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Prohibited Abbreviations. 3
Approved Abbreviations4
Symbols 40
OB/GYN Addendum.41
Lab Addendum..45
Pulmonary Diagnostics & Respiratory
Therapy Addendum..47
Therapies Addendum...50
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I. Prohibited Abbreviations
I. Prohibited Abbreviations
1.
Abbreviation
U (for unit)
Prohibited Abbreviations
2.
A minimum list of dangerous abbreviations, acronyms,
and symbols has been approved by JCAHO. Beginning
January 1, 2004, items 1 through 9 must be included on
each accredited organizations Do not use list. These
additions were approved by the Health Information Services
Committee and reviewed by the Patient Safety Committee.
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4.
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8.
9.
IU (for
international
unit)
Q.D.
Q.O.D
(latin
abbreviations
for once daily
and every other
day)
Trailing Zero
(X.0 mg),
Lack of leading
zero
(.X mg)
MS
MSO4
MgSO4
Potential Problem
Mistaken as zero,
four or cc
Mistaken as IV
(intravenous) or 10
(ten)
Mistaken for each
other.
The period after
the Q can be
mistaken for an I
and the O can be
mistaken for an I
Decimal point is
missed
Preferred Term
Write unit
Write
International
unit
Write daily
and every
other day
Never write a
zero by itself
after a decimal
point
(X mg), and
always use a
zero before a
decimal point
(0.X mg)
Write
morphine
sulfate or
magnesium
sulfate
before
Anterior
AA
Alcoholics Anonymous
A&O
A&P
A&W
at the rate of
A2
AAA
AAROM
Ab
antibody
abd
abdomen
ABD
abduction
ABE
ABF
aortobifemoral bypass
ABG
ABI
ABN
abnormal
ac
before meals
AC
anterior chamber
ACF
ACG
angiocardiography
AChE
acetylcholinesterase
ACI
ACL
ACLS
AGL
ACOA
AGN
acute glomerulonephritis
ACP
acid phosphatase
AgNO3
silver nitrate
A.C.S.M.
a hall
auditory hallucinations
ACTH
AHC
ACU
AHF
antihemophilic factor
AD
autosomal dominant
AI
ADA
AICA
Add
adduction
AICD
ADH
antidiuretic hormone
AIDS
ADHD
ADL
ad lib
as desired
AIVR
adm
admit
AKA
ADP
adenosine diphosphate
AL
acute leukemia
AEA
albumin
AED
antiepileptic drug
ALG
Antilymphocyte globulin
AF
amniotic fluid
Al Hydroxide
aluminum hydroxide
AFB
acid-fast bacillus
ALK
alkaline
A fib
atrial fibrillation
ALL
Afeb
afebrile
ALP
alkaline phosphatase
AFO
Ag
antigen
ALT
alanine aminotransferase
AG or A/G ratio
albumin/globulin (ratio)
ALTP
AGA
morning
AMA
AOB
alcohol on breath
AMB
ambulation (ambulatory)
AODM
AMD
AoR
aortic root
AMF
acute myelofibrosis
AoV
aortic valve
AMI
AP
anteroposterior
AML
A&P
AMM
A&P resection
AMML
APC
AMoL
APE
amnio
amniocentesis
APGAR
amp
ampule
APL
AMS
amylase
approx.
approximately
amt
amount
appt.
appointment
ANA
antinuclear antibody
APR
abdominal-perineal resection
ANC
anes
anesthesia
ANG
angiography
APS
ANISO
anisocytosis
aPTT
aq
aqueous
ANLL
aortic regurgitation
ANS
ant
Anterior
ARDS
ante
before
ARF
Anthros
anthropometrics
ARMD
A/O
Ao
aorta
arterial
2 AVB
nd
2 degree heart block
3 AVB
rd
3 degree heart block
AVF
arterio-venous fistula
AVG
areterio-venous graft
AVL
atrioventricular lead
AVM
arteriovenous malformation
AVN
avascular necrosis
AVP
arginine vasopressin
AVR
AVSS
A/V/T
auditory/visual/tactile
AWMI
ax
axillary
black
Ba
barium
BA
boric acid
BACT
bacterium
BaE
barium enema
BAER
BAL
BaS
barium swallow
bas
basophil
BB
bundle branch
B&B
BBB
as
left ear
AS
aortic stenosis
ASA
acetylsalicylic acid
ASAP
as soon as possible
ASCVD
ASD
ASH
ASHD
ASIS
ASMI
ASO
arteriosclerosis obliterans
ASPVD
asst
assistance
AST
aspartate aminotransferase
AT
ATN
AT/NC
atraumatic/normocephalic
ATNR
ATP
ATPS
ATT
attending
AV
arteriovenous
AVB
atrioventricular block
1 AVB
st
1 degree heart block
BBOW
BL
baseline
BBS
BLE
BBT
BM
bowel movement
B/C
because
BMI
BC/BS
BMR
B cell
BNO
BCP
BO
bowel obstruction
BD
bronchial dilation
BOM
BDR
BOO
BE
barium enema
BOOP
BEE
bag of waters
BEA
blood pressure
BE/D
BF
breast feeding
BP d
BFR
bipolar disorder
BG
blood glucose
BPD
bronchopulmonary dysplasia
BGH
bid
twice a day
BPM
BIH
biophysical profile
BIL
Bilateral
BP s
Bili
bilirubin
br
bathroom
BIW
