Medical Abbreviations D-M Flashcards

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What does D/C stand for?

Discontinued

Discharged

Both A and B (correct)

None of the above

What is the meaning of 'dept'?

Department

What does DIP stand for?

Distal interphalangeal (joint)

What does DJD stand for?

Degenerative joint disease Signup and view all the answers

What does DM refer to?

Diabetes mellitus Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of DNR?

Do not resuscitate Signup and view all the answers

What does DO stand for?

Doctor of Osteopathy Signup and view all the answers

What does DOB mean?

Date of birth Signup and view all the answers

What does DOE stand for?

Dyspnea on exertion Signup and view all the answers

What does DTR stand for?

Deep tendon reflex Signup and view all the answers

What does DVT stand for?

Deep vein thrombosis Signup and view all the answers

What does Dx refer to?

Diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

What does ECF stand for?

Extended care facility Signup and view all the answers

What do ECG and EKG stand for?

Electrocardiogram Signup and view all the answers

What does ED refer to?

Emergency department Signup and view all the answers

What does EEG stand for?

Electroencephalogram Signup and view all the answers

What does EENT refer to?

Ear, eyes, nose, throat Signup and view all the answers

What does EMG stand for?

Electromyogram, electromyography Signup and view all the answers

What does E.R. mean?

Emergency room Signup and view all the answers

What does eval. stand for?

Evaluation Signup and view all the answers

What does ext. refer to?

Extension Signup and view all the answers

What does FBS mean?

Fasting blood sugar Signup and view all the answers

What does FEV stand for?

Forced expiratory volume Signup and view all the answers

What does FH stand for?

Family history Signup and view all the answers

What does flex mean?

Flexion Signup and view all the answers

What does FRC stand for?

Functional residual capacity Signup and view all the answers

What does ft. refer to?

Foot, feet (the measurement) Signup and view all the answers

What does FUO mean?

Fever of unknown origin Signup and view all the answers

What does FVC stand for?

Forced vital capacity Signup and view all the answers

What does FWB refer to?

Full weight bearing Signup and view all the answers

What does fx stand for?

Fracture Signup and view all the answers

What does GB stand for?

Gallbladder Signup and view all the answers

What does GI refer to?

Gastrointestinal Signup and view all the answers

What does g stand for?

Gram Signup and view all the answers

What does GSW stand for?

Gunshot wound Signup and view all the answers

What does GYN stand for?

Gynecology Signup and view all the answers

What does h or hr. mean?

Hour Signup and view all the answers

What does H&H or H/H stand for?

Hematocrit and hemoglobin Signup and view all the answers

What does H&P stand for?

History and physical Signup and view all the answers

What does h/o mean?

History of Signup and view all the answers

What does HA or H/A stand for?

Headache Signup and view all the answers

What does Hb or Hgb stand for?

Hemoglobin Signup and view all the answers

What does Hct stand for?

Hematocrit Signup and view all the answers

What does HCVD stand for?

Hypertensive cardiovascular disease Signup and view all the answers

What does HEENT stand for?

Head, eyes, ears, nose, throat Signup and view all the answers

What does HEP stand for?

Home exercise program Signup and view all the answers

What does HIV stand for?

Human immunodeficiency virus Signup and view all the answers

What does HNP stand for?

Herniated nucleus pulposus Signup and view all the answers

What does HOB stand for?

Head of bed Signup and view all the answers

What does HR stand for?

Heart rate Signup and view all the answers

What does hs refer to?

At bedtime Signup and view all the answers

What does ht. mean?

Height Signup and view all the answers

What does Ht stand for?

Hematocrit Signup and view all the answers

What does Htn or HTN stand for?

Hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What does Hx stand for?

History Signup and view all the answers

What does I&O stand for?

Intake and output Signup and view all the answers

What does IADL stand for?

Instrumental activities of daily living Signup and view all the answers

What does ICU stand for?

Intensive care unit Signup and view all the answers

What does IDDM stand for?

Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus Signup and view all the answers

What does IM stand for?

Intramuscular Signup and view all the answers

What does imp. mean?

Impression Signup and view all the answers

What does in. refer to?

Inches Signup and view all the answers

What does indep mean?

Independent Signup and view all the answers

What does IMV stand for?

Intermittent mandatory ventilation Signup and view all the answers

What does inf. mean?

Inferior Signup and view all the answers

What does IRDS stand for?

Infant respiratory distress syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What does IS stand for?

Incentive spirometry Signup and view all the answers

What does IV refer to?

Intravenous Signup and view all the answers

What does KAFO stand for?

Knee-ankle-foot orthosis Signup and view all the answers

What does kcal stand for?

