NHA

ABGs

Arterial blood gases

ACLS

Advanced cardiac life support

ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

AMA

Against medical advice

ASA

Aspirin

ASAP

As soon as possible

BKA

Below-the-knee amputation

BP

Blood pressure

BPH

Benign prostatic hypertrophy

BPM

Beats per minute

C&S

Culture and sensitivity

CABG

Coronary artery bypass graft

CAD

Coronary artery disease

CBC

Complete blood count

CC

Chief complaint

CDC

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CNS

Central nervous system

COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

CT

Computed tomography

CVA

Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)

D&C

Dilation and curettage

DNR

Do not resuscitate

ED

Emergency department

EEG

Electroencephalogram

FBS, FBG

Fasting blood sugar/glucose

GI

Gastrointestinal

GTT

Glucose tolerance test

I&D

Incision and drainage

ICU

Intensive care unit

IUD

Intrauterine device

KUB

Kidneys, ureters, bladder

LMP

Last menstrual period

MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging

NPO

Nothing by mouth (nil per os)

NSAID

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

OB

Obstetrics

PT

Physical therapy/therapist

RA

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rx

Prescription

SOB

Shortness of breath

Stat

Immediately

TB

Tuberculosis

UA

Urinalysis

UTI

Urinary tract infection

VS

Vital signs

YO, y/o

Years old

Abd

abdomen