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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
ASAP — As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap)
C/W — Consistent With
N&V — Nausea & Vomiting
COPD — Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
FID — five times daily
NSVD — Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
AIDS — Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (see also SIDS and HIV)
DM — Diabetes mellitus
CHF — Congestive Heart Failure
ECG — Electrocardiogram
PAC — Premature Atrial Contraction
TX — Treatment (medical)
CABG — Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
F/U — Follow up appointment
V FIB — Ventricular Fibrillation
MM — Millimeter
ROM — Range Of Motion
R/O — Rule Out
IPPV — Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
WC — with meals
Q 7 PM — every day at 7 PM
CO2 — Carbon Dioxide
V TACH — Ventricular tachycardia
MRI — Magnetic Resonance Imaging
CVA — Cerebrovascular Accident
BPM — Beats Per Minute
STAT — Immediately (from Latin statim)
MRX1 — may repeat times one
CACL2 — Calcium Chloride
CBC — Complete Blood Count
OTC — Over The Counter (medications not requiring a prescription)
IV — Intravenous
MEQ — Milliequivalent
C-SECTION — cesarean section
RSV — Respiratory Syncytial Virus
ACTH — Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
ADH — Antidiuretic Hormone
LMP — Last Menstrual Period
YR — Years old
GI — Gastrointestinal
CNS — Central Nervous System
AD — Right Ear
KG — Kilogram
NKA — No Known Allergies
MAI/MAC — Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare/M. avium complex
PEEP — positive end expiratory pressure

BP — Blood Pressure
ACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life Support
DIC — disseminated intravascular coagulation
DX — Diagnosis
CVP — Central Venous Pressure
ER — Emergency Room
CPD — Cephalopelvic Disproportion
CV — Cardiovascular
SID — Semel in die meaning once daily. Only used in veterinary medicine.
UTI — Urinary Tract Infection
FEV — Forced Expiratory Volume (measure Of Lung Function)
TB — Tuberculosis
CM — Centimeter
MIN — Minute
CVAT — Costovertebral Angle Tenderness
DNA — Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
MM HG — Millimeters Of Mercury
BUN — Blood Urea Nitrogen
RESP — Respiratory
ASA — Acetylsalicylic Acid
ECF — Extracellular Fluid
GR — Grain
APTT — activated partial thromboplastin
DL — Deciliter
CSF — Cerebrospinal Fluid
CAD — Coronary Artery Disease
Q4H — