Medical Abbreviations Overview

Questions and Answers

What does the abbreviation 'A circle' stand for?

Abduction

Adduction

Assistance (correct)

Analog

What does the abbreviation 'a line above' mean?

During

For

Before (correct)

After

What does the abbreviation 'AA' represent?

Alcoholics Anonymous

What does 'AAROM' stand for?

Active Assisted Range of Motion Signup and view all the answers

What does 'abd' refer to?

Abduction Signup and view all the answers

What does 'add' stand for?

Adduction Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ADD' refer to?

Attention Deficit Disorder Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ADHD' stand for?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Signup and view all the answers

What do 'ADLs' refer to?

Activities of Daily Living Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ad lib' mean?

As desired Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'AE' stand for?

Above elbow Signup and view all the answers

What does 'AFO' refer to?

Ankle Foot Orthosis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'AIDS' stand for?

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What does 'AK' mean?

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' stand for?

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'am' or 'AM' refer to?

Morning Signup and view all the answers

What does 'AMA' stand for?

Against Medical Advice Signup and view all the answers

What does 'AMB' represent?

Ambulation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'amt.' stand for?

Amount Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ant' refer to?

Anterior Signup and view all the answers

What does 'AP' stand for?

Anterior-Posterior Signup and view all the answers

What does 'appt.' represent?

Appointment Signup and view all the answers

What does 'AROM' stand for?

Active Range of Motion Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ASAP' mean?

As soon as possible Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ASHD' stand for?

Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ATNR' refer to?

Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex Signup and view all the answers

What does 'B circle' stand for?

Bilateral Signup and view all the answers

What do 'BADLs' refer to?

Basic Activities of Daily Living Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BE' mean?

Below elbow Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BK' refer to?

Below knee Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BKA' stand for?

Below Knee Amputation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BM' stand for?

Bowel Movement Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BP' refer to?

Blood Pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BRP' stand for?

Bathroom Privileges Signup and view all the answers

What does 'degree C' mean?

Celsius Signup and view all the answers

What does 'C&S' refer to?

Culture and Sensitivity 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 'CAT' refer to?

Computed Axial Tomography Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CBC' stand for?

Complete Blood Count Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CCU' refer to?

Cardiac Care Unit Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CGA' stand for?

Contact Guard Assist Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CHF' mean?

Congestive Heart Failure Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CHI' stand for?

Closed Head Injury Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CHT' refer to?

Certified Hand Therapist Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cm' stand for?

Centimeter Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CMC' mean?

Carpometacarpal Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CNS' stand for?

Central Nervous System Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CO2' represent?

Carbon Dioxide Signup and view all the answers

What does 'C/O' stand for?

Complains Of Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cont.' mean?

Continued Signup and view all the answers

What does 'COPD' stand for?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Signup and view all the answers

What does 'COPM' mean?

Canadian Occupational Performance Measure Signup and view all the answers

What does 'COTA' stand for?

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CP' mean?

Cerebral Palsy Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CPAP' stand for?

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CPM' refer to?

Continuous Passive Motion Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CPR' stand for?

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CPT' mean?

Current Procedural Terminology Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CRPS' stand for?

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CSF' mean?

Cerebrospinal Fluid Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CST' stand for?

Craniosacral Therapist Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CT' refer to?

Computed Tomography Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CTD' stand for?

Cumulative Trauma Disorder Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CTR' mean?

Carpal Tunnel Release Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CTRS' refer to?

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CTS' stand for?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CVA' mean?

Cerebrovascular Accident Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CXR' stand for?

Chest X-Ray Signup and view all the answers

What does 'd' represent?

Day Signup and view all the answers

What does 'D circle' mean?

Dependent Signup and view all the answers

What does 'D&C' stand for?

Dilation and Curettage Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DD' stand for?

Developmental Disability Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DIP' mean?

Distal Interphalangeal Joint Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DJD' stand for?

Degenerative Joint Disease Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DME' refer to?

Durable Medical Equipment Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DNR' stand for?

Do Not Resuscitate Signup and view all the answers

What does 'D.O.' mean?

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DOA' stand for?

Date of Admission 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 'DPT' mean?

Doctor of Physical Therapy Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Dr.' refer to?

Doctor Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DRG' stand for?

Diagnostic Related Group Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DRUJ' represent?

Distal Radioulnar Joint Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DTR' stand for?

Deep Tendon Reflex Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DVT' mean?

Deep Vein Thrombosis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Dx' refer to?

Diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ECG' stand for?

Electrocardiogram Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ECT' mean?

Electroconvulsive Therapy Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ECHO' stand for?

Echocardiogram Signup and view all the answers

What does 'EEG' mean?

Electroencephalogram Signup and view all the answers

What does 'EHR' stand for?

Electronic Health Record Signup and view all the answers

What does 'EKG' mean?

Electrocardiogram Signup and view all the answers

What does 'EMG' stand for?

Electromyogram Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ENT' mean?

Ear, Nose, Throat Signup and view all the answers

What does 'EOB' refer to?

Edge of Bed Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Abbreviations Overview

Abbreviations are crucial in medical settings for efficient communication and documentation.
Familiarity with common abbreviations enhances understanding of patient care and medical records.

General Terms

A circle → assistance
A line above → before
ad lib. → as desired
amt. → amount
cont. → continued

Health and Condition Abbreviations

AIDS → acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
ALS → amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
CHF → congestive heart failure
COPD → chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
DNR → do not resuscitate
DVT → deep vein thrombosis

Therapy and Treatment Abbreviations

AAROM → active assisted range of motion
AROM → active range of motion
CPM → continuous passive motion
ECT → electroconvulsive therapy
PT → physical therapy

Anatomical Abbreviations

ABD → abduction
ADD → adduction
CA → cancer
AE → above elbow
BE → below elbow

Medical Procedures and Assessment

CABG → coronary artery bypass graft
D&C → dilation and curettage
ECG → electrocardiogram
CXR → chest x-ray
EEG → electroencephalogram

Diagnostic and Monitoring Tools

CBC → complete blood count
CT → computed tomography
MRI → magnetic resonance imaging
EMG → electromyogram

Health Care Settings

CCU → cardiac care unit
ER → emergency room
OR → operating room
ICU → intensive care unit

Functional Abilities

ADLs → activities of daily living
BADLs → basic activities of daily living
AMB → ambulation
DPT → Doctor of Physical Therapy

Other Important Abbreviations

DOB → date of birth
DOA → date of admission
Dx → diagnosis
COTAs → Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants

Special Notes

Understanding abbreviations aids in reading and interpreting medical documents.
Regular training in abbreviations can reduce errors in patient care and improve efficiency in clinical practice.

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This quiz provides an overview of common medical abbreviations used in healthcare settings. Understanding these abbreviations is crucial for efficient communication in patient care and documentation. Test your knowledge on various categories including health conditions, therapy, and anatomical terms.