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D&C- Dilatation and curettage F.
F.C foley catheter HPV human papilloma virus lab Laboratory MCH Maternal and Child Health o.d .right eye P.R.O.M premature rupture of psych psychiatry RBC red blood cells or count
D/C- DISCONTINUE F.R fluid restriction I&D incision drainage Lap Laparotomy Meq milliequivalents (per liter) o.s . Left eye membranes pt patient rehabilitation
D5NS 5%- Dextrose in normal saline FBS fasting blood sugar I.U international units Lb pound Mg magnesium O.T occupational therapy P.T.A prior to admission PTH parathyroid hormone RF rheumatoid factor for arthritis
D5LR 5%- Dextrose in lactated ringers Fe iron I.U.G. intrauterine growth retardation
R LBBB left bundle branch block Ml milligram o.u both eyes P.Z.I protamine zinc insulin PTT partial thromboplastin time Rh rhesus blood factor
D5W 5% Dextrose in water FHR fetal heart rate IBW ideal body weight LDH lactic dehydrogenase ml myocardial infarction o2 oxygen PE physical exam PUD Peptic Ulcer Disease RHD rheumatic heart disease
DOA dead on arrival FO2 fraction of inspired O2 ICCE intracapsular cataract extraction LE lupus erythematosus mm. millimeter OBS organic brain syndrome PAC premature atrial contractions PVC premature ventricular RMG right mentotransverse
DOE dyspnea on exertion FT Full-term female/male ICP Intracranial Pressure LH luteinizing hormone MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging O.D once a day Pap Papanicolaou contraction ROA right occiput anterior
DR delivery room Fx fracture ICU Intensive care unit Liq liquid N nitrogen oint ointment PAP Prostate Acid Phosphatase PZA pyrazinamide ROM range of motion
DTR deep tendon reflex G.T.T Glucose Tolerance Test IgA immunoglobulin LLQ left lower quadrant N.S. normal saline OOB out of bed Pb lead q every ROP right occiput posterior
DUB Dysfunctional uterine bleeding G.U GENITOURINARY inf. Hep infectious hepatitis
. LMP last menstrual period N/A not applicable OPD out patient department PCP Pneumocystis carini q.d every day ROT right occiput transverse
Dx diagnosis G.C gonococcus INH isoniazid LOA left occipitoanterior n/v nausea and vomiting ophth ophthalmology pneumonia q.h every hour RR recovery room
E.N.T ear, nose & Throat G.C gonococcus IOL intraocular lens LOC level of consciousness Na sodium OR operating room PBI protein bound iodine q.i.d four times a day RSA right sacrum anterior
ECCE extracapsular cataract extraction GCS Glascow Coma Score IOP intraocular pressure LOP left occipitoposterior Na Ci sodium chloride ORIF open reduction, internal PD peritoneal dialvsis q.o.d every other day RSR regular sinus rhythm
ECT electro-convulsive therapy GDM gestational diabetic IPPB Intermittent Positive Pressure LOT left occipitotransverse NB newborn fixation ortho orthopedic PDA Patent Ductus Arteriosus q.o.h every other hour RST right sacrum transverse
EEG electroencephalogram gm Gram Breathing LP lumbar puncture NGT nasogastric tube P pulse PEEP positive end expiratory q2h every two, three, four, etc. Rt right
EKG electrocardiogram GYN gynecology IV intravenous LSA left sacroanterior NHM No Heroic Measure (SPH) P- after pressure hours RUE right upper extremity
elix elixir qtt dop/drops IVF intravenous fluid LSP left sacroposterior NPH Neutral Protamine Hagedorn p.c after meals PERRLA pupils equal, round, react qt quart RUQ right upper quadrant
EMB ethambutol H2O water IVPB intravenous piggyback LST left sacrotransverse = insulin with prolonged effect P.M.I point of maximum impulse to light & accommodation R.N Registered Nurse Rx treatment
