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COMMONLY USED ABBREVIATIONS AILEEN G. SYPONGCO, RN, RM, MN COMMON ABBREVIATIONS a ante (before) AKA Above the Knee Amputation a.c. ante cebum (before meals) ALL Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia a.m. ante meridian (before noon)...

COMMONLY USED ABBREVIATIONS AILEEN G. SYPONGCO, RN, RM, MN COMMON ABBREVIATIONS a ante (before) AKA Above the Knee Amputation a.c. ante cebum (before meals) ALL Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia a.m. ante meridian (before noon) ALS Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis A.S. auricula sinister (left ear) AMA against medical advise aa of each ANA antinuclear antibody ABG arterial blood gas ante before ACLS Advance Cardiac Life Support AOG age of gestation A.D. auricula dexter (right ear) AP abdominal-perineal/ anterior posterior ad up to Ap. appendectomy ad. lib. ad libitum (as desired) APL anterior-posterior-lateral ADH antidiuretic hormone aq. water ADL activities of daily living aq. dist. distilled water AF Atrial Fibrillation AS APGAR score AFB Acid-fast Bacilli ASD Atrial Septal Defect AGE Acute Gastroenteritis ASHD Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease agit. shake ATS Activated Tetanus Serum AIDS Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome A.U. auricula utro (both ears)  COMMON ABBREVIATIONS BSA body surface area ax. axillary BSE breast self exam BM bowel movement BTL Bilateral Tubal Ligation BUN blood urea nitrogen bid twice a day BW body weight BKA Below the Knee Amputation Bx Biopsy BL birth length C celcius (centigrade) BLND Bilateral Lymph Node Dissection c cum (with) C&C Completion Curettage BLS Basic Life Support C&S culture and sensitivity BM bone marrow/ bowel movement CA Cancer BMI body mass index Ca calcium BMR basal metabolic rate CABG Coronary Artery Bypass Graft CAD Coronary Artery Disease BP blood pressure Cal. calorie BPH Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia CAP Community Acquired Pneumonia bpm beats per minute Cap. capsula (capsule)  COMMON ABBREVIATIONS CAP Community Acquired Pneumonia CAPD continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis CK-MB creatinine kinase MB isoenzyme CAP-HR CAP high risk Cl Chlorine CAP-MR CAP moderate risk CLEB Continuous Lumbar Epidural Block CAT computerized axial tomography CLL Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia CBC complete blood count CNS Central Nervous System CBDE common bile duct exploration CBT cognitive-behavioural therapy CO cardiac output cc. chief complaint comp. compound CCU coronary care unit COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease CD communicable disease CP Cerebral Palsy CDC center for disease control CPAP continuous positive airway pressure CF Cystic Fibrosis CHF Congestive Heart Failure CPD cephalo-pelvic disproportion CHO carbohydrate CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation CIBL cephalic in beginning labor Crea. creatinine CIL cephalic in labor  COMMON ABBREVIATIONS CS Caesarean Section DNR do not resuscitate CSF cerebrospinal fluid DOB difficulty of breathing CTG cardiotocography DPT diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus CTT chest tube thoracostomy CVA Cerebrovascular Accident DS double strength CVP central venous pressure DTR deep tendon reflex CXR chest x-ray DVT Deep Vein Thrombosis D&C Dilatation and Curettage Dx diagnosis DAMA discharge against medical advise EC enteric coated DAT diet as tolerated DC discontinue/ discharge ECG electrocardiogram DHS Dynamic Hip Screw ECT electroconvulsive therapy DIC Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation EDC expected date of confinement dil. dissolve or dilute EEG electroencephalogram dist. distilled EENT eye, ear, nose and throat DKA Diabetic Ketoacidosis DM Diabetes Mellitus elix. elixir  COMMON ABBREVIATIONS ER emergency room Fx. fracture Endoscopic Retrograde ERCP GCS glasgow coma scale Cholangiopancreatography ERT estrogen replacement therapy GDM gestational diabetes mellitus ESRD End Stage Renal Disease GERD gastroesophageal reflux disease ET endotracheal GETA general endotracheal anaesthesia ex. take ex-fix external fixator GFR glomerular filtration rate ex-lap exploratory laparotomy GI gastrointestinal ext. external/ extract gm. gram F farenheit gr. grain FA fluorescent angiogram GSW gunshot wound FBS fasting blood sugar gtt. gutta (drop) FFP fresh frozen plasma FHB fetal heart beat GTT glucose tolerance test fl. fluid GU genitourinary FSH follicle stimulating hormone H hour FUO fever of unknown origin  COMMON ABBREVIATIONS h.s. hora somni (hour of sleep/bedtime) I and O intake and output HA headache