twice a week
brady
bradycardia
BK
BKA
bkft
breakfast
BRBPR
Bronchoscopy
BRP
bathroom privileges
BS
bowel sounds
BSA
BSC
bedside commode
BSE
BSO
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
BSOM
BSP
sulfobromophthalein
BSS
BT
bleeding time
BTL
BUN
BW
birth weight
Bx
biopsy
bzd
calcium chloride
CAD
C & DB
Ca gluconate
calcium gluconate
Cal
calorie
cal ct
calorie count
Ca lactate
calcium lactate
CAN
C&S
cap
capsule
CAPD
Cat
cataract
CAT
CATH
catheter
catheterization
benzodiazepines
CBC
with
CBD
centigrade, Celsius
CBF
C1 to C7
cervical vertebrae
CBG
C1 to C8
cervical nerves
CBP
CA
carcinoma, cancer
CBR
calcium
CBS
CABG
CBZ
carbamazepine
Ca carbonate
calcium carbonate
CC
chief complaint
CAC
CCA
CACG
CCE
++
Ca
or Ca
CCK
cholecystokinin
CHL
CCT
CHO
carbohydrate
CCU
Chol
cholesterol
CCUP
colpocystourethropexy
CHUC
CCS
CHP
Chair Position
CCW
counterclockwise
CI
cardiac index
CD
chemical dependence
Ci
curie
CDC
CID
CDH
CIN
CDI
Circ
circumcision
CDFS
CIS
carcinoma in situ
CEA
carotid endarterectomy
CIWA
CEFOT
cefotaxime
CJD
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
CF
cystic fibrosis
CK
check
cg
centigram
CKC
CGL
CL
contact lens
CGN
chronic glomerulonephritis
Cl
chloride
CH50
CLD
Chal
chalazion
CLL
CHAL
central hyperalimentation
cl liq
Chap
Chaplain
CLO
Campylobacter-like organism
CHB
CM
case manager
CHD
cm
centimeter
CHF
cm
square centimeter
CHI
cm3
cubic centimeter
10
CMC
carpometacarpal joint
COR
coronary
CME
COPD
CMG
cystometrogram
COTA
CML
COX-2
CMML
chest pain
CMoL
CMV
cytomegalovirus
CPA
cardiopulmonary arrest
CNI to CNXII
CNS
cephalo-pelvic disproportion
c/o
complains of
CPDD
CO
carbon monoxide
CPH
CO2
carbon dioxide
CPK
creatine phosphokinase
COAG
coag
coagulation
Coarct
CPN
chronic pyelonephritis
COBS
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
COG
center of gravity
CPS
COGN
cognitive
CR
closed reduction
colon
colonoscopy
Cr
chromium
COM
Cr Coor
Care Coordinator
COMP
compound
CRAO
Conc
concentration
CRC
Cond
conductivity
CrCl
creatinine clearance
Conj
conjunctivitis
CRD
CONT
continuation
Creat
creatinine
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CRH
CRL
crown-rump length
CRN
CRNA
CRP
C-reactive protein
CRT
CRVO
Cryo
cyclocryotherapy
CS
cesarean section
C&S
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
C-spine
cervical spine
CSII
CST
CT
CTA
clear to auscultation
CTD
CTS
CTSP
CTX
cervical traction
Ctx
contraction
CU
cause undetermined
Cum
cumulative
CV
cardiovascular
CVA
cerebrovascular accident
CVAH
CVAT
CVC
CVCHC
CVD
cardiovascular disease
CVI
cerebrovascular insufficiency
CVP
CVS
cardiovascular system
C/W
compared with
CW
chest wall
CX
culture (laboratory)
CXR
chest X-ray
CxBx
cervical biopsies
CXT, CT
chemotherapy
cysto
cystoscopic examination
dependent
D1, D2
D3
cholecalciferol
D5W
dextrose 5% in water
D10W
Dacryo or DCR
dacryocystorhinostomy
DAW
dispense as written
dB
decibel
DB
deep breath
12
DBP
DIP
DBNR
disch
discharge
D&C
DISIDA
DCM
dilated cardiomyopathy
DIT
diiodotyrosine
Dco
DJD
DD
developmental delay
DKA
diabetic ketoacidosis
DDT
chlorophenothane
dl
deciliter
DE
digoxin effect
DM
diabetes mellitus
DEC
decrease
DME
dept
department
DMI
decel
deceleration
DNA
deoxyribonucleic acid
del
deliver, delivery
DNI
do not intubate
DES
diethylstilbestrol
DNKA
DF
dorsiflexion
DNR
do not resuscitate
DFA
DO
Doctor of Osteopathy
DFR
d/o
disorder
Dg
dorsogluteal
DOA
dead on arrival
DHL
DOB
date of birth
DI
diabetes insipidus
DOC
drug of choice
D&I
DOE
dyspnea on exertion
DIC
DOMS
DID
DORV
diff
differential
DP
dorsalis pedis
DIG
digoxin
DPA
Depakene
DIL
dilute
DPC
DPH
13
DW
distilled water
DWL
Dysk
Dyskinesia
Dyst
Dystonia
Dx
diagnosis
Dz
disease
D5
dextrose 5%
D10
dextrose 10%
EAB
elective abortion
EAC
EBL
EBV
Epstein-Barr virus
EC
enteric coated
ECA
DT
delirium tremens
ECASA
d/t
due to
ECC
extracorporeal circulation
DTR
ECCE
DT
delirium tremens
ECD
DTT
ECF
extracellular fluid
DUB
ECHO
echocardiogram
DUI
ecl
eclampsia, eclamptic
DUL
ECMO
D&V
E-coli
escherichia coli
DVD
ECS
electrocerebral silence
Ect
ectopic
dpm
DPT
dr
dram
DR
delivery room
Dr.