EMG electromyography HAV hepatitis A virus K potassium LUQ left upper quadrant NPO nothing by mouth p.o by mouth Ph hydrogen ion concentration R.T respiratory therapy -S without
EOM extra ocular movement HBV hepatitis B virus kg kilogram (abdomen nsg nursing P.P post partum PID pelvic inflammatory disease R/O rule out s.l Sub--lingual
ESR erythrocyte sedimentation rate HDL high density lipoprotein KUB kidney, Ureter, bladder LV left ventricle NSVD normal spontaneous vaginal P.P.D Purified Protein Derivative PKU phenylketonuria RA Rheumatoid Arthritis S/P Status post
KOV keep vein open LVH left ventricular hypertrophy
ET endotracheal Hgb hemoglobin delivery (tuberculin) PO2 partial oxygen tension RAIU radioactive iodine uptake S/S Signs and symptoms
L liter
ETOH ethanol HIV human immune deficiency virus mcg microgram oz ounce p.r.n whenever necessary PO4 phosphate RBBB right bundle branch block SA Sino-atrial
SA Block Sino atrial block tab tablet UTI urinary tracy infection C&S Culture & Sensitivity CHD Coronary Heart Disease
sc subcutaneous TB tuberculosis V.D venereal disease C. centigrade /celsius CHF Congestive Heart Failure
sed rate sedimentation rate Tbsp tablespoon V.D.R.L Venereal Disease C.P.D Cephalopelvic CHo carbohvdrate
SGA small for gestational age temp temperature Research Lab (serology) Disproportion Chol cholesterol
SGOT serum glutamic oxalacetic TENS transcutaneous electrical VS vital signs C.S.F Cerebrospinal Fluid Cl chlorides
transaminase nerve stimulation VSD ventricular septal defect C/S cesarean section CT clotting time
SLE systematic lupus erythematosus SOB TIA transient ischemic attack VA visual acuity CA carcinoma cm centimeter
shortness of breath TPN Total Parenteral Nutrition VBAC vaginal birth after Ca calcium CNS central nervous system
Sod.Bicarb(NaHCO3)sodium bicarbonate TPR temperature, pulse, respiration cesarean section CAD Coronary Artery Disease CO carbon monoxide
Sp. Gr. specific gravity trach trach tracheotomy VPB ventricular premature capsule CO2 carbon dioxide
ss half TSH thyroid stimulating hormone beat CAPD Continuous Ambulatory COPD Chronic Obstructive
ST sinus tachycardia staphlococci (us) Tsp teaspoon VR ventricular rate tidal Peritoneal Dialysis Pulmonary Disease c
stat at once TUR transurethral resection Vsmall T volume CAT Scan Computerized Axial CPK creatine phosphokinase
Strep streptococcus TURP transurethral resection of the WBc white blood cells or Tomography CPR cardio - pulmonary
SVC superior vena cava prostate count Cath catheter resuscitation
TOF Tetralogy of Fallot u unit wt weight CBC complete blood count
T&A tonsillectomy & adenoidectomv U.G.I.B Upper Gastrointestinal Zn Zinc CBD common bile duct
TAHBSO total abdominal hysterectomy bleed CRF chronic renal failure CBI continuous bladder
with bilateral salpingo-orphorectomy U.S.P United State Pharmacopeia cu.mm. cubic millimeter irrigation
t.i.d three times a day U/A urinalysis CVA Cerebrovascular Accident CC chief complaint
T.O telephone orders UGI Upper Gastrointestinal CVP Central Venous Pressure cc cubic centimeter
T3 triiodothyronine thyroxine URI upper Respiratory infection CXR chest x - ray CCU Coronary Care Unit
a.c – before meals Anti- HBs- hepatitis B “e” antigen C&S Culture & Sensitivity CHD Coronary Heart Disease BPH- benign prostatic hypertrophy SA Block Sino atrial block UTI urinary tracy infection
A.m or a.m. – before noon Ap&Lat – anteroposterior and lateral C. centigrade /celsius CHF Congestive Heart Failure BUN- Blood Urea Nitrogen sc subcutaneous V.D venereal disease
