Abbreviation List 06

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I. Prohibited Abbreviations…………. 3 II. Approved Abbreviations……………4 III. Symbols…………………………… 40 IV. OB/GYN Addendum…………….…41 V. Lab Addendum………………….….45 VI. Pulmonary Diagnostics & Respiratory

Therapy Addendum………………..47 VII. Therapies Addendum……………...50 (OT,PT, Speech)

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I. Prohibited Abbreviations I. Prohibited Abbreviations

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Prohibited Abbreviations

A “minimum list” of dangerous abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols has been approved by JCAHO. Beginning January 1, 2004, items 1 through 9 must be included on each accredited organization’s “Do not use” list. These additions were approved by the Health Information Services Committee and reviewed by the Patient Safety Committee.

Abbreviation Potential Problem Preferred Term 1. U (for unit) Mistaken as zero,

four or cc Write “unit”

2. IU (forinternational unit)

Mistaken as IV (intravenous) or 10 (ten)

Write “International unit”

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Q.D. Q.O.D (latin abbreviations for once daily and every other day)

Mistaken for each other. The period after the Q can be mistaken for an “I” and the “O” can be mistaken for an “I”

Write “daily” and “every other day”

5. 6.

Trailing Zero (X.0 mg), Lack of leading zero (.X mg)

Decimal point is missed

Never write a zero by itself after a decimal point (X mg), and always use a zero before a decimal point (0.X mg)

7. 8. 9.

MS MSO4 MgSO4

Confused for one another. Can mean morphine sulfate or magnesium sulfate.

Write “morphine sulfate” or “magnesium sulfate”

II. Approved Abbreviations II. Approved Abbreviations

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a before

A Anterior AA Alcoholics Anonymous A&O alert and oriented A&P auscultation and percussion A&W alive and well @ at the rate of A2 aortic second sound AAA abdominal aortic aneurysm AAROM active assisted range of motion Ab antibody abd abdomen ABD abduction ABE acute bacterial endocarditis ABF aortobifemoral bypass ABG arterial blood gases ABI acute or acquired brain injury ABN abnormal ac before meals AC anterior chamber ACF acute care facility ACG angiocardiography AChE acetylcholinesterase ACI adrenal cortical insufficiency ACL anterior cruciate ligament


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ACLS advanced cardiac life support ACOA adult child of an alcoholic ACP acid phosphatase A.C.S.M. American College of Sports Medicine ACTH adrenal corticotropic hormone ACU Acute Care Unit AD autosomal dominant ADA American Diabetes Association Add adduction ADH antidiuretic hormone ADHD attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADL activities of daily living ad lib as desired adm admit ADP adenosine diphosphate AEA above the elbow amputation AED antiepileptic drug AF amniotic fluid AFB acid-fast bacillus A fib atrial fibrillation Afeb afebrile AFO ankle foot orthosis Ag antigen AG or A/G ratio albumin/globulin (ratio) AGA appropriate for gestational age

AGL acute granulocytic leukemia AGN acute glomerulonephritis AgNO3 silver nitrate a hall auditory hallucinations AHC acute hemorrhagic cystitis AHF antihemophilic factor AI aortic insufficiency, aortic incompetence AICA anterior inferior communicating artery AICD automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator AIDS acquired immune deficiency syndrome AIHA autoimmune hemolytic anemia AI Prog Note Acting intern progress note AIVR accelerated idioventricular rhythm AKA above the knee amputation AL acute leukemia alb albumin ALG Antilymphocyte globulin Al Hydroxide aluminum hydroxide ALK alkaline ALL acute lymphocytic or lymphoblastic leukemia ALP alkaline phosphatase ALS amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ALT alanine aminotransferase ALTP Argon laser trabeculoplasty AM morning


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AMA against medical advice AMB ambulation (ambulatory) AMD age related macular degeneration AMF acute myelofibrosis AMI acute myocardial infarction AML acute myeloblastic leukemia AMM agnogenic myeloid metaplasia AMML acute myelomonocytic leukemia AMoL acute monocytic leukemia amnio amniocentesis amp ampule AMS amylase amt amount ANA antinuclear antibody ANC absolute neutrophil count anes anesthesia ANG angiography ANISO anisocytosis ANLL acute non-lymphocytic leukemia ANS autonomic nervous system ant Anterior ante before Anthros anthropometrics A/O alert and oriented Ao aorta

AOB alcohol on breath AODM adult onset diabetes mellitus AoR aortic root AoV aortic valve AP anteroposterior A&P ausculation and percussion A&P resection anterior & posterior resection APC Aspirin, Phenacetin, Caffeine APE Adapted Physical Education APGAR Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and

Respiration APL acute promyelocytic leukemia approx. approximately appt. appointment APR abdominal-perineal resection APS adult protective services aPTT Activated partial thromboplastin time aq aqueous AR aortic regurgitation ARBOW artificial rupture of bag of waters ARDS acute or adult respiratory distress syndrome ARF acute renal failure ARMD age-related macular degeneration AROM active range of motion


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ART arterial ARUP ARUP Laboratories, Salt Lake City, UT as left ear AS aortic stenosis ASA acetylsalicylic acid ASAP as soon as possible ASCVD arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease ASD atrial septal defect ASH asymmetrical septal hypertrophy ASHD arteriosclerotic heart disease ASIS anterior superior iliac spine ASMI anteroseptal myocardial infarct ASO arteriosclerosis obliterans ASPVD arteriosclerotic peripheral vascular disease asst assistance AST aspartate aminotransferase AT adductor tenotomy; anaerobic threshold ATN acute tubular necrosis AT/NC atraumatic/normocephalic ATNR asymmetrical tonic neck reflex ATP addiction treatment plan ATPS ambient temperature and pressure, saturated ATT attending AV arteriovenous AVB atrioventricular block 1 AVB 1st degree heart block

2 AVB 2nd degree heart block 3 AVB 3rd degree heart block AVF arterio-venous fistula AVG areterio-venous graft AVL atrioventricular lead AVM arteriovenous malformation AVN avascular necrosis AVP arginine vasopressin AVR aortic valve replacement AVSS afebrile, vital signs stable A/V/T auditory/visual/tactile AWMI anterior wall myocardial infarction ax axillary B black Ba barium BA boric acid BACT bacterium BaE barium enema BAER brainstem auditory evoked response BAL blood alcohol level BaS barium swallow bas basophil BB bundle branch B&B bowel & bladder BBB bundle branch block


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BBOW bulging bag of waters BBS bilateral breath sounds BBT basal body temperature B/C because BC/BS Blue Cross/Blue Shield B cell bursa or bone marrow derived lymphocyte BCP birth control pill BD bronchial dilation BDR background diabetic retinopathy BE barium enema BEE basal energy expenditure BEA below the elbow amputation BE/D base excess and/or deficit BF breast feeding BFR blood flow rate BG blood glucose BGH bovine growth hormone bid twice a day BIH bilateral inguinal hernia BIL Bilateral Bili bilirubin BIW twice a week BK below the knee BKA below knee amputation bkft breakfast