doctor
DRG
DRS
drsg
dressing
DSA
DSB
DSD
DSG
dressing
DSM
DSS
14
electroconvulsive therapy
ED
emergency department
EDC
EDD
EDTA
ethylenediaminetetraacetate acid
EEG
electroencephalogram
EENT
EF
ejection fraction
EFF
effacement
EFA
EFM
EFW
e.g.
for example
EGA
EGD
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
EGTA
EH
essential hypertension
EHB
EIA
enzyme immunoassay
EIP
EKC
epidemic keratoconjunctivitis
EKG
electrocardiogram
elec. stim.
electric stimulation
ELF
ELISA
elixir
EMA
EMD
electromechanical dissociation
EMG
electromyogram
EMS
EMT
ENDO
endotracheal
ENF
Enfamil
ENT
Enuc
enucleation
EOA
EOB
edge of bed
EOL
EOM
extraocular muscles
EOMI
eos
eosinophil
EP
exercise physiologist
EPF
epid
epidural
epis
episiotomy
EPS
electrophysiology study
EPSE
ERA
ER
emergency room
ERCP
endoscopic retrograde
cholangeopancreatograpy
15
ERPF
FESS
ESR
ff
fundus firm
ESRD
FFP
est
estimated
FFA
EST
electroshock therapy
FH
family history
ESWL
FHR
ET
Endotracheal Tube
FHT
ETF
F.I.T.
ETOH
ethyl alcohol
Flex
flexion
ETT
endotracheal tube
flexsig
flexible sigmoidoscopy
EUA
f/liq
full liquid
EV
EW
enterovirus
extended wear
Fluor
fluoride supplementation
FMX
Exp
expiratory
FNA
ExRx
exercise prescription
FMC
EXT
extension
FMD
firbromuscular dysplasia
ext. rot.
external rotation
FOB
father of baby
Fahrenheit
FOI
flights of ideas
FA
femoral artery
FP
family program
FB
foreign body
freq
frequent, frequency
FBS
flexible sigmoidoscopy
FD
fully dilated
FSBS
fdg
feeding
FSE
Fe
iron
FSH
Fe gluconate
ferrous gluconate
ft
Feet
FeSO4
ferrous sulfate
FT
finger tip
16
failure to progress
FTSG
FTT
failure to thrive
FTW
failure to wean
F/U
follow-up
5-FU
5-Fluorouracil
FUO
FWB
Fx
fracture
gravida
g+
guaiac positive
g-
guaiac negative
GA
general anesthesia
Ga
gallium
GAb
genetic abortion
GAD
GG
gamma globulin
g or gm
gram
GB
gallbladder
GBM
glioblastoma multiforme
GBS
Group B Streptococcal
GC
gonococcal
GCM
GC/MS
GCS
GDM
GENT
Gentamicin
GER
gastroesophageal reflux
gest
gestation, gestational
GETA
GF
girlfriend
GFR
GGT
GGTP
GH
growth hormone
GI
gastrointestinal
Glu; glu
glucose
GM
gross motor
Gonio
gonioscopy
GPi
gr
grain
GSW
gunshot wound
GT, G tube
gastrostomy tube
GTH
gonadotropic hormone
GTT
gtt
drops
GU
genitourinary
GVHD
GXT
gyn
gynecology
17
h or hr
hour
Hem/Onc
hematology/oncology
Hertel
Hep
heparin
HH
home health
HFSH
H&P
Hg
mercury
H2O
water
Hgb
hemoglobin
HA
hepatitis A
Hgb A1C
glycosylated hemoglobin
H/A
headache
HGH
HAA
hepatitis-associated antigen
HGM
HAL
hyperalimentation
HI
homicidal ideations
HAV
hepatitis A virus
Hib
HB
hepatitis B
HIDA
hepato-iminodiacetic acid
Hb
hemoglobin
Histo
histoplasmosis
HBP
HIV
HBV
hepatitis B virus
HM
hand motion
HC
hydrocephalus
HMR
HCG
HNP
HCL
HNS
HCO2
bicarbonate
h/o
history of
Hct or crit
hematocrit
HO
house officer
HCV
hepatitis C virus
HOB
head of bed
HD
Hodgkin's Disease
HP
hot pack
HDL
high-density lipoprotein
HPG
HDN
HPI
HEENT
HPL
HELLP
H-pylori
Helicobacter pylori
18
heart rate
HRR
hs
bedtime
h/s
hepatospleno(megaly)
HSP
HSV
HT
height
HTN
hypertension
HUS
HWH
Halfway House
HVA
homovanillic acid
HVD
Hx
history
Hydro-T
hydrotherapy
Hz
hertz
I&A
I&O
IABP
IADHS
IAN
IBC
IBOW
IBS
IBW
ICA
ICCE
Intracellular fluid
ICLE
ICM
ischemic cardiomyopathy
ICP
intracranial pressure
ICS
intercostal space
ICSH
ICT
icteric
ICU
ID
identification
IDDM
IDK
IDM
IEP
immunoelectrophoresis
IF
interstitial fluid
IFA
Ig(A,G,D,E,M)
immunoglobulin A, G, D, E, M
IGF-I
IGF-II
