Medical Abbreviations Flashcards

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What does AAROM stand for?

Active range of motion

Assistive device

As soon as possible

Active assisted range of motion (correct)

What does 'abd' stand for?

Abduction

What does ABG(s) represent?

Arterial blood gas(es)

What does AD stand for?

Assistive device, Alzheimer's disease Signup and view all the answers

What does 'add' mean?

Adduction Signup and view all the answers

What does ADL stand for?

Activities of daily living Signup and view all the answers

What is an AFO?

Ankle-foot orthosis Signup and view all the answers

What does AK refer to?

Above knee Signup and view all the answers

What does AKA stand for?

Above knee amputation Signup and view all the answers

What does ALS refer to?

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Signup and view all the answers

What does AMA stand for?

Against medical advice Signup and view all the answers

What does AMB or amb mean?

Ambulatory Signup and view all the answers

What does AP stand for?

Ankle pump, anterior-posterior Signup and view all the answers

What does AROM mean?

Active range of motion Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by ASAP?

As soon as possible Signup and view all the answers

What does bid stand for?

Twice daily Signup and view all the answers

What does BK refer to?

Below knee Signup and view all the answers

What is BKA?

Below knee amputation Signup and view all the answers

What does BLE or (B) LE mean?

Bilateral lower extremities Signup and view all the answers

What does BM stand for?

Bowel movement Signup and view all the answers

What does BMI represent?

Body mass index Signup and view all the answers

What does BP stand for?

Blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does BPM or bpm indicate?

Beats per minute Signup and view all the answers

What does CA stand for?

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

What does CABG mean?

Coronary artery bypass graft Signup and view all the answers

What does CAD stand for?

Coronary artery disease Signup and view all the answers

What does CBC represent?

Complete blood count Signup and view all the answers

What does C/C or c/c mean?

Chief complaint Signup and view all the answers

What does CGA stand for?

Contact guard assist Signup and view all the answers

What does cm represent?

Centimeter Signup and view all the answers

What does c/o stand for?

Complains of Signup and view all the answers

What does COPD mean?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Signup and view all the answers

What does CPM stand for?

Continuous passive motion Signup and view all the answers

What does CV mean?

Cardiovascular Signup and view all the answers

What does cx stand for?

Cancel, crutches Signup and view all the answers

What does d/c mean?

Discharge or discontinue Signup and view all the answers

What does DM stand for?

Diabetes mellitus Signup and view all the answers

What does DME refer to?

Durable medical equipment Signup and view all the answers

What does DVT stand for?

Deep vein thrombosis Signup and view all the answers

What does dx mean?

Diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

What does ea mean?

Each Signup and view all the answers

What does EKG or ECG stand for?

Electrocardiogram Signup and view all the answers

What does EtOH or ETOH represent?

Ethyl alcohol Signup and view all the answers

What does ex mean?

Exercise Signup and view all the answers

What does FWB stand for?

Full weight bearing Signup and view all the answers

What does fx mean?

Fracture Signup and view all the answers

What does Hct refer to?

Hematocrit Signup and view all the answers

What does HEP stand for?

Home exercise program Signup and view all the answers

What does h/o mean?

History of Signup and view all the answers

What does HOB stand for?

Head of bed Signup and view all the answers

What does HTN stand for?

Hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What does hx mean?

History Signup and view all the answers

What does Hz stand for?

Hertz Signup and view all the answers

What does I & D stand for?

Incision and drainage Signup and view all the answers

What does I & O represent?

Intake and output Signup and view all the answers

What does IV stand for?

Intravenous Signup and view all the answers

What does K represent?

Potassium Signup and view all the answers

What does KAFO mean?

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

What does kg stand for?

Kilogram Signup and view all the answers

What does L or (L) refer to?

Left Signup and view all the answers

What does LE stand for?

Lower extremity Signup and view all the answers

What does LTG mean?

Long term goal Signup and view all the answers

What does MD stand for?

Muscular dystrophy, medical doctor/physician Signup and view all the answers

What does MI mean?

Myocardial infarction 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 MRI stand for?

Magnetic resonance imaging Signup and view all the answers

What does MRSA mean?

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Signup and view all the answers

What does MS stand for?

Multiple sclerosis, mental status Signup and view all the answers

What does MVA stand for?

Motor vehicle accident Signup and view all the answers

What does n & v mean?