BL baseline BLE bilateral lower extremity BM bowel movement BMI body mass index BMR basal metabolic rate BNO bladder neck obstruction BO bowel obstruction BOM bilateral otitis media BOO Bladder outlet obstruction BOOP bronchitis obliterans with organizing

pneumonia BOW bag of waters BP blood pressure BPAD bipolar affective disorder BP d diastolic blood pressure BP d/o bipolar disorder BPD bronchopulmonary dysplasia BPH benign prostatic hypertrophy BPM beats per minute BPP biophysical profile BP s blood pressure systolic br bathroom brady bradycardia BRAT bananas, rice cereal, applesauce, and toast BRB bright red bleeding BRBPR bright red blood per rectum


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bronch Bronchoscopy BRP bathroom privileges BS bowel sounds BSA body surface area BSC bedside commode BSE breast self exam BSO bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy BSOM bilateral serous otitis media BSP sulfobromophthalein BSS balanced salt solution BT bleeding time BTL bilateral tubal ligation BUN blood urea nitrogen BW birth weight Bx biopsy bzd benzodiazepines c with C centigrade, Celsius C1 to C7 cervical vertebrae C1 to C8 cervical nerves CA carcinoma, cancer Ca++ or Ca calcium CABG coronary artery bypass graft Ca carbonate calcium carbonate CAC Certified Alcohol Counselor CACG chronic angle closure glaucoma

Ca Cl calcium chloride CAD coronary artery disease C & DB cough and deep breathe Ca gluconate calcium gluconate Cal calorie cal ct calorie count Ca lactate calcium lactate CAN cord around neck C&S culture and sensitivity cap capsule CAPD continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis Cat cataract CAT computerized axial tomography CATH catheter catheterization CBC complete blood count CBD common bile duct CBF cerebral blood flow CBG capillary blood glucose CBP chronic benign pain CBR complete bed rest CBS chronic brain syndrome CBZ carbamazepine CC chief complaint CCA common carotid artery CCE clubbing, cyanosis, and edema


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CCK cholecystokinin CCT Certified Cardiographic Technician CCU Coronary Care Unit CCUP colpocystourethropexy CCS Coronary Care Step-down CCW counterclockwise CD chemical dependence CDC Center for Disease Control CDH congenital dislocation of hip CDI clean, dry, intact CDFS Clinical Data Flow Sheet CEA carotid endarterectomy CEFOT cefotaxime CF cystic fibrosis cg centigram CGL chronic granulocytic leukemia CGN chronic glomerulonephritis CH50 total hemolytic complement Chal chalazion CHAL central hyperalimentation Chap Chaplain CHB complete heart block CHD congenital heart disease CHF congestive heart failure CHI closed head injury

CHL conductive hearing loss CHO carbohydrate Chol cholesterol CHUC certified health unit coordinator CHP Chair Position CI cardiac index Ci curie CID cytomegalic inclusion disease CIN cervical intraepithelial neoplasia Circ circumcision CIS carcinoma in situ CIWA Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment CJD Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease CK check CKC cold knife conization CL contact lens Cl- chloride CLD chronic lung disease CLL chronic lymphocytic leukemia cl liq clear liquid or liquids CLO Campylobacter-like organism CM case manager cm centimeter cm2 square centimeter cm3 cubic centimeter


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CMC carpometacarpal joint CME cystoid macular edema CMG cystometrogram CML chronic myelocytic leukemia CMML chronic myelomonocytic leukemia CMoL chronic monocytic leukemia CMV cytomegalovirus CNI to CNXII cranial nerves I-XII CNS central nervous system c/o complains of CO carbon monoxide CO2 carbon dioxide COAG chronic open angle glaucoma coag coagulation Coarct coarctation of the aorta COBS chronic organic brain syndrome COG center of gravity COGN cognitive colon colonoscopy COM chronic otitis media COMP compound Conc concentration Cond conductivity Conj conjunctivitis CONT continuation

COR coronary COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COX-2 Cyclooxygenase-2 enzyme inhibitor (drug

classification) CP chest pain CPAP continuous positive airway pressure CPA cardiopulmonary arrest CPC chronic passive congestion CPD cephalo-pelvic disproportion CPDD calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease CPH Cutter Protein Hydrolysate CPK creatine phosphokinase CPM counts per minute; continuous passive motion CPN chronic pyelonephritis CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPS Child Protective Services CR closed reduction Cr chromium Cr Coor Care Coordinator CRAO central retinal artery occlusion CRC Clinical Research Center CrCl creatinine clearance CRD chronic renal disease Creat creatinine


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CRF chronic renal failure CRH corticotropic releasing hormone CRL crown-rump length CRN chief resident note CRNA Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist CRP C-reactive protein CRT cadaveric renal transplant CRVO central retinal vein occlusion Cryo cyclocryotherapy CS cesarean section C&S culture and sensitivity CSF cerebrospinal fluid C-spine cervical spine CSII con’t subcutaneous insulin infusion CST contraction stress test CT computerized tomography (CAT scan) CTA clear to auscultation CTD connective tissue disease CTS carpal tunnel syndrome CTSP called to see patient CTX cervical traction Ctx contraction CU cause undetermined Cum cumulative CV cardiovascular CVA cerebrovascular accident

CVAD central venous access device CVAH congenital virilizing adrenal hyperplasia CVAT costovertebral angle tenderness CVC central venous catheter CVCHC Central Virginia Community Health Center CVD cardiovascular disease CVI cerebrovascular insufficiency CVP central venous pressure CVS cardiovascular system C/W compared with CW chest wall CX culture (laboratory) CXR chest X-ray CxBx cervical biopsies CXT, CT chemotherapy cysto cystoscopic examination D dependent D1, D2 dorsal vertebrae numbered D3 cholecalciferol D5W dextrose 5% in water D10W dextrose 10% in water Dacryo or DCR dacryocystorhinostomy DAW dispense as written dB decibel DB deep breath


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DBP Diastolic Blood Pressure DBNR dictated but not read D&C dilation and curettage DCM dilated cardiomyopathy Dco diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide DD developmental delay DDT chlorophenothane DE digoxin effect DEC decrease dept department decel deceleration del deliver, delivery DES diethylstilbestrol DF dorsiflexion DFA direct fluorescent anitibody stain DFR dialysate flow rate Dg dorsogluteal DHL diffuse histiocytic lymphoma DI diabetes insipidus D&I dry and intact DIC disseminated intravascular coagulation DID drug induced disorder diff differential DIG digoxin DIL dilute

DIP distal interphalangeal (joint) disch discharge DISIDA di-isopropyl iminodiacetic acid DIT diiodotyrosine DJD degenerative joint disease DKA diabetic ketoacidosis dl deciliter DM diabetes mellitus DME diabetic macular edema DMI diaphragmatic myocardial infarction DNA deoxyribonucleic acid DNI do not intubate DNKA did not keep appointment DNR do not resuscitate DO Doctor of Osteopathy d/o disorder DOA dead on arrival DOB date of birth DOC drug of choice DOE dyspnea on exertion DOMS delayed onset muscle soreness DORV double outlet right ventricle DP dorsalis pedis DPA Depakene DPC distal palmar crease


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dpm disintegration per minute DPT diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus toxoid dr dram DR delivery room Dr. doctor DRG Diagnosis Related Group DRS Department of Rehabilitative Services drsg dressing DSA digital subtraction angiography DSB drug seeking behavior DSD dry sterile dressing DSG dressing DSM Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental

