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______ stands for Intramascular.
______ stands for Intramascular.
IM
______ means Shortness of Breath.
______ means Shortness of Breath.
SOB
P-rn means ______.
P-rn means ______.
As needed
______ stands for Urinary Tract Infection.
______ stands for Urinary Tract Infection.
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Na stands for ______.
Na stands for ______.
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Study Notes
Importance of Medical Terminology
- Medical terminology is primarily derived from Greek and Latin.
- It is used as an international language and is necessary for communication among medical personnel.
- A strong vocabulary base in medical terminology is essential for competent communication and providing better patient care.
Medical Abbreviations
- Abbreviations are used to shorten notes or documentation.
- Standard, accepted abbreviations should be used to avoid confusion and errors.
Common Medical Abbreviations
- ABD: Abdomen
- ABX: Antibiotics
- AD: Right Ear
- ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- ADM: Admission/Admitted
- AIDS: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
- RX: Prescription
- PX: Patient
- AXR: Abdominal X-ray
- BC: Birth Control
- BID: Twice a day
- BM: Bowel Movement
- BMI: Body Mass Index
- BP: Blood Pressure
- C: Centigrade (Celsius)
- C/F: Chills/Fever
- C/o: Complaints of
- CC: Chief Complaints
- C/S: Cesarean Section
- CA: Cancer
- CAP: Capsule
- CBC: Complete Blood Count
- CPR: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- CV: Cardiovascular
- CVA: Cerebral Vascular Accident
- CXR: Chest X-Ray
- CHD: Congenital Heart Disease
- CHF: Congestive Heart Failure
- LUQ: Left Upper Quadrant
- D/C: Discontinue, Discharge
- DNR: Do Not Resuscitate
- DNI: Do Not Intubate
- Do: Disorder
- DUB: Date of Birth
- DOB: Difficulty of Breathing
- K: Potassium
- DVT: Deep Tendon Reflex
- DX: Diagnose
- DM: Diabetes Mellitus
- DAC: Dilation and Curettage
- EBL: Estimated Blood Loss
- EDC: Estimated Date of Confinement
- EDD: Estimated Date of Delivery
- EGA: Estimated Gestational Age
- ER: Emergency Room
- F: Fahrenheit
- F/C: Fever & chills
- FHR: Fetal Heart Rate
- FM: Fetal Movement
- FT: Full Term
- GSW: Gun Shot Wound
- att: Drops
- h.s: at bedtime
- H/O: History of
- HTN: Hypertension
- I&D: Incision and Drainage
- ICU: Intensive Care Unit
- IM: Intramuscular
- LBP: Lower Back Pain
- LLQ: Lower Left Quadrant
- mg: Milligrams
- M/H: Medical History
- ml: Millilitres
- N/V: Nausea and Vomiting
- Na: Sodium
- NPO: Nothing Per Orem
- P: After meals
- P.D: Per orem; by month
- P-rn: As needed
- g.d: Each day
- g-i-d: Four times a day
- 92h: Every 2 hours
- 9am: Each morning
- qhs: At each bedtime
- R/O: Rule out
- RLQ: Right Lower Quadrant
- RNQ: Right Upper Quadrant
- S/P: Status Post
- SOB: Shortness of Breath
- SQ: Subau Subcutaneous
- ti-d: 2x a day
- tab: Tablet
- NA or n/a: Urinalysis
UTI Abbreviations
- UTI: Urinary Tract Infection
- O: Of
- -: With
- -: The
- qod: Each other day
- -: Without
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Test your understanding of medical terminology, its origins, and its importance in effective communication and patient care. Learn about abbreviations used in medical documentation.