Kilocalories Signup and view all the answers

What does kg stand for?

Kilogram Signup and view all the answers

What does KJ stand for?

Knee jerk Signup and view all the answers

What does KUB stand for?

Kidney, ureter, bladder Signup and view all the answers

What does L or l. mean?

Liter Signup and view all the answers

What does L stand for?

Left Signup and view all the answers

What does lat refer to?

Lateral Signup and view all the answers

What does lb. stand for?

Pound Signup and view all the answers

What does LBBB stand for?

Left bundle branch block Signup and view all the answers

What does LBP stand for?

Low back pain Signup and view all the answers

What does LE stand for?

Lower extremity Signup and view all the answers

What does LOC stand for?

Loss of consciousness, level of consciousness Signup and view all the answers

What does LMN stand for?

Lower motor neuron Signup and view all the answers

What does LOS stand for?

Length of stay Signup and view all the answers

What does LP stand for?

Lumbar puncture Signup and view all the answers

What does m stand for?

Meter Signup and view all the answers

What does MAP stand for?

Mean arterial pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does max mean?

Maximal Signup and view all the answers

What does MD stand for?

Medical doctor; doctor of medicine Signup and view all the answers

What does MED stand for?

Minimal erythemal dose Signup and view all the answers

What does Meds. refer to?

Medications Signup and view all the answers

What does mg stand for?

Milligram Signup and view all the answers

What does MI stand for?

Myocardial infarction Signup and view all the answers

What does min mean?

Minimal Signup and view all the answers

What does min. mean?

Minute Signup and view all the answers

What does ml stand for?

Milliliter Signup and view all the answers

What does mm stand for?

Millimeter Signup and view all the answers

What does MMT stand for?

Manual muscle test Signup and view all the answers

What does mo. mean?

Month Signup and view all the answers

What does mod stand for?

Moderate Signup and view all the answers

What does MP or MEP stand for?

Metacarpophalangeal Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Abbreviations D-M

