OTA 201: Exam 2, part 1 of abbreviations

abbreviations and mechanics

assistance abbreviation

A

before abbreviation

ā

active assisted range of motion abbreviation

AAROM

abduction abbreviation

abd

adduction abbreviation

add

as desired abbreviation

ad lib.

above elbow abbreviation

AE

ankle-foot orthosis abbreviation

AFO

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome abbreviation

AIDS

above knee abbreviation

AK

above knee amputation abbreviation

AKA

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis abbreviation

ALS

against medical advice; American Medical Association abbreviation

AMA

ambulation abbreviation

AMB

amount abbreviation

amt.

anterior abbreviation

ant

anterior-posterior abbreviation

AP

arteriosclerotic heart disease abbreviation

ASHD

bilateral abbreviation

B

below elbow abbreviation

BE

below knee abbreviation

BK

below knee amputation abbreviation

BKA

bowel movement abbreviation

BM

bathroom privileges abbreviation

BRP

with abbreviation

w/

culture and sensitivity abbreviation

C&S

cancer/carcinoma abbreviation

CA

coronary artery bypass graft surgery abbreviation

CABG

computerized axial tomography abbreviation

CAT

cardiac/coronary care unit abbreviation

CCU

closed head injury abbreviation

CHI

Certified Hand Therapist abbreviation

CHT

constraint induced movement therapy abbreviation

CIMT

caropmetacarpal abbreviation

CMC

centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services abbreviation

CMS

central nervous system, clinical nurse specialist abbreviation

CNS

complains of abbreviation

c/o

Canadian Occupational Performance Measure abbreviation

COPM

continuous positive airway pressure abbreviation

CPAP

continuous passive motion abbreviation

CPM

cardiopulmonary resuscitation abbreviation

CPR

Current Procedural Terminology abbreviation

CPT

complex regional pain syndrome abbreviation

CRPS

craniosacral therapist abbreviation

CST

computed tomography abbreviation

CT

cumulative trauma disorder abbreviation

CTD

carpal tunnel release abbreviation

CTR

certified therapeutic recreation specialist abbreviation

CTRS

carpal tunnel syndrome abbreviation

CTS

cerebrovascular accident abbreviation

CVA

chest x-ray abbreviation

CXR

day abbreviation

d

dependent abbreviation

dep., D with circle

dilation and curettage abbreviation

D&C

developmental disability abbreviation

DD

distal interphalangeal joint abbreviation

DIP

degenerative joint disease abbreviation

DJD

durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies abbreviation

DMEPOS

do not resuscitate abbreviation

DNR

doctor of osteopathic medicine abbreviation

D.O.

date of admission; dead on arrival abbreviation

DOA

date of birth abbreviation

DOB

dyspnea on exertion abbreviation

DOE

doctor of physical therapy abbreviation

DPT

diagnostic related group abbreviation

DRG

distal radioulnar joint abbreviation

DRUJ

diagnosis abbreviation

Dx

electrocardiogram abbreviation

ECG, EKG

echocardiogram abbreviation

ECHO

electroconvulsive therapy abbreviation

ECT

electroencephalogram abbreviation

EEG

electronic health record abbreviation

EHR

electromyogram abbreviation

EMG

edge of bed; explanation of benefits abbreviation

EOB

external rotation; emergency room abbreviation

ER

electrical stimulation abbreviation

e-stim

etcetera abbreviation

ect.

ethyl alcohol abbreviation

ETOH

fair (muscle grade strength of 3) abbreviation

F

female abbreviation

f

fasting blood sugar abbreviation

FBS

functional capacity evaluation abbreviation

FCE

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act abbreviation

FERPA

functional independence measure abbreviation

FIM

fine motor abbreviation

FM

follow up abbreviation

F/U

fever of unknown origin abbreviation

FUO

full weightbearing abbreviation

FWB

fracture abbreviation

fx

good (muscle strength grade of 4) abbreviation

G

gram abbreviation

gm

gynecology abbreviation

GYN

history and physical abbreviation

H&P

hepatitis B virus abbreviation

HBV

head, eyes, ears, nose, throat abbreviation

HEENT

home exercise program abbreviation

HEP

harassment, intimidation, and bullying abbreviation

HIB

head of bed abbreviation

HOB

hand-over-hand; hard of hearing abbreviation

HOH

hot pack abbreviation

HP