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

X3D — for 3 days
CVAT — Costovertebral Angle Tenderness
CV — Cardiovascular
TBSA — Total Body Surface Area
CVP — Central Venous Pressure
APTT — activated partial thromboplastin
GI — Gastrointestinal
ASA — Acetylsalicylic Acid
QNOC — every night
LBBB — Left Bundle Branch Block
MRI — Magnetic Resonance Imaging
ACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life Support
YR — Years old
NPH — Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (Insulin)
LSIL — Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
OTC — Over The Counter (medications not requiring a prescription)
CNS — Central Nervous System
LDH — Lactate dehydrogenase
ECF — Extracellular Fluid
FHR — Fetal Heart Rate
QS — every shift
PROM — Premature Rupture of Membranes
ML — milliliter; 1/1000 liter
DX — Diagnosis
MG — Magnesium
RA — Rheumatoid Arthritis
CSF — Cerebrospinal Fluid
CPAP — Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
GR — Grain
RBC — Red Blood Cell
DBP — Diastolic Blood Pressure
ER — Emergency Room
TB — Tuberculosis
TIBC — Total Iron Binding Capacity
SID — Semel in die meaning once daily. Only used in veterinary medicine.
ARF — Acute Renal Failure
MMSE — Mini Mental State Examination
CR — Creatinine
CAD — Coronary Artery Disease
HGB — Hemoglobin
RESP — Respiratory
BP — Blood Pressure
MMPI — Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
OPV — Oral Polio Vaccine
MCV — Mean Corpuscular Volume
IUP — Intrauterine Pregnancy
IM — Intramuscular
RIND — Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
BUN — Blood Urea Nitrogen
ATN — Acute Tubular Necrosis

D — Day
DL — Deciliter
HS — At bedtime
ANA — Antinuclear Antibody
µG — Microgram
DKA — Diabetic Ketoacidosis
TPA — Tissue Plasminogen Activator
MEQ/L — milliequivalent per liter
NEB — nebulizer
NACL — Sodium Chloride
TCA — Tricyclic Antidepressant
KG — Kilogram
CRF — Chronic Renal Failure
BBT — Basal Body Temperature
PCWP — Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure
ABG — Arterial Blood Gas "Sats"
CM — Centimeter
Q — Quaque (Latin: each, every; used in medical prescriptions)
PCR — Polymerase Chain Reaction
TPN — Total Parenteral Nutrition
H — Hour
DPL — Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
IVP — Intravenous Pyelogram
ED — Emergency Department
CHOL — Cholesterol
EMG — Electromyogram
HCG — Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
UGI — Upper Gastrointestinal
CA — Calcium
AU — Both Ears
UNG — OINtment
MMHG — millimeters of mercury
ASCUS — atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
NCV — Nerve Conduction Velocity
INH — Isoniazid
PE — Pulmonary Embolism
SUSP — Suspension
OU — Oculus Uterque (Both Eyes Together)
PEFR — Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (lung Function)
TINC — Tincture
SBP — Systolic Blood Pressure
OZ — Ounce
CPK — Creatine Phosphokinase
ESR — Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
VAG — Vaginal
UC — Ulcerative Colitis
CVA — Cardiovascular Accident
TIA — Transient Ischemic Attack
SSRI — Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
EEG — Electro-EncephaloGram

DNA — Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
RF — Refill
BPAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
EDC — Estimated Date of Confinement
PVC — Premature Ventricular Contraction
DUB — Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
HCT — Hematocrit
RUQ — Right Upper Quadrant
BSA — Body Surface Area
L — Liter
CMV — Cytomegalovirus
AFP — Alpha Fetoprotein
PO — By Mouth
GTT — Drop
CRCL — Creatinine Clearance
SUPP — suppository
H2O — Water (vapor)
RMSF — Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
VSD — Ventricular Septal Defect
PD — Parkinson's Disease
IUGR — Intrauterine Growth Retardation
PCN — Penicillin
PSVT — Paroxysmal SupraVentricular Tachycardia
FSH — follicle stimulating hormone
LOC — Loss of Consciousness
OM — Otitis Media
WT — Weight
ALT — Alanine Aminotransferase
MAX — Maximum
MAOI — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
AST — Aspartate Aminotransferase
OINT — ointment
MCG — micrograms
PCOD — Polycystic Ovarian Disease
QAM — Every morning
STD — sexually transmitted disease
URI — Upper Respiratory Infection
PSA — Prostate-Specific Antigen
SL — Sublingual
EBV — Epstein-Barr virus
EIA — Enzyme ImmunoAssay
VOL — Volume
OCP — Oral Contraceptive Pill
RNA — Ribo Nucleic Acid
NIDDM — Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
TSP — Teaspoon
POD — Postoperative Day
KCL — Potassium Chloride
C — with (usually written with a bar on top of the "c")
AFV — Amniotic Fluid Volume

SAH — Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
NTD — Neural Tube Defect
MIN — Minute
PR — Per Rectum
PCA — Patient-Controlled Analgesia
MG% — milligrams per 100 milliliters
A — Artery
ELISA — enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
BPP — Biophysical Profile
PMS — Premenstrual Syndrome
SLR — Straight Leg Raising
D&C — Dilatation and Curettage
PMR — Polymyalgia Rheumatica
UV — Ultraviolet (Light)
NSAID — Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
CC — Cubic Centimeter
PUD — Peptic Ulcer Disease
AMP — Ampule
PIH — pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome
ARDS — Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
CK — Creatine Kinase
NG — Nanogram
PET — positron emission tomography
UTD — as directed
PC — After Meals
C&S — Culture and Sensitivity
SQ — Subcutaneous
BV — Bacterial Vaginosis
LB — Pound
MI — Myocardial Infarction
HR — Hour
AFB — ACID FAST BACILLI
QOD — Every Other Day
RCA — Right Coronary Artery
PO — [Latin] Per os, orally
IGG — immunoglobulin gamma G (Globulin)
AV — Arteriovenous
PTH — Parathyroid Hormone
PALS — Pediatric Advanced Life Support
V/Q — ventilation-perfusion ratio
5X/D — five times daily
AP — Auscultation and Percussion
PT — Prothrombin Time
FL.OZ. — fluid ounce
BVM — Bag Valve Mask
ORS — Oral Rehydration Solution
IU — International Unit
CIN — Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
MG — milligram; 1/1000 gram
LUQ — Left Upper Quadrant

