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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
CABG — Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
NSVD — Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
CHF — Congestive Heart Failure
DM — Diabetes mellitus
V FIB — Ventricular Fibrillation
ECG — Electrocardiogram
CVA — Cerebrovascular Accident
V TACH — Ventricular tachycardia
MEQ — Milliequivalent
RSV — Respiratory Syncytial Virus
ACTH — Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
CACL2 — Calcium Chloride
IPPV — Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
Q 7 PM — every day at 7 PM
ASAP — As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap)
AIDS — Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (see also SIDS and HIV)
MM — Millimeter
C-SECTION — cesarean section
DIC — disseminated intravascular coagulation
BPM — Beats Per Minute
MRX1 — may repeat times one
ADH — Antidiuretic Hormone
CO2 — Carbon Dioxide
LMP — Last Menstrual Period
C/W — Consistent With
MAI/MAC — Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare/M. avium complex
FEV — Forced Expiratory Volume (measure Of Lung Function)
TX — Treatment (medical)
WC — with meals
F/U — Follow up appointment
R/O — Rule Out
IV — Intravenous
STAT — Immediately (from Latin statim)
AD — Right Ear
UTI — Urinary Tract Infection
NKA — No Known Allergies
PEEP — positive end expiratory pressure
X3D — for 3 days
TBSA — Total Body Surface Area
CBC — Complete Blood Count
Q4H — Every 4 Hours
LBBB — Left Bundle Branch Block
MM HG — Millimeters Of Mercury

ROM — Range Of Motion
GI — Gastrointestinal
APTT — activated partial thromboplastin
PAC — Premature Atrial Contraction
LSIL — Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
CPD — Cephalopelvic Disproportion
CVP — Central Venous Pressure
CVAT — Costovertebral Angle Tenderness
MRI — Magnetic Resonance Imaging
OTC — Over The Counter (medications not requiring a prescription)
MG — Magnesium
QNOC — every night
CNS — Central Nervous System
CSF — Cerebrospinal Fluid
FHR — Fetal Heart Rate
LDH — Lactate dehydrogenase
ACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life Support
RA — Rheumatoid Arthritis
ASA — Acetylsalicylic Acid
PROM — Premature Rupture of Membranes
CPAP — Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
NPH — Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (Insulin)
RBC — Red Blood Cell
GR — Grain
ARF — Acute Renal Failure
TB — Tuberculosis
MMPI — Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
IM — Intramuscular
OPV — Oral Polio Vaccine
MMSE — Mini Mental State Examination
HGB — Hemoglobin
CAD — Coronary Artery Disease
DBP — Diastolic Blood Pressure
DX — Diagnosis
ECF — Extracellular Fluid
QS — every shift
TIBC — Total Iron Binding Capacity
IUP — Intrauterine Pregnancy
MCV — Mean Corpuscular Volume
ER — Emergency Room
CR — Creatinine
ML — milliliter; 1/1000 liter
ATN — Acute Tubular Necrosis
BP — Blood Pressure
D — Day
DKA — Diabetic Ketoacidosis
PCR — Polymerase Chain Reaction
BUN — Blood Urea Nitrogen
Q — Quaque (Latin: each, every; used in medical prescriptions)
TPA — Tissue Plasminogen Activator

ANA — Antinuclear Antibody
RIND — Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
MEQ/L — milliequivalent per liter
PCWP — Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure
µG — Microgram
HCG — Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
TCA — Tricyclic Antidepressant
H — Hour
KG — Kilogram
CA — Calcium
BBT — Basal Body Temperature
UGI — Upper Gastrointestinal
ABG — Arterial Blood Gas "Sats"
INH — Isoniazid
IVP — Intravenous Pyelogram
DPL — Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
CM — Centimeter
TPN — Total Parenteral Nutrition
VAG — Vaginal
EMG — Electromyogram
DL — Deciliter
OU — Oculus Uterque (Both Eyes Together)
ESR — Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
ASCUS — atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
ED — Emergency Department
TIA — Transient Ischemic Attack
SBP — Systolic Blood Pressure
UNG — OINtment
SSRI — Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
DNA — Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
NACL — Sodium Chloride
EEG — Electro-EncephaloGram
UC — Ulcerative Colitis
BPAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
CPK — Creatine Phosphokinase
CMV — Cytomegalovirus
RMSF — Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
RUQ — Right Upper Quadrant
PEFR — Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (lung Function)
OZ — Ounce
NCV — Nerve Conduction Velocity
TINC — Tincture
SID — Semel in die meaning once daily. Only used in veterinary medicine.
EDC — Estimated Date of Confinement
AFP — Alpha Fetoprotein
DUB — Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
GTT — Drop
VSD — Ventricular Septal Defect
NEB — nebulizer
CRCL — Creatinine Clearance