Nausea and vomiting Signup and view all the answers

What does Na stand for?

Sodium Signup and view all the answers

What does NPO mean?

Nothing by mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does NWB stand for?

Non weight bearing Signup and view all the answers

What does OA mean?

Osteoarthritis Signup and view all the answers

What does PCA stand for?

Patient controlled anesthesia Signup and view all the answers

What does PE stand for?

Pulmonary embolism Signup and view all the answers

What does PEG mean?

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (tube) Signup and view all the answers

What does PMH stand for?

Past/previous medical history Signup and view all the answers

What does po mean?

By mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does post-op mean?

Post operative Signup and view all the answers

What does PRN stand for?

As needed Signup and view all the answers

What does PROM mean?

Passive range of motion Signup and view all the answers

What does PT stand for?

Physical therapist, pronator teres, prothrombin time Signup and view all the answers

What does pt mean?

Patient Signup and view all the answers

What does PTA stand for?

Physical therapist assistant, prior to admission Signup and view all the answers

What does PTT stand for?

Partial thromboplastin time Signup and view all the answers

What does PVD stand for?

Peripheral vascular disease Signup and view all the answers

What does PWB mean?

Partial weight bearing Signup and view all the answers

What does q mean?

Every Signup and view all the answers

What does qd mean?

Every day Signup and view all the answers

What does qod mean?

Every other day Signup and view all the answers

What does R or (R) stand for?

Right Signup and view all the answers

What does RBC mean?

Red blood cell Signup and view all the answers

What does reps mean?

Repetitions Signup and view all the answers

What does r/o or R/O mean?

Rule out Signup and view all the answers

What does ROM represent?

Range of motion Signup and view all the answers

What does RR stand for?

Respiratory rate Signup and view all the answers

What does Rx stand for?

Prescription Signup and view all the answers

What does SaO2 stand for?

Oxygen saturation Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Abbreviations Study Notes