I/G/M
IHSS
IJ
internal jugular
IL
intralipid
ILBBB
ILF
IM
intramuscular
19
IMF
idiopathic myelofibrosis
IMI
IMP
impression
Immuniz
immunizations
INC
increase
Inc Spir
incentive spirometry
INF
infusion
ING
inguinal
INH
Isoniazid
inj
injury
INR
Inpt
ITP
I tube
ileostomy tube
IUCD
IUD
intrauterine device
IUFD
IUGR
IUP
intrauterine pregnancy
IUPC
IV
intravenous
IVC
In-patient
IVCD
IVDA
INT
internal
IVF
intravenous fluid
Int-rot
internal rotation
IVH
intraventricular hemorrhage
IOC
intraoperative cholangiogram
IVP
intravenous pyelogram
IOL
intraocular lens
IVPP
intravenous piggyback
IONTO
iontophoresis
IVS
interventicular septum
IOP
intraocular pressure
IWMI
IOR
ideas of reference
JAR
IP
interphalangeal
JODM
IPG
impedence plethysmograph
JP
IPN
JPB
IRBB
JPC
IQ
intelligence quotient
JRA
IR
internal rotation
jt
joint
20
junctional tachycardia
J tube
jejunostomy tube
JV
jugular vein
JVD
JVP
kelvin
potassium
KA
ketoacidosis
K Acetate
potassium acetate
Kcal
kilocalorie
KCL
potassium chloride
KCRC
kg
kilogram
KI
potassium iodide
KOH
potassium hydroxide
K Phos
potassium phosphate
KPO4
potassium phosphatase
K Phosphate
potassium phosphate
KUB
KVO
liter
left
L1-5
L&A
L&D
left atrium
lab
laboratory
LAC
laceration
LAD
LAE
LAFB
LAH
LAHB
LAO
LAP
Laparoscopic
lat
lateral
LAT
lateral
LATS
lb
pound
LBBB
LBM
LBO
LBP
LBW
LCA
LCCA
LCCV
leukocytoclastic vasculitis
LCDD
LCF
LCM
LCP
Legg-Calve-Perthes (disease)
21
LD
lethal dose
LDH
lactic dehydrogenase
LDHD
LDL
low-density lipoprotein
L-DOPA
Levo-Dopa
LDR
LDRP
LE
lumbar epidural
LE
lower extremity
LE prep
LFA
left forearm
lg
large
LGA
Lgth
length
LH
luteinizing hormone
LI
laser iridotomy
Li
lithium
LIB
left in bottle
Li2CO3
lithium carbonate
liq
liquid
LIMA
LKS
LLB
LLC
LLL
LLQ
LLSB
LLT
L/M
LMCA
LMD
LML
LMP
LMT
left mentotransverse
LN
lymph node
LNMP
LOA
looseness of association
LOC
level of consciousness
LOF
LOM
limitation of motion
LOP
LOS
length of stay
LOT
LP
lumbar puncture
LPFB
LPHD
LPM
LPN
22
labor room
LRE
leukemic reticuloendotheliosis
L/S
lecithin/sphingomyelin
LS
lumbosacral
LSA
left sacroanterior
LSB
LSCA
left scapuloanterior
LSCP
left scapuloposterior
LSK
LSO
left salpingo-oophorectomy
LSP
LVF
LVG
left ventriculogram
LVH
LVL
LVP
L&W
lymphs
lymphocytes
lytes
left sacroposterior
meter
LST
murmur
lt or L
left
M
male
LTB
laryngotracheo-bronchitis
m2
square meter
LTC
LTCS
LTG
LTH
luteotropic hormone
LTM
LUE
LUL
LUOQ
LUQ
LV
left ventricle
LVE
LVEDP
cubic meter
ma
milliampere
MA
monoclonal antibody
MAC
MACRO
macrocytic
MAE
Mag Citrate
magnesium citrate
Mag Sulfate
magnesium sulfate
MAI
MAMC
MAO
monoamine oxidase
23
MAPHR
MAS
meconium aspiration
MAST
MAT
Max
maximum/maximal
MBF
MBP
MC
metacarpal
MCA
MCCU
mcg
microgram
MCH
MCHC
MCHD
MCL
midclavicular line
MCP
metacarpophalangeal joint
MCTC
MCTD
meconium
Meds
medications
MEE
MEN
mEq
milliequivalent
MET
metabolic equivalent
MF
myelofibrosis
MFD
mid-forceps delivery
MFR
mid-forceps rotation
mg
milligram
MG
mg%
MGF
maternal grandfather
MGM
maternal grandmother
MH
malignant histiocytosis
mHg
millimeters of mercury
MHR
MHz
megahertz
MI
myocardial infarction
MCV
MICU
MD
Doctor of Medicine
MID
multi-infarct dementia
MDAL
MIF
MDE
MIGB scan
ME
Medical Examiner
min
minute
MEA-1
24
MIP
metacarpal phalangeal
MONO
infectious mononucleosis
MIS
MP
metacarpophalangeal joint
MJ
marijuana
MPC
MKD
medication kardex
MR
mitral regurgitation
ml
milliliter
MRG
ML
midline
MRI
MLE
midline episiotomy
MRSA
mm
