Medical Abbreviations and Terminology

These flashcards cover key medical abbreviations and their meanings as found in the lecture notes.

What does 'AD' stand for in medical terminology?

Alzheimer’s disease

What does 'BID' or 'b.i.d.' mean?

Two times a day

What is the abbreviation for 'do not resuscitate'?

DNR

What does 'CHF' stand for?

Congestive Heart Failure

What does 'COPD' mean?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

What is the definition of 'H&P'?

History and physical

What does 'DOB' indicate in a medical context?

Date of Birth

What is the meaning of 'HS/hs'?

Hour of sleep

What does 'MI' refer to?

Myocardial infarction

What does 'NPO' mean in a medical setting?

Nothing by mouth

What is 'RDT' short for?

Registered dietitian

What does 'UTI' stand for?

Urinary tract infection

What does 'VS' represent in healthcare?

Vital signs

What does 'pt' abbreviation refer to?

Patient

What does 'SOB' mean?

Shortness of breath