP Pediatric nurse practitioner PNS Peripheral nerve stimulator PNS Peripheral nervous system PNT Percutaneous neuromodulation therapy PNX Pneumothorax PO Per os (by mouth) PO Postoperative PO Phone order PO Pedal Pulse PO2 Partial pressure oxygen in bloodstream pO2 Partial Pressure of Dissolved Oxygen in a Solution pO2 Oxygen tension pO4 Phosphate p.o. By mouth POA Present on admission POAG Primary open angle glaucoma POB Place of birth POC Position of choice POC Plan of care POC Product of conception POC Personally owned conveyance (car) POD Physician on duty POD Postoperative day (Followed by a number) POH Previous ocular history POHS Presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome poik Poikilocytosis polys (PMN) Polymorphonuclear leukocytes POMR Problem-Oriented Medical Record PON Post operative nausea vomiting Poplit Popliteal POR Problem-Oriented Record POS Plan of service Pos. Positive POS Point of service post After Post Post mortem examination, autopsy

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Post Posterior (back) Post cib After eating Postop. Postoperative Post-op After operation Post. Sag. D. Posterior sagittal diameter Pot Potassium POTA Potentially open to air P. ox. Pulse oximeter P & P Prothrombin and Proconvertin test time PP Pedal pulse PP Peripheral pulse PP Postpartum PP Post prandial PP Positive pressure p.p. Pulse pressure PPB Positive pressure breathing PPBS Postprandial Blood Sugar PPD Packs per day PPD Purified protein derivative PPDR Preproliferative diabetic retinopathy PPF Protein plasma fractional PPH Post partum hemorrhage PPH Past psychiatric history PPI Protein pump inhibitors PPLO Pleuropneumonia-like organisms PPM Parts per million PPM Permanent pacemaker PPO Peferred provider organization PPP Pedal pulse present PPPG Post prandial plasma glucose PPRC Physician Payment Review Commission PPS Permanent pacemaker system PPS Prospective Payment System PPT Person, place and time PPT Partial Prothrombin Time Ppt Percipitate, prepared PPTL Postpartum tubal ligation PPVT-R Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-Revised PQRE Progressive quad resistance exercises PR Proctology P.R. Pupil Reaction p.r. Per rectum p.r. Pulse rate PR3 Proteinase 3 PRA Plasma renin activity

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PRAS Pre-reduced anaerobically sterilized media PRBC Packed red blood cells PRC Pregnancy risk category PRE Progressive Resistive Exercise prem Premature pre-op Preoperative Pre-op Before Surgery prep. Prepare for Prep Preparation and/or Skin Shave Prev Previous Prgn Pronator - Pronatin PRICE Protect, rest, ice, compression, elevation primigravida During the First Pregnancy Primip. Primiparous (first pregnancy) PRK Photorefractive keratectomy p.r.m. According to circumstances p.r.n. When Necessary, as required p.r.n. In dosage PRN As needed PRO Protein PRO Peer Review Organization PRO Professional Review Organization Pro Pronation Proc Procedure Prod Productive Prog Prognosis PROM Passive range of motion PROM Premature rupture of membranes PROM Prolonged rupture of membranes pron Pronator, pronation Prophy Dental prophylaxis Pros Prostate, prostatic prot protein prot Protestant Prothr. Time Prothrombin Time Pro. Time Prothrombin Time prot. Ox 19 Proteus Ox 19 Prox Proximal PRP Pan-retinal photocoagulation P&S Pain & spasm PS Physical status PS Plastic surgery PS Pressure Support PS Packing Strips (Dressing Type) PS Pulmonary stenosis

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PS Psychotic P.S. Pyloric stenosis PSA Prostatic specific antigen PSA Prostatic Antigen PSBO Partial small bowel obstruction PSC Posterior subcapsular cataract PSCC Posterior subcapsular cataract PSH Past surgical history P.S.H. Psycho-social history psi Pounds per square inch PSIS Posterior superior iliac spine PSMA Progressive spinal muscular atrophy PSP Phenosulfonphthalein PSP Phenol Sulphonphthlein test PS RS Patient’s (recipient’s) serum PSS Pelvic Sepsis Syndrome PSVT Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia Psy; Psych Psychiatric PsychD Doctor of Psychology PT Prothrombin time pt Patient PT Physical therapy PT Posterior tibial (pulse) PT Physiotherapy pt Pint P & T Peak & trough PT Physical Therapy PTA Prior to admission or arrival PTA Physical therapy assistant PTA Plasma thromboplastin antecedent factor XI PTA Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty p’tase Phosphatase PTB Patellar tendon bearing PTC Persistent transitional circulation PTC Plasma thromboplastin component factor IX PTCA Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty PTE Pretrial evaluation Pt Ed Patient education PTH Parathyroid hormone PTN Phenytoin (Dilantin) PTSD Posttraumatic stress disorder PTT Partial thromboblastin time Ptx Pelvic traction PU Pregnancy urine PU Peptic ulcer

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PUD Peptic ulcer disease Pulm. Pulmonary pulse ox. Pulse oximetry Pulv Powder PUPPP Prutic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy Pur Purulent PV Plasma volume PV Peripheral vascular PVA Polyvinyl alcohol PVC Premature ventricular contraction PVD Peripheral vascular disease PVD Posterior vitreous detachment PVDz Peripheral vascular disease PVL Peripheral venous line PVP Polyvinylpyrrolidone PVR Post void residual PVR Peripheral vascular resistance PVR Pulmonary Vascular Resistance PVT Previous trouble PVT Paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia P/W Presented with PWB Partial weight bearing PWB% Partial weight bearing with percent PWD Powder Px Physical examination Px Prognosis Px Patient Px Pneumothorax PZ-CK Pancreozymin-Cholescystokinin PZI Protamine zinc insulin p131 Radioactive Phosphorous P1, P2, P4 Pilocarpine (with concentration) P2 Pulmonic second heart sound P2 Pulmonic second sound P32 Radioactive phosphorus

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Q Abbreviations q Every q Each Q(x)H Every (x) hours QA Quality Assurance qam Every morning q.d. Every day q.h. Every hour q.hs. Every 2 hours, Every 4 hours, etc. q.hs. Daily at bedtime qhs Every hour of sleep (Not recommended) q2H Every two hours q4H Every four hours q.i.d. Four times a day q.i.w. Four times a week q.l. As much as desired QM Quality management QMB Qualified Medicare beneficiary QMT Quality management team q.n. Every night QNS Quantity not sufficient qod Every other day qoh Every other hour qon Every other night qp As much as desired qPM Every afternoon q.q. Each, every q.q.h. Every 4 hours QRC Quantitative radiocardiography QS Quantity sufficient Qs As much as needed QS Quadriceps sets qSHIFT Every shift qt Quart qtts Drops quad Quadriplegic qual Qualitative quant. Quantitative/quantity qv As much as you please/wish q.w. Every week

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R Abbreviations R. Reacting R Rectal R Rectal Temperatur R Rectum R Redness R Registration R Regular R Reinforced (Dressing Type) R Respiratory Rate R Returned R Resident R Right Fretal R Roentgen (x-ray) R Rub R (Resp) Respirations ® Right R or Rt. Right Ra Radium RA Room air RA Right arm RA Rheumatoid arthritis R.A. Regional anesthesia R.A. Right Atrium (of heart) Rad Radial rad Radius rad Radiation absorbed dose RAD Right axis deviation RAE Right atrial enlargement RAH Right atrial hypertrophy RAI Residential Assessment Instrument RAI Radioactice Iodine R Air Room air RAIU Radioactive iodine uptake r.a.m. Rapid alternating movements RAN Resident admitting note RAP Right Arterial Pressure RAP Resident Assessment Protocol RAP Retinal artery pressure RAPD Relative afferent papillary defect RAPS Resident Assessment Protocols RAS Renal artery stenosis RAS Right arm sitting RAST Radioallergosorbent test RAST Radioimmunosorbent assay test

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RA-test Rapid test (Hyland) for rheumatoid arthritis RAtx Radiation therapy RBBB Right bundle branch block RBC Red blood cells RBC Red blood count RC Rotator cuff R&C Reasonable and customary RCA Right coronary artery RCIS Resistered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist RCM Right Costal Margin R colony Rough colony RCP Respiratory care practitioner RCS Respiratory Care Service RCS Reticulum cell sarcoma RCT Rotator cuff tear RCT Randomized controlled trial RCT Root canal therapy RCT Registered care technician RCU Respiratory care unit RCV Receive RD Registered dietitian RD Retinal detachment RD Respiratory distress RD Reaction to degeneration RDA Recommended dietary allowance RDH Registered dental hygienist RDS Respiratory distress syndrome RDW Red cell distribution width RE Rehabilitation engineering re Concerning Re Regarding RE Right eye RE Reconditioning exercise R.E. Radium emanation readm Readmission Rec Recreation REC Recommendations rec. Rectum, rectal, rectis Recd Received Rect Rectum Rect Rectus muscle Rectic. Reticulocyte Reg Regular Reg. Ins. Insulin Injection Rehab Rehabilitation

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REIL Repeated extension in lying REIS Repeated extension in standing rem Roentgen, equivalent, man REMS Rapid eye movement sleep reps Repetitions R.E.S. Reticulo-endothelial system Res Resident Resp Respiratory, Respirations Ret Retinoscopy ret Retraction retics Reticulocyte REX Resistive exercise RF Refill RF Rheumatic Fever RF Rheumatoid factor RF Relative fraction RF Renal failure RF Replacement fluid RF Risk Factors RFA Reason for Admission RFA Right frontoanterior RFIL Repeated flexion in lying RFIS Repeated flexion in standing RFL Right Femoral Vein RFP Right frontoposterior RFP Request for proposal RFT Right frontotransverse R/G Red, Granulating, Bumpy, Beefy Rh Rhesus blood factor Rh Rh Factor of Blood RH Rhonchi RH Right hyperphoria RhA Rheumatoid arthritis RHCF Residential Health Care Facility RHD Rheumatic heart disease RHF Right heart failure RHI Regular Humulin Insulin R HoT Right hypotrophia RHT Right hypertrophia RHyperT Right hypertropia RHypoT Right hypotropia RI Regular insulin RI Refractive index RIA Radioimmunoassay RICE Rest, ice, compression, and elevation RIG Right inguinal hernia

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RIG Rigid RIH Right inguinal hernia RISS Regular insular sliding scale RK Radial keratotomy RL Ringer’s lactate solution RLA Rancho Los Amigo Scale R to L&A React to light and accommodation RLE Right lower extremity RLF Retrolental fibroplasia RLL Right lower lobe (lung) RLL Right lower lid RLO Rule Out RLQ Right lower quadrant RLR Right lateral recumbent RM Rebreathing mask RMA Right mentoanterior RMC Rating method code RML Right medial lateral RML Right middle lobe (lung) RMP Right mentoposterior RMSF Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever RMT Right mentotransverse R/N Renew RN Registered nurse RNA Ribonucleic acid RNC Registered nurse, certified RNFL Retinal nerve fiber layer RNP Restorative Nursing Program RO Reality orientation R/O Rule out ROA Right occiput anterior ROC Red blood cells ROC Resident on call ROD Resident on duty ROM Range of motion ROM Rupture of membrane ROM Right otitis media ROM Range of movement ROP Right occiput posterior ROP Retinopathy of prematurity ROS Review of systems ROT Right occiput transverse rot Rotation RP Retinal pigmentosa RP Retrograde pyelogram

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RPA Registered Physician Assistant RPB Retinol-binding protein RPCF Reiter’s Protein Complement-Fixation (a test for syphilis) RPD Removable partial denture RPE Retinal pigmentosa epithelium RPF Renal plasma flow RPG Retrograde pyelogram RPGN Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis RPI Renal Perfusion Index RPh Registered pharmacist r.p.m. Revolutions per minute RPR Rapid plasma reagent RPR Repair RPT Registered Physical Therapist RQ Repiratory quotient RR Recovery room RR Respiratory rate RR Red rubber RR Road Rash RR Room ready RRA Registered Record Administrator RRE Round, regular, and equal RRP Radical retropubic prostatectomy RRR Regular rate & rhythm RROM Resistive range of motion RRT Rapid response team RRW Ronchi rales wheezes RS Redness, swelling R/S Right side RS Rhythmic stabilization RSA Right sacrum anterior RSD Reflex sympathetic dystrophy RSI Repetative strain injury RSO Right salpingo-oophorectomy RSOM Right serous otitis media RSOT Right esotropia RSP Right sacrum posterior RSR Regular sinus rhythm RST Right sacrum transverse RSV Respiratory syncytial virus RT Respiratory therapy RT Recreational therapy RT Radiation therapy RT Recreational therapist RT Right

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RT Return RT Rectal Temperature R/T Related to RTC Return to clinic RTC Round the Clock RTO Return to office RTS Raised toilet seat RTS Return to school RTW Return to work RT3U Resin T3-uptake RUB Rubricyte RUC Regular uterine contraction RUE Right upper extremity RUG Resource Utilization Group RUG Retrograde urethrogram RUL Right upper lobe (lung) RUL Right upper lid RUQ Right upper quadrant RV Right ventricle RV Residual volume RVE Right ventricular enlargement RVH Right ventricular hypertrophy RVS Relative Value System (Method of assigning the cost of a procedure or

service) RVT Rate, volume, tone RW Rolling walker R/W Reviewed with R-W Rideal Walker Rx Prescription Rx Take (therapy) Rx Therapy Rx Treatment Rx-ed Treated RXN Reaction Rexns Reactions

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S Abbreviations 1SH One story house S Sacral S Scanty S Sensitive S Serious S Sister S Serum S Subjective S Supervision S Subclavian S Swelling S Normal sinus rhythm S Without S Sensation s or sc Without refractive correction S Sign s Second S Sorbsan S Soft S Sine S Shallow S1 First heart sound S2 Second heart sound S3 Atrial gallop S4 Ventricular gallop S1 – 5 Sacral vertebrae 1 – 5 or sacral nerve roots 1 – 5 SaO2 Pulse oximetry determination SaO2 Oxygen saturation S & A Sugar & acetone SA Sustained action Sa. Saline SA Sinoatrial SA Substance abuse SAB Subarachnoid block SAC Short arm cast SAC Sub-acute care SACH Solid ankle-cushion heel (prosthetic foot) SAH Subarachnoid hemorrhage SAH Systemic arterial hypertension SAID Specific adaptation to imposed demands sal. level Salicylate level SaO2 Arterial oxygen saturation SARS Severe acute respiratory syndrome SART Sexual response team

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Sat Saturation Sat Saturated SAQ Short arc quad set SB Side bending SB Sinus bradycardia SB Specialty bed SB Stillborn SB Static Balance SBA Stand by assistance SBE Subacute bacterial endocarditis SBF Said to be fasting SBFT Small bowel follow through (x-ray) SBIS Side bending in standing SBO Small bowel obstruction SBP Systolic blood pressure SBQ Small base quad (cane) SBS Short bowel syndrome SBT Simple bleeding time SBT Slide board transfer SC Subclavian SC Subcutaneous(ly) SC Sickle cell SC Sternoclavicular Sc Scant (Drainage) SC Screening certificate sc Without refractive correction S/C Straight catheterize SC anemia Sickle cell anemia SCB Strictly confined to bed Scc Succinylcholine SCC Squamous cell carcinoma SCC Sickle cell crisis SCCA Semi-closed circle absorber system (breathing circuit) SCD Sequential compression device SCD Sudden cardiac death Sch Succinylcholine schiz Schizophrenia schz Schizophrenic SCI Spinal cord injury SCI WRA Spinal cord injury without radiologic abnormality SC joint Sternoclavicular joint SCLC Small cell lung cancer SCL, EWSCL Soft and extended wear SCM Sternocleidomastoid muscle

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SCM Soft care mattress SCO Superior Court Order S colony Smooth colony SCR Standard class rate SC Trait Sickle cell trait SCU Special care unit SD Standard deviation SDA Specific dynamic action SDA Same day admission SDAT Senile Dementia Alzheimer's Type SDCU Same day care unit SDH Subdural hematoma SDM Same day medical SDS Same day surgery SDSS Same day surgical suite SDU Step-down unit S&E’d Seen and examined S/E Side Effect SEA Sheep erythrocyte agglutination SEAL Superior epithelial arcuate lesion sec Second, section sed Sedimentation sed Sedation Sed Rate Sedimentation rate sed. Rate Erythrocyte sedimentation rate segs Segmented cells segs Segmented neutrophils SEM Systolic ejection murmur Sem. Ves. Seminal Vesicles Sen Sensory Sen Sensation, sensitivity Sens Sensory, sensation sep Separated Sept AB Septic abortion Sero, Serol Serology or Serological Test Sers Serous, Clear, Yellow SersSq Serosanguinous – Yellow with Blood Sf Sedimentation rate SF Spinal fluid SF Synovial fluid SF Stepfather (May be encircled) SG Specific gravity SG Swan Ganz Catheter SGA Small for gestational age SGC Swan-Ganz catheter SGD Straight gravity drainage

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SGIS Side glide in standing s. gl. Without correction (without glasses) SGOT Serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase SGPT Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase SGS Subglottis stenosis SH Social history SH Serum hepatitis SH Story house SHAPA Social history and psychosocial assessment S Hgb. Sickle cell hemoglobin SHO Senior house officer SI Sacral Iliac SI Steroid injection SI Suicidal ideation SI Suicidal intent SI Sacroiliac joint SI Stroke index SI Serious illness SI Surgical Incision Wound SIADH Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion SIB Self-injurious behavior sib(s) Sibling(s) SIC Standard industry code (Insurance) SICU Surgical intensive care unit SIDS Sudden infant death syndrome sig. or S. Directions Sig Take (prescription label) Sig Let it be marked, label as Sig Mark it on the label Sig Sidmoidoscopy SI/HI Suicidal/homicidal ideation SIL Sister-in-law SIM Sulfide-indol-motility Sim cFE Similac with iron SIRS Severe inflammatory response syndrome SIRS Systemic inflammatory response syndrome Skel Skeletal SL Saline lock Sl. Slight(ly) SL Sublingual SL Under the tongue Sl Slough, Slimy, Stringy Sl Slough, Tan, Yellow, Green, Gray, Moist, Stringy, Loose SLAP Superior Labrum Anterior-Posterior SLB Short leg brace