Disorders DSS Department of Social Services DT delirium tremens d/t due to DTR deep tendon reflexes DT delirium tremens DTT diphtheria and tetanus toxoid DUB dysfunctional uterine bleeding DUI driving under the influence DUL diffuse undifferential lymphoma/leukemia D&V diarrhea and vomiting DVD Digital Versatile or Video Disc

DVT deep venous thrombosis DW distilled water DWL desired weight loss Dysk Dyskinesia Dyst Dystonia Dx diagnosis Dz disease D5 dextrose 5% D10 dextrose 10% EAB elective abortion EAC external auditory canal EBL estimated blood loss EBV Epstein-Barr virus EC enteric coated ECA external carotid artery ECASA enteric coated acetylsalicyclic acid ECC extracorporeal circulation ECCE extracapsular cataract extraction ECD endocardial cushion defect ECF extracellular fluid ECHO echocardiogram ecl eclampsia, eclamptic ECMO extracorporeal membrane oxygenation E-coli escherichia coli ECS electrocerebral silence Ect ectopic


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ECT electroconvulsive therapy ED emergency department EDC estimated date of confinement EDD expected date of delivery EDTA ethylenediaminetetraacetate acid EEG electroencephalogram EENT eye, ear, nose, throat EF ejection fraction EFF effacement EFA essential fatty acids EFM external fetal monitor EFW estimated fetal weight e.g. for example EGA estimated gestational age EGD esophagogastroduodenoscopy EGTA esophageal gastric tube airway EH essential hypertension EHB elevated head of bed EIA enzyme immunoassay EIP extensor indicis proprius EKC epidemic keratoconjunctivitis EKG electrocardiogram elec. stim. electric stimulation ELF elective low forceps ELISA enzyme linked immunosorbent assay

elix elixir EMA early morning awakening EMD electromechanical dissociation EMG electromyogram EMS emergency medical service EMT Emergency Medical Technician ENDO endotracheal ENF Enfamil ENT ear, nose and throat Enuc enucleation EOA esophageal obturator airway EOB edge of bed EOL end of life (re: pacemaker) EOM extraocular muscles EOMI extraocular movements intact eos eosinophil EP exercise physiologist EPF Enfamil Premature Formula epid epidural epis episiotomy EPS electrophysiology study EPSE extrapyramidal side effects ERA evoked response audiometry ER emergency room ERCP endoscopic retrograde

cholangeopancreatograpy


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ERPF effective renal plasma flow ESR erythrocyte sedimentation rate ESRD end stage renal disease est estimated EST electroshock therapy ESWL extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy ET Endotracheal Tube ETF eustachian tubal function ETOH ethyl alcohol ETT endotracheal tube EUA exam under anesthesia EV enterovirus EW extended wear Exp expiratory ExRx exercise prescription EXT extension ext. rot. external rotation F Fahrenheit FA femoral artery FB foreign body FBS fasting blood sugar FD fully dilated fdg feeding Fe iron Fe gluconate ferrous gluconate FeSO4 ferrous sulfate

FESS functional endoscopic sinus surgery ff fundus firm FFP fresh frozen plasma FFA free fatty acids FH family history FHR fetal heart rate FHT fetal heart tone F.I.T. frequency, intensity and time Flex flexion flexsig flexible sigmoidoscopy f/liq full liquid Fluor fluoride supplementation FMX full mouth extraction FNA fine needle aspiration FMC fine motor coordination FMD firbromuscular dysplasia FOB father of baby FOI flights of ideas FP family program freq frequent, frequency FS flexible sigmoidoscopy FSBS Fingerstick Blood Sugar FSE fetal scalp electrode FSH follicle stimulating hormone ft Feet FT finger tip


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FTP failure to progress FTSG full thickness skin graft FTT failure to thrive FTW failure to wean F/U follow-up 5-FU 5-Fluorouracil FUO fever of undetermined or unknown origin FWB full weight bearing Fx fracture G gravida g+ guaiac positive g- guaiac negative GA general anesthesia Ga gallium GAb genetic abortion GAD generalized anxiety disorder GG gamma globulin g or gm gram GB gallbladder GBM glioblastoma multiforme GBS Group B Streptococcal GC gonococcal GCM good central maintained GC/MS gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy GCS Glasgow coma scale

GCRCL UVA GCRC Laboratory, Charlottesville, VA GDM gestational diabetes mellitus GENT Gentamicin GER gastroesophageal reflux gest gestation, gestational GETA general endotracheal anesthesia GF girlfriend GFR glomerular filtration rate GGT gamma glutamyl transferase GGTP gamma glutamyl transpeptidase GH growth hormone GI gastrointestinal Glu; glu glucose GM gross motor Gonio gonioscopy GPi Globus Pallidus, pars interna gr grain GSW gunshot wound GT, G tube gastrostomy tube GTH gonadotropic hormone GTT glucose tolerance test gtt drops GU genitourinary GVHD graft versus host disease GXT graded exercise test gyn gynecology


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h or hr hour H Hertel HH home health H&P History and Physical (exam) H2O water HA hepatitis A H/A headache HAA hepatitis-associated antigen HAL hyperalimentation HAV hepatitis A virus HB hepatitis B Hb hemoglobin HBP high blood pressure HBV hepatitis B virus HC hydrocephalus HCG human chorionic gonadotropin HCL hairy cell leukemia HCO2 bicarbonate Hct or crit hematocrit HCV hepatitis C virus HD Hodgkin's Disease HDL high-density lipoprotein HDN hemolytic disease of the newborn HEENT head, eyes, ears, nose, throat HELLP hemolysis (H) elevated liver enzymes (EL)

and low platelets (LP)

Hem/Onc hematology/oncology Hep heparin HFSH human follicle stimulating hormone Hg mercury Hgb hemoglobin Hgb A1C glycosylated hemoglobin HGH human growth hormone HGM home glucose monitoring HI homicidal ideations Hib Haemophilus influenza type B vaccine HIDA hepato-iminodiacetic acid Histo histoplasmosis HIV human immunodeficiency virus HM hand motion HMR histiocytic medullary reticulosis HNP herniated nucleus pulposus HNS Head and Neck Surgery h/o history of HO house officer HOB head of bed HP hot pack HPG human pituitary gonadotropin HPI history of present illness HPL human placental lactogen H-pylori Helicobacter pylori


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HR heart rate HRR heart rate reserve hs bedtime h/s hepatospleno(megaly) HSP Henoch Schonlein purpura HSV herpes simplex virus HT height HTN hypertension HUS hemolytic uremic syndrome HWH Halfway House HVA homovanillic acid HVD hypertensive vascular disease Hx history Hydro-T hydrotherapy Hz hertz I & A irrigation and aspiration I & O intake & output IABP intra-aortic balloon pump IADHS inappropriate antidiuretic hormone syndrome IAN intern admit note IBC iron binding capacity IBOW intact bag of waters IBS irritable bowel syndrome IBW ideal body weight ICA internal carotid artery ICCE intracapsular cataract extraction

ICF Intracellular fluid ICLE intracapsular lens extraction ICM ischemic cardiomyopathy ICP intracranial pressure ICS intercostal space ICSH interstitial cell stimulating hormone ICT icteric ICU intensive care unit ID identification IDDM Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus IDK internal derangement of the knee IDM infant of diabetic mother IEP immunoelectrophoresis IF interstitial fluid IFA indirect fluorescent antibody test Ig(A,G,D,E,M) immunoglobulin A, G, D, E, M IGF-I insulin-like growth factor I IGF-II insulin-like growth factor II I/G/M individual, group, milieu therapy IHSS idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis IJ internal jugular IL intralipid ILBBB incomplete left bundle branch block ILF indicated low forceps IM intramuscular


