Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
303 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
A-P |
Anterior-posterior |
|
|
ASA |
Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)A&W |
|
|
A&W |
Alive & Well |
|
|
bid |
2x/day (bis in dies) |
|
|
BKN |
Below the knee amputation |
|
|
AKA |
Above knee amputation |
|
|
BM |
Bowel movement |
|
|
BMI |
Body mass index |
|
|
BMR |
Basal metabolic rate |
|
|
BPH |
Benign prostatic hypertrophy |
|
|
BR |
Bed rest |
|
|
BRP |
Bathroom privileges |
|
|
BS |
Bowel sounds |
|
|
BSE |
Breast self examination |
|
|
BSO |
Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy |
|
|
BUN |
Blood urea nitrogen |
|
|
BX |
Biopsy |
|
|
— C |
With (cum) |
|
|
CA |
Cancer |
|
|
CABG |
Coronary artery bypass graft |
|
|
CAD |
Coronary artery disease |
|
|
CAGE |
Cut down, annoyed, guilty, eye opener |
|
|
CAGE |
Cut down, annoyed, guilty, eye opener |
|
|
CAM |
Complementary alternative medicine |
|
|
CBC |
Complete blood count |
|
|
CBE |
Clinical breast exam |
|
|
CC |
Chief complaint |
|
|
cc |
Cubic centimeter |
|
|
CHF |
Congestive heart failure |
|
|
cm |
Centimeter |
|
|
CN |
Cranial nerve |
|
|
CNS |
Central nervous system |
|
|
C/O |
Complains of |
|
|
Copd |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
|
|
C&S |
Culture & sensitivity |
|
|
Csf |
Cerebrospinal fluid |
|
|
Csf |
Cerebrospinal fluid |
|
|
Ct |
Computed tomography |
|
|
Cta |
Clear to auscultation |
|
|
Cts |
Carpal tunnel syndrome |
|
|
Cva |
Cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
|
|
Cxr |
Chest x-ray |
|
|
D/C |
Discharge, discontinue |
|
|
D&C |
Dilation and curettage |
|
|
DFA |
Difficulty falling asleep |
|
|
DJD |
Degenerative joint disease |
|
|
DM |
Diabetes mellitus |
|
|
DNR |
Do not resuscitate |
|
|
DNR |
Do not resuscitate |
|
|
DOA |
Dead on arrival |
|
|
DOB |
Date of birthday |
|
|
DOE |
Dyspnea on exertion |
|
|
DOE |
Dyspnea on exertion |
|
|
DPT |
Diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (vaccine) |
|
|
DOE |
Dyspnea on exertion |
|
|
DPT |
Diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (vaccine) |
|
|
DSM |
Diagnostic & statistical manual |
|
|
DOE |
Dyspnea on exertion |
|
|
DPT |
Diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (vaccine) |
|
|
DSM |
Diagnostic & statistical manual |
|
|
DTR |
Deep tendon refluxes |
|
|
DVT |
Deep vein thrombosis |
|
|
Dx |
Diagnosis |
|
|
ECG |
Electrocardiogram (ekg) |
|
|
ED |
Emergency department |
|
|
EEG |
Electroencephalogram |
|
|
EMA |
Early morning awakening |
|
|
ENT |
Ears, nose, throat |
|
|
EOM |
Extraocular muscles or movement |
|
|
EOM |
Extraocular muscles or movement |
|
|
ERT |
Estrogen replacement therapy |
|
|
ESR |
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
|
|
ESRD |
End stage renal disease |
|
|
ETOH |
Ethanol (alcohol) |
|
|
ETOH |
Ethanol (alcohol) |
|
|
FB |
Foreign body |
|
|
FBS |
Fasting blood sugar |
|
|
FUO |
Fever of unknown origin |
|
|
FX |
Fracture |
|
|
GERD |
Gastroesophageal disease |
|
|
GERD |
Gastroesophageal disease |
|
|
GI |
Gastrointestinal |
|
|
GU |
Genitourinary |
|
|
H&P |
History and physical |
|
|
HA |
Headache |
|
|
HBP |
High blood pressure |
|
|
Hct |
Hematocrit |
|
|
HEENT |
Head, eyes, ears, nose, throat |
|
|
hgb |
Hemoglobin |
|
|
Hib |
Hemophilus influenza B |
|
|
h/o |
History of |
|
|
HOB |
Head of bed |
|
|
HPI |
History of present illness |
|
|
HRT |
Hormone replacement therapy |
|
|
hs |
Hour of sleep, bedtime |
|
|
HTN |
Hypertension |
|
|
I&D |
Incision and drainage |
|
|
IM |
Intramuscular |
|
|
I&O |
Intake and output |
|
|
IV |
Intravenous |
|
|
IVP |
Intravenous pyelogram |
|
|
IVP |
Intravenous pyelogram |
|
|
JCAHO |
Joint commission on accreditation of healthcare organizations |
|
|
IVP |
Intravenous pyelogram |
