Abbrev. - Ch 10 Nervous System and Mental Health Med Term

Abbreviations for chapter 10 Nervous System and Mental Health

AD

Alzheimer’s (or Alzheimer) disease

ANS

autonomic nervous system

ADHD

attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

ASA

acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)

ALS

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

ASD

autism spectrum disorder

CBT

cognitive-behavioral therapy

CVA

cerebrovascular accident

CNS

central nervous system

DTR(s)

deep tendon reflex(es)

CP

cerebral palsy

ECT

electroconvulsive therapy

CSF

cerebrospinal fluid

EDH

epidural hematoma

EEG

electroence-phalogram

GB

Guillain-Barré

END

electroneuro-diagnostic

H&P

history and physical

FH

family history

HA

headache

GAD

generalized anxiety disorder

HEENT

head, eye, ear, nose, and throat

HPI

history of present illness

LOC

level of consciousness

ICP

intracranial pressure

LP

lumbar puncture

ID, IDD

intellectual disability; intellectual development disorder

MG

myasthenia

MMSE

mini-mental state exam

NVS

neuro vital signs

MS

multiple sclerosis

OCD

obsessive-compulsive disorder

MSE

mental status exam

OH

occupational history

NCV

nerve conduction velocity

OP

outpatient

P

pulse

PMH

past medical history

PD

Parkinson’s disease; panic disorder

PNS

peripheral nervous system

PE

physical examination

PTSD

post-traumatic stress disorder

PET

positron emission tomography

R

right; respirations

R/O

rule out

SAD

seasonal affective disorder

RLE

right lower extremity

SB

spina bifida

ROS

review of systems

SCI

spinal cord injury

s

without (from the Latin sine, pronounced sih-NEH)

SDH

subdural hematoma

SH

social history

TBI

traumatic brain injury

SNS

somatic nervous system

TIA

transient ischemic attack

T

temperature

WNL

within normal limits