AAROM: Refers to active assisted range of motion, crucial in rehabilitation settings.
abd: Abbreviation for abduction, the movement of a limb away from the body's midline.
ABG(s): Stands for arterial blood gas(es), a test measuring the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.
AD: Can denote assistive device or Alzheimer's disease, highlighting its dual use in medical contexts.
add: Refers to adduction, the motion of a limb towards the body’s midline.
ADL: Activities of daily living, fundamental tasks like eating and bathing essential for patient independence.
AFO: Ankle-foot orthosis, a supportive device for foot and ankle stability.
AK: Indicates above knee, often used in contexts related to amputations.
AKA: Above knee amputation, a surgical procedure removing part of the leg above the knee.
ALS: Refers to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive neurodegenerative disease.
AMA: Against medical advice, a term used when a patient opts to leave treatment against medical advice.
AMB or amb: Indicates ambulatory, referring to a patient who is able to walk.
AP: Stands for ankle pump or anterior-posterior, commonly seen in mobility assessments.
AROM: Active range of motion, denoting exercises performed by the patient without assistance.
ASAP: As soon as possible, indicating urgency in medical requests or treatments.
bid: Means twice daily, a common prescription frequency.
BK: Refers to below knee, often relating to limb examinations or amputations.
BKA: Below knee amputation, surgical removal of the leg below the knee joint.
BLE or (B) LE: Stands for bilateral lower extremities, indicating both legs are involved.
BM: Bowel movement, an important aspect of patient health and monitoring.
BMI: Body mass index, a tool for assessing body weight relative to height.
BP: Blood pressure, a critical vital sign assessed in many medical settings.
BPM or bpm: Beats per minute, measuring heart rate and rhythm.
CA: Cancer, encompassing a broad range of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell growth.
CABG: Coronary artery bypass graft, a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to the heart.
CAD: Coronary artery disease, a condition affecting blood flow to the heart.
CBC: Complete blood count, a comprehensive blood test evaluating overall health and detecting disorders.
C/C or c/c: Chief complaint, the primary issue or symptom reported by the patient.
CGA: Contact guard assist, a level of assistance provided during patient mobility.
cm: Centimeter, a metric unit of length measurement often used in clinical documentation.
c/o: Complains of, a phrase indicating reported symptoms or issues by the patient.
COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a progressive lung disease affecting breathing.
CPM: Continuous passive motion, a therapy technique that promotes joint mobility.
CV: Cardiovascular, relating to the heart and blood vessels.
cx: Can indicate crutches or cancel, used in mobility and procedural contexts.
d/c: Discharge or discontinue, commonly used for termination of services or medications.
DM: Diabetes mellitus, a chronic condition affecting blood sugar regulation.
DME: Durable medical equipment, encompassing devices like wheelchairs and oxygen tanks.
DVT: Deep vein thrombosis, a condition of blood clots forming in veins, usually in the legs.
dx: Diagnosis, the identification of a disease or condition.
ea: Each, used in prescriptions and documentation.
EKG, ECG: Electrocardiogram, a test measuring heart electrical activity.
EtOH or ETOH: Ethyl alcohol, often discussed in relation to substance use and alcohol testing.
ex: Exercise, critical in physical rehabilitation and overall health.
FWB: Full weight bearing, indicating the patient may place full weight on the affected limb.
fx: Fracture, a break in bone integrity, frequently assessed in trauma cases.
Hct: Hematocrit, a blood test that measures the proportion of red blood cells.
HEP: Home exercise program, a customized regimen for patient rehabilitation at home.
h/o: History of, used to document prior medical conditions or experiences.
HOB: Head of bed, positioning term relevant in patient care.
HTN: Hypertension, chronic high blood pressure affecting cardiovascular health.
hx: History, often documenting a patient's medical background.
Hz: Hertz, a unit of frequency used in various medical measurements.
I & D: Incision and drainage, a surgical procedure for abscess treatment.
I & O: Intake and output, monitoring fluid balance in patients.
IV: Intravenous, indicating administration of fluids or medications directly into the bloodstream.
K: Potassium, a crucial electrolyte monitored in various health conditions.
KAFO: Knee-ankle-foot orthosis, used for support in limb stability.
kg: Kilogram, a unit of weight measurement relevant in medical contexts.
L or (L): Left, indicating direction in medical documentation.
LE: Lower extremity, referring to the legs in medical assessments.
LTG: Long term goal, used in treatment planning and rehabilitation.
MD: Muscular dystrophy, a group of diseases causing muscle weakness and degeneration.
MI: Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack.
mm: Millimeter, a unit of measurement used in medical examinations.
MMT: Manual muscle test, assessing muscle strength and function.
MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging, a diagnostic imaging technique.
MRSA: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a resistant bacterial infection.
MS: Multiple sclerosis, a central nervous system disorder affecting mobility and coordination.
MVA: Motor vehicle accident, commonly referenced in trauma cases.
n & v: Nausea and vomiting, symptoms often assessed in patient evaluations.
Na: Sodium, an essential electrolyte regulated in the body.
NPO: Nothing by mouth, indicating restrictions on oral intake.
NWB: Non weight bearing, instructions for avoiding weight on an injured limb.
OA: Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease.
PCA: Patient-controlled anesthesia, allowing patients to manage pain relief.
PE: Pulmonary embolism, a blockage in the lungs’ blood vessels.
PEG: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (tube), a feeding tube placed directly into the stomach.
PMH: Past/previous medical history, documenting a patient's health background.
po: By mouth, instructions for administration of medications.
post-op: Post-operative, referring to the period after surgery.
PRN: As needed, used in medication instructions.
PROM: Passive range of motion, exercises administered by a therapist for patient mobility.
PT: Can indicate physical therapist, pronator teres, or prothrombin time, depending on context.
pt: Patient, the individual receiving healthcare services.
PTA: Physical therapist assistant, a professional supporting physical therapists in patient care.
PTT: Partial thromboplastin time, a blood test measuring blood clotting.
PVD: Peripheral vascular disease, affecting blood flow in the extremities.
PWB: Partial weight bearing, directions for limited weight on an injured limb.
q: Every, used to denote frequency in care or medication.
qd: Every day, often found in prescription instructions.
qod: Every other day, indicating an alternating schedule.
R or (R): Right, indicating direction in medical contexts.
RBC: Red blood cell, a key component of blood involved in oxygen transport.
reps: Repetitions, a term used in exercise contexts for counting movements.
r/o or R/O: Rule out, indicating the process of dismissing possibilities of a diagnosis.
ROM: Range of motion, measuring the flexibility of joints.
RR: Respiratory rate, monitoring breathing speed in patients.
Rx: Prescription, a formal instruction for medications or treatments.
SaO2: Oxygen saturation, measuring the percentage of oxygen in the blood.

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