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SLC Short leg cast SLDH Serum lactic acid dehydrogenase SLE Straight leg extension SLE Systemic lupus erthematosus SLE; SLX Slit lamp exam SLH Supportive living home SLK Superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis SLK Spleen liver kidney SLM Slit-lamp microscope SLP Speech/language pathologist SLR Straight leg raise SLR Straight leg raising SLS Single leg Stance Sm Soiled less than 25% of dressing Sm Small (Drainage) S-M Sensorimotor SM Stepmother (may be encircled) SM Streptomycin SMA; SMAC Sequential multiple analyzer SMA-14 Routine admission chemistry SMI Supplementary medical insurance SMO Supramalleolar orthoses SMO Slip made out SMR Submucous resection SMR Somnolent metabolic rate SMT Static muscle test SN Student nurse SNF Skilled nursing facility SNL Standardized Nursing Language SNS Sympathetic nervous system SNT Soft not tender SO Superior oblique SO2 Oxygen saturation SO4 Sulfate SOAP Subjective Data, Objective Data, Assessment, Plan SOAPIE Subjective Data, Objective Data, Assessment, Plan, Implementation,

Evaluation SOAPIER Subjective Data, Objective Data, Assessment, Plan, Implementation,

Evaluation, Revision SOB Shortness of breath SOB Stool occult blood Soc Social SOC Start of care Sod Sodium SOD Sphincter of Oddi

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SOD Statement of deficiency SOD Supervisor on duty SOI Signs of infection sol. Solution sol’n Solution SOM Serous otitis media SONO Sonogram S.O.S. When necessary S.O.S. If needed s.o.s. May be Repeated Once if Urgently Required SNOMED Systemized Nomenclature of Medicine SNOP Systematized Nomenclature of Pathology S/P Status post S/P Suicide precautions S-P Suprapubic SP Special procedure sp. Spine sp Spinal sp Spinal Anesthetic sp Speech therapy SP Suicide precaution(s) SPA Summary plan description SPA Salt poor albumin SPC Single point cane SPCA Serum prothrombin conversion accelerator, Factor VII Sp.cd Spinal Cord SPD Sterile Processing Department spec Specimen SPF Sun protection factor Sp. Fl. Spinal Fluid Spg. Sponge sp. gr. Specific gravity spec. Specimen sp & H Speech and hearing SPIN Standard prescriber identification number spin Spine, spinal, spinous spont Spontaneous SPK Superficial punctuate keratitis Spl Splints SP Level I Suicidal precautions Level I SP Level II Suicidal precautions Level II SPN Student practical nurse SpO2 Oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry SQ Subcutaneous Sq Square

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SR Side rail SR Sinus rhythm SR System review SR Spontaneous respiration SR Sedimentation Rate SR Sustained Release SR Scarlet red SR Superior rectus muscle SR Stimulus response SRN Subretinal neovascularization membrane SRN, SRNVM Subretinal neovascular membrane SROM Spontaneous rupture of membranes SRR Self release restraint SS Social Services SS Social Security SS Shigella-Salmonella Agar SS Serosanguineous SS Sliding scale SS Salem sump SS Substernal SS Sjogren’s syndrome S/S or S & S Signs & symptoms S/S Swish and swallow ss A half ss One Half ss Soap Solution s.s. Soap suds SSA Subsegmental atelectasis SSA(B) Single-stranded A (B) antigen SSC Stainless steel crown SSD Serosanguineous drainage SSD Social security disability SSE Soap suds enema ss. enema Soap suds enema SSI Sliding scale insulin SSI Supplemental security income SSI Social Security Income SSKI Saturated Solution of Potassium Iodine SSN Social security number SSRI Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor SSS Specific soluble substances SSS Sick Sinus Syndrome ST Short term ST Sinus tachycardia

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ST Skin tear ST Speech therapy st Stage (of disease) st Stomach Staph Staphylococcus Stat Immediately Stat At Once STD Sexually transmitted disease STD Skin test dose Std Meds Standard Medications STE Steps to enter STEmi Segment elevation myocardial infarction STG Short term goal stillb. Stillborn or stillbirth STJ Subtabular joint STM Short term memory STNR Symmetric tonic labyrinthine reflex stom Stomach STP Sodium thiopental STR Short term rehabiliation Strep Streptococcus STS Serologic test for syphillis STSG Split thickness skin graft STW Soft tissue wound STW Soft tissue work subcut. Subcutaneous subconj Subconjunctival Subg Subgingival subling. Under the tongue subling Sublingual subq. Subcutaneous Sulf Sulfate Sum Summary SUN Serum urea nitrogen Sup Supervisor, superior Sup Supine Supin Supination Supp Suppository Surg Surgery or surgical SUS Stain Urinary Sediment(s) susp. Suspension Susp Suspicious Odor – Noticed prior to dressing removal, or odor does not

diminish with exposure to air SUX Succinyl choline SV Spontaneous ventilation

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SV Stroke Volume SVC Superior vena cava SVC Service SVD Spontaneous vaginal delivery SVE Sterile vaginal exam SVID Small vessel ischemic disease SVR Systemic vascular resistance SVT Supra ventricular tachycardia SW Social worker SW Skin wheal SW Standard walker SW Stab wound SW Swollen S/W Soap and Water S/W Spoke with, speak with SWD Short wave diathermy SWR Soft wrist restraint Sx Sign Sx Symptoms Sxn Suction Sxn Section Sym Symptom sympat. Sympathetic Sympt. Symptoms syr. Syrup Sys Systolic Sys System Syst Systolic Sz Seizure SZAF Schizoaffective Sz D/O Seizure disorder

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T Abbreviations T Temperature T Tourniquet T Tympanic T Thoracic T Tobacco T Tenderness T Tan T Transparent T Tablespoon T Tongs T Tonsillectomy T T-piece T & A Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy T & A Tonsils and adenoids T & A Time and amount T/A Toothache T-A Toxin-antitoxin TA Applanation tonometry TA Temporal Arteritis TA Tendon Achilles TA Toxoplasma antibodies TA Transactional analysis TAB Therapeutic abortion TAB Triple antibiotics TAB A vaccine prepared with typhoid and paratyphoid A & B tab. Tablet TAC Triamcinolone cream Tach Tachycardia TAH Total abdominal hysterectomy TAH & BSO Total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy Talc. Talcum TANF Temporary Aid to Needy Families TAS Therapeutic activity specialist TAT Thematic Apperception Test TAT Turnaround time TAT Tetanus Antitoxin TAT Tetanus Antitoxin Test TAU Triple antibiotic ointment TB Tuberculosis TB Tuberculin TB Tubercle Bacillus TBA To be admitted TBA To be assessed TB(C) Tuberculosis

