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What does AD stand for?

Alzheimer's disease

What are ADD and ADHD?

Attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

What does AIDS stand for?

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

What does AMI stand for?

Acute myocardial infarction Signup and view all the answers

What does BA stand for in medical terminology?

Bronchial asthma Signup and view all the answers

What does CA stand for?

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

What does CAD or CHD stand for?

Coronary artery disease or coronary heart disease Signup and view all the answers

What does CF stand for?

Cystic fibrosis Signup and view all the answers

What does CHF stand for?

Congestive heart failure Signup and view all the answers

What does COPD stand for?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Signup and view all the answers

What does DM stand for?

Diabetes mellitus Signup and view all the answers

What does FAS stand for?

Fetal alcohol syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What does FBOA stand for?

Foreign-body obstructed airway Signup and view all the answers

What does FUO stand for?

Fever of unknown origin Signup and view all the answers

What does Fx stand for?

Fracture Signup and view all the answers

What does HIV stand for?

Human immunodeficiency virus Signup and view all the answers

What does HPV stand for?

Human papillomavirus Signup and view all the answers

What does IBD stand for?

Inflammatory bowel disease Signup and view all the answers

What does IBS stand for?

Irritable bowel syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What does LD stand for?

Learning disability Signup and view all the answers

What does MD stand for?

Muscular dystrophy Signup and view all the answers

What does MS stand for?

Multiple sclerosis Signup and view all the answers

What does OA stand for?

Osteoarthritis Signup and view all the answers

What does OCD stand for?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder Signup and view all the answers

What does PD stand for?

Parkinson's disease Signup and view all the answers

What does PE stand for?

Pulmonary embolism Signup and view all the answers

What does SIDS stand for?

Sudden infant death syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What does STI stand for?

Sexually transmitted infection Signup and view all the answers

What does TB stand for?

Tuberculosis Signup and view all the answers

What does URI stand for?

Upper respiratory tract infection Signup and view all the answers

What does UTI stand for?

Urinary tract infection Signup and view all the answers

What are medical orders?

Instructions to medical staff Signup and view all the answers

What does no added salt (NAS) indicate?

Patient should not be given additional salt at meals Signup and view all the answers

What does no known allergies (NKA) mean?

Patient has no recorded or known allergies Signup and view all the answers

What does nothing by mouth (NPO) mean?

Patient should not ingest any substances orally Signup and view all the answers

What does out of bed (OOB) mean?

Patient should get out of bed Signup and view all the answers

What does bed rest (BR) refer to?

Order requiring consistent rest time in bed Signup and view all the answers

What does complete bed rest (CBR) mean?

Order requiring that the patient remain in bed at all times Signup and view all the answers

What do bathroom privileges (BRP) allow?

Patient has permission to use bathroom facilities unsupervised Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of do not resuscitate?

Legal order not to perform life-saving procedures Signup and view all the answers

What are emergency procedures?

Actions taken for immediate medical care Signup and view all the answers

What does medical procedures refer to?

Actions performed on a patient using medical technology Signup and view all the answers

What does cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) mean?

Emergency procedure for a patient's heart failure Signup and view all the answers

What does magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) refer to?

Imaging technique using magnets for body images Signup and view all the answers

What does computer axial tomography (CAT) refer to?

Imaging technique using energy waves for cross-sectional images Signup and view all the answers

What does positron emission tomography (PET) mean?

Imaging technique producing three-dimensional functional images Signup and view all the answers

What does ultrasound (US) refer to?

Imaging technique using sound waves for internal images Signup and view all the answers

What does electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) measure?

The electrical activity of the heart over time Signup and view all the answers

What does electroencephalogram (EEG) measure?

The brain's spontaneous electrical activity over time Signup and view all the answers

What does advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) entail?

Life-sustaining procedures for heart trauma Signup and view all the answers

What does advanced life support (ALS) refer to?

Procedures to sustain vital life processes Signup and view all the answers

What does alert, awake, and oriented (AAO) signify?

Patient is aware and responsive Signup and view all the answers

What does afebrile mean?

No fever Signup and view all the answers

What does while awake (WA) indicate?

An action must occur while the patient is conscious Signup and view all the answers

What does loss of consciousness (LOC) mean?

Patient lost awareness temporarily Signup and view all the answers

What does range of motion (ROM) describe?

Ability to move joints Signup and view all the answers

What does prescription (Rx) refer to?

Drugs a patient is taking or has been prescribed Signup and view all the answers

What does prognosis (Px) indicate?

Probable course of a patient's disease Signup and view all the answers

What does blood pressure (B/P) describe?

Pressure of blood in the circulatory system Signup and view all the answers

What does blood sugar (BS) refer to?

Amount of glucose in the blood Signup and view all the answers

What does fasting blood work (FBW) mean?

Blood work taken after fasting Signup and view all the answers

What does heart rate (HR) refer to?

Number of heartbeats per minute Signup and view all the answers

What does keep vein open (KVO) indicate?

Catheter should maintain a constant drip rate Signup and view all the answers

What does treatment (Tx) refer to?

Current method of managing patient symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What does history (Hx) signify?

Patient's medical history Signup and view all the answers

What does chief complaint (CC) refer to?