IBD inflammatory bowel disease HBO hyperbaric oxygen HBsAg hepatitis B serum antigen ICP intracranial pressure HCG human chorionic gonadotropin ICS intercostal space hct. Hematocrit ICU intensive care unit HDL high density lipoprotein ID intradermal hgb. hemoglobin IDDM insulin dependent diabetes mellitus HIV human immunodeficiency virus HOB head of bed IJ intrajugular HPF high power field IM intramuscular HPN hypertension inj. inject HR heart rate IOC intra-operative cholangiogram HTIG human tetanus immunoglobulin IOL intraocular lens HTN hypertension Hx history IUD intra-uterine device I&D incision and drainage IV Intravenous  COMMON ABBREVIATIONS IVP intravenous pyelogram LP lumbar puncture IVP intravenous push LTCS low transverse caesarean section IVPB intravenous piggyback m mix IVTT intravenous through tubing MAOI mono amine oxidase inhibitor JP jackson pratt MAP mean arterial pressure K potassium kg kilogram mcg. microgram KUB kidney, ureters, bladder mcgtt. microdrop KVO keep vein open mEq. milliequivalent lab laboratory mg. milligram LBW low birth weight Mg magnesium LDL low density lipoprotein LGA large for gestational age MI myocardial infarction LH luteinizing hormone MIO Measure Intake and Output liq. liquid ml milliliter LLQ left lower quadrant mmHg millimeters of mercury LMP last menstrual period mmol millimole  COMMON ABBREVIATIONS MMR measles, mumps, rubella NSAID non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug MRI magnetic resonance imaging NST non-stress test MRM modified radical mastectomy MRSA methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus NSVD normal spontaneous vaginal delivery MS multiple sclerosis o.m. omni mane (every morning) Na sodium OB obstetrics NANDA North American Nursing Diagnosis Association OB Gyne obstetrics and gynecology neg. Negative OC oral contraceptive NGT naso-gastric tube NIH National Institute of Health OD oculus dexter (right eye) NKA no known allergies od once a day no. number oint. ointment noc. night on on night NPO nothing per orem OOB out of bed NREM non-rapid eye movement NRFS non-reassuring fetal status OR operating room NS normal saline OREF open reduction external fixation  COMMON ABBREVIATIONS ORIF open reduction internal fixation PHN public health nurse OS oculus sinister (left eye) PID pelvic inflammatory disease OTC over the counter OU oculus utro (both eyes) PMI point of maximal intensity oz. ounce PNB peripheral nerve block P post (after) post-op post-operative p.c. post cebum (after meals) PPD purified protein derivative p.m. post meridian (after noon) PPUD perforated peptic ulcer disease p.o. per orem (by mouth) p.r.n. pro re nata (as necessary) pr. per rectal PAP pulmonary artery pressure PRBC packed red blood cell PCWP pulmonary capillary wedge pressure pre-op pre-operative PDA patent ductus arteriosus prep preparation PE physical examination PROM pre-mature rupture of membrane per by or through PET positron emitting tomography PT physical therapist PFC peritoneal fluid cytology pt. patient  COMMON ABBREVIATIONS PTB pulmonary tuberculosis RBC red blood cell percutaneous transluminal coronary PTCA angioplasty RBS random blood sugar PTSD post-traumatic stress disorder rept. may be repeated PTT partial prothrombin time RLE right lower extremity PUD peptic ulcer disease PUFT pregnancy uterine full term RLQ right lower quadrant PVC premature ventricular contraction ROM range of motion q every RPG retrograde pyelogram q.d. every day rpt. repeat q.h. quaque hora (every hour) rt. right q.i.d. quarter in die (four times a day) RUE right upper extremity q.o.d. every other day q.s. sufficient quantity RUQ right upper quadrant q4h every 4 hours Rx take q8h every 8 hours S without qt. quart s.c. sub cutem/ subcutaneous R/O rule out  COMMON ABBREVIATIONS S/P status post STI Sexually Transmitted Infections SAB subarachnoid block STSG split thickness skin grafting SCI spinal cord injury SVT supraventricular tachycardia SE stool exam SW stab wound SGA small for gestational age Sx symptoms SGOT serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase SGPT serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase Sz seizure syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic t.i.d. ters en die/ three times a day SIADH hormone SICS small incision cataract surgery T.P.R. temperature, pulse, respiration sig. give the following directions tab. tablet SLE systemic lupus erythematosus TAH total abdominal hysterectomy SOB shortness of breath total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral TAHBSO SOS once if necessary/ if it is needed salpingooophorectomy sp. gr. specific gravity TB tuberculosis ss one half TIA transient