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IMA internal mammary artery IMF idiopathic myelofibrosis IMI inferior myocardial infarction IMP impression Immuniz immunizations INC increase Inc Spir incentive spirometry INF infusion ING inguinal INH Isoniazid inj injury INR international normalized ratio Inpt In-patient INT internal Int-rot internal rotation IOC intraoperative cholangiogram IOL intraocular lens IONTO iontophoresis IOP intraocular pressure IOR ideas of reference IP interphalangeal IPG impedence plethysmograph IPN intern progress note IRBB incomplete right bundle branch block IQ intelligence quotient IR internal rotation

IRDS idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome ITP idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura I tube ileostomy tube IUCD intrauterine contraceptive device IUD intrauterine device IUFD intrauterine fetal demise IUGR intrauterine growth retardation IUP intrauterine pregnancy IUPC intrauterine pressure catheter IV intravenous IVC inferior vena cava IVCD intraventricular conduction delay/defect IVDA intravenous drug abuse IVF intravenous fluid IVH intraventricular hemorrhage IVP intravenous pyelogram IVPP intravenous piggyback IVS interventicular septum IWMI inferior wall myocardial infarction JAR junior admission resident note JODM juvenile onset diabetes mellitus JP Jackson Pratt (drainage bulb) JPB junctional premature beat JPC junctional premature contraction JRA juvenile rheumatoid arthritis jt joint


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JT junctional tachycardia J tube jejunostomy tube JV jugular vein JVD jugular venous distension JVP jugular vein pulse K kelvin K+ potassium KA ketoacidosis K Acetate potassium acetate Kcal kilocalorie KCL potassium chloride KCRC Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center kg kilogram KI potassium iodide KOH potassium hydroxide K Phos potassium phosphate KPO4 potassium phosphatase K Phosphate potassium phosphate KUB kidney, ureter, bladder x-ray KVO keep vein open l liter

Ⓛ left L1-5 lumbar vertebrae or nerves 1-5 L&A light and accommodation L & D labor and delivery

LA left atrium lab laboratory LAC laceration LAD left anterior descending LAE left atrial enlargement LAFB left anterior fascicular block LAH left atrial hypertrophy LAHB left anterior hemiblock LAO left anterior oblique LAP Laparoscopic lat lateral LAT lateral LATS long-acting thyroid stimulating hormone lb pound LBBB left bundle branch block LBM lean body mass LBO large bowel obstruction LBP lower back pain LBW low birth weight LCA left coronary artery LCCA left circumflex coronary artery LCCV leukocytoclastic vasculitis LCDD light chain deposition disease LCF left circumflex coronary artery LCM left costal margin LCP Legg-Calve-Perthes (disease)


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LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker LD lethal dose LDH lactic dehydrogenase LDHD lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin's disease LDL low-density lipoprotein L-DOPA Levo-Dopa LDR labor, delivery, recovery LDRP labor, delivery, recovery, postpartum LE lumbar epidural LE lower extremity LE prep lupus erythematosus cell prep LFA left forearm lg large LGA large for gestational age Lgth length LH luteinizing hormone LI laser iridotomy Li lithium LIB left in bottle Li2CO3 lithium carbonate liq liquid LIMA left internal mammary artery LKS liver, kidneys, spleen LLB long leg brace LLC long leg cast

LLE left lower extremity LLL left lower lobe LLQ left lower quadrant LLSB left lower sternal border LLT left lateral thigh L/M liters per minute LMCA left main coronary artery LMD local medical doctor LML left medial lateral LMP last menstrual period LMT left mentotransverse LN lymph node LNMP last normal menstrual period LOA looseness of association LOC level of consciousness LOF low outlet forceps LOM limitation of motion LOP left occiput posterior LOS length of stay LOT left occiput transverse LP lumbar puncture LPFB left posterior fascicular block LPHD lymphocyte depletion Hodgkin's disease LPM Liters per minute LPN Licensed Practical Nurse


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LR labor room LRE leukemic reticuloendotheliosis L/S lecithin/sphingomyelin LS lumbosacral LSA left sacroanterior LSB left sternal border LSCA left scapuloanterior LSCP left scapuloposterior LSK liver, spleen, and kidneys LSO left salpingo-oophorectomy LSP left sacroposterior LST left sacrum transverse lt or L left LTB laryngotracheo-bronchitis LTC long term care LTCS low transverse cesarean section LTG long term goals LTH luteotropic hormone LTM long term memory LUE left upper extremity LUL left upper lobe LUOQ left upper outer quadrant LUQ left upper quadrant LV left ventricle LVE left ventricular enlargement LVEDP left ventricular end diastolic pressure

LVEF left ventricular ejection fraction LVF left ventricular failure LVG left ventriculogram LVH left ventricular hypertrophy LVL left vastis lateralis LVP left ventricular pressure L&W living and well lymphs lymphocytes lytes electrolytes – Sodium, Potassium, chloride,

carbon dioxide m meter

Ⓜ murmur M male m2 square meter m3 cubic meter ma milliampere MA monoclonal antibody MAC monitored anesthesia care MACRO macrocytic MAE moves all extremities Mag Citrate magnesium citrate Mag Sulfate magnesium sulfate MAI mycobacterium avium intracellulari MAMC mid-arm muscle circumference MAO monoamine oxidase


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MAP Mean arterial pressure MAPHR maximum age predicted heart rate MAS meconium aspiration MAST military anti-shock trousers MAT multifocal atrial tachycardia Max maximum/maximal MBF married black female MBP mylin basic protein MC metacarpal MCA middle cerebral artery MCCU Mobile Coronary Care Unit mcg microgram MCH mean corpuscular hemoglobin MCHC mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration MCHD mixed cellularity Hodgkin's disease MCL midclavicular line MCP metacarpophalangeal joint MCTC metrizamide computerized tomography

cisternography MCTD mixed connective tissue disease MCV mean corpuscular volume MD Doctor of Medicine MDAL M.D. Anderson Laboratories, Houston, TX MDE major depressive episode ME Medical Examiner MEA-1 multiple endocrine adenomatosis, type I

mec meconium Meds medications MEE middle ear effusion MEN multiple endocrine neoplasia mEq milliequivalent MET metabolic equivalent MF myelofibrosis MFD mid-forceps delivery MFR mid-forceps rotation mg milligram MG Marcus Gunn pupil mg% milligram/100 cc or milligram percent MGF maternal grandfather MGM maternal grandmother MH malignant histiocytosis mHg millimeters of mercury MHR maximum heart rate MHz megahertz MI myocardial infarction MICU Medical Intensive Care Unit MID multi-infarct dementia MIF migration inhibitory factor MIGB scan 135-I methylod benzyl guanine scan min minute


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MIP metacarpal phalangeal MIS Medical Information System MJ marijuana MKD medication kardex ml milliliter ML midline MLE midline episiotomy mm millimeter MM multiple myeloma mM millimole mm2 square millimeter mm3 cubic millimeter MMC meningomyelocele MML Mayo Medical Laboratories, Rochester, MN MMPI Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory MMR measles, mumps, rubella vaccine MMSE mini-mental status exam MMT manual muscle test MN midnight MNT Medical Nutrition Therapy MO month old mod moderate mol mole MOM Milk of Magnesia mon monocyte