|
|
JCAHO |
Joint commission on accreditation of healthcare organizations |
|
|
JVD |
Jugular venous distention |
|
|
KUB |
Kidney, ureter and bladder (x-ray) |
|
|
KUB |
Kidney, ureter and bladder (x-ray) |
|
|
KVO |
Keep vein open |
|
|
LE |
Lower extremities |
|
|
LFTs |
Liver function tests |
|
|
LMP |
Last menstrual period |
|
|
LNMP |
Last normal menstrual period |
|
|
LOC |
Loss or level of consciousness |
|
|
LP |
Lumbar puncture |
|
|
MI |
Myocardial infarction (heart attack) |
|
|
MMR |
Measles, mumps and rubella (vaccine) |
|
|
MMSE |
Mini mental state exam |
|
|
MRI |
Magnetic resonance imaging |
|
|
MS |
Mental status or multiple sclerosis |
|
|
MS |
Mental status or multiple sclerosis |
|
|
NAD |
No acute or apparent distress |
|
|
NGT |
Nasogastric tube |
|
|
NGT |
Nasogastric tube |
|
|
NKA |
No known allergies |
|
|
NKDA |
No known drug allergies |
|
|
NPO |
Nothing by mouth |
|
|
NSAID |
Nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug |
|
|
NSAID |
Nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug |
|
|
NSR |
Normal sinus rhythm |
|
|
NSS |
Normal saline solution |
|
|
NV |
Nausea/vomiting |
|
|
NVD |
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
|
|
NWB |
Non-weight bearing |
|
|
OA |
Osteoarthritis |
|
|
OC |
Oral contraceptives |
|
|
od |
Right eye (ocular dexter) |
|
|
od |
Right eye (ocular dexter) |
|
|
os |
Left eye (ocular sinister) |
|
|
OOB |
Out of bed |
|
|
OT |
Occupational therapy |
|
|
OTC |
Over the counter |
|
|
ou |
Both eyes |
|
|
— p |
After |
|
|
p.c. |
After meals |
|
|
PCN |
Penicillin |
|
|
PE |
Physical examination OR pulmonary embolism |
|
|
PERRLA |
Pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation |
|
|
PID |
Pelvic inflammatory disease |
|
|
PMH |
Past medical history |
|
|
PMI |
Point of maximal impulse (apical pulse) |
|
|
S/P |
Status post (after) |
|
|
PND |
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea OR post nasal drip |
|
|
PND |
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea OR post nasal drip |
|
|
PNS |
Peripheral nervous system |
|
|
PND |
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea OR post nasal drip |
|
|
PNS |
Peripheral nervous system |
|
|
PPD |
Purified protein derivative (TB test) |
|
|
PND |
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea OR post nasal drip |
|
|
PNS |
Peripheral nervous system |
|
|
PPD |
Purified protein derivative (TB test) |
|
|
pr |
Per rectum |
|
|
PND |
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea OR post nasal drip |
|
|
PNS |
Peripheral nervous system |
|
|
PPD |
Purified protein derivative (TB test) |
|
|
pr |
Per rectum |
|
|
PRN |
As needed |
|
|
PND |
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea OR post nasal drip |
|
|
PNS |
Peripheral nervous system |
|
|
PPD |
Purified protein derivative (TB test) |
|
|
pr |
Per rectum |
|
|
PRN |
As needed |
|
|
PROM |
Passive range of motion OR premature rupture of membranes |
|
|
PND |
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea OR post nasal drip |
|
|
PNS |
Peripheral nervous system |
|
|
PPD |
Purified protein derivative (TB test) |
|
|
pr |
Per rectum |
|
|
PRN |
As needed |
|
|
PROM |
Passive range of motion OR premature rupture of membranes |
|
|
PSA |
Prostate specific antigen |
|
|
PND |
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea OR post nasal drip |
|
|
PNS |
Peripheral nervous system |
|
|
PPD |
Purified protein derivative (TB test) |
|
|
pr |
Per rectum |
|
|
PRN |
As needed |
|
|
PROM |
Passive range of motion OR premature rupture of membranes |
|
|
PSA |
Prostate specific antigen |
|
|
PT |
Physical therapy |
|
|
PND |
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea OR post nasal drip |
|
|
PNS |
Peripheral nervous system |
|
|
PPD |