A/G – albumin globulin ratio ARC- Aids related complex C.P.D Cephalopelvic CHo carbohvdrate UTI urinary tracy infection sed rate sedimentation rate tab tablet V.D.R.L Venereal Disease Research Lab (serology)
ACLS – advanced cardiac life support ARDS – adult respiratory Distress Disproportion Chol cholesterol V.D venereal disease SGA small for gestational age TB tuberculosis VS vital signs
ACTH-adrenocorticotrophic hormone Syndrome C.S.F Cerebrospinal Fluid Cl chlorides V.D.R.L Venereal Disease Research SGOT serum glutamic oxalacetic transaminase Tbsp tablespoon VSD ventricular septal defect
Adlib- as much as needed; desired ARF- acute renal Failure C/S cesarean section CT clotting time Lab (serology) SLE systematic lupus erythematosus SOB temp temperature VA visual acuity
ADH – antidiuretic hormone ASAP – as soon as possible CA carcinoma cm centimeter VS vital signs shortness of breath TENS transcutaneous electrical nerve VBAC vaginal birth after cesarean section
ADL – activities of daily living ASHD- arteriosclerotic heart disease Ca calcium CNS central nervous system VSD ventricular septal defect Sod.Bicarb(NaHCO3)sodium bicarbonate stimulation VPB ventricular premature beat
AFB- acid fast bacillus ASO- antistreptolysin-O CAD Coronary Artery Disease CO carbon monoxide VA visual acuity Sp. Gr. specific gravity TIA transient ischemic attack VR ventricular rate tidal
Ag – antigen capsule CO2 carbon dioxide VBAC vaginal birth after cesarean ss half TPN Total Parenteral Nutrition Vsmall T volume
AGA- average gestational age CAPD Continuous Ambulatory COPD Chronic Obstructive section ST sinus tachycardia staphlococci (us) TPR temperature, pulse, respiration trach WBc white blood cells or count
AIDS- acquired Immune deficiency B Peritoneal Dialysis Pulmonary Disease c VPB ventricular premature beat stat at once trach tracheotomy wt weight
syndrome b.i.d- twice a day CAT Scan Computerized Axial CPK creatine phosphokinase VR ventricular rate tidal Strep streptococcus TSH thyroid stimulating hormone Zn Zinc
AKA – above knee amputation B.R.P- bathroom privilege Tomography CPR cardio - pulmonary Vsmall T volume SVC superior vena cava Tsp teaspoon CRF chronic renal failure
AMA- against medical advice Ba- barium Cath catheter resuscitation WBc white blood cells or count TOF Tetralogy of Fallot TUR transurethral resection cu.mm. cubic millimeter
Amt. – amount BAO-branch artery occlusion CBC complete blood count wt weight T&A tonsillectomy & adenoidectomv TURP transurethral resection of the prostate CVA Cerebrovascular Accident
ANA- antinuclear antibodies BBB- bundle branch block CBD common bile duct Zn Zinc TAHBSO total abdominal hysterectomy with u unit CVP Central Venous Pressure
Anes. – anesthesia BCG- bacillus Calmette Guerin CBI continuous bladder CRF chronic renal failure bilateral salpingo-orphorectomy U.G.I.B Upper Gastrointestinal bleed CXR chest x - ray
Anti- HA – antibody to hepatitis A Vaccine irrigation cu.mm. cubic millimeter t.i.d three times a day U.S.P United State Pharmacopeia
Anti- HB- antibody to hepatitis B BKA- below knee amputation CC chief complaint CVA Cerebrovascular Accident T.O telephone orders U/A urinalysis
Anti HBc antibody to hepatitis B core BM- bowel movement cc cubic centimeter CVP Central Venous Pressure T3 triiodothyronine thyroxine UGI Upper Gastrointestinal
antigen BP- Blood pressure CCU Coronary Care Unit CXR chest x – ray URI upper Respiratory infection
Anti- HBe – hepatitis B e antigen BPH- benign prostatic hypertrophy
BUN- Blood Urea Nitrogen

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