MONO infectious mononucleosis MP metacarpophalangeal joint MPC Medical Policy Committee MR mitral regurgitation MRG murmurs, rubs and gallops MRI magnetic resonance imaging MRSA Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus ms millisecond MS multiple sclerosis MSF meconium stained fluid MSH melanocyte stimulating hormone MSL midsternal line MSPN medical student progress note MSW master of Social Work MTP metatarsal phalangeal MUGA multiple gated acquisition (scan) Multivit multivitamin MV mitral valve mV millivolt MVA motor vehicle accident MVI (conc) multiple vitamin infusion (concentrate) MVO2 myocardial oxygen consumption MVMT movement MVP mitral valve prolapse MVR mitral valve replacement myop myopia


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N nausea N2 nitrogen N2O nitrous oxide NA Narcotics Anonymous N/A not applicable NA+ sodium Na Bicarb sodium bicarbonate NaCl sodium chloride NAD no acute distress NADPH nicotinamide adenine-dinucleotide phosphate NaHCO3 sodium bicarbonate NA Pent Sodium pentothal NAS no added salt NB newborn NCCLS National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards NCV nerve conduction velocities ND non-distended NEC necrotizing enterocolitis neg negative ng nanogram NG nasogastric NGT nasogastric tube NH nursing home NH4Cl ammonium chloride NHL non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

NI not improved NICE non-invasive carotid examination NICU Newborn Intensive Care Unit NIDDM non-Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus NK none known NKDA no known drug allergies nl normal NLP no light perception NMS neuroleptic malignant syndrome NNICU Nerancy Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit no. or # number noc. night Noct nocturnal NOFTT non-organic failure to thrive norm normal NPC near point of convergence NPH normal pressure hydrocephalus NPN nursing progress note NPO nothing by or per mouth NPT nocturnal penile tumescence NRBC nucleated red blood cell NR NST non-reactive non-stress test NS normal saline NSAID non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug nsg nursing


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NSGY Neurosurgery NSHD nodular sclerosing Hodgkin's disease NSICU Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit NSR normal sinus rhythm NST non-stress test NSVD normal spontaneous vaginal delivery NT non-tender NSTEMI Non ST-segment elevation myocardial

NTG Nitroglycerin Nutr. Nutrition NV neurovascular NVI neurovascularly intact NWB non-weight bearing NZ enzyme O & P ova and parasites OA osteoarthritis OAR Offender Aid and Restoration OB obstetrics OBR orthopedic bowel routine OBS organic brain syndrome OC oral contraceptive(s) OCC occasionally OCD obsessive-compulsive disorder OCG oral cholecystogram OCT oxytocin challenge test

OD overdose OHA oral hypoglycemic agent OM otitis media OOB out of bed OOP out of the pelvis op operation OP outpatient OPC outpatient psychiatric clinic OPCA olivopontocerebellar atrophy OPG oculoplethysmography OR operating room ORIF open reduction with internal fixation ORL HNS Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery OS oculus sinister (left eye) OT occupational therapy OU oculi unitas (both eyes) Ox3 oriented to person, place, and time Ox4 oriented to person, place, time, & situation oz ounce p after P pulse P & O Prosthetics and Orthotics PA posterior and anterior Pa Pascal PAC premature atrial contractions


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PAC-C para-aminosalicylic acid recrystalized in Vitamin C

PaCO2 or PCO2 partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide PACU Post Anesthesia Care Unit palp palpate, palpation PAN polyarteritis nodosum PaO2 or PO2 partial pressure of arterial oxygen pap papillotomy Pap smear Papanicolaou smear Para paraplegic PAS para-aminosalicylic acid PAT paroxysmal auricular or atrial tachycardia PAC premature atrial contraction Pb lead, Phenobarbital pc after meals PC posterior chamber PCA patient controlled analgesia PCIOL posterior chamber intraocular lens PCO polycystic ovary Pcw pulmonary capillary wedge pressure PD peritoneal dialysis PDA patent ductus arteriosus PDLL poorly differentiated lymphocytic lymphoma PDR proliferative diabetic retinopathy PE physical examination PED Pediatric PEG pneumoencephalogram

PEG tube percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube PEJ percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy Pentobarb Pentobarbital pent pentothal Pen VK Potassium Phenoxymethyl Penicillin PERL pupils equal and react to light PERRLA pupils equal, round and react to ight and

accommodation PETC Pre-Evaluation and Treatment Center PF plantar flexion PFC persistence of fetal circulation PFGT prosthetic fitting gait training PFS pulmonary function studies PG prostaglandin pg picogram PGF paternal grandfather PGH pituitary growth hormone PGM paternal grandmother PGY post-graduate year PH past history pH negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion

concentration PHACO phacoemulsification PHAL peripheral hyperalimentation Pharm pharmacy Phenobarb Phenobarbital


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PHL partial hemilaminectomy Photocoag photocoagulation PI peripheral iridectomy PICC peripherally inserted central catheter PICU Pediatric Intensive Care Unit PID pelvic inflammatory disease PIE pulmonary interstitial edema PIH pregnancy induced hypertension Pilo Pilocarpine PIP proximal interphalangeal (joint) Pit Pitocin PIV Peripheral IV PIVF peripheral intravenous fluid PK penetrating keratoplasty PKU phenolketonuria pl picoliter PLEDS periodic lateralized epileptiform discharges PLT platelets Plus 10 plus 10 refraction lens PM afternoon PMC pseudomembranous colitis PMH past medical history PMI point of maximal impulse PML progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy PMN polymorphonuclear neutrophils PMP previous menstrual period

PMR polymyalgia rheumatica PN progress note PND paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea PNF Stretch proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretch PNH paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria PNS peripheral nervous system po by or per mouth PO postoperative, after surgery POAG primary open angle glaucoma POD# post-operative day # __ POEMS polyneuropathy, organomegaly,

endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy skin changes

POL premature onset of labor PORP partial ossicular replacement prosthesis post-op after surgery, postoperative pp postpartum PP post prandial PPD purified protein derivative PPD pack(s) per day PPI Proton Pump Inhibitor PPN peripheral parenteral nutrition PPP peripheral pulses present PPS peripheral pulmonary artery stenosis PPT partial prothrombin time PRA plasma renin activity


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PRBC's packed red blood cells pre-ecl pre-eclampsia, pre-eclamptic pre-op before surgery prep preparation PRIDA propyl imiodiacetic acid (preferred abbreviation for this scan: DISIDA

- disopropyl iminodiacetic acid) PRIMIP primipara prn when necessary Pro Pronation Proc Pen Procain Penicillin Procto proctosigmoidoscopy PROM passive range of motion Prot protein PRP pan retinal photocoagulation prox proximal PRRE pupils round, regular and equal PS pulmonic stenosis PSA prostate specific antigen PSH past surgical history PSIS posterosuperior iliac spine PSMF protein sparing modified fast PSP phenolsulfonphthalein PSROM premature spontaneous rupture of

membranes PSVT paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia PT physical therapy

pt pint Pt patient PTA prior to admission PTB patella tendon bearing PTC percutaneous cholangiogram PTCA percutaneous transluminal coronary

angioplasty PTH parathyroid hormone PTL preterm labor PTP patient treatment plan PTSD post-traumatic stress disorder PTT partial thromboplastin time PTU propylthiouracil PTX pelvic traction PUD peptic ulcer disease Pulm pulmonary PUSH Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing PUV posterior urethral valve PV plasma volume PVC premature ventricular contraction PVD peripheral vascular disease PVR pulse volume recording P vera polycythemia vera PVO pulmonary vascular obstruction PWB partial weight bearing


