General Medical Terminology Flashcards

A comprehensive set of medical abbreviation flashcards covering general terminology, clinical status, roles, and directives.

$$A\&O \times 4$$

Alert and oriented to person, place, time, and situation.

$$A\&O \times 3$$

Alert and oriented to person, place, and time.

$$A\&O \times 2$$

Alert and oriented to person and place.

$$A\&O \times 1$$

Alert and oriented to self only.

Hx

History.

PMHx

Past medical history.

PSHx

Past surgical history.

FHx

Family history.

SHx

Social history.

Dx

Diagnosis.

Ddx

Differential diagnosis.

Tx

Treatment.

Rx

Prescription or treatment.

Px

Prognosis.

Sx

Symptoms (occasionally surgery depending on context).

C/O

Complains of.

CC

Chief complaint.

H&P

History and Physical examination.

FU

Follow-up.

RTC

Return to clinic.

DC

Discontinue or discharge (depends on context).

W/U

Workup.

Stat

Immediately.

ASAP

As soon as possible.

PRN

As needed.

ATC

Around the clock.

WNL

Within normal limits.

Abnl

Abnormal.

NKDA

No known drug allergies.

NKA

No known allergies.

MRN

Medical record number.

PCP

Primary care provider.

RN

Registered Nurse.

LPN/LVN

Licensed Practical Nurse Licensed Vocational Nurse.

CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant.

PCT

Patient Care Technician.

EMT

Emergency Medical Technician.

DNR

Do Not Resuscitate.

DNI

Do Not Intubate.

AD

Advance Directive.

POA

Power of Attorney.