Medical Abbreviations Flashcards

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What does the abbreviation B/P stand for?

Back pain

Blood work

Battery power

Blood pressure (correct)

What does CC stand for?

Chief Complaint

What is the meaning of the abbreviation dx?

Diagnosis

What does GYN refer to?

Gynecology Signup and view all the answers

What is MI an abbreviation for?

Myocardial Infarction Signup and view all the answers

What does OR stand for?

Operating Room Signup and view all the answers

What does PERRLA stand for?

Pupils Equal Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation Signup and view all the answers

What does ROM stand for?

Range of Motion Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of SOB?

Shortness of Breath Signup and view all the answers

What does T & A stand for?

Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy Signup and view all the answers

What does UTI mean?

Urinary Tract Infections Signup and view all the answers

What does XR stand for?

X-ray Signup and view all the answers

What does DTR mean?

Deep Tendon Reflex Signup and view all the answers

What does H&P refer to?

History and Physical Signup and view all the answers

What does R/O mean?

Rule Out Signup and view all the answers

What does UCHD refer to?

Usual Childhood Diseases Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation Ax stand for?

Axillary Signup and view all the answers

What does Etoh mean?

Alcohol Signup and view all the answers

What does NKDA stand for?

No Known Drug Allergies Signup and view all the answers

What does NVD refer to?

Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Signup and view all the answers

What does Tym mean?

Tympanic Signup and view all the answers

What does VSS stand for?

Vital Signs Stable Signup and view all the answers

What does Wt. mean?

Weight Signup and view all the answers

What does CBC stand for?

Complete Blood Count Signup and view all the answers

What does D&C mean?

Dilatation & Curettage Signup and view all the answers

What does GI stand for?

Gastrointestinal Signup and view all the answers

What does HEENT refer to?

Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat Signup and view all the answers

What does N&V mean?

Nausea & Vomiting Signup and view all the answers

What does P mean in a medical context?

Pulse Signup and view all the answers

What does PT stand for?

Physical Therapy Signup and view all the answers

What does SOAP stand for?

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan Signup and view all the answers

What does T refer to in medical documentation?

Temperature Signup and view all the answers

What does URI stand for?

Upper Respiratory Infections Signup and view all the answers

What does WNL stand for?

Within Normal Limits Signup and view all the answers

What does HPI mean?

History of Present Illness Signup and view all the answers

What does PI stand for?

Present Illness Signup and view all the answers

What does In stand for?

Inch Signup and view all the answers

What does Ht mean?

Height Signup and view all the answers

What does Ft stand for?

Feet Signup and view all the answers

What does c/o stand for?

Complains of Signup and view all the answers

What does OTC stand for?

Over the Counter Signup and view all the answers

What does kg mean?

Kilogram Signup and view all the answers

What does cm stand for?

Centimeter Signup and view all the answers

What does FH refer to?

Family History Signup and view all the answers

What does EKG or ECG stand for?

Electrocardiogram Signup and view all the answers

What does lbs stand for?

Pounds Signup and view all the answers

What does PMH mean?

Past Medical History Signup and view all the answers

What does ER stand for?

Emergency Room Signup and view all the answers

What does CPE stand for?

Complete Physical Exam Signup and view all the answers

What does I&D mean?

Incision and Drainage Signup and view all the answers

What does 1/2 NS stand for?

1/2 Normal Saline (0.45% Sodium Chloride) Signup and view all the answers

What does HBIG stand for?

Hepatitis B Immune Globulin Signup and view all the answers

What does ID refer to?

Intradermal Signup and view all the answers

What does Ig stand for?

Immunoglobulins Signup and view all the answers

What does IM stand for?

Intramuscular Signup and view all the answers

What does IV mean?

Intravenous Signup and view all the answers

What does IVP represent?

Intravenous Push (also Intravenous Pyelogram) Signup and view all the answers

What does IVPB mean?

Intravenous Piggy Back Signup and view all the answers

What does mL stand for?

Milliliters Signup and view all the answers

What does subQ refer to?

Subcutaneous Signup and view all the answers

What does SWI or SWFI stand for?

Sterile Water for Injection Signup and view all the answers

What does TB mean?

Tuberculosis Signup and view all the answers

What does ac stand for in medical terms?

Before Meals Signup and view all the answers

What does am mean?

Morning Signup and view all the answers

What does AD stand for?

Right Ear Signup and view all the answers

What does AS mean?

Left Ear Signup and view all the answers

What does AU stand for?

Both Ears Signup and view all the answers

What does BID mean?