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PWI posterior wall infarct PWP pulmonary wedge pressure PW Pulse Width PZI protamine zinc insulin Q cardiac output q every QAC Quality Assurance Committee qh every hour qid. four times a day QNS quantity not sufficient Qp pulmonary blood flow QRS complex ventricular complex on an ECG or EKG Qs systemic blood flow qt quart Quad quadriplegic quads quadriceps

Ⓡ right R respiration RA rheumatoid arthritis Rad radial RAE right atrial enlargement RAEB refractory anemia, erythroblastic RAH right atrial hypertrophy RAM rapid alternating movements RAN resident admit note

RAO right anterior oblique RAT right anterior thigh RBBB right bundle branch block RBC red blood cell RCA right coronary artery RD retinal detachment RD Registered Dietician RDA recommended daily allowance RDS respiratory distress syndrome RECT rectal REF referred reg regular Reg X Region Ten Community Services Rehab rehabilitation REM rapid eye movement REP retrograde pyelogram Rep repitition RER renal excretion rate RES reticuloendothelial system Resid Residual Resp respirations Retic reticulocyte RF rheumatic fever RFA right femoral artery RG random glucose


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Rh rhesus blood factor RHD rheumatic heart disease RIA radioimmunoassay RICE rest, ice, compressions, and elevation RID radialimmunodiffusion RIF right index finger RIND reversible ischemic neurological deficit RL Ringer’s lactate RLE right lower extremity RLF retrolental fibroplasia RLL right lower lobe RLQ right lower quadrant RLT right lateral thigh RM Radical mastectomy RML right middle lobe RMP right mento-posterior RMR resting metabolic rate RMSF Rocky Mountain spotted fever RMT retromolar trigone RN Registered Nurse RNA ribonucleic acid RND radical neck dissection R O rectal, oral (temperature method) R/O rule out ROA right occiput anterior ROM rupture of membranes

ROM range of motion ROP retinopathy of prematurity ROS review of systems Rp pulmonary resistance RP retinitis pigmentosa RPE rate of preceived exertion RPF renal plasma flow RPh Registered Pharmacist RPN resident progress note RPR rapid plasma reagin (serum syphilis screen) RQ respiratory quotient RR Recovery room R&R rate & rhythm RRA radioreceptor assay RRR regular rate and rhythm RSA right sacro-anterior RScA right scapulo-anterior RScp right scapulo-posterior RSD reflex sympathetic dystrophy RSO right salpingo-oophorectomy RSP right sacroposterior RSR regular sinus rhythm RST right sacro-transverse RSV respiratory syncytial virus RT radiation therapy


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r/t related to RTA renal tubular acidosis RTC return to clinic RTO return to office RTW return to work RUC regular uterine contractions Rig Rigidity RUE right upper extremity RUG retrograde urethrogram RUL right upper lobe RUQ right upper quadrant RV right ventricle RVE right ventricular enlargement RVG right ventrogluteal RVH right ventricular hypertrophy RVL right vastus lateralis Rx prescription, treatment S superior S1,2,3,4 first, second, third, and fourth heart sounds SA sinoatrial SAA Stokes-Adams attack SAB spontaneous abortion S/a d/o schizoaffective disorder SAH subarachnoid hemorrhage SAL salicylate SAN sinoatrial node

SaO2 oxygen saturation SAQ short arc quadricep exercise SAR senior admission resident note SAS Surgical Admission Suite SB scleral buckle SBA stand by assistance SBE subacute bacterial endocarditis SBF single black female SBO small bowel obstruction SBP Systolic Blood Pressure SCD sequential compression device SCI spinal cord injury SCIDS severe combined immunodeficiency

syndrome SD sleep deprived SDH subdural hematoma SDU Step-Down Unit sed rate sedimentation rate S/E side effects SEM systolic ejection murmur SEMI subendocardial myocardial Infarction SF standard flush SG Swan-Ganz catheter SGA small for gestational age SGOT serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase SGPT serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase


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SH social history SI suicidal ideations SIADH syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic

hormone sibs siblings SICU Surgical Intensive Care Unit SIDS sudden infant death syndrome Sign significant SIMV synchronized intermittent mandatory

ventilation SIS Saline Infusion Sonohysterography SL sublingual SLB short leg brace SLC short leg cast SLE systemic lupus erythematosus SLP Speech Language Pathologist SLR straight leg raising sm small SMAE spontaneous movement all extremities SMA syndrome superior mesenteric artery syndrome SMBG self monitoring blood glucose SMD senile macular degeneration SMR submucosal resection SNF skilled nursing facility SNS sympathetic nervous system SO significant other

SOAP subjective, objective, assessment, plan SOB shortness of breath SOL solution SOM serous otitis media s/p status post SPEC specimen SPEP serum protein electrophoresis SpG specific gravity spont spontaneous SP tube suprapubic tube SPP suprapubic prostatectomy SPROM spontaneous premature rupture of

membranes sq square, also subcutaneous SR sedimentation rate SRF subretinal fluid SRMC single room maternity care SROM spontaneous rupture of membranes SS homozygous sickle cell (anemia) SSC Simila Special Care SSCP substernal chest pain SSE soap suds enema SSI sliding scale insulin SSKI saturated solution of potassium iodide SSN social security number SSRI selective serotonin receptor inhibitor


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SSS sick sinus syndrome ST sinus tachycardia STAPH staphylococcus STAT at once STD sexually transmitted disease STG short term goals Stim stimulation STK streptokinase STEMI ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction STM short term memory STN Subthalamic Nucleus STNR symmetrical tonic neck reflex STREP streptococcus STS serologic test for syphilis STSG split thickness skin graft STV short term variability SUB Skene’s, Urethral and Bartholin glands subconj subconjunctival subcut subcutaneous SUI stress urinary incontinence SUP supination supp suppository surg Surgery SV stroke volume SVC superior vena cava

SVD spontaneous vaginal delivery SVE sterile vaginal examination SVG saphenous vein graft SVI stroke volume index SVO2 Saturation of Venous Oxygen SVR systemic vascular resistance SVT supraventricular tachycardia SW Social Worker SWF single white female SWI stroke work index Sx symptoms or signs Sz seizure T temperature TA temporal arteritis T&A tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy T&C Type and Crossmatch T&S Type and Screen T1-12 thoracic (dorsal) vertebrae or nerves T4RIA thyroxine radioimmunoassay T3U triiodothyronine uptake TAB therapeutic abortion tach tachycardia TAH total abdominal hysterectomy TAL tendo Achilles lengthening TAPVR total anomalous pulmonary venous return TAT thematic apperception test