HCT — Hematocrit
PVC — Premature Ventricular Contraction
OINT — ointment
CVA — Cardiovascular Accident
CRF — Chronic Renal Failure
PCOD — Polycystic Ovarian Disease
L — Liter
ALT — Alanine Aminotransferase
SUPP — suppository
WT — Weight
PE — Pulmonary Embolism
AST — Aspartate Aminotransferase
PO — By Mouth
AU — Both Ears
LOC — Loss of Consciousness
IUGR — Intrauterine Growth Retardation
FSH — follicle stimulating hormone
CHOL — Cholesterol
H2O — Water (vapor)
EBV — Epstein-Barr virus
BSA — Body Surface Area
PD — Parkinson's Disease
HS — At bedtime
MAOI — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
PSA — Prostate-Specific Antigen
URI — Upper Respiratory Infection
MMHG — millimeters of mercury
A — Artery
STD — sexually transmitted disease
PCN — Penicillin
VOL — Volume
MAX — Maximum
D&C — Dilatation and Curettage
BPP — Biophysical Profile
RNA — Ribo Nucleic Acid
KCL — Potassium Chloride
TSP — Teaspoon
SAH — Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
PMR — Polymyalgia Rheumatica
UV — Ultraviolet (Light)
AFV — Amniotic Fluid Volume
RCA — Right Coronary Artery
EIA — Enzyme ImmunoAssay
CK — Creatine Kinase
PMS — Premenstrual Syndrome
SLR — Straight Leg Raising
RESP — Respiratory
CC — Cubic Centimeter
C — with (usually written with a bar on top of the "c")
OCP — Oral Contraceptive Pill

MIN — Minute
C&S — Culture and Sensitivity
PTH — Parathyroid Hormone
HR — Hour
ELISA — enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
QAM — Every morning
AFB — ACID FAST BACILLI
MI — Myocardial Infarction
PO — [Latin] Per os, orally
PSVT — Paroxysmal SupraVentricular Tachycardia
OM — Otitis Media
QOD — Every Other Day
MG% — milligrams per 100 milliliters
BV — Bacterial Vaginosis
ARDS — Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
RF — Refill
AP — Auscultation and Percussion
MCG — micrograms
PALS — Pediatric Advanced Life Support
NSAID — Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
PCA — Patient-Controlled Analgesia
AV — Arteriovenous
PT — Prothrombin Time
BVM — Bag Valve Mask
YR — Years old
PC — After Meals
NTD — Neural Tube Defect
PR — Per Rectum
CIN — Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
SQ — Subcutaneous
V/Q — ventilation-perfusion ratio
LUQ — Left Upper Quadrant
VBAC — Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
PUD — Peptic Ulcer Disease
PET — positron emission tomography
ORS — Oral Rehydration Solution
FH — Family History
RPR — Rapid Plasma Reagin
IU — International Unit
IGG — immunoglobulin gamma G (Globulin)
SL — Sublingual
AC — Assist-Control (a form of mechanical ventilation)
OA — Osteo-Arthritis
CV — Cardiovascular
LB — Pound
CXR — Chest X-Ray
LV — Left Ventricular
LE — Lupus Erythematosus
TBSP — Tablespoon
RSI — Rapid Sequence Intubation