millimeter
ms
millisecond
MM
multiple myeloma
MS
multiple sclerosis
mM
millimole
MSF
square millimeter
MSH
mm
cubic millimeter
MSL
midsternal line
MMC
meningomyelocele
MSPN
MML
MSW
MMPI
MTP
metatarsal phalangeal
MMR
MUGA
MMSE
Multivit
multivitamin
MMT
MV
mitral valve
MN
midnight
mV
millivolt
MNT
MVA
MO
month old
MVI (conc)
mod
moderate
MVO2
mol
mole
MVMT
movement
MOM
Milk of Magnesia
MVP
mon
monocyte
MVR
myop
myopia
mm
25
nausea
NI
not improved
N2
nitrogen
NICE
N2O
nitrous oxide
NICU
NA
Narcotics Anonymous
NIDDM
N/A
not applicable
NK
none known
NA
sodium
NKDA
Na Bicarb
sodium bicarbonate
nl
normal
NaCl
sodium chloride
NLP
no light perception
NAD
no acute distress
NMS
NADPH
NNICU
NaHCO3
sodium bicarbonate
no. or #
number
NA Pent
Sodium pentothal
noc.
night
NAS
no added salt
Noct
nocturnal
NB
newborn
NOFTT
NCCLS
norm
normal
NPC
NCV
ND
non-distended
NPN
NEC
necrotizing enterocolitis
NPO
neg
negative
NPT
ng
nanogram
NRBC
NG
nasogastric
NR NST
NGT
nasogastric tube
NS
normal saline
NH
nursing home
NSAID
NH4Cl
ammonium chloride
nsg
nursing
NHL
non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
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NSGY
Neurosurgery
OD
overdose
NSHD
OHA
NSICU
OM
otitis media
NSR
OOB
out of bed
NST
non-stress test
OOP
NSVD
op
operation
NT
non-tender
OP
outpatient
NSTEMI
OPC
OPCA
olivopontocerebellar atrophy
NTG
Nitroglycerin
OPG
oculoplethysmography
Nutr.
Nutrition
OR
operating room
NV
neurovascular
ORIF
NVI
neurovascularly intact
ORL HNS
NWB
non-weight bearing
OS
NZ
enzyme
OT
occupational therapy
O&P
OA
osteoarthritis
Ox3
OAR
OB
obstetrics
oz
ounce
OBR
after
OBS
pulse
OC
oral contraceptive(s)
P&O
OCC
occasionally
PA
OCD
obsessive-compulsive disorder
Pa
Pascal
OCG
oral cholecystogram
PAC
OCT
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PEG tube
PaCO2 or PCO2
PEJ
PACU
Pentobarb
Pentobarbital
palp
palpate, palpation
pent
pentothal
PAN
polyarteritis nodosum
Pen VK
PaO2 or PO2
PERL
pap
papillotomy
PERRLA
Pap smear
Papanicolaou smear
PETC
Para
paraplegic
PF
plantar flexion
PAS
para-aminosalicylic acid
PFC
PAT
PAC
Pb
PFS
pc
after meals
PG
prostaglandin
PC
posterior chamber
pg
picogram
PCA
PGF
paternal grandfather
PCIOL
PGH
PCO
polycystic ovary
PGM
paternal grandmother
Pcw
PGY
post-graduate year
PD
peritoneal dialysis
PH
past history
PDA
pH
PDLL
phacoemulsification
PDR
peripheral hyperalimentation
PE
physical examination
Pharm
pharmacy
PED
Pediatric
Phenobarb
Phenobarbital
PEG
pneumoencephalogram
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partial hemilaminectomy
Photocoag
photocoagulation
PI
peripheral iridectomy
PICC
PICU
PID
polymyalgia rheumatica
PN
progress note
PND
PNF Stretch
PNH
PIE
PNS
PIH
po
by or per mouth
Pilo
Pilocarpine
PO
PIP
POAG
Pit
Pitocin
POD#
post-operative day # __
PIV
Peripheral IV
POEMS
PIVF
polyneuropathy, organomegaly,
endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy
skin changes
PK
penetrating keratoplasty
POL
PKU
phenolketonuria
PORP
pl
picoliter
post-op
PLEDS
pp
postpartum
PLT
platelets
PP
post prandial
Plus 10
PPD
PM
afternoon
PPD
PMC
pseudomembranous colitis
PPI
PMH
PPN
PMI
PPP
PML
PPS
PMN
polymorphonuclear neutrophils
PPT
PMP
PRA
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PRBC's
pt
pint
pre-ecl
pre-eclampsia, pre-eclamptic
Pt
patient
pre-op
before surgery
PTA
prior to admission
prep
preparation
PTB
PRIDA
PTC
percutaneous cholangiogram
PTCA
PTH
parathyroid hormone
PTL
preterm labor
