Abbreviation - Medical Terminology ✨

a/g ratio

Albumin to globulin ratio

ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

ADR

Adverse drug reactions

AIDS

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome

AKA

Above the knee amputation

AM-I

Acute myocardial infarction

ANED

Alive no evidence of disease

ADH

Antidiuretic hormone

ARDS

Acute respiratory distress syndrome

ARF

Acute renal failure

ASCVD

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

BKA

Below the knee amputation

BMP

Basic metabolic panel

BP

Blood pressure

BPD

Borderline personality disorder

Bpm

Beats per minute

BSO

Bilateral salpingoophorectomy

C & S

Culture and sensitivity

C/O

Complaint of

CABG

Coronary artery bypass graft

CBC

Complete blood count

CC

Chief complaint

cc

Cubic centimeters (Do Not Use: Use mL or milliliters)

CCU

Critical care unit

CDE

Complete dental evaluation

CPAP

Continuous positive airway pressure

COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

CVA

Cerebrovascular accident

DCIS

Ductal carcinoma in situ

DI

Diabetes insipidus

DJD

Degenerative joint disease

DM

Diabetes mellitus

DNC, D & C, D and C

Dilation and curettage

DNR

Do not resuscitate

DOE

Dyspnea on exertion

DTR

Deep tendon reflexes

DVT

Deep vein thrombosis

GvHD

Graft vs. Host disease

H & H

Hemoglobin and hematocrit

H & P

History and physical examination

H/O or h/o

History of

HRT

Hormone replacement therapy

I&D

Incision and drainage

IBD

Inflammatory bowel disease

ICD

Implantable cardioverter defibrillator

ICU

Intensive care unit

ITU

Intensive therapy unit

IPF

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

IU

International Units (Do Not Use: Use International Unit)

LCIS

Lobular carcinoma in situ

LBP

Low back pain

LLQ

Left lower quadrant

LUQ

Left upper quadrant

MCL

Medial collateral ligament

M/H

Medical history

MVP

Mitral valve prolapse

N/V

Nausea and vomiting

NCP

Nursing care plan

NSR

Normal sinus rhythm

O & P

Ova and parasites

OR

Operating room

ORIF

Open reduction and internal fixation

OTC

Over the counter

P

Pulse

PCL

Posterior cruciate ligament

PD

Progressive disease

PERRLA

Pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation

PMI

Point of maximum impact

PMS

Premenstrual syndrome

PT

Physical therapy

PTH

Parathyroid hormone

PTSD

Post traumatic stress disorder

PUD

Peptic ulcer disease

RA

Rheumatoid arthritis

RDS

Respiratory distress syndrome

R/O

Rule out

RLQ

Right lower quadrant

ROS

Review of symptoms

RUQ

Right upper quadrant

s/p

Status post

SAD

Seasonal affective disorder

SOB

Shortness of breath

T

Temperature

T & A

Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy

TAH

Total abdominal hysterectomy

THR

Total hip replacement

TKR

Total knee replacement

TMJ

Temporomandibular joint

ULN

Upper limits of normal

URI

Upper respiratory infection

UTI

Urinary tract infection

VSS

Vital signs stable

WBC

White blood cells

a.c.

Before meals

ad lib

At liberty

ante

Before

b.i.d.

Twice daily

et

And

H2O

Water