EGD — Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
LP — Lumbar Puncture
MOM — Milk of Magnesia
NPO — Nothing By Mouth
QD — quaque die (every day)
YO — years old
CSF — Cerebral spinal fluid
OD — Oculus Dexter
TM — Tympanic Membrane
LH — Luteinizing Hormone
NIDDM — Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
D5W — 5% Dextrose in water
AGCUS — Atypical Glandular Cells of Undetermined Significance
AMP — Ampule
HS — Hora Somni
MG — milligram; 1/1000 gram
5X/D — five times daily
WBC — White Blood Count
SUSP — Suspension
QPM — every evening
CRP — Cold Reactive Protein
LLQ — left lower quadrant
G — Gram (g)
DSM — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of the American Psychiatric Association)
JRA — Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
PE — Physical Examination
MEE — Middle Ear Effusion
FL.OZ. — fluid ounce
PID — pelvic inflammatory disease
MAO — Monoamine Oxidase
YR — Year
LES — Lower Esophageal Sphincter
FEF — Forced Expiratory Flow
TID — ter in die (three times daily)
DAW — Dispense As Written
NG — Nanogram
ASA — Aspirin Sensitive Asthma
IUFD — Intrauterine Fetal Demise
RIA — Radio Immuno-Assay
MMOL — millimole
TURP — Transurethral Prostatectomy
DS — Double Strength
NTG — Nitroglycerin
MDI — Metered-Dose Inhaler
CMPD — Compound
WBC — White blood cells
TSH — thyroid stimulating hormone
CBC — complete blood cell count
NS — Normal Saline (IV)
RLQ — Right Lower Quadrant

ITP — Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura
BIPAP — BIlevel Positive Airway Pressure
LDL — Low-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
UTD — as directed
OCD — tic/obsessive compulsive disorder
BCP — Birth Control Pill
PIH — pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome
K — Potassium
MO — Month Old
TT — Thrombin Time
BID — Twice Daily
NG — Nasogastric
EQ — Equivalent
ANCA — Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody
SROM — Spontaneous rupture of membrane
TFT — Thyroid Function Test
JVD — Jugular-venous Distension
DC — discontinue
GEN — Generic
HOME TPN — home total parenteral nutrition
POD — Postoperative Day
DHE — Dihydroergotamine
QID — quattuor in die (four times a day)
LIQ — Liquid
QHR — every hour
WK — Week
RFI — Renal Failure Index
FFP — fresh frozen plasma
APS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
BCG — Bacille Calmette Guerin
RX — prescriptions
PV — in the vagina, vaginally
PTT — Partial Thromboplastin Time
REM — Rapid Eye Movement
HSV — Herpes Simplex Virus
AU — each ear
TMJ — TemporoMandibular Joint (syndrome)
C — 100
MCP — Metacarpophalangeal Joint
L/MIN — Liters Per Minute
SS — Sliding Scale
AS — Auricle Sinistrus (Left Ear)
QID — four times per day
EXT — Extract
PLT — Platelet
BPPV — benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
SOL — Solution
SS — One-Half
AM — After Morning
S — without (usually written with a bar on top of the "s")

MVP — mitral valve prolaspe
MAOI — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
UD — ut dictum (as directed)
TBW — Total Body Water
INJ — injection
ENT — Ear, Nose, Throat
UL — microliter
MO — Mineral Oil
VS — vital signs
TAB — Tablet
PABA — Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
SSKI — Saturated solution of potassium iodide
D — Daily
RF — Renal Failure
U — Unit
CATH — Catheter
ANA — Anti Nuclear Antibody
AUC — area under curve values
DTS — Delirium Tremens the Shakes
NA — Sodium (Latin ''Natrium'')
ACE — Arthritis Control Electrostimulator
H2 — Histamine 2
DPT — Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
QHS — quaque hora somni (every night at bedtime)
UA — Urinalysis
RVMI — Right Ventricular Myocardial Infarction
NST — Non-Stress Test
SC — Subcutaneous
PAP — Papanicolaou test (pap smear)
ENG — electronystagmography
O&P — Ova & Parasites
ACL — anticardiolipin
OPV — Oral Poliovirus
PA — posteroanterior
HMG COA — 3-hydroxy 3-methyl-glutaryl coenzyme A
SL — under the tongue
AM — American Morning
ELIX — elixir
LGI — lower GI
VDRL — Venereal Disease Research Laboratories
NOCT — night
PAP — Papanicolaou
NPO — Non Per Os
SR — Slow Release
AST — aspartate aminotransferase, serum
MMG — milligram
CFU — Colony Forming Unit (for Bacteria Counting In Water Disinfection)
DS — Double-Strength
PCP — Pneumocystis pneumonia
SAARD — Slow-acting Antirheumatic Drug