Twice Daily Signup and view all the answers

What does c with a line over it mean?

With Signup and view all the answers

What does cap stand for?

Capsule Signup and view all the answers

What does DAW mean?

Dispense as Written Signup and view all the answers

What does NPO stand for?

Nothing by Mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does OD stand for?

Right Eye Signup and view all the answers

What does OS mean?

Left Eye Signup and view all the answers

What does OU mean?

Both Eyes Signup and view all the answers

What does pc stand for?

After Meals Signup and view all the answers

What does PO stand for?

By Mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does PR mean?

Per Rectum Signup and view all the answers

What does prn mean?

As Needed Signup and view all the answers

What does qs mean?

Quantity Sufficient Signup and view all the answers

What does SL stand for?

Sublingual Signup and view all the answers

What does stat mean?

Immediately Signup and view all the answers

What does AF or AFib stand for?

Atrial Fibrillation Signup and view all the answers

What does tab stand for?

Tablet Signup and view all the answers

What does TID mean?

Three Times Daily Signup and view all the answers

What does top mean?

Topically Signup and view all the answers

What does ABG stand for?

Arterial Blood Gases Signup and view all the answers

What does A&P stand for?

Auscultation and Percussion Signup and view all the answers

What does co2 represent?

Carbon Dioxide Signup and view all the answers

What does DOE mean?

Dyspnea on Exertion Signup and view all the answers

What does ENT stand for?

Ear, Nose, Throat Signup and view all the answers

What does FEV stand for?

Forced Expiratory Volume Signup and view all the answers

What does FVC stand for?

Forced Vital Capacity Signup and view all the answers

What does LLL stand for?

Left Lower Lobe Signup and view all the answers

What does LRI stand for?

Lower Respiratory Infection Signup and view all the answers

What does LUL stand for?

Left Upper Lobe Signup and view all the answers

What does o2 mean?

Oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What does PFT refer to?

Pulmonary Function Test Signup and view all the answers

What does Pox/Pulseox stand for?

Pulse Oximetry Signup and view all the answers

What does RLL stand for?

Right Lower Lobe Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Abbreviations and Their Meanings

B/P: Blood Pressure; essential vital sign indicating the force of blood against artery walls.
CC: Chief Complaint; primary reason for a patient's visit to a healthcare provider.
dx: Diagnosis; the identification of a disease based on patient symptoms and information.
GYN: Gynecology; branch of medicine dealing with female reproductive health.
MI: Myocardial Infarction; commonly known as a heart attack, it occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked.
OR: Operating Room; a facility within a hospital where surgical procedures are performed.
PERRLA: Pupils Equal Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation; a neurological assessment tool for pupil response.
ROM: Range of Motion; measures the full movement potential of a joint.
SOB: Shortness of Breath; a symptom indicating difficulty in breathing, often associated with respiratory ailments.
T & A: Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy; surgical procedures to remove the tonsils and adenoids.
UTI: Urinary Tract Infections; infections that occur in any part of the urinary system.
XR: X-ray; a type of imaging that uses radiation to view the inside of the body.
DTR: Deep Tendon Reflex; a clinical test for assessing nerve function and reflex integrity.
H&P: History and Physical; comprehensive documentation of a patient's medical history and physical examination.
R/O: Rule Out; the process of eliminating possible diagnoses for a patient's condition.
UCHD: Usual Childhood Diseases; common ailments typically seen in children.
Ax: Axillary; refers to the armpit area, commonly associated with temperature measurements.
Etoh: Alcohol; often noted in medical records to indicate consumption of alcoholic beverages.
NKDA: No Known Drug Allergies; vital information indicating that a patient has no adverse reactions to medications.
NVD: Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea; a cluster of gastrointestinal symptoms indicating illness.
Tym: Tympanic; refers to the eardrum or tympanic membrane; often assessed in ear examinations.
VSS: Vital Signs Stable; indicates that a patient's vital signs fall within normal parameters.
Wt.: Weight; a critical measurement often used for dosage calculations and health assessments.
CBC: Complete Blood Count; a blood test used to evaluate overall health and detect disorders.
D&C: Dilatation & Curettage; a surgical procedure to remove tissue from the inside of the uterus.
GI: Gastrointestinal; pertains to the stomach and intestines, involved in digestion.
HEENT: Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat; a common examination area in clinical practice.
N&V: Nausea & Vomiting; indicative of various medical conditions or side effects.
P: Pulse; a vital sign representing the heartbeat rate.
PT: Physical Therapy; rehabilitation service aimed at improving mobility and function.