D/C: Indicates when a service or treatment is discontinued or when a patient is discharged from care.
dept.: Short form for department, commonly used in healthcare settings to refer to specific divisions.
DIP: Refers to the distal interphalangeal joint, typically found in fingers and toes.
DJD: Acronym for degenerative joint disease, a condition that involves the loss of cartilage and bone.
DM: Stands for diabetes mellitus, a group of diseases that result in high blood sugar levels.
DNR: Stands for "do not resuscitate," a medical order indicating that a patient should not receive CPR.
DO: Refers to a doctor of osteopathy, a fully licensed physician offering holistic care.
DOB: Abbreviation for date of birth, crucial for identifying patient records.
DOE: Dyspnea on exertion, indicating shortness of breath during physical activity.
DTR: Deep tendon reflex, a common neurological examination component.
DVT: Deep vein thrombosis, a condition involving blood clots in deep veins, often in the legs.
Dx: Common shorthand for diagnosis, denoting the identification of a disease or condition.
ECF: Extended care facility, a type of healthcare institution for long-term care.
ECG, EKG: Electrocardiogram, a test that records the heart's electrical activity.
ED: Emergency department, the hospital area for urgent care.
EEG: Electroencephalogram, a test used to evaluate electrical activity in the brain.
EENT: Refers to ear, eyes, nose, and throat, commonly associated with specific medical specialties.
EMG: Stands for electromyogram, a test evaluating the health of muscles and nerve cells.
E.R.: Short for emergency room, used interchangeably with the emergency department.
eval.: Abbreviates evaluation, often related to assessing a patient's condition.
ext.: Extension, commonly used in physical therapy contexts.
FBS: Fasting blood sugar, a blood test measuring glucose levels after an overnight fast.
FEV: Forced expiratory volume, crucial in assessing lung function.
FH: Denotes family history, important for understanding genetic predispositions to diseases.
flex: A term referring to flexion, the process of bending a limb or joint.
FRC: Functional residual capacity, a lung volume measurement.
ft.: Abbreviation for foot or feet, often used in measuring height or distance.
FUO: Fever of unknown origin, a term for prolonged fever without an identifiable cause.
FVC: Forced vital capacity, another measurement relevant to lung function tests.
FWB: Full weight bearing, indicating that a patient can bear weight completely on their legs.
fx: Indicates fracture, a common term used in orthopedic contexts.
GB: Refers to gallbladder, an organ involved in digesting fats.
GI: Short for gastrointestinal, pertaining to the stomach and intestines.
g: Unit measurement for grams, often used in medication dosages.
GSW: Stands for gunshot wound, a type of penetrating injury.
GYN: Refers to gynecology, the branch of medicine dealing with female reproductive health.
h, hr.: Abbreviation for hour, a unit of time frequently used in medical charting.
H&H, H/H: Refers to hematocrit and hemoglobin, tests that evaluate blood components.
H&P: History and physical, a comprehensive assessment of a patient’s medical background.
h/o: Short for history of, commonly used in patient records to indicate previous conditions.
HA, H/A: Abbreviation for headache, a common symptom in various disorders.
Hb, Hgb: Refers to hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
Hct: Stands for hematocrit, a measure of the proportion of blood volume occupied by red blood cells.
HCVD: Hypertensive cardiovascular disease, a condition affecting the heart due to high blood pressure.
HEENT: Emphasizes the combined assessment of the head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat.
HEP: Home exercise program, a regimen designed for patients to perform at home.
HIV: Human immunodeficiency virus, the virus that causes AIDS.
HNP: Herniated nucleus pulposus, a spinal condition where disc material protrudes.
HOB: Refers to head of bed, important for positioning patients properly.
HR: Heart rate, a vital sign indicating the number of heartbeats per minute.
hs: Refers to at bedtime, often used in medication instructions.
ht.: Abbreviation for height, a measure of vertical extent in patients.
Ht: Also refers to hematocrit, important in evaluating blood composition.
Htn or HTN: Stands for hypertension, a common condition of high blood pressure.
Hx: Commonly denotes history, crucial for patient assessment and treatment planning.
I&O: Intake and output, a method of tracking fluid balance in patients.
IADL: Instrumental activities of daily living, referring to tasks necessary for independent living.
ICU: Intensive care unit, a specialized department provided for critically ill patients.
IDDM: Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, distinguishes a type of diabetes requiring insulin.
IM: Refers to intramuscular injections, a common method for administering medication.
imp.: Abbreviates impression, used in medical notes to convey a preliminary understanding.
in.: Measurement unit for inches, often used in clinical assessments.
indep: Independent, used in therapy or nursing to describe a patient's capability to perform activities alone.
IMV: Intermittent mandatory ventilation, a type of mechanical ventilation.
inf: Abbreviation for inferior, indicating a position relative to another structure.
IRDS: Infant respiratory distress syndrome, a serious condition affecting newborns.
IS: Incentive spirometry, a device to encourage deep breathing for lung health.
IV: Stands for intravenous, referring to the delivery of fluids, medications, or nutrients directly into a vein.
KAFO: Knee-ankle-foot orthosis, a supportive brace for lower limbs.
kcal: Kilocalories, a unit measuring energy in food.
kg: Measurement unit for kilograms, often used to indicate weight.
KJ: Refers to knee jerk, a reflex test evaluating neurological function.
KUB: Kidney, ureter, bladder, commonly used in medical imaging.
L or l.: Denotes liter, a unit of volume.
L: Represents left, a directional term in anatomy and nursing.
lat: Short for lateral, indicating the side of the body.
lb.: Abbreviation for pound, a weight measurement.
LBBB: Left bundle branch block, a type of heart block seen in electrocardiograms.
LBP: Low back pain, a prevalent condition affecting many individuals.
LE: Refers to lower extremity, involved in both assessment and treatment plans.
LOC: Loss of consciousness, often used in emergency and critical care contexts.
LMN: Lower motor neuron, a type of motor neuron critical for muscle control.
LOS: Length of stay, a metric used in healthcare management to evaluate patient care duration.
LP: Lumbar puncture, a procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic purposes.
m: Measurement unit for meters, used in various assessments.
MAP: Mean arterial pressure, a key cardiac function indicator.
max: Short for maximal, often used in exercise testing and health assessments.
MD: Indicates medical doctor; refers to practitioners who have completed medical school.
MED: Minimal erythemal dose, related to skin exposure to ultraviolet light.
Meds.: Abbreviation for medications, almost synonymous with drugs used for treatment.
mg: Measurement unit for milligrams, common in drug dosages.
MI: Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, occurs due to lack of blood flow.
min: Represents minimal, often referring to a baseline measure.
min.: Short for minute, a unit of time.
ml: Measurement unit for milliliters, frequently used in dosing medications.
mm: Measurement unit for millimeters, helpful in precise measurements.
MMT: Manual muscle test, an assessment method for muscle strength.
mo.: Abbreviation for month, commonly used for duration in health records.
mod: Stands for moderate, often to indicate symptom severity or intensity.
MP, MEP: Refers to metacarpophalangeal joints, relating to fingers and hand

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Test your knowledge of medical abbreviations from D to M with these flashcards. Each card provides an abbreviation along with its full definition, helping you understand their meanings in a medical context.