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CPR — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
A FIB — atrial fibrillation
PRN — ''pro re nata'' (Latin, "for the emergency", "as needed")
D50W — 50% dextrose in water
COPD — Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
FID — five times daily
N&V — Nausea & Vomiting
NSVD — Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
CABG — Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
DM — Diabetes mellitus
CHF — Congestive Heart Failure
ECG — Electrocardiogram
V FIB — Ventricular Fibrillation
C/W — Consistent With
CVA — Cerebrovascular Accident
V TACH — Ventricular tachycardia
MEQ — Milliequivalent
RSV — Respiratory Syncytial Virus
F/U — Follow up appointment
R/O — Rule Out
Q 7 PM — every day at 7 PM
CACL2 — Calcium Chloride
IPPV — Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
ASAP — As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap)
ACTH — Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
WC — with meals
AIDS — Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (see also SIDS and HIV)
C-SECTION — cesarean section
MM — Millimeter
TX — Treatment (medical)
BPM — Beats Per Minute
MRX1 — may repeat times one
DIC — disseminated intravascular coagulation
ADH — Antidiuretic Hormone
LMP — Last Menstrual Period
CO2 — Carbon Dioxide
PAC — Premature Atrial Contraction
MAI/MAC — Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare/M. avium complex
FEV — Forced Expiratory Volume (measure Of Lung Function)
STAT — Immediately (from Latin statim)
NKA — No Known Allergies
IV — Intravenous
ROM — Range Of Motion
AD — Right Ear
UTI — Urinary Tract Infection
PEEP — positive end expiratory pressure
MM HG — Millimeters Of Mercury
X3D — for 3 days
CBC — Complete Blood Count
Q4H — Every 4 Hours

TBSA — Total Body Surface Area
CPD — Cephalopelvic Disproportion
APTT — activated partial thromboplastin
CVAT — Costovertebral Angle Tenderness
LBBB — Left Bundle Branch Block
CVP — Central Venous Pressure
GI — Gastrointestinal
QNOC — every night
MRI — Magnetic Resonance Imaging
NPH — Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (Insulin)
LSIL — Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
ACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life Support
ASA — Acetylsalicylic Acid
OTC — Over The Counter (medications not requiring a prescription)
FHR — Fetal Heart Rate
CNS — Central Nervous System
LDH — Lactate dehydrogenase
MG — Magnesium
ECF — Extracellular Fluid
CSF — Cerebrospinal Fluid
QS — every shift
RA — Rheumatoid Arthritis
PROM — Premature Rupture of Membranes
CPAP — Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
DBP — Diastolic Blood Pressure
TB — Tuberculosis
RBC — Red Blood Cell
GR — Grain
MMSE — Mini Mental State Examination
ARF — Acute Renal Failure
DX — Diagnosis
CV — Cardiovascular
ML — milliliter; 1/1000 liter
MMPI — Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
TIBC — Total Iron Binding Capacity
CAD — Coronary Artery Disease
OPV — Oral Polio Vaccine
IM — Intramuscular
ER — Emergency Room
HGB — Hemoglobin
IUP — Intrauterine Pregnancy
CR — Creatinine
ATN — Acute Tubular Necrosis
RIND — Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
MCV — Mean Corpuscular Volume
D — Day
BP — Blood Pressure
BUN — Blood Urea Nitrogen
µG — Microgram
TPA — Tissue Plasminogen Activator

ANA — Antinuclear Antibody
KG — Kilogram
MEQ/L — milliequivalent per liter
TCA — Tricyclic Antidepressant
DKA — Diabetic Ketoacidosis
NEB — nebulizer
NACL — Sodium Chloride
PCR — Polymerase Chain Reaction
PCWP — Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure
Q — Quaque (Latin: each, every; used in medical prescriptions)
BBT — Basal Body Temperature
H — Hour
DL — Deciliter
HCG — Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
TPN — Total Parenteral Nutrition
CM — Centimeter
EMG — Electromyogram
SID — Semel in die meaning once daily. Only used in veterinary medicine.
UGI — Upper Gastrointestinal
ABG — Arterial Blood Gas "Sats"
HS — At bedtime
DPL — Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
IVP — Intravenous Pyelogram
INH — Isoniazid
CA — Calcium
UNG — OINtment
OU — Oculus Uterque (Both Eyes Together)
ED — Emergency Department
VAG — Vaginal
SBP — Systolic Blood Pressure
TIA — Transient Ischemic Attack
ESR — Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
NCV — Nerve Conduction Velocity
SSRI — Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
UC — Ulcerative Colitis
YR — Years old
ASCUS — atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
CRF — Chronic Renal Failure
TINC — Tincture
AU — Both Ears
OZ — Ounce
CHOL — Cholesterol
DUB — Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
DNA — Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
PEFR — Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (lung Function)
CPK — Creatine Phosphokinase
EEG — Electro-EncephaloGram
CMV — Cytomegalovirus
PVC — Premature Ventricular Contraction
RUQ — Right Upper Quadrant

