Medical Abbreviations - Mercyhurst

BPH

benign prostatic hypertrophy

EDC

estimated date of confinement (due date)

HJR

hepatojugular reflux

JVD

jugular venous distention

AP and lat

anteroposterior and lateral (x-ray views)

ASA

Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin)

BRP

bathroom privileges

CA

cancer

CML

chronic myelogenous leukemia

CNM

certified nurse midwife

CTA

clear to auscultation

Cx

cervix, cancel

DIP

distal interphalangeal joint

DJD

degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis)

DTR's

deep tendon reflexes

EAC

external auditory canal

ESR

erythrocyte sedimentation rate

FUO

fever of unknown origin

Fx

fracture

GB

gallbladder

hs

hour of sleep (bedtime)

IDDM

insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

IM

intramuscular

IVP

intravenous pyelogram

KVO

keep vein open

LDL

low-density lipoprotein

LFT

liver function test

LLE

left lower extremity

LLL

left lower lobe (of lung)

LUL

left upper lobe (of lung)

LOC

loss of consciousness

LVH

left ventricular hypertrophy

AAA

abdominal aortic aneurysm

A+Ox3

alert and oriented to person, place, and time

AB

abortion

Abd

abdomen

LLQ

left lower quadrant

LUQ

left upper quadrant

RLQ

right lower quadrant

RUQ

right upper quadrant

ABG

arterial blood gas

ACS

acute coronary syndrome

ADL's

activities of daily living

AD

auric dexter (right ear)

AS

auric sinister (left ear)

AU

both ears

ADA

American with Disabilities Act

ADA diet

American Diabetes Association Diet

ADHD

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

AKA

also known as, above the knee amputation

ALL

acute lymphocytic leukemia

AMA

American Medical Association, against medical advice

AMI

acute myocardial infarction

AROM

active range of motion

ARDS

acute respiratory distress syndrome

ARF

acute renal failure

ASHD

arteriosclerotic heart disease

ASCVD

arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease

ASCUS

atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (pap results)

b/l

bilateral

beta-hCG

beta chain, human chorionic gonadotropin

BCP

birth control pill

BKA

below knee amputation

bid

twice a day

BRBPR

bright red blood per rectum

BS

bowel sounds, breath sounds

BSE

breast self-examination

BSO

bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

Bx

biopsy

c

with

c/o

complains of

Ca++

Calcium

C&S

culture and sensitivity

CABG

coronary artery bypass graft

CAD

coronary artery disease

CBC

complete blood count

C/C/E

cyanosis, clubbing, and edema

CHF

congestive heart failure

CLL

chronic lymphocytic leukemia

CNS

central nervous system

COPD

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

CPK

creatine phosphokinase

CRF

chronic renal failure

CRNFA

certified registered nurse first assist

CSF

cerebrospinal fluid

CTAP

clear to auscultation and percussion

CVA

cerebrovascular accident; costovertebral angle

CXR

chest x-ray

Daily

no abbrvn. (qd no longer acceptable)

D5W

5% glucose in water

D5/NS

dextrose in normal saline

D5/RL

dextrose in Ringer's lactate

D/C

discharge, discontinued

D&C

dilation and curettage

D&E

dilation and evacuation

DM

diabetes mellitus

DNR

do not resuscitate

DOA

dead on arrival

DOB

date of birth

DUB

dysfunctional uterine bleeding