ischemic attack stat statim (immediately) tinct/tr alcohol base solution STD sexually transmitted disease TNM tumor, node, metastasis  COMMON ABBREVIATIONS TPN total parenteral nutrition VLDL very low density lipoprotein TT tetanus toxoid VO verbal order TURP transurethral resection of the prostate TVG total vaginal hysterectomy VS vital signs TVUS transvaginal ultrasound VS visceral sponge Tx treatment WBC white blood cell U unit WHO World Health Organization UA urinalysis WNL within normal limits UGIS upper gastrointestinal series g microgram ung unguent (ointment) URI upper respiratory infection URTI upper respiratory tract infection UTI urinary tract infection UTZ ultrasound VA vehicular accident VBAC vaginal birth after caesarean  COMMON PREFIXES Prefix Meaning cata downwards Prefix Meaning a, an without / lack of circum around ab away from con with/together ad toward, near contra against/ opposed alb white de without ambi both sides diplo double ante before, forward dys painful/difficult anti against apo off, away from ec, ecto out/outside auto self endo within/inside epi above bi two/both eu normal brady slow ex towards extra outside of  COMMON PREFIXES Prefix Meaning hemi half Prefix Meaning meso middle hetero different meta change/beyond homeo likeness micro small/tiny hydro water mono one hyper above/high/excessive morph shape hypo low/deficit multi many in inward/not neo new infra beneath nulli none inter between intra within olig Little/scanty juxta near  COMMON PREFIXES Prefix Meaning Prefix Meaning semi half/partial pan all sub under/less than par (a) beside/abnormal super above per through supra upon/above peri surrounding syn with/together pico one-trillionth poly many/much tachy fast/rapid post after tetra four pre before trans across/through primi first tri three pseudo false ultra beyond re again un not retr(o) backward/behind uni one/uniform  COMMON SUFFIXES Suffix Meaning Suffix Meaning Algesia Sensitive to pain ism state of Algia pain itis inflammation lith stone blast immature centesis surgical puncture logist one who studies cide agent that kills lysis breakdown cyte cell mania Obsession of something / denoting a mental disorder ectasis dilation megaly enlargement ectomy surgical removal oma tumor edema excessive fluid otomy incision emesis vomiting osis condition emia blood condition  COMMON SUFFIXES Suffix Meaning Suffix Meaning pathy disease taxis movement philia attracted of tomy excision phobia fear of tripsy crushing plasia growth trophy growth plasty surgical repair plegia paralysis uria Characteristic of urine pnea breathing poiesis production ptysis spitting/cough praxia movement rhagia excessive flow rrhea profuse flow/discharge  COMMON ROOT WORDS Root Word Meaning Root Word Meaning abdomen(o) abdomen Bili Bile acou hearing Bio Life acr(o) extremity/peak Blast(o) Embryonic state adeno gland Blephar(o) Eyelid adipo fat Brachi(o) Arm andr(o) male Bronchi (o) Bronchus angi(o) blood vessel ankyl crooked/fusion arteri(o) arteries arthro joints  Root Word Meaning COMMON ROOT WORDS calc(i) heel carcin(o) cancer Root Word Meaning cardi(o) heart dent tooth caud tail derma skin cephal(o) head dorsi back celebr(o) brain cerebr(o) cerebrum Fasci Bundle cler(o) chemical encephalo brain chol(e) bile entero intestine chondr(o) cartilage Erythro Red col(i,o) colon Febri Fever cost rib Fibro Fiber crani(o) cranium, skull Fil Threadlike cutane(o) skin cyan(o) blue, bluish cyst(o) bladder  Root Word Meaning COMMON ROOT WORDS jejuno jejunum kerato horny tissue, cornea Root Word Meaning galacto milk kineto movement labio lips/labia gastro stomach lact milk geronto old age laryngo larynx glosso tongue leuko white glyco sugar lipo fat gyneco female reproductive system mammo breast masto breast haemato blood melan black hepato liver meno menses histo tissue myo muscle hystero uterus myco fungus ileo ileum myello bone marrow/spinal cord ischio hip myx mucus  COMMON ROOT WORDS Root Word Meaning Root Word Meaning pedo child naso nose patho disease nephro kidney pharmaco drugs neuro nerve, nervous system pharyngo pharynx phlebo vein Oculo Eye photo light onco Tumor plasmo Liquid part of blood ophthalmo eye pleuro Pleura/rib/side orchi(o) testes pneumo lung oro mouth podo foot osteo bone procto Anus/rectum oto ear psycho mind pyelo kidney  COMMON ROOT WORDS Root Word Meaning Root Word Meaning toxic poison pyro Fever/burning urethra urethra reno kidney umbilico Navel/belly button rhino nose uro urine sarco flesh vaso Vessel/vas deferens eopolo hard veni vein Soma(t-o) body vico neck Sten(o) narrow vesico Internal organs/bladder tachy Rapid/fast thermo heat thoraco chest thrombo clot tracheo trachea