PTP
PTSD
PTT
PTU
propylthiouracil
PTX
pelvic traction
PUD
Pulm
pulmonary
PUSH
PUV
PV
plasma volume
PVC
PVD
PVR
PRIMIP
primipara
prn
when necessary
Pro
Pronation
Proc Pen
Procain Penicillin
Procto
proctosigmoidoscopy
PROM
Prot
protein
PRP
prox
proximal
PRRE
PS
pulmonic stenosis
PSA
PSH
PSIS
PSMF
PSP
phenolsulfonphthalein
P vera
polycythemia vera
PSROM
PVO
PSVT
PWB
PT
physical therapy
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PWP
PW
Pulse Width
PZI
cardiac output
every
QAC
qh
every hour
qid.
QNS
Qp
QRS complex
Qs
qt
quart
Quad
quadriplegic
quads
quadriceps
RAT
RBBB
RBC
RCA
RD
retinal detachment
RD
Registered Dietician
RDA
RDS
RECT
rectal
REF
referred
reg
regular
Reg X
Rehab
rehabilitation
REM
REP
retrograde pyelogram
right
Rep
repitition
respiration
RER
RA
rheumatoid arthritis
RES
reticuloendothelial system
Rad
radial
Resid
Residual
RAE
Resp
respirations
RAEB
Retic
reticulocyte
RAH
RF
rheumatic fever
RAM
RFA
RAN
RG
random glucose
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RHD
RIA
radioimmunoassay
RICE
RID
radialimmunodiffusion
RIF
RIND
RL
Ringers lactate
RLE
RLF
retrolental fibroplasia
RLL
RLQ
RLT
RM
Radical mastectomy
RML
RMP
RMR
range of motion
ROP
retinopathy of prematurity
ROS
review of systems
Rp
pulmonary resistance
RP
retinitis pigmentosa
RPE
RPF
RPh
Registered Pharmacist
RPN
RPR
RQ
respiratory quotient
RR
Recovery room
R&R
RRA
radioreceptor assay
RRR
RSA
right sacro-anterior
RMSF
RScA
right scapulo-anterior
RMT
retromolar trigone
RScp
right scapulo-posterior
RN
Registered Nurse
RSD
RNA
ribonucleic acid
RSO
right salpingo-oophorectomy
RND
RSP
right sacroposterior
RO
RSR
R/O
rule out
RST
right sacro-transverse
ROA
RSV
ROM
rupture of membranes
RT
radiation therapy
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related to
RTA
RTC
return to clinic
RTO
return to office
RTW
return to work
RUC
Rig
Rigidity
RUE
RUG
retrograde urethrogram
RUL
RUQ
RV
right ventricle
RVE
RVG
right ventrogluteal
RVH
oxygen saturation
SAQ
SAR
SAS
SB
scleral buckle
SBA
stand by assistance
SBE
SBF
SBO
SBP
SCD
SCI
SCIDS
SD
sleep deprived
RVL
SDH
subdural hematoma
Rx
prescription, treatment
SDU
Step-Down Unit
superior
sed rate
sedimentation rate
S1,2,3,4
S/E
side effects
SA
sinoatrial
SEM
SAA
Stokes-Adams attack
SEMI
SAB
spontaneous abortion
SF
standard flush
S/a d/o
schizoaffective disorder
SG
Swan-Ganz catheter
SAH
subarachnoid hemorrhage
SGA
SAL
salicylate
SGOT
SAN
sinoatrial node
SGPT
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SOB
shortness of breath
SOL
solution
SOM
siblings
s/p
status post
SICU
SPEC
specimen
SIDS
SPEP
Sign
significant
SpG
specific gravity
SIMV
spont
spontaneous
SP tube
suprapubic tube
SIS
suprapubic prostatectomy
SL
sublingual
SPROM
SLB
SLC
sq
SLE
SR
sedimentation rate
SLP
SRF
subretinal fluid
SLR
SRMC
sm
small
SROM
SMAE
SS
SMA syndrome
SSC
SMBG
SSCP
SMD
SSE
SMR
submucosal resection
SSI
SNF
SSKI
SNS
SSN
SO
significant other
SSRI
SH
social history
SI
suicidal ideations
SIADH
sibs
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SSS
SVD
ST
sinus tachycardia
SVE
STAPH
staphylococcus
SVG
STAT
at once
SVI
STD
SVO2
STG
SVR
Stim
stimulation
SVT
supraventricular tachycardia
STK
streptokinase
SW
Social Worker
STEMI
SWF
STM
SWI
STN
Subthalamic Nucleus
Sx
symptoms or signs
STNR
Sz
seizure
STREP
streptococcus
temperature
STS
TA
temporal arteritis
STSG
T&A
STV
T&C
SUB
T&S
subconj
subconjunctival
T1-12
subcut
subcutaneous
T4RIA