Purified protein derivative (TB test) |
|
|
pr |
Per rectum |
|
|
PRN |
As needed |
|
|
PROM |
Passive range of motion OR premature rupture of membranes |
|
|
PSA |
Prostate specific antigen |
|
|
PT |
Physical therapy |
|
|
PTA |
prior to admission |
|
|
PND |
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea OR post nasal drip |
|
|
PNS |
Peripheral nervous system |
|
|
PPD |
Purified protein derivative (TB test) |
|
|
pr |
Per rectum |
|
|
PRN |
As needed |
|
|
PROM |
Passive range of motion OR premature rupture of membranes |
|
|
PSA |
Prostate specific antigen |
|
|
PT |
Physical therapy |
|
|
PTA |
prior to admission |
|
|
PUD |
Poetic ulcer disease |
|
|
PVD |
Peripheral vascular disease |
|
|
PVD |
Peripheral vascular disease |
|
|
q4h |
Every 4 hours |
|
|
q6h |
Every 6 hours |
|
|
q6h |
Every 6 hours |
|
|
qam |
Every morning |
|
|
q6h |
Every 6 hours |
|
|
qam |
Every morning |
|
|
qd |
Every day |
|
|
qh |
Every hour |
|
|
qhs |
Every night |
|
|
qid |
4x/day |
|
|
qid |
4x/day |
|
|
qod |
Every other day |
|
|
RA |
Rheumatoid arthritis OR right atrium |
|
|
RA |
Rheumatoid arthritis OR right atrium |
|
|
RBC |
Red blood cell |
|
|
REM |
Rapid eye movements |
|
|
RLQ |
Right lower quadrant (RUQ,LLQ,LUQ) |
|
|
RLQ |
Right lower quadrant (RUQ,LLQ,LUQ) |
|
|
R/O |
Rule out |
|
|
ROM |
Range of motion OR rupture of membranes |
|
|
ROM |
Range of motion OR rupture of membranes |
|
|
ROS |
Review of systems |
|
|
ROM |
Range of motion OR rupture of membranes |
|
|
ROS |
Review of systems |
|
|
RRR |
Regular rate & rhythm |
|
|
R/T |
Related to |
|
|
— s |
Without (sans) |
|
|
SBE |
Subacute bacterial endocarditis |
|
|
SC |
Subcutaneous |
|
|
Sig |
Label |
|
|
SL |
Sublingual |
|
|
SL |
Sublingual |
|
|
SOB |
Shortness of breath |
|
|
SL |
Sublingual |
|
|
SOB |
Shortness of breath |
|
|
so.gr |
Specific gravity |
|
|
SL |
Sublingual |
|
|
SOB |
Shortness of breath |
|
|
so.gr |
Specific gravity |
|
|
S.Q. |
Subcutaneous(ly) |
|
|
SL |
Sublingual |
|
|
SOB |
Shortness of breath |
|
|
so.gr |
Specific gravity |
|
|
S.Q. |
Subcutaneous(ly) |
|
|
S/S |
Signs and symptoms |
|
|
SL |
Sublingual |
|
|
SOB |
Shortness of breath |
|
|
so.gr |
Specific gravity |
|
|
S.Q. |
Subcutaneous(ly) |
|
|
S/S |
Signs and symptoms |
|
|
STAT |
Immediately |
|
|
STS |
Serological rest for syphilis |
|
|
STS |
Serological rest for syphilis |
|
|
Sx |
Symptoms |
|
|
STS |
Serological rest for syphilis |
|
|
Sx |
Symptoms |
|
|
TCDB |
Turn, cough, deep breathe |
|
|
TIA |
Transient ischemial attack (mini stroke) |
|
|
TIA |
Transient ischemial attack (mini stroke) |
|
|
tid |
3x/day |
|
|
TIA |
Transient ischemial attack (mini stroke) |
|
|
tid |
3x/day |
|
|
TM |
Tympanic membrane |
|
|
TMJ |
Temporomandibular joint |
|
|
TMJ |
Temporomandibular joint |
|
|
TNTC |
Too numerous to count |
|
|
TPN |
Total parenteral nutrition |
|
|
TPN |
Total parenteral nutrition |
|
|
TURP |
Transurethral resection of prostate |
|
|
TSE |
Testicular self examination |
|
|
TSE |
Testicular self examination |
|
|
UA |
Urinalysis |
|
|
UE |
Upper extremities |
|
|
UE |
Upper extremities |
|
|
URI |
Upper respiratory infection |
|
|
UTI |
Urinary tract infection |
|
|
VS |
Vital signs |
|
|
VSS |
Vital signs stable |
|
|
VSS |
Vital signs stable |
|
|
WBC |
White blood cell |
|
|
VSS |
Vital signs stable |
|
|
WBC |
White blood cell |
|
|
WD/WN |
Well developed, well nourished |
|
|
WF/BF |
White female, black female |
|
|
WF/BF |
White female, black female |
|
|
WM/BM |
White male, black male |
|
|
WF/BF |
White female, black female |
|
|
WM/BM |
White male, black male |
|
|
WNL |
Within normal limits |
|
|
WF/BF |
White female, black female |
|
|
WM/BM |
White male, black male |
|
|
WNL |
Within normal limits |
|
|
y/o |
Years old |
|
|
🔼 |
Change |