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TB or TBC tuberculosis TBI total body irradiation TBLC term birth living child TBSA total body surface area tbsp tablespoon TC telephone call TCA tricyclic antidepressant T cell thymus derived lymphocyte TCM transcutaneous monitor TCV thoracic cardiovascular TCV-PO Thoracic Cardiovascular Post Operative Unit Td tetanus/diphtheria (adult form) TDO temporary detaining order TDWB touch down weight bearing TED thromboembolic disease TEDs thromboembolic disease stockings TEF tracheoesophageal fistula Temp temperature TENS transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation Tep trans-esophageal puncture terb terbutaline TF tube feeding TGA transposition of the great arteries THR total hip replacement; target heart rate TI tricuspid insufficiency, incompetence TIA transient ischemic attack

tid three times a day tinct tincture TIUP term intrauterine pregnancy TKD treatment kardex TKR total knee replacement TLC tender love and care TM tympanic membrane TMJ temporomandibular joint TMP transmembrane pressure TNT transnephrostomy tubogram

nephrostogram (meaning through nephrostomy tube)

toco tocotransducer TOF tetralogy of Fallot TOPV trivalent oral poliomyelitis vaccine TORP total ossicular replacement prosthesis toxo toxoplasmosis TP total protein TPA tissue plasminogen activator TPN total parenteral nutrition TPR temperature, pulse, and respiration Tr Tremor trach tracheostomy Trig triglyceride Troph Trophamine tsp teaspoon


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TSH thyroid-stimulating hormone TTN transient tachypnea newborn TTWB toe touch weight bearing TTP thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura TUR transurethral resection TURB transurethral resection of bladder TURP transurethral resection of prostate TV tricuspid valve TVC true vocal cord Tv Tidal volume TVH total vaginal hysterectomy Tx treatment ((transfusion, transfer)) UA urinalysis UBW Usual Body Weight UC uterine contractions uCi microcurie UGI Upper GI; Upper Gastrointestinal UM Utilization Management UE upper extremity UF ultrafiltration UIEP urinary immunoelectrophoresis UL upper lobe UO urine output UNG ointment UPEP urinary protein electrophoresis UR utilization review

URI upper respiratory infection URO urology US ultrasound, ultrasonography UTI urinary tract infection u urea urinary concentration of urea UVAFN University of Virginia Fontaine Laboratory,

Charlottesville, VA UVAML University of Virginia Medical Laboratories,

Charlottesville, VA UVASH University of Virginia Student Health

Laboratory, Charlottesville, VA UVATT University of Virginia Histocompatibility

Laboratory, Charlottesville, VA v volts V1 fifth cranial nerve, ophthalmic division V2 fifth cranial nerve, maxillary division V3 fifth cranial nerve, mandibular division VA visual acuity VA Veteran's Administration VACTERS a syndrome, anagram for the various

congenital anomalies involved: Vertebral, Anal, Cardiac, TracheoEsophageal, Renal, Single artery umbilicus

vag hyst vaginal hysterectomy Vanc Vancomycin VBAC vaginal birth after cesarean VC vital capacity VCUG voiding cystourethrogram


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VD venereal disease VE vaginal exam Ventric ventriculostomy tube VEP visual evoked potential VER visual evoked response VF visual field VFI viable female infant V. fib ventricular fibrillation VHD valvular heart disease Vim Ventral intermediate nucleus of thalamus Vit vitamin vlbw very low birth rate VMA vanillylmandelic acid VMI viable male infant VO verbal order Vol volume VP venous pressure VRE vancomycin resistant enterovirus VS vital signs VSD ventricular septal defect VSS vital signs stable VT ventricular tachycardia v. tach. ventricular tachycardia VTX vertex WAIS Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale WBAT weight bearing as tolerated

WBC white blood cell WDLL well differentiated lymphocytic lymphoma WDWN well developed, well nourished WFL within functional limits WHO World Health Organization WHR wait to hip circumference WISC Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children WNF well nourished female WNL within normal limits wo week old w/p whirlpool WPW Syndrome Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome wt weight w/c wheelchair x except X times X chromosome female sex chromosome X cover cross cover note XO Turner's syndrome XT extropia XXY Klinefelter's syndrome Y chromosome male sex chromosome yo year old yr year


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Symbols ♀ female + positive ♂ male - negative ↑ increasing or high 1° primary ↓ decreasing or low 2° secondary p after √ check C with ° hour; e.g. 24° = 24 hrs. Ø no, none ∆ change ~ approximately ⁄⁄ parallel bars

⇄ to/from 1-RM one rep max # number

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OB/GYN ABBREVIATIONS AB Aborta AC Abdominal Circumference ACA Anti Cardiolipin Antibodies AFI Amnionic Fluid Index AG Abdominal Girth AGUS Atypical Glandular Cells of Undetermined Significance AI Artificial Insemination AID Artificial Insemination-Donor sperm AIH Artificial Insemination- Husband AMA Advanced Maternal Age ART Assisted Reproductive Technology ASCUS Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined

Significance (Pap Smear Result)

ASCUS-H Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance, Cannot R/O High Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (Pap Smear Result).

AUB Abnormal Uterine Bleeding B Bilateral BBOW Bulging Bag of Water BHCG Beta Human Chorionic Gonadatropin BPD Biparietal Diameter BPP Biophysical Profile BTBV Beat to Beat Variability (NST Reading) BUS Bartholin, Uretha, Skene’s BV Bacterial Vaginosis CAH Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia CD Cycle Day

CE Cervical exam CMT Cervical Motion Tenderness CNS Clinical Nurse Specialist C/S Cesarean Delivery CTX Contraction CX Cervix D/C Discharge D&E Dilatation and Evacuation DMPA Depo Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Depo Provera) EAB Elective Abortion EASI Extra-Amniotic Saline Infusion EBX Endometrial Biopsy ECC Endocervical Cells Eff Effacement EGBUS External Genitalia, Bartholin, Uretha, Skene’s ERT Estrogen Replacement Therapy E2 17 Beta Estradiol FD Fully dilated FL Fetal Length FLM Fetal Lung Maturity FM Fetal Movement FNP Family Nurse Practitioner FP Family Practice FSH Follicle Stimulating Hormone FT Full Term


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G Gravida GDM Gestational Diabetes GFM Good Fetal Movement GIFT Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer GNRH Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone GPFPAL Gravidity, Parity, Fullterm, Preterm, Abortus, Living GT Genetic Termination HBSAG Hepatitis B Surface Antigen HC Head Circumference HPV Human Papilloma Virus HRT Hormone Replacement Therapy H/S Hysteroscopy HSG Hysterosalpingogram HSIL High Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (Pap

Smear Result) HSV Herpes Simplex Virus ICSI Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection I & D Incision and Drainage INE Infertility and Endocrinology IRB Investigative Review Board IUD Intrauterine Device IUI Intrauterine Insemination IUP Intrauterine Pregnancy LAVH Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy LEEP Loop Electrocautery Excision Procedure LH Leutenizing Hormone

LMP Last Menstrual Period LOA Left Occiput Anterior LOC Loss of Consciousness LOF Leaking of Fluid L/S Laparoscopy, Laparoscope LSIL Low Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion

(Pap Smear Result) LZD Laser Zona Drilling MFM Maternal Fetal Medicine MgSO4 Magnesium Sulfate MSAFP Maternal Serum Alpha Fetoprotein Multip Multiparous M Murmur NP Nurse Practitioner NNP Neonatal Nurse Practitioner NR Northridge NST Non-Stress Test Nulliparous Never Been Pregnant Oblig Obligatory (new term related to HPV Pap smear) OBS Observe/ observation OCP Oral Contraceptive Pill OHSS Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome ONC Oncology P Parous PA-C Physicians Assistant- Certified PCA Patient Controlled Analgesia