Reason for seeking medical attention Signup and view all the answers

What does discharge against medical advice (DAMA) mean?

Patient requests to leave despite medical advice Signup and view all the answers

What does stat mean?

Immediately Signup and view all the answers

What does as needed (PRN) indicate?

Medication dispensed as required Signup and view all the answers

What does as tolerated (as tol) mean?

Activity can be done if it doesn't cause discomfort Signup and view all the answers

What does b.i.d. mean?

Twice a day Signup and view all the answers

What does t.i.d. mean?

Three times a day Signup and view all the answers

What does ad lib mean?

As desired Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Common Medical Abbreviations for Diseases and Disorders

AD: Alzheimer's disease; causes memory loss and cognitive decline.
ADD/ADHD: Attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; affect concentration on tasks.
AIDS: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; weakens the immune system.
AMI: Acute myocardial infarction; commonly known as a heart attack.
BA: Bronchial asthma; causes breathing difficulties due to lung irritation.
CA: Cancer; characterized by uncontrolled cell growth.
CAD/CHD: Coronary artery/heart disease; related to blood flow obstruction.
CF: Cystic fibrosis; hereditary condition leading to mucus build-up and organ damage.
CHF: Congestive heart failure; heart's inability to pump blood effectively.
COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; lung condition causing breathing difficulties.
DM: Diabetes mellitus; affects blood sugar regulation.
FAS: Fetal alcohol syndrome; results from maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
FBOA: Foreign-body obstructed airway; blockage due to swallowed objects.
FUO: Fever of unknown origin; recurrent fever with undetermined cause.
Fx: Fracture; specific type of broken bone.
HIV: Human immunodeficiency virus; leads to AIDS.
HPV: Human papillomavirus; can cause skin warts.
IBD: Inflammatory bowel disease; includes various digestive tract inflammations.
IBS: Irritable bowel syndrome; characterized by bloating and irregular bowel habits.
LD: Learning disability; affects skills like reading and writing.
MD: Muscular dystrophy; group of diseases weakening muscles.
MS: Multiple sclerosis; disrupts electrical signals in the nervous system.
OA: Osteoarthritis; degeneration of joint tissues.
OCD: Obsessive-compulsive disorder; includes repetitive behaviors to manage anxiety.
PD: Parkinson's disease; impacts muscle control and movement.
PE: Pulmonary embolism; blockage in lung arteries.
SIDS: Sudden infant death syndrome; unexplained infant mortality.
STI: Sexually transmitted infection; diseases from sexual contact.
TB: Tuberculosis; lung-affecting infectious disease.
URI: Upper respiratory tract infection; infection in the upper respiratory system.
UTI: Urinary tract infection; affects the urinary system.

Patient Status Abbreviations

medical orders: Instructions for medical staff regarding patient care.
no added salt (NAS): Patients should not receive extra salt in meals.
no known allergies (NKA): Patient has no documented allergies.
nothing by mouth (NPO): Patient is not to consume any substances orally.
out of bed (OOB): Patient encouraged to leave bed for activities or exercise.
bed rest (BR): Patient required to rest consistently in bed.
complete bed rest (CBR): Patient must remain in bed at all times.
bathroom privileges (BRP): Patient can use the bathroom without supervision.
do not resuscitate (DNR): Legal order to not perform life-saving procedures.
emergency procedures: Immediate care actions during a medical emergency.
medical procedures: Actions performed on patients including tests.
CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; emergency technique for non-beating heart.
MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging; uses magnets to create body images.
CAT: Computer axial tomography; uses energy waves for internal imaging.
PET: Positron emission tomography; provides 3D images of body functions.
US: Ultrasound; uses sound waves for internal body imaging.
ECG/EKG: Electrocardiogram; measures heart's electrical activity.
EEG: Electroencephalogram; measures brain's electrical activity.
ACLS: Advanced cardiac life support; procedures for major heart traumas.
ALS: Advanced life support; procedures to sustain vital functions.

Patient Monitoring and Procedures

AAO: Alert, awake, and oriented; patient is aware of surroundings.
afebrile: Indicates normal body temperature without fever.
while awake (WA): Action required only when the patient is conscious.
loss of consciousness (LOC): Patient has temporarily lost awareness.
ROM: Range of motion; capability to move joints.
Rx: Prescription; medications prescribed for patient.
Px: Prognosis; expected disease course or outcome.
B/P: Blood pressure; measures pressure of blood in vessels.
BS: Blood sugar; glucose level in blood.
FBW: Fasting blood work; tests conducted after not eating.
HR/BP: Heart rate; frequency of heartbeats per minute.
KVO: Keep vein open; maintain catheter flow rate.
Tx: Treatment; current methods addressing patients’ symptoms.
Hx: History; documentation of patient's medical history.
CC: Chief complaint; primary reason for seeking medical attention.
DAMA: Discharge against medical advice; patient opts to leave facility prematurely.
stat: Immediate action required; no delay.
PRN: Medication dispensed as needed.
as tol: Activity allowed as long as it causes no discomfort.
b.i.d.: Prescription to be taken twice daily.
t.i.d.: Prescription to be taken three times daily.
ad lib: Activities allowed as desired by the patient.

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