Additional Important Abbreviations

SOAP: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan; a method for organization in patient medical records.
T: Temperature; a vital sign that reflects the body's heat.
URI: Upper Respiratory Infections; infections affecting the nasal passages and throat.
WNL: Within Normal Limits; indicates that test results or findings are normal.
HPI: History of Present Illness; detailed account of the current health issue a patient is facing.
PI: Present Illness; summary of the patient's ongoing health problems.
In: Inch; a unit of measurement often used for height or wound dimensions.
Ht: Height; a vital measurement, usually recorded along with weight.
Ft: Feet; typical measurement in body height.
c/o: Complains Of; noting symptoms that the patient reports to the clinician.
OTC: Over the Counter; referring to medications available without a prescription.
kg: Kilogram; a weight measurement commonly used in medical settings.
cm: Centimeter; another unit of measurement used in various medical assessments.
FH: Family History; relevant familial health information that may influence patient care.
EKG or ECG: Electrocardiogram; a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart.
lbs: Pounds; a weight measurement frequently recorded in medical evaluations.
PMH: Past Medical History; significant previous health issues that may affect current care.
ER: Emergency Room; a hospital department for urgent medical needs.
CPE: Complete Physical Exam; thorough examination of a patient's overall health.
I&D: Incision and Drainage; a surgical technique for draining abscesses or collections of pus.
1/2 NS: 1/2 Normal Saline; a type of intravenous fluid used in hydration.
HBIG: Hepatitis B Immune Globulin; a treatment for exposure to Hepatitis B.
ID: Intradermal; refers to a method of delivering medication beneath the skin.
Ig: Immunoglobulins; antibodies produced by the immune system.
IM: Intramuscular; a method of medication administration into a muscle.
IV: Intravenous; administration of fluids or medications directly into a vein.
IVP: Intravenous Push or Intravenous Pyelogram; methods of introducing fluids or imaging.
IVPB: Intravenous Piggyback; a method of delivering additional IV medications.
mL: Milliliters; a volume measurement used in dosing medications.
subQ: Subcutaneous; administration of medication beneath the skin.
SWI or SWFI: Sterile Water for Injection; used in preparing medications.
TB: Tuberculosis; a contagious bacterial infection primarily affecting the lungs.
ac: Before meals; often used in medication instructions.
am: Morning; indicates timing, often used in medication schedules.
AD, AS, AU: Right ear, Left ear, Both ears; often directed in medications or assessments.
BID: Twice daily; medication dosing schedule.
c (with a line over it): With; indicates the inclusion of accompanying instructions or substances.
cap: Capsule; a form of medication delivery.
DAW: Dispense as Written; ensuring a specific prescription is filled exactly as written.
NPO: Nothing by mouth; indicates that the patient should not take anything orally.
OD, OS, OU: Right eye, Left eye, Both eyes; related to eye medications or examinations.
pc: After meals; indicates timing for medication administration.
PO: By mouth; method of medication administration.
PR: Per rectum; a method of administering medications.
prn: As needed; instructions for medication use based on patient symptoms.
qs: Quantity sufficient; indicates the required amount of medication or solution.
SL: Sublingual; refers to placing medication under the tongue for absorption.
stat: Immediately; urgent medical orders.
AF or AFib: Atrial Fibrillation; a type of irregular heartbeat leading to potential complications.
tab: Tablet; a common form of medication dosage.
TID: Three times daily; specifies frequency of medication intake.
top: Topically; referring to medications intended for application on the skin.
ABG: Arterial Blood Gases; tests measuring oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood.
A&P: Auscultation and Percussion; techniques used in physical examinations.
co2: Carbon Dioxide; a waste product from metabolism, relevant in respiratory assessments.
DOE: Dyspnea on exertion; shortness of breath during physical activity.
ENT: Ear, Nose, Throat; medical specialty focusing on these areas.
FEV: Forced Expiratory Volume; measurement related to lung function.
FVC: Forced Vital Capacity; another measurement vital for assessing lung health.
LLL, LUL, RLL: Left Lower Lobe, Left Upper Lobe, Right Lower Lobe; specific regions of the lungs.
o2: Oxygen; critical for survival, commonly monitored in clinical settings.
PFT: Pulmonary Function Test; assesses lung function and capacity.
Pox/Pulseox: Pulse Oximetry; non-invasive method to measure oxygen saturation in the blood.

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Test your knowledge of common medical abbreviations with this set of flashcards. Each card features a key term along with its definition, helping you familiarize yourself with essential terminology in the medical field. Perfect for CMA students and healthcare professionals!