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TBC Concentration for tubercle bacilli TBG Thryoxine binding globulin TBG Total binding globulin TBI Total body irradiation TBI Traumatic brain injury TBH Tracheobronchial hygiene TBLC Term birth living child Tbs Tablespoon TBSA Total body surface area TBSP Tablespoon TC Telephone call TC Tracheostomy color TC Trauma call TC Traffic collision TC Thought content TC Temperature current TC To consult T/C To continue TC To contain TC Throat culture T & C Type & cross T & C Type & cross match TCA Trichloroacetic acid TCA Tricyclic antidepressant TCDB Turn, Cough, Deep Breath TCH Marijuana TCN Tetracycline TCP Thrombocytopenia TD Tardive dyskinesia Td Tetanus - diptheria T/D Triple dye TDWB Touch down weight bear TDD Tentative discharge date TE Therapeutic exercise TED Anti embolism stockings Ted hose Antiembolitic stockings TEDS Thromboembolytic preventive stockings T.E.D.’s Elastic Support Hose TEE Transesophageal Echocardiogram tel Telemetry Temp Temperature Temp Flg Temporary filling TEN Tender TEN Total enternal nutrition TENS Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

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TENS Transient electric nerve stimulation TESD Total end systolic diameter Tests Diagnostic testing results Tet Tetanus TF Tube feeds TF Tube feeding TF Transfer form TF Tuning Fork T/F Transfer t/f Tranfser T of F Tetralogy of Fallot TFA Total fatty acids TFCC Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex TFL Total fluid limit TFM Transverse friction massage TFT Thyroid function test TG Triglycerides TGA Transposition great vessels TGB Tiagabine (Gabatril) TGT Thromboplastin generation test T&H Type and hold THA Total hip arthroplasty THAM Tris-hydroxyaminomethane THC Tetrahydrocannabinol Therap Therapy, therapeutic Ther ex Therapeutic exercise Thor Thorax Thor Thoracic THP Total Hip Precautions THR Total hip replacement Thromb Thrombosis TI Tricuspid Insufficiency TIA Transient ischemic shock TIA Transient ischemic attacks TIBC Total iron-binding capacity TICU Trauma intensive care unit t.i.d. Three times a day TID Three times a day TIN Three Times a Night Tinc, Tr Tincture TIP Terminal interphalangeal TIUP Term intrauterine pregnancy TIW Three times per week (Not recommended) TJ Triceps reflex TKA Total knee arthroplasty

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TKO To Keep Open TKR Total knee replacement TL Tubal ligation TL Triple lumen TL Temporary leave T-L Thoracolumbar TLC Thin layer chromatography TLC Total lung capacity TLC Triple lumen catheter TLC Tender loving care TLOA Temporary leave of absense TLOA Trial leave of absence TLSO Thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis TLV Total lung volume TM Tympanic membrane TM Temperature maximum Tm Maximal tubular clearance TM Tympanum Membrane TMA Thyroid microsomal antibody TMA Trans metatarsal amputation TMax Temperature maximum TNF Tumor necrosis factor TMJ Temporomandibular joint TMP-SMX Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole TNI Total nodal irradiation TNM Staging system—primary tumor TNM Tumor, nodes and mestasteses TNS Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulator TNTC Too numerous to count TO Telephone order TO Total ordered T/O Throughout T-O Temperature oral TOA Tubo-ovarian abscess to AA To affected areas toco Tocodynamometer T, OD Tension, right eye TOD Time of death TOF Train-of-four (on PNS) TOF Tetralogy of fallot Tol Tolerated To Noc Tonight T.O.P. Termination of pregnancy TOPV Trivalent oral polio vaccine TORB Telephone order received by

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TORCH (titer) Toxoplasmosis others (hepatitis, beta strep, flu, mumps, etc.) rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), herpes virus II TOS Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Tot prot Total proteins TOV Try on voiding Toxo Toxoplasmosis TP Thought process TP Total Protein TP Term pregnancy T & P Turned and positioned TPA Third party administrator TPA Thrombo proteolytic activity TPA Treponema pallidum agglutination TPCF Treponema pallidum complement-fixation TPI Treponema pallidum immobilization TPIA Treponema pallidum immune adherence phenomenon TPM Topiramate (Topamax) TPMB Treponema pallidum methylene blue TPN Total parenteral nutrition TPP Time place person TPR Temperature, pulse, respiration TR Traction tr Trace TR Therapeutic recreation T-R Temperature rectal tr. Tincture Trach Tracheostomy Trach Tracheal airway trans Transfer Trans. D. Transverse diameter trax Traction Trc Traction Trich Trichomonas vaginalis Trig Triglyceride Tris Tris (hydroxmethyl) aminomethane TRP Turn Reposition TRS Transcyte T & S Type & screen TS Time started TS Total sent TS Tricuspid stenosis TSA Total shoulder arthroplasty TSH Thyroid stimulating hormone TSI Triple sugar-iron agar TSR Total shoulder replacement

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TSS Toxic shock syndrome TS/S Turned side to side TSTC Too small to characterize tsp Teaspoon T/P Tracheostomy Peg tube TT Tilt table TT Tourniquet time TT Tetanus toxoid TT Temperature tympanic TT Thymol turbidity TT Thrombin time TTI Total thromboplastin index TTJV Transtracheal jet ventilation TTNB Transient tachypnea of newborn TTP Thrombotic thrombocyopenic purpura TTT Tilt table test T-Tube Cholangiogram TTWB Toe touch weight bearing TU Tuberculin units TU Toxic units TU Tub TUMT Transurethral Microwave Therapy TUR Trans-urethral resection TURB Transurethral resection of bladder TURBT TUR bladder tumors TURP Transurethral Resection of Prostate TURP-BT Transurethral Resection of Prostate – Bladder Tumor TV Tidal volume TV Trial visit TV Total volume TVH Total vaginal hysterectomy TVR Tricuspid valve replacement TVS Transvaginal sonogram TW Thought withdrawal TWE Tap water enema tx Therapy Tx Treatment Tx Traction tx plan Treatment plan Tyl Tylenol Typ Typical Odor – Notice with dressing removal, fades after open to air T ½, T ¼ Timoptic (with concentrations) T1, T2, etc. 1st thoracic vertebra, etc. (12 total) T1-T12 Thoracic spine levels 1-12 T3 Triiodothyronine

