Healthcare Abbreviations: P to SGOT

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What does the abbreviation 'ABG' stand for?

Albumin

Arterial blood gases (correct)

Arteriovenous graft

Acute bacterial growth

What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'CNS'?

Cardia Nodal System

Cyclic Neuronal Synthesis

Cortical Nutrient Supply

Central Nervous System (correct)

Which abbreviation stands for 'computed tomography scan'?

ECG

CXR

CT scan (correct)

EMG

The abbreviation 'a.c.' refers to which of the following?

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What does 'ALT' refer to?

Alanine Transaminase Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for 'cerebrospinal fluid'?

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Which abbreviation stands for 'blood urea nitrogen'?

BUN Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is abbreviated as COPD?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'FS' stand for?

Frozen Section Signup and view all the answers

The abbreviation 'GYN' is commonly used to refer to which medical specialty?

Gynecology Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation refers to Low-density lipoprotein?

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What does the abbreviation 'IVP' stand for?

Intravenous pyelogram Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following abbreviations means Magnesium?

Mg Signup and view all the answers

The abbreviation 'MRI' refers to which diagnostic imaging technique?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'NPO' mean?

Nothing by mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'Hb' or 'Hgb' stand for?

Haemoglobin Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation PKU stand for?

Phenylketonuria Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following refers to a test measuring the erythrocyte sedimentation rate?

sed rate Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation refers to 'as necessary'?

PRN Signup and view all the answers

The abbreviation ‘TIA’ refers to which medical condition?

Transient ischemic attack Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'WD'?

Wound Signup and view all the answers

The abbreviation 'T4' refers to which hormone?

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What does 'PO' stand for in medical terms?

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Which abbreviation stands for 'specific gravity'?

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Study Notes

PCD: partial pressure of carbon dioxide
Peds: pediatrics
PET: positron emission tomography
pH: hydrogen ion concentration (measure of acidity or alkalinity)
PKU: phenylketonuria
PLT: platelet
PMNs: polymorphonuclear leukocytes
PNS: peripheral nervous system
PO: postoperative
p.o.: orally
polys: polymorphonuclear leukocytes
pos: positive
post-op: after operation
pp: postprandial (after a meal)
PPBS: postprandial blood sugar
PPD: purified protein derivative (TB test)
preop: before operation
prep: prepare for
PRN, p.r.n: as necessary (pro re nata)
protime: prothrombin time
PSA: prostate specific antigen
pt: patient
PTT: partial thromboplastin time
PT: prothrombin time/physical therapy
PVC: premature ventricular contraction
QNS, q.n.s: quantity not sufficient
R: right
RA: rheumatoid arthritis
RBC: red blood cell or red blood count (lab: rbc)
Rx: regulation
RIA: radioimmunoassay
R/O: rule out
RPR: rapid plasma reagin
RT: respiratory therapy
RR: recovery room
Rx: treatment
SA: sinoatrial
SAD: seasonal affective disorder

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FS: Frozen Section
FSH: Follicle-stimulating hormone
FUO: Fever of unknown origin
Fx: Fracture
Gr: Growth hormone
GI: Gastrointestinal
Gluc: Glucose
GTT: Glucose tolerance test
GYN: Gynecology
H: Hour
HAV: Hepatitis A virus
HBsAg: Hepatitis B surface antigen
HEV: Hepatitis E virus
HCG: Human chorionic gonadotropin
HCL: Hydrochloric acid
HCT/Hct: Hematocrit (take only)
HCV: Hepatitis C virus
HDL: High-density lipoprotein
Hg: Mercury
Hb/Hgb: Hemoglobin
Hgb & Hct: Hemoglobin and hematocrit
HIV: Human immunodeficiency virus
Hx: History of
H2O: Water
hs: At bedtime (hore somni)
Hx: History
ICU: Intensive care unit
ID: Identification, intradermal
IM: Intramuscular
IP: Intraperitoneal
IV: Intravenous
IVP: Intravenous pyelogram
K+: Potassium
Kg: Kilogram
L, ltr: Liter
L: Left, lower
Lat: Lateral
lb: Pound
LDH: Lactic dehydrogenase
LDL: Low-density lipoprotein
LE: Lupus erythematosus (lupus)
LH: Luteinizing hormone
LP: Lumbar puncture
Lymph: Lymphocytes
Lytes: Electrolytes
M: Meter
mcg: Microgram
MCH: Mean corpuscular hemoglobin
MCHC: Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
MCV: Mean corpuscular volume
Mets: Metastases
Mg: Magnesium
Mg+: Magnesium
MI: Myocardial infarction
ML: Milliliter
Mm: Millimeter
Mono: Monocyte
MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MS: Multiple sclerosis
Na: Sodium
Neg: Negative
NKA: No known allergy
noc: Eight
NPO: Nothing by mouth (nil per os)
NSAID: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
O2: Oxygen
O&P: Ova and parasite
OB: Obsterics
O/P: Outpatient
OR: Operating room
Oz: Ounce
p: Pulse, phosphorus
p.o.: Per oral
PaO2: Partial pressure of oxygen
PAP: Papanicolaou test (smear)
Path: Pathology
p.c.: After meals

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ABG: arterial blood gases
ABO: blood group system
a.c.: before meals
c/o: complains of
ACTH: adrenocorticotropic hormone
ADH: antidiuretic hormone
AIDS: acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Alb: albumin
ALL: acute lymphocytic leukemia
ALT: alanine transaminase (see SGPT)
AML: acute myelocytic leukemia
Aq: water (aqual)
ASO: antistreptolysin O
AST: aspartate aminotransferase (see SGOT)
AV: atrioventricular
bid: twice a day (bis in die)
bil: bilirubin
BAP: basic metabolic profile
BP: blood pressure
BS: blood sugar
BUN: blood urea nitrogen
Bx: biopsy
Dx: diagnosis
C: Celsius, centigrade
C&S: culture & sensitivity
Ca: calcium
CABG: coronary artery bypass graft
CAD: coronary artery disease
CAT: computed axial tomography
CBC: complete blood count
cc: cubic centimeter
CCU: coronary (cardiac) care unit
Chem: chemistry
Chemo: chemotherapy
CHF: congestive heart failure
Chol: cholesterol
CK: creatine kinase
cm: centimeter
CML: chronic myelogenous leukemia
CNS: central nervous system
CO2: carbon dioxide
COPD: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CPR: cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CSF: cerebrospinal fluid
CT scan: computed tomography scan
CVA: cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
CXR: chest x-ray
D: dry
DIC: disseminated intravascular coagulation
Diff: differential count of white blood cells
DA: dilute
DKA: diabetic acidosis (ketoacidosis)
DNA: deoxyribonucleic acid
DOB: date of birth
DVT: deep venous thrombosis
ECG: electrocardiogram
ECHO: echocardiogram
ECU: emergency care unit
ED: emergency department
EEG: electroencephalogram
EKG: electrocardiogram
EMG: electromyogram
ENT: ear, nose, and throat
Eos: eosinophils
ER: emergency room
ESR: erythrocyte sedimentation rate
ETOH: ethyl alcohol
exc: excision
F: Fahrenheit
FBS: fasting blood sugar
Fe: iron
FH: family history

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