Medical Abbreviations and Terms

This set of flashcards includes key medical abbreviations and terms with their definitions to aid in understanding and memorization for healthcare professionals.

OXYGEN TAIVER

A specific measurement or device related to respiratory care.

PATIONAL THERAP

A potential misspelling or variation of occupational therapy.

OZ

Ounce, equivalent to 30 cc.

P.C.

After meals.

PERI-PERINEAL

Referring to the area around the perineum.

P.M.

12 noon to midnight.

PT

Physical therapy.

P.R.N.

As needed.

PROM

Passive range of motion.

PX

Physical examination.

Q

Every.

Q.D.

Every day.

Q.H

Every hour.

Q.4.H

Every 4 hours.

Q.I.D

Four times a day.

R

Rectal.

RT

Right.

SBA

Stand by assist.

SX

Symptoms.

w/o, s

Without.

SOB

Shortness of breath.

STAT

Immediately.

TC & DB

Turn cough and deep breathe.

T.I.D

Three times a day.

TPR

Temperature, pulse, and respiration.

TX

Treatment.

V.S

Vital signs.

W/C

Wheel chair.

WT

Weight.

H.H.

Healthcare associated term or abbreviation.

H.H.A

Home Health Aide.

C.N.A

Certified Nursing Assistant.

A OR AX

Auxiliary (armpit temperature).

AROM

Active range of motion.

A.C.

Before meals.

ADL

Activities of daily living.

AD LIB

At liberty.

AEB

As evidence by.

A.M.

Midnight to 12 noon.

B&B

Bower and bladder program.

B.I.D

Twice a day.

BKA

Below knee amputation.

BM

Bowel movement.

BP

Blood pressure.

BRP

Bathroom privileges.

C

With.

C.C

Cubic centimeter.

C/O

Complains of.

CMS

Color, circulation, motion, sensitivity.

CVA

Cerebrovascular accident (stroke).

DAT

Diet as tolerated.

DNR

Do not resuscitate.

H./HR

Hour.

H2O

Water.

HOB

Head of bed.

HOH

Hard of hearing.

H.S

Bedtime/hour of sleep.

HT

Height.

I&O

Intake and output.

MI

Myocardial infarction.

NA

Sodium.

NKA

No known allergies.

NPO

Nothing by mouth.

O

Oral.