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T3-uptake Resin T3-uptake T4 Thyroximine total T7 T3-uptake x T4

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U Abbreviations U Unit U Unable U Uncle (May be encircled) U International enzyme unit UA Urinalysis UA Routine urinalysis UA Uric acid U/A Urinalysis U.A. Umbilical artery UAC Umbilical artery catheter UAC Uric acid UB-92 Uniform Billing Code 1992 UBE Upper body ergometer UBMS Upper Body Motor Strength UBR Upper body restraints UC Uterine contractions UC Urine culture U&C Usual and customary UCD Usual childhood diseases UCG Urinary chorionic gonadotropins UCHD Usual childhood diseases UCI Urea clearance UD Uterine displacement ud As directed Udip Urinary dip stick UDS Urine drug screen UDV Under direct vision UE Upper extremities ug Microgram (0.000001 gram) UG Upward gaze UGI Upper gastrointestinal series (x-ray) UGI Upper gastrointestinal tract UGI w/SBFT Upper gastrointestinal series with small bowel follow through UI Urinary incontinence UIBC Unsaturated iron binding capacity U/L Unit per Liter U/L Upper/lower UL Upper left UL Upper lid Uln Ulnar ULTT Upper limb tension test ULQ Upper left quadrant UM Utilization management umb. Umbilicus

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UML Unified Medical Language UMLS Universal Medical Language System UMN Upper Motor Neuron U/N Ultrasonic Nebulizer ung. Ointment unilat. Unilateral UNK Unknown UNOS United Network for Organ Sharing UO Urinary output UO Under observation UOQ Upper outer quadrant UOP Urinary output UP Ureteropelvic UPIN Universal physician identification number UPJ Ureter pelvic junction Upper G.I. Upper Gastrointestinal (x-ray) UR Utilization Review UR Upper right ur Urine URC Usual, customary, and reasonable URD Upper respiratory disease URI Upper respiratory infection Urol. Urology or urological URQ Upper right quadrant UR/QA Utilization review/quality assurance URR Urea reduction ratio URT Upper respiratory tract URTI Upper respiratory tract infection US Unit secretary US Ultrasound USG Ultrasonography USHL United States Hygienic Laboratory USI Urinary stress incontinence USN Ultrasonic nebulizer USOH Usual state of health USP United States Phamacopoeia USP United States Pharmacy USPHA United States Public Health Administration USPHS United States Public Health Service UT Upper trapezius muscle UT Uterus, uterine UTA Unable to assess UTD Up to date Ut Dict As Directed UTI Urinary tract infection

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UTU Unable to use UTUCB Unable to Use Call Bell UU Urinary urobilinogen U.V. Umbilical vein UV Ultraviolet UVB12BC Unsaturated Vitamin B12 binding capacity UVL Ultraviolet light UVR Ultra violet radiation

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V Abbreviations V Vessel V Vein V Flow (eg. liters per minute) V Vaginally V Veneral V Ventilation V Vision VA Visual acuity VA Veterans Administration Va Visual acuity Vacc Vaccination, vaccine vac.ext. Vacuum extraction vag. Vagina or vaginal VAMC Veterans Administration Medical Center VAS Visual analog scale VATS Videocassette of thoracic surgery Vband Vertical banding VBG Vertical banded gastroplasty VBGB Vertical band gastric bypass VC Verbal cues VC Vital Capacity VC Vac and Sponge VC or vit.cap. Vital capacity VCG Vectocardiogram VCP Vocal cord paralysis VCR Vincristine VCS Vasoconstrictor substance VCU Voiding cystourethrogram VD Venereal disease Vd Void VDRF Ventilator dependent respiratory failure VDRL Venereal disease research laboratory test VE Vaginal exam Ve Minute volume VE Voluntary effort Vect Vector VEF Ventricular ejection fraction vent Ventilator Vent Ventral Vent Ventricular Vent scan Ventilation scan VEP Visual evoked potential Vert Vertebra, Vertebral Vert Vertical

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VF Visual field VF Ventricular fibrillation V Fib Ventricular fibrillation VG Vein graft VH Visual hallucinations VHB Vitreous Hemorrhage VHD Valvular heart disease V.I. Vaginal irritation V.I. Vaginal irrigation VI Volume index via By way of Vi antigen Virulence (typhoid) antigen (Felix and Pitt) vin Wine VIP Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide VIPS Voluntary interruption of pregnancy and sterilization service Visc Viscous, viscosity Vit. Vitamin when followed by specific letter Vit Vitamins Vit Vitreous Vit A tol Vitamin A tolerance VLDL Very low density lipoproteins VM Vestibular membrane VM Venti mask V/M Venti mask VMA Vanillylmandelic acid VN Visiting nurse VNS Visiting nurse service VO Verbal order VOD Vision right eye VOL Voluntary vol Volume VORB Verbal order read back VOS Vision left eye VP Vest posey V-P Ventriculo-peritoneal (shunt) VP Venous pressure V-P Voges-Proskauer reaction VPA Valproic acid VPB Ventricular premature beats VPC Ventricular premature complexes/contraction V/Q Ventilation/perfusion VR Ventricular rate VR Vocational rehabilitation VRE Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus(i) VS Vital signs

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vs Versus VSA Vital signs absent VSD Ventricular septal defect VSS Vital signs stable V & T Volume and tension (pulse) Vt Tidal volume VT Ventricular tachycardia V Tach Ventricular tachycardia VTAP Verified and Called to Authorized Person VTBI Volume to be infused VTX Vertex VTX Vitrectomy Vx. Vertex presentation

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W Abbreviations W Wrist W With W Wheeze W White W Widowed w/ With (Not recommended) WA While awake WAIS Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale WAIS-R Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised WAR Wasserman antibody reaction (the original complement-fixation test

for syphilis) WASS Wasserman WB Weight bearing WB Whole blood WBAT Weight bearing ambulation training WBAT Weight bearing as tolerated wbc White blood cells WBC White blood count WBC diff White blood count differential WBOS Wide base of support WBQC Wide based quad cane WBT Weight bearing to tolerance W/C Wheelchair WC Ward clerk wd Wound WD Well developed WD Working distance W - D Wet to dry W/D Warm and Dry W/D Wet to Dry W/D Withdrawal Wd cult Wound culture WDL Within defined limits WD/WN Well-developed and well-nourished W/E Weekend WE Wide excision WEP Weekend pass WF White female WF Wave form W/F White female WFD Word finding difficulties WFL Within functional limits WG Wegener’s granulomatosis wh. ch. White child