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PCC Primary Care Center PCT Post Coital Test PCOS Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome PNC Prenatal Care PNL Prenatal Labs PNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner PNV Prenatal Vitamins PPROM Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes pr Per Rectum PRL Prolactin PNV Prenatal Visit PROM Premature Rupture of Membranes PT CTX Preterm Contractions PTD Preterm Delivery pv Per Vagina PV Prenatal Visit RE / REI Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility ROP Right Occiput Posterior ROT Right Occiput Transverse SA Semen Analysis SAB Spontaneous Abortion SD&E Suction, Dilatation, Evacuation SROM Spontaneous Rupture of Membranes SSE Sterile Speculum Exam SUZI SubZonal Sperm Injection

SVD Spontaneous Vaginal Deliver SVE Sterile Vaginal Exam TAB Therapeutic Abortion TAH Total Abdominal Hysterectomy TA U/S Trans Abdominal Ultrasound TOA Tubo-Ovarian Abscess Toco Tocolysis TOL Trial of Labor Trich Trichomoniasis TVH Total Vaginal Hysterectomy TV U/S Trans Vaginal Ultrasound U/S Ultrasound UPT Urine Pregnancy Test VIN Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia WHNP Women's Healthcare Nurse Practitioner ZD Zona Drilling

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LAB ABBREVIATIONS ABG Arterial Blood Gases

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AG or A/G Ratio Albumin/Globulin Ratio AGUS Atypical Glandular Cells of Uncertain Significance APTT Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time ASCUS Atypical Squamous Cells of Uncertain Significance BT Bleeding Time BUN Blood Urea Nitrogen C&S Culture and Sensitivity CBC Complete Blood Count CBG Capillary Blood Glucose CH50 Total Hemolytic Complement CPK Creatine Phosphokinase CrCl Creatinine Clearance Creat Creatinine CRP C-reactive protein CX Culture DFA Direct Fluorescent Antibody Stain EIA Enzyme Immunoassay ELISA Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ESR Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate FSBS Fingerstick Blood Sugar GC/MS Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy GFR Glomerular Filtratin Rate GTT Glucose Tolerance Test HGSIL High Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion IEP Immunoelectrophoresis

Ig (A, G, D, E, M) Immunoglobulin A, G, D, E, M LE prep Lupus Erythematosus Cell prep LGSIL Low Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion

NCCLS National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards PPT Partial Prothrombin Time PT Protime PTT Partial Thromboplastin Time RPR Rapid Plasma Regain (Serum Syphilis Screen) SPEP Serum Protein Electrophoresis T4RIA Thyroxine Radioimmunoassay T3U Triiodothyronine Uptake UA Urinalysis UPEP Urinary Protein Electrophoresis VAP Vertical Auto Profile

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VI. Pulmonary Diagnostics & Respiratory Therapy VI. Pulmonary Diagnostics & Respiratory Therapy Addendum Addendum

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PULMONARY DIAGNOSTICS & RESPIRATORY THERAPY

ABBREVIATIONS

AC Assist Control ALI Acute Lung Injury AM Aerosol Mask APRV Airway Pressure Release Ventilation Async Asynchronous Auto Auto Mode B&S Bag and Suction BiPAP Bilevel (biphasic) positive airway pressure BV Bi-level pressure Ventilation Calc Calculation Comp Compliance CPFT Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist CPT Chest Physiotherapy CRT Certified Respiratory Therapist DLCO Lung Diffusion Capacity for Carbon Monoxide ETCO2 End Tidal Carbon Dioxide ETS Endotracheal Suctioning FEV1 Forced Expiratory Volume in one second FIO2 Fraction of Inspired Oxygen FVC Forced Vital Capacity HeO2 Heliox HFO2 High Flow Oxygen

HFOV High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation Hum Humidifier I:E Inspiratory to Expiratory Ratio IMV Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation Insp Inspiratory IPL Inspiratory Pressure Level IPPB Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing IRV Inspiratory Reserve Volume IS Incentive Spirometer MCPAP Mask CPAP MDI Metered Dose Inhaler MLT Minimal Leak Technique MOV Minimal Occlusion Volume MV Minute Volume MVV Maximum Volume Ventilation N Nasal airway type NC Nasal Cannula NCPAP Nasal CPAP NIP Negative Inspiratory Pressure NP Nasal Prongs NPPV Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation NPV Negative Pressure Ventilation NRB Non-Rebreather O Oral Airway Type


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O2 Oxygen O2 sat Oxygen Saturation OH Oxyhood P/F ratio Pao2/FIO2 PBW Predicted Body Weight PC Pressure Control Ventilation PC/PS SIMV/PC/PS PEEP Positive End Expiratory Pressure PEEPH High Level PEEP on bilevel mode PEEPL Low Level PEEP on bilevel mode PEP Positive Expiratory Pressure PIP Peak Inspiratory Pressure Plat Plateau Pressure Press Pressure PRVC Pressure Regulated Volume Control PRVC/PS SIMV/PRVC/PSV PSV Pressure Support Ventilation RA Room Air RAD Reactive Airway Disease RC Respiratory Care RPFT Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist RR Respiratory Rate RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist

RRT-NPS Registered Respiratory Therapist – Neonatal/Pediatric

Specialist RT Respiratory Therapist SAT Saturated, Saturation SIMV Synchronous Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation SpO2 Saturation per Pulse Oximetry SPSV SIMV with PSV SSV Shiley Speaking Valve SVN Small Volume Nebulizer Sx Suction T Tracheal Airway Type Vt Tidal Volume TC Trach Collar TCDB Turn, Cough, Deep Breathe T-comp Tube Compensation Term Termination TI Inspiratory Time TOS Top of Stabilizer TP T Piece V/Q Ventilation Perfusion Ratio VC Volume Control VE Minute Ventilation Vent Ventilator VM Venturi Mask


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VO2 max maximum Volume of Oxygen consumed per unit of

time VS Volume Support VV+ Volume Ventilation Plus WOB Work Of Breathing

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Ⓐ Assist Abd Abduction ACDF anterior cervical diskectomy and fusion Add adduction amb Ambulation artic articulation Ⓑ Both/Bilateral BDAE Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination BOS Base of Support BOT base of tongue c –collar cervical collar CIDP chronic inflammatory demyelinating

polyneurotheraphy D/C discharge/discontinue DNT did not test ELBW extremely low birth weight Eval Evaluation Ex Exercise EVD externalized ventricular drain FEES Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing FWW front wheeled walker HEP home exercise program HLHS hypoplastic left heart syndrome Ⓘ Independent

IADL instrumental activities of daily living ICH intracranial hemorrhage IVIG intravenous immunoglobulin L-spine lumbar spine LAQ Long Arc Quad LBQC Large Base Quad Cane LOB Loss of Balance MBS modified barium swallow study min minimal mm muscles MS multiple sclerosis OSH outside hospital PLOF prior level of functioning rr respiration rate SBQC Small Base Quad Cane T-spine thoracic spine ther ex Therapeutic Exercise TLSO thoracic-limbo-sacral orthosis vc verbal cues VCD Vocal Cord Dysfunction VLBW very low birth weight VOR vestibular ocular reflex WBOS wide base of support

“ seconds/ inches @ at

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