HS — Hora Somni
TBSP — Tablespoon
VBAC — Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
FH — Family History
YO — years old
OA — Osteo-Arthritis
CRP — Cold Reactive Protein
LV — Left Ventricular
EGD — Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
AC — Assist-Control (a form of mechanical ventilation)
TM — Tympanic Membrane
MOM — Milk of Magnesia
ITP — Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura
DSM — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of the American Psychiatric Association)
RSI — Rapid Sequence Intubation
RPR — Rapid Plasma Reagin
OD — Oculus Dexter
G — Gram (g)
LP — Lumbar Puncture
AU — each ear
QD — quaque die (every day)
YR — Year
TSH — thyroid stimulating hormone
CSF — Cerebral spinal fluid
IUFD — Intrauterine Fetal Demise
NPO — Nothing By Mouth
CXR — Chest X-Ray
LE — Lupus Erythematosus
MMOL — millimole
MEE — Middle Ear Effusion
LH — Luteinizing Hormone
D5W — 5% Dextrose in water
QPM — every evening
CBC — complete blood cell count
TID — ter in die (three times daily)
BPPV — benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
CMPD — Compound
LLQ — left lower quadrant
S — without (usually written with a bar on top of the "s")
WBC — White Blood Count
AGCUS — Atypical Glandular Cells of Undetermined Significance
MO — Month Old
JRA — Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
MDI — Metered-Dose Inhaler
RLQ — Right Lower Quadrant
NS — Normal Saline (IV)
PID — pelvic inflammatory disease
SROM — Spontaneous rupture of membrane
PE — Physical Examination
MAO — Monoamine Oxidase

TFT — Thyroid Function Test
OCD — tic/obsessive compulsive disorder
DC — discontinue
L/MIN — Liters Per Minute
TT — Thrombin Time
NTG — Nitroglycerin
LES — Lower Esophageal Sphincter
EQ — Equivalent
QID — four times per day
WBC — White blood cells
DAW — Dispense As Written
NG — Nasogastric
FEF — Forced Expiratory Flow
BIPAP — BIlevel Positive Airway Pressure
LDL — Low-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
RIA — Radio Immuno-Assay
ASA — Aspirin Sensitive Asthma
FFP — fresh frozen plasma
K — Potassium
DS — Double Strength
TURP — Transurethral Prostatectomy
LIQ — Liquid
APS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
AST — aspartate aminotransferase, serum
TBW — Total Body Water
EXT — Extract
PLT — Platelet
SS — Sliding Scale
PTT — Partial Thromboplastin Time
TMJ — TemporoMandibular Joint (syndrome)
BCP — Birth Control Pill
VS — vital signs
RFI — Renal Failure Index
WK — Week
SOL — Solution
HOME TPN — home total parenteral nutrition
TAB — Tablet
BID — Twice Daily
RX — prescriptions
PV — in the vagina, vaginally
QID — quattuor in die (four times a day)
ELIX — elixir
ANCA — Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody
JVD — Jugular-venous Distension
BCG — Bacille Calmette Guerin
MVP — mitral valve prolaspe
LGI — lower GI
GEN — Generic
QHR — every hour
SL — under the tongue

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

VCUG — Voiding Cystourethrogram
SAARD — Slow-acting Antirheumatic Drug
GM — Gram
T3 — Triiodothyronine
OPV — Oral Poliovirus
PA — posteroanterior
PCP — Pneumocystis pneumonia
QHS — at every bedtime
INF — infusion
SUP — suppository
MMR — Measles, mumps, rubella
PTSD — posttraumatic stress disorder
HMG COA — 3-hydroxy 3-methyl-glutaryl coenzyme A
VDRL — Venereal Disease Research Laboratories
KOH — potassium hydroxide
IUD — Intra-Uterine Device
EENT — eyes ears nose and throat
AM — American Morning
CFU — Colony Forming Unit (for Bacteria Counting In Water Disinfection)
T4 — Thyroxine
DSDNA — double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid
AD — As Directed
DISP — DISPense
QD — once daily
ESR — Erythocyte Sedimentation Rate
QH — quaque hora (every hour)
MAST — Military Anti-Shock Trousers
LOZ — lozenge
FB — Foreign Body
ROM — rupture of membranes
ECMO — Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
TMP/SMX — Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole
CID — fives times daily
ACOG — American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
SP. GR. — specific gravity
PTL — premature labor
BHCG — beta human chorionic gonadotropin
CST — contraction stress fluid
LAT — lidocaine, epinephrine, tetracaine
SX — syndrome X
EXT.FL. — fluid extract
DVT — Deep Venous Thrombosis
EES — Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate
17-OHS — 17-hydroxysteroid
MS — Morphine Sulphate
BOOP — Bronchiolitis Obliterans-organizing Pneumonia
TRH — thyrotropin-releasing hormone
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase
ET — And
CAP — Capsule

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

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

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