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wh. ch. Wheel chair WHO World Health Organization whpl Whirlpool WISC Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children WISC-R Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised WISC-III Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (3rd edition) wk Week wkly Weekly W.L. Wave length WM White male Wm Warm W/M White male WN Well nourished w/n Within WNL Within normal limits W/O Without WOB Work of breathing WOI Without incident WP Whirlpool WPPSI Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (age 4 – 6 ½) WPPSI-R Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revise (age 5 – 15) WPW Syndrome Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome WRAT-R Wide Range Achievement Test-Revised W/R/C Wheezes Rales Cough W/R/R Wheezes rhonchi rales WS Ward secretary WS Water seal wt Weight WTM Wet to moist WTR Within therapeutic range W/U Work up W/W Wet to Wet WWP Warm Whirlpool W4D Worth 4-dot test (in strabismus)

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X Abbreviations x Times X Except X Xeroform X Exoptrophia X, X’ Exophoria, exophoria at near xfer Transfer X-match Cross match XR X-ray XRT X-ray therapy XRT Radiation therapy XS Excess Xs Excessive XT, X(T) Exotropia, intermittent exotropia Y Abbreviations Y Yes Y Yellow YAG Neodymium-yttrium aluminum garnet laser yo Year old y/o Year old yr(s) Year(s) ytd Year-to-date Z Abbreviations Z-E Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome Zn Zinc Zno Zinc oxide ZnSO4turb Zinc sulfate turbidity ZOE Zinc oxide and eugenol ZSM Zonisamide (Zonegran) 30-2 Commonly used automated Humphrey visual fields Symbols ° Degrees > Is greater than < Is less than = Equal, equals ║ Bars Parallel Bars -ve Negative +ve Positive M/6 Na/L 1/6 Molar Sodium Lactate / cut Discontinued ↓ Decreased, down going, lower ↑ Increased, up going, higher

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DERMATOLOGICAL ABBREVIATIONS AA Alopecia Areata ACD Actinic Degeneration ACK Actinic Keratosis ACN Acne Vulgaris ACR Acne Rosacea AGA Alopecia Androgenica ALD Allergic Dermatosis/it is ANG Angioma ATD Atopic Dermatitis BCC Basal Cell Carcinoma BP Bullous Pemphigoid BUR Burn CHA Chalazion CIA Cicatricial Alpocia CPS Chicken Pox Scarring COA Condyloma Acuminata COD Contact Dermatitis CUH Cutaneous Horn CYS Cyst (non-specific) DD Darier’s Disease DAC Dermal Atrophy Cicatrisata DAR Dermal Atrophy DEF Dermatofibroma DEN Dermatitis (non-specific) DEP Dermal Papule DER Dermatosis of Pregnancy DFSP Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans DRE Drug Eruption ECC Ecchymosis ECZ Eczema EIC Epithelized Infundibul Cyst EPD Epidermoid Cyst EPS Epithelized Sinus ER Erythema ERY Erythrasma FB Foreign body FOL Folliculitis FUN Fungus (tinea) FUR Furuncle GR Granuloma HEM Hemangioma HES Herpes Simplex HEZ Herpes Zoster HIR Hirsutism

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HIS Hidradenitis Suppurativa HMI Hormonal Imbalance HOG Hypogonadism HXNHx Malignant Neoplasm HTS Hypertrophic Scarring HYM Hypermelnosis IBT Insect Bite ICH Ichthyosis IED Infectious Eczematic Dermatitis IMP Impetigo KAC Keratoacanthoma KEL Keloid KETS Keratosis LE Lupus Erythematosus LIH Lipomatous Hypertrophy LIP Lipoma LMM Lentigo Maligna Melanoma LP Lichen Planus LSC Lichen Simplex Chronicus MEL Melasma MEL Pneumoniae Infestions Melasma MIL Milia MM Malignant Melanoma MOC Molluscum Contagiosum MOR Morphea / Scleroderma MYF Mycosis Fungoides NE Neurotic Excoriation NEU Neurofibroma NEV Nevus NLD Necrobiosis Lipoidica Diabeticorum ONL Onycholysis ONM Onychomycosis OSC Osteoma Cutis PA Parapsoriasis PAR Paronychia PED Pediculosis PEL Perleche PER Perioral Dermatitis PPP Pigmented Purpura PIC Pilar Cyst POL Polymorphous Light Eruption PR Pityriasis Rosea PSS Previous Surgical Site PSO Psoriasis PYO Pyoderma PYR Pyrogenic Granuloma RAA Radiation Alopecia

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RAD Radiodermatitis SCA Scabies SCC Squamous Cell Carcinoma SEB Seborrhea SEC Sebaceous Cyst SED Seborrheic Dermatitis SEH Sebaceous Hyperplasia SEK Seborrheic Keratosis, other SEP Sebopsoriasis SKI Seborrheic Keratosis inflamed SOL Solar Lentigo STG Skin Tags (acrochordon) SY Syphilis SYC Synovial Cyst TEL Telangiectasia TRA Traumatic/Traction Alopecia TRE Trichoepithelioma TRS Traumatic Scarring TSP Trichostasis Spinulosa TTM Trichotillomania TV Tinea Versicolor URT Urticaria VAV Varicose Venule VER Verruca (wart) VIT Vitiligo XAN Xanthelasma Injections TA5 02.cc Triamcinolone acetonide 5 mg/ml 0.2 administered in aliquots of 0.5 – 0.1 ml per

site PT11 3.0cc Progesterone 1 mg/ml & triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/ml 3.0 cc administered in

aliquots of 0.5 – 0.1 ml per site DELTA F 50 (DF or F) Prednidolone 50 mg/ml I.M. AK 3 cc Sclerosing solution to venules – 3.0 cc in concentrations of 0.25% and 0.5% PSX 0.75 cc Polydimethylsiloxane (medical grade) 0.75 cc drawn up – somewhat less administered – in aliquots of 0.01 – 0.01 ml to diagrammed sites SRG/PLG Blood serum protein TATBA5 Aristopan N2CRX Liquid Nitrogen