thyroxine radioimmunoassay
SUI
T3U
triiodothyronine uptake
SUP
supination
TAB
therapeutic abortion
supp
suppository
tach
TAH
tachycardia
total abdominal hysterectomy
surg
Surgery
TAL
SV
stroke volume
TAPVR
SVC
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TB or TBC
tuberculosis
tid
TBI
tinct
tincture
TBLC
TIUP
TBSA
TKD
treatment kardex
tbsp
tablespoon
TKR
TC
telephone call
TLC
TCA
tricyclic antidepressant
TM
tympanic membrane
T cell
TMJ
temporomandibular joint
TCM
transcutaneous monitor
TMP
transmembrane pressure
TCV
thoracic cardiovascular
TNT
TCV-PO
transnephrostomy tubogram
nephrostogram (meaning through
nephrostomy tube)
Td
toco
tocotransducer
TDO
TOF
tetralogy of Fallot
TDWB
TOPV
TED
thromboembolic disease
TORP
TEDs
toxo
toxoplasmosis
TEF
tracheoesophageal fistula
TP
total protein
Temp
temperature
TPA
TENS
TPN
Tep
trans-esophageal puncture
TPR
terb
TF
terbutaline
tube feeding
Tr
Tremor
trach
tracheostomy
TGA
triglyceride
THR
Trophamine
TI
teaspoon
TIA
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thyroid-stimulating hormone
TTN
TTWB
TTP
TUR
transurethral resection
TURB
TURP
TV
tricuspid valve
TVC
Tv
Tidal volume
TVH
Tx
UA
URO
urology
US
ultrasound, ultrasonography
UTI
u urea
UVAFN
UVAML
UVASH
UVATT
urinalysis
volts
UBW
V1
UC
uterine contractions
V2
uCi
microcurie
V3
UGI
VA
visual acuity
UM
Utilization Management
VA
Veteran's Administration
UE
upper extremity
VACTERS
UF
ultrafiltration
UIEP
urinary immunoelectrophoresis
vag hyst
vaginal hysterectomy
UL
upper lobe
Vanc
Vancomycin
UO
urine output
VBAC
UNG
ointment
VC
vital capacity
UPEP
voiding cystourethrogram
UR
utilization review
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venereal disease
VE
vaginal exam
Ventric
ventriculostomy tube
VEP
VER
VF
visual field
VFI
V. fib
ventricular fibrillation
VHD
Vim
Vit
vitamin
vlbw
VMA
vanillylmandelic acid
VMI
VO
verbal order
Vol
volume
VP
venous pressure
VRE
VS
vital signs
VSD
VSS
VT
ventricular tachycardia
v. tach.
ventricular tachycardia
VTX
vertex
WAIS
WBAT
WDLL
WDWN
WFL
WHO
WHR
WISC
WNF
WNL
wo
week old
w/p
whirlpool
WPW Syndrome
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
wt
weight
w/c
wheelchair
except
times
X chromosome
X cover
XO
Turner's syndrome
XT
extropia
XXY
Klinefelter's syndrome
Y chromosome
yo
year old
yr
year
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III. Symbols
III. Symbols
Symbols
female
male
negative
increasing or high
primary
decreasing or low
secondary
after
check
with
no, none
change
approximately
parallel bars
to/from
1-RM
number
positive
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OB/GYN ABBREVIATIONS
CE
Cervical exam
AB
AC
Aborta
Abdominal Circumference
CMT
ACA
CNS
AFI
C/S
Cesarean Delivery
AG
Abdominal Girth
CTX
Contraction
AGUS
CX
Cervix
AI
Artificial Insemination
D/C
Discharge
AID
D&E
AIH
DMPA
AMA
EAB
Elective Abortion
ART
EASI
ASCUS
EBX
Endometrial Biopsy
ECC
Endocervical Cells
ASCUS-H
Eff
Effacement
EGBUS
ERT
E2
17 Beta Estradiol
FD
Fully dilated
FL
Fetal Length
FLM
FM
Fetal Movement
FNP
FP
Family Practice
FSH
FT
Full Term
AUB
Bilateral
BBOW
BHCG
BPD
Biparietal Diameter
BPP
Biophysical Profile
BTBV
BUS
BV
Bacterial Vaginosis
CAH
CD
Cycle Day
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Gravida
LMP
GDM
Gestational Diabetes
LOA
GFM
LOC
Loss of Consciousness
GIFT
LOF
Leaking of Fluid
GNRH
L/S
Laparoscopy, Laparoscope
GPFPAL
LSIL
GT
Genetic Termination
LZD
HBSAG
HC
Head Circumference
MgSO4