CVA — Cardiovascular Accident
RESP — Respiratory
BPAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
PE — Pulmonary Embolism
EDC — Estimated Date of Confinement
GTT — Drop
CRCL — Creatinine Clearance
AFP — Alpha Fetoprotein
SUPP — suppository
HCT — Hematocrit
MMHG — millimeters of mercury
VSD — Ventricular Septal Defect
L — Liter
RMSF — Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
PO — By Mouth
LOC — Loss of Consciousness
IUGR — Intrauterine Growth Retardation
WT — Weight
ALT — Alanine Aminotransferase
AST — Aspartate Aminotransferase
H2O — Water (vapor)
FSH — follicle stimulating hormone
OINT — ointment
OM — Otitis Media
PCN — Penicillin
PCOD — Polycystic Ovarian Disease
PD — Parkinson's Disease
BSA — Body Surface Area
MAOI — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
RF — Refill
STD — sexually transmitted disease
SUSP — Suspension
URI — Upper Respiratory Infection
EBV — Epstein-Barr virus
QAM — Every morning
MAX — Maximum
VOL — Volume
TSP — Teaspoon
PSA — Prostate-Specific Antigen
A — Artery
AFV — Amniotic Fluid Volume
KCL — Potassium Chloride
RNA — Ribo Nucleic Acid
SLR — Straight Leg Raising
SAH — Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
PSVT — Paroxysmal SupraVentricular Tachycardia
BPP — Biophysical Profile
PMR — Polymyalgia Rheumatica
UV — Ultraviolet (Light)
D&C — Dilatation and Curettage

PMS — Premenstrual Syndrome
EIA — Enzyme ImmunoAssay
NTD — Neural Tube Defect
CK — Creatine Kinase
C — with (usually written with a bar on top of the "c")
SL — Sublingual
OCP — Oral Contraceptive Pill
PR — Per Rectum
MG% — milligrams per 100 milliliters
ELISA — enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
MIN — Minute
CC — Cubic Centimeter
MCG — micrograms
PUD — Peptic Ulcer Disease
SQ — Subcutaneous
BV — Bacterial Vaginosis
RCA — Right Coronary Artery
C&S — Culture and Sensitivity
ARDS — Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
MI — Myocardial Infarction
AFB — ACID FAST BACILLI
HR — Hour
PTH — Parathyroid Hormone
NSAID — Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
PCA — Patient-Controlled Analgesia
PET — positron emission tomography
PO — [Latin] Per os, orally
PC — After Meals
PALS — Pediatric Advanced Life Support
NIDDM — Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
AV — Arteriovenous
AP — Auscultation and Percussion
QOD — Every Other Day
POD — Postoperative Day
LB — Pound
PT — Prothrombin Time
IGG — immunoglobulin gamma G (Globulin)
AMP — Ampule
CIN — Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
IU — International Unit
LUQ — Left Upper Quadrant
ORS — Oral Rehydration Solution
PIH — pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome
V/Q — ventilation-perfusion ratio
BVM — Bag Valve Mask
FH — Family History
OA — Osteo-Arthritis
VBAC — Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
NG — Nanogram
LV — Left Ventricular