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Surgeries A/S Acne Surgery CO2CRX Cryosurgery with stick of solid CO2 CUR Curettage DES Desiccation DML Desiccation of Multiple Lesions EXC Excision I&D Incision and Drainage LS Liposuction SQS Subcisionsm or Subcutaneous Surgery (Undermining) SR Scalp Reduction SUT Suture TANG Tangential TP Hair Transplants or Punch Skin Grafts Laboratory HA Hormone Assay/Profile (usually for acne alopecia or hirsutism) Panel A Accutane Assay Panel F Hormone Assay – full Panel M Assay – mini C&S Culture and sensitivity Miscellaneous AGNO3 Silver Nitrate TCA 20% Painting of 20% trichloroacetic acid LENS Kodachromes taken – views/diagnosis indicated NEO-D Neomycin ointment applied AlCl3 Aluminum Chloride FSTA Full strength trichloroacetic acid

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abut Abutment ASA Acetasalicylic acid (aspirin) ANUG Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis adj Adjust/adjustment adm Administered AEGD Advanced education in general dentistry (program) pm Afternoon AMA Against medical advice alg Alginate alv Alveolar amal Amalgam amox Amoxicillin ∡ Angle ant Anterior A/P Anterior/posterior abx Antibiotic appl Appliance appt Appointment ~ Approximately prn As necessary assoc Associated @ At bilat Bilateral Bx Biopsy BW Bitewing (radiograph) BF Black female BM Black male BP Blood pressure B Buccal bu Buildup cap Capsule cem Cement/cemented CEJ Cemento enamel junction CF Clinic facilitator cm Centimeter(s) CO Centric occlusion CR Centric relation CEPH Cephalometric radiograph ∆ Change CC Chief complaint C/O Complains of CD Complete denture /CD "Complete denture, lower (see also full denture)" CD/ "Complete denture, upper (see also full denture)"

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comp Composite CN Crown

Decrease DAU Dental auxiliary utilization DH Dental hygiene DPH Dental public health DEJ Dentino enamel junction DDS Dentist DA Dentoalveolar Dx Diagnosis/diagnostic D/C Discontinue D Distal EPT Electric pulp test emerg Emergency ER Emergency room or clinic endo Endodontics epi Epinephrine = Equal to/equals esth Esthetic EBL Estimated blood loss ex Examination ext Extraction F Facial FTS Failed-to-show FH Family history ♀ Female FPD Fixed partial denture (bridge) F Fluoride f/u Follow-up e.g. For example Fx Fracture /F "Full (complete) denture, lower (see also complete denture)" F/ "Full (complete) denture, upper (see also complete denture)" FGC Full gold crown FME Full mouth extractions FMX Full mouth x-ray FTMGF Full thickness mucogingival flap GA General anesthesia GPR General practice residency (program) ging Gingiva/gingival > Greater than GBR Guided bone regeneration GTR Guided tissue regeneration GP Gutta percha H&N Head & neck HF Hispanic female

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HM Hispanic male Hx History H&P History & physical HPI History of present illness/complaint hosp Hospital hr Hour imp Impacted/impaction impl Implant IMP Impression I Incisal I&D Incision and drainage

Increase ICS Intercuspal space IRM Intermediate restorative material (temporary filling) IO Intra-oral IM Intramuscular IV Intravenous IVDA Intravenous drug abuse LAB Labial lab Laboratory L Left < Less than L Lingual 1a Local anesthesia LA Lower anterior LL Lower left LR Lower right ♂ Male mand Mandible/mandibular max Maxilla/maxillary med Medical meds Medications M Mesial mm Millimeter(s) mx Missing mod Moderate am Morning NP New patient NV Next visit N20/02 Nitrous oxide/oxygen NAD No acute disease NKA No known allergies NKDA No known drug allergies NSC No significant change ø "No, none, negative" NSAID Non-steriodal anti inflammatory drug(s)

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norm Normal NA Not available N/A Not applicable NPO Nothing by mouth # Number obs Observed/observation O Occlusal OVD Occlusal vertical dimension 1x Once ORIF Open reduction with internal fixation opp Opposite OP Oral & maxillofacial pathology OMFS Oral and maxillofacial surgery OAC Oral antral communication OAF Oral antral fistula OH Oral hygiene OHI Oral hygiene instruction(s) ortho Orthodontics P Palatal PAN Panoramic radiograph PDH Past dental history PMH Past medical history PSH Past surgical history path Pathology Pt Patient pedo Pediatric dentistry PCC Patient care coordinator pcn Penicillin PA "Periapical (specify radiograph, lesion, etc.)" PDL Periodontal ligament PSR Periodontal screening & recording perio Periodontics PE Physical exam MD Physician porc Porcelain PFM Porcelain-fused to-metal (crown) post-op Post-operative P/C Post and core post Posterior pre-op Pre-operative prefab Prefabricated prep Prepare/preparation Rx Prescription PIP Pressure indicator paste prim Primary 1o Primary

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prophy Prophylaxis prosth Prosthodontics quad Quadrant re-eval Re-evaluation rxn Reaction reg Regular P Removable partial denture RPD Removable partial denture /P "Removable partial denture, lower" P/ "Removable partial denture, upper" rest Restorative retx Retreat/retreatment RTC Return to clinic R Right RCT Root canal therapy R/O Rule out S/RP Scaling and root planning 2o Secondary sed Sedative SH Social history NaOCl Sodium hypochlorite SPC Special patient clinic std Standard S/P Status post (no change - as before) surf Surface surg Surgical/surgery tab Tablet temp Temperature temp Temporary (filling or crown) TMD Temporomandibular disease TMJ Temporomandibular joint 3o Tertiary x "Times (e.g., take Rx x 3days)" x/d Times per day

To the left To the right

top Topical Tx Treatment TP Treatment plan/treatment planning 2x "Twice (3x, 4x, etc.)" unk Unknown UA Upper anterior UL Upper left UR Upper right v/s Vital signs VSS Vital signs stable

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wk Week WF White female WM White male WNL Within normal limits w/o Without w/u Work-up WL Working length yo "Year old (e.g., ""45 yo white female"")" ZOE Zinc oxide/eugenol zmc Zygomatic mandibular complex