Magnesium Sulfate
HPV
HRT
Multiparous
H/S
Hysteroscopy
M
Murmur
HSG
Hysterosalpingogram
NP
Nurse Practitioner
HSIL
NNP
HSV
NR
Northridge
ICSI
NST
Non-Stress Test
I&D
Nulliparous
INE
Oblig
IRB
OBS
Observe/ observation
IUD
Intrauterine Device
OCP
IUI
Intrauterine Insemination
OHSS
IUP
Intrauterine Pregnancy
ONC
Oncology
LAVH
Parous
LEEP
PA-C
LH
Leutenizing Hormone
PCA
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PCT
PCOS
PNC
Prenatal Care
PNL
Prenatal Labs
PNP
PNV
Prenatal Vitamins
PPROM
pr
Per Rectum
PRL
Prolactin
PNV
Prenatal Visit
PROM
PT CTX
Preterm Contractions
PTD
Preterm Delivery
pv
Per Vagina
PV
Prenatal Visit
RE / REI
ROP
ROT
SA
Semen Analysis
SAB
Spontaneous Abortion
SD&E
SROM
SSE
SUZI
SVE
TAB
Therapeutic Abortion
TAH
TA U/S
TOA
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Toco
Tocolysis
TOL
Trial of Labor
Trich
Trichomoniasis
TVH
TV U/S
U/S
Ultrasound
UPT
VIN
WHNP
ZD
Zona Drilling
ZIFT
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LAB ABBREVIATIONS
ABG
44
V. Lab Addendum
V. Lab Addendum
Ig (A, G, D, E, M) Immunoglobulin A, G, D, E, M
APTT
ASCUS
BT
Bleeding Time
BUN
C&S
CBC
CBG
CH50
CPK
Creatine Phosphokinase
CrCl
Creatinine Clearance
Creat
Creatinine
CRP
C-reactive protein
CX
Culture
DFA
EIA
Enzyme Immunoassay
ELISA
ESR
FSBS
GC/MS
GFR
GTT
HGSIL
IEP
Immunoelectrophoresis
LE prep
LGSIL
NCCLS
PPT
PT
Protime
PTT
RPR
SPEP
T4RIA
Thyroxine Radioimmunoassay
T3U
Triiodothyronine Uptake
UA
Urinalysis
UPEP
VAP
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V. Lab Addendum
V. Lab Addendum
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Assist Control
ALI
AM
Aerosol Mask
APRV
Async
Asynchronous
Auto
Auto Mode
B&S
BiPAP
BV
Calc
Calculation
Comp
Compliance
CPFT
CPT
Chest Physiotherapy
CRT
DLCO
ETCO2
ETS
Endotracheal Suctioning
FEV1
FIO2
FVC
HeO2
Heliox
HFO2
Hum
Humidifier
I:E
IMV
Insp
Inspiratory
IPL
IPPB
IRV
IS
Incentive Spirometer
MCPAP
Mask CPAP
MDI
MLT
MOV
MV
Minute Volume
MVV
NC
Nasal Cannula
NCPAP
Nasal CPAP
NIP
NP
Nasal Prongs
NPPV
NPV
NRB
Non-Rebreather
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Oxygen
O2 sat
Oxygen Saturation
OH
Oxyhood
P/F ratio
Pao2/FIO2
PBW
PC
PC/PS
SIMV/PC/PS
PEEP
PEEPH
PEEPL
PEP
PIP
Plat
Plateau Pressure
Press
Pressure
PRVC
PRVC/PS
SIMV/PRVC/PSV
PSV
RA
Room Air
RAD
RC
Respiratory Care
RPFT
RR
Respiratory Rate
RRT
RT
Respiratory Therapist
SAT
Saturated, Saturation
SIMV
SpO2
SPSV
SSV
SVN
Sx
Suction
Vt
Tidal Volume
TC
Trach Collar
TCDB
T-comp
Tube Compensation
Term
Termination
TI
Inspiratory Time
TOS
Top of Stabilizer
TP
T Piece
V/Q
VC
Volume Control
VE
Minute Ventilation
Vent
Ventilator
VM
Venturi Mask
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VS
Volume Support
VV+
WOB
Work Of Breathing
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Assist
Abd
Abduction
ACDF
Add
adduction
amb
Ambulation
artic
articulation
Both/Bilateral
BDAE
BOS
Base of Support
BOT
base of tongue
c collar
cervical collar
CIDP
D/C
ICH
intracranial hemorrhage
IVIG
intravenous immunoglobulin
L-spine
lumbar spine
LAQ
LBQC
LOB
Loss of Balance
MBS
min
minimal
mm
muscles
MS
multiple sclerosis
OSH
outside hospital
PLOF
discharge/discontinue
rr
respiration rate
DNT
SBQC
ELBW
T-spine
thoracic spine
Eval
Evaluation
ther ex
Therapeutic Exercise
Ex
Exercise
TLSO
thoracic-limbo-sacral orthosis
EVD
vc
verbal cues
FEES
VCD
FWW
VLBW
HEP
VOR
HLHS
WBOS
Independent
seconds/ inches
at
50
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