DSM — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of the American Psychiatric Association)
TBSP — Tablespoon
RSI — Rapid Sequence Intubation
MOM — Milk of Magnesia
CRP — Cold Reactive Protein
MG — milligram; 1/1000 gram
RPR — Rapid Plasma Reagin
AC — Assist-Control (a form of mechanical ventilation)
5X/D — five times daily
HS — Hora Somni
TM — Tympanic Membrane
CSF — Cerebral spinal fluid
YO — years old
NPO — Nothing By Mouth
CXR — Chest X-Ray
LE — Lupus Erythematosus
UTD — as directed
IUFD — Intrauterine Fetal Demise
MMOL — millimole
LH — Luteinizing Hormone
TSH — thyroid stimulating hormone
MEE — Middle Ear Effusion
EGD — Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
D5W — 5% Dextrose in water
OD — Oculus Dexter
QD — quaque die (every day)
G — Gram (g)
YR — Year
LP — Lumbar Puncture
QPM — every evening
WBC — White Blood Count
AGCUS — Atypical Glandular Cells of Undetermined Significance
FL.OZ. — fluid ounce
JRA — Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
ITP — Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura
LLQ — left lower quadrant
CBC — complete blood cell count
TID — ter in die (three times daily)
PE — Physical Examination
PID — pelvic inflammatory disease
DAW — Dispense As Written
RLQ — Right Lower Quadrant
OCD — tic/obsessive compulsive disorder
FEF — Forced Expiratory Flow
MDI — Metered-Dose Inhaler
MAO — Monoamine Oxidase
LES — Lower Esophageal Sphincter
TT — Thrombin Time
BPPV — benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
TFT — Thyroid Function Test

NTG — Nitroglycerin
L/MIN — Liters Per Minute
LDL — Low-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
NS — Normal Saline (IV)
CMPD — Compound
RIA — Radio Immuno-Assay
WBC — White blood cells
ASA — Aspirin Sensitive Asthma
DS — Double Strength
SROM — Spontaneous rupture of membrane
BIPAP — BIlevel Positive Airway Pressure
TURP — Transurethral Prostatectomy
DC — discontinue
AU — each ear
AST — aspartate aminotransferase, serum
NG — Nasogastric
MO — Month Old
LIQ — Liquid
FFP — fresh frozen plasma
EQ — Equivalent
K — Potassium
TBW — Total Body Water
QID — four times per day
S — without (usually written with a bar on top of the "s")
RFI — Renal Failure Index
BCP — Birth Control Pill
APS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
BID — Twice Daily
PTT — Partial Thromboplastin Time
HOME TPN — home total parenteral nutrition
ANCA — Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody
EXT — Extract
RX — prescriptions
WK — Week
JVD — Jugular-venous Distension
PLT — Platelet
ELIX — elixir
SOL — Solution
QID — quattuor in die (four times a day)
TMJ — TemporoMandibular Joint (syndrome)
BCG — Bacille Calmette Guerin
MVP — mitral valve prolaspe
VS — vital signs
GEN — Generic
QHR — every hour
PV — in the vagina, vaginally
REM — Rapid Eye Movement
SS — Sliding Scale
DHE — Dihydroergotamine
HSV — Herpes Simplex Virus

INJ — injection
LGI — lower GI
AM — After Morning
C — 100
DS — Double-Strength
CATH — Catheter
AS — Auricle Sinistrus (Left Ear)
TAB — Tablet
SS — One-Half
UD — ut dictum (as directed)
MCP — Metacarpophalangeal Joint
RF — Renal Failure
PABA — Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
UL — microliter
MO — Mineral Oil
SSKI — Saturated solution of potassium iodide
MAOI — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
QHS — quaque hora somni (every night at bedtime)
PTU — Propylthiouracil
ENT — Ear, Nose, Throat
H2 — Histamine 2
PAP — Papanicolaou test (pap smear)
DTS — Delirium Tremens the Shakes
DPT — Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
NA — Sodium (Latin ''Natrium'')
UA — Urinalysis
ACE — Arthritis Control Electrostimulator
U — Unit
AUC — area under curve values
SL — under the tongue
NST — Non-Stress Test
D — Daily
ENG — electronystagmography
NOCT — night
ANA — Anti Nuclear Antibody
NPO — Non Per Os
RVMI — Right Ventricular Myocardial Infarction
LOT — Lotion
MMG — milligram
SC — Subcutaneous
PAP — Papanicolaou
O&P — Ova & Parasites
SIL — Seriously Ill List
CVN — Central Venous Nutrition
OPV — Oral Poliovirus
ACL — anticardiolipin
SAARD — Slow-acting Antirheumatic Drug
SR — Slow Release
VCUG — Voiding Cystourethrogram
SUBQ — Subcutaneous