DSDNA — double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid
PFTS — Pulmonary Function Tests
SUBQ — Subcutaneous
T3 — Triiodothyronine
QHS — at every bedtime
SIL — Seriously Ill List
MMR — Measles, mumps, rubella
PTSD — posttraumatic stress disorder
INF — infusion
PTU — Propylthiouracil
IUD — Intra-Uterine Device
VCUG — Voiding Cystourethrogram
ESR — Erythocyte Sedimentation Rate
SUST — sustained
KOH — potassium hydroxide
EENT — eyes ears nose and throat
T4 — Thyroxine
QH — quaque hora (every hour)
AD — As Directed
GM — Gram
ACOG — American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
TMP/SMX — Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole
CVN — Central Venous Nutrition
MS — Morphine Sulphate
ECMO — Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
FB — Foreign Body
MAST — Military Anti-Shock Trousers
BOOP — Bronchiolitis Obliterans-organizing Pneumonia
LOZ — lozenge
DISP — DISPense
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase
ET — And
CAP — Capsule
CVS — Cardiovascular System
PTL — premature labor
CST — contraction stress fluid
AQ — Autism Quotient
TRH — thyrotropin-releasing hormone
QD — once daily
VWF — von Willebrand's factor
LOT — Lotion
SP. GR. — specific gravity
BHCG — beta human chorionic gonadotropin
17-OHS — 17-hydroxysteroid
DVT — Deep Venous Thrombosis
EES — Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate
SX — syndrome X
CID — fives times daily
AA — equal part of each
APSAC — anistreplase, anisoylated plasminogen-streptokinase activator complex

LAT — lidocaine, epinephrine, tetracaine
A/A — alveolar-arterial oxygen content gradient
ARC — AIDS Related Complex
PAS — para-aminosalicylic acid
AER — Aerosols (USUSP Expert Committee designation)
AV — Atrio-Ventricular (cardiac)
ACTH — adrenocorticotopic hormone
CVD — Cerebrovascular Disease
PMNS — polymorphonuclear lymphocytes
SYR — Syrup
EXT.FL. — fluid extract
EM — Erythema multiforme
PG — phosphatidylglycerol
CEA — Carcinoembryonic Antigen
MDD — Major Depressive Disorderb
SS — Single-Strength
FL. — fluid
ROM — rupture of membranes
DHT — DiHydroTestosterone
TIW — three times weekly
VIT — Vitamin
L/S — lecithin to sphingomyeline
SUP — suppository
PPD — protein purified derivative test
P — after
HEME — hematologic
TBG — Thyroxine Binding Globulin
AI — Amnioinfusion
TENS — placebo-transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
AD — Alzheimer's dementia
PZI — Protamine Zinc Insulin
DT — delirium tremen
PWD — powder
TWAR — Taiwan acute respiratory disease
QS — a sufficient amount
U/P — Urine-to-plasma Ratio
TEDS — Thromboembolic Disease Support
LR — lactated Ringer's solution
PM — evening (before midnight)
CD — Cycle Day
SIG — let it be labelled
PB — Phenobarbital
R — Rectal
D/W — dextrose in water
< — caused by
CL — Chloride
ISA — Intrinsic Stimulating Activity
C-ANCA — Central antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody
SPECT — Sestamibi-Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography
CR — Creamery Road

MTP — Metatarsophalangeal Joint
AA — amount to be taken
LIQ — liquid
REPT — Repeater
PM — nighttime
REC — rectally
/ — per
ALT — alanine aminotrasferase, serum
LA — Lupus Anticoagulant
SC — subcutaneous
TAC — Tetracycline, Epinephrine, Cocaine
SK — Streptokinase
SCIWORA — Spinal cord injury without radiologic abnormality
U/S — Ultrasound, Ultrasonogram, Ultrasonography
MS — Musculoskeletal
TEA — teaspoonful
APL — applicatorful
KS — Kaposi's Sarcoma
NR — no refills
MR — Measles And Rubella
TORCHS — Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes Simplex, Syphilis
MED — Television Medicine
TRANS — transdermal
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