Medical Abbreviations
Abbreviation | Definition |
AC, ac | Before meals |
ADHD | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder |
AMA | Against medical advice |
ASA | Aspirin |
ASAP | As soon as possible |
BMI | Body mass index |
BP | Blood Pressure |
BPH | Benign prostatic hypertrophy |
Abbreviation | Definition |
BPM | Beats per minute |
BUN | Blood urea nitrogen |
Bx | Biopsy |
C | Celcius |
C&S | Culture and sensitivity |
CBC | Complete blood count |
CDC | Center for Disease Control & Prevention |
Abbreviation | Definition |
CNS | Central nervous system |
CPR | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CT | Computed tomography |
CVA | Cardiovascular accident (CVA) |
CXR | Chest X-ray |
Abbreviation | Definition |
DOB | Date of birth |
Dx | Diagnosis |
ECG, EKG | Electrocardiogram |
ER | Emergency room |
F | Fahrenheit |
FBS | Fasting blood sugar |
FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
GI | Gastrointestinal |
Abbreviation | Definition |
IV | Intravenous |
HEENT | Head, ears, eyes. nose, throat |
Hx | History |
ICU | Intensive care unit |
K | Potassium |
KUB | Kidneys, ureter, bladder |
MI | Myocardial infarction |
MRI | Magnetic resonance imaging |
Abbreviation | Definition |
NKA | No known allergies |
NPO | Nothing by mouth |
OTC | Over the counter |
OR | Operating room |
P | Pulse |
PC, pc | After meals |
PE | Physical examination |
PO | By mouth |
Abbreviation | Definition |
preop | Before operation |
prn | As required, as needed |
qns | Quantity not sufficient |
RBC | Red blood cell |
R/O | Rule out |
ROM | Range of motion |
Rx | Prescription |
Abbreviation | Definition |
SOB | Shortness of breath |
stat | Immediately |
STI | Sexually transmitted infection |
TB | Tuberculosis |
TIA | Transient ischemic attack |
Tx | Treatment |
UA | Urinalysis |
UTI | Urinary tract infection |
Abbreviation | Definition |
URI | Upper respiratory infection |
wt | Weight |
VS | Vital signs |
WBC | White blood count |
WNL | Within normal limits |
YO, y/o | Years old |