SUST — sustained
PA — posteroanterior
PCP — Pneumocystis pneumonia
QHS — at every bedtime
HMG COA — 3-hydroxy 3-methyl-glutaryl coenzyme A
T3 — Triiodothyronine
IUD — Intra-Uterine Device
CVS — Cardiovascular System
PFTS — Pulmonary Function Tests
VDRL — Venereal Disease Research Laboratories
MMR — Measles, mumps, rubella
PTSD — posttraumatic stress disorder
CFU — Colony Forming Unit (for Bacteria Counting In Water Disinfection)
AM — American Morning
DSDNA — double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid
KOH — potassium hydroxide
EENT — eyes ears nose and throat
GM — Gram
QD — once daily
ESR — Erythocyte Sedimentation Rate
QH — quaque hora (every hour)
INF — infusion
DISP — DISPense
T4 — Thyroxine
TMP/SMX — Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole
ACOG — American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
ECMO — Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
FB — Foreign Body
AD — As Directed
BHCG — beta human chorionic gonadotropin
EES — Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate
LOZ — lozenge
EXT.FL. — fluid extract
MS — Morphine Sulphate
ET — And
BOOP — Bronchiolitis Obliterans-organizing Pneumonia
MAST — Military Anti-Shock Trousers
CAP — Capsule
AQ — Autism Quotient
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase
AA — equal part of each
DVT — Deep Venous Thrombosis
SX — syndrome X
SP. GR. — specific gravity
TRH — thyrotropin-releasing hormone
17-OHS — 17-hydroxysteroid
AV — Atrio-Ventricular (cardiac)
LAT — lidocaine, epinephrine, tetracaine
PTL — premature labor
SYR — Syrup

CID — fives times daily
VWF — von Willebrand's factor
ROM — rupture of membranes
CST — contraction stress fluid
CVD — Cerebrovascular Disease
FL. — fluid
APSAC — anistreplase, anisoylated plasminogen-streptokinase activator complex
PAS — para-aminosalicylic acid
SUP — suppository
ARC — AIDS Related Complex
VIT — Vitamin
TBG — Thyroxine Binding Globulin
PWD — powder
EM — Erythema multiforme
MDD — Major Depressive Disorderb
P — after
A/A — alveolar-arterial oxygen content gradient
ACTH — adrenocorticotopic hormone
CEA — Carcinoembryonic Antigen
SS — Single-Strength
PM — evening (before midnight)
HEME — hematologic
QS — a sufficient amount
TENS — placebo-transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
AER — Aerosols (USUSP Expert Committee designation)
DHT — DiHydroTestosterone
PMNS — polymorphonuclear lymphocytes
TIW — three times weekly
TEDS — Thromboembolic Disease Support
PPD — protein purified derivative test
PZI — Protamine Zinc Insulin
PG — phosphatidylglycerol
R — Rectal
CD — Cycle Day
L/S — lecithin to sphingomyeline
LR — lactated Ringer's solution
DT — delirium tremen
TWAR — Taiwan acute respiratory disease
AD — Alzheimer's dementia
AI — Amnioinfusion
MTP — Metatarsophalangeal Joint
CL — Chloride
U/P — Urine-to-plasma Ratio
CR — Creamery Road
SIG — let it be labelled
REC — rectally
D/W — dextrose in water
PB — Phenobarbital
< — caused by
REPT — Repeater

ISA — Intrinsic Stimulating Activity
LIQ — liquid
SPECT — Sestamibi-Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography
AA — amount to be taken
C-ANCA — Central antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody
TAC — Tetracycline, Epinephrine, Cocaine
LA — Lupus Anticoagulant
PM — nighttime
/ — per
SCIWORA — Spinal cord injury without radiologic abnormality
KS — Kaposi's Sarcoma
TEA — teaspoonful
U/S — Ultrasound, Ultrasonogram, Ultrasonography
SC — subcutaneous
SK — Streptokinase
ALT — alanine aminotrasferase, serum
APL — applicatorful
MS — Musculoskeletal
TORCHS — Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes Simplex, Syphilis
NR — no refills
MR — Measles And Rubella
MED — Television Medicine
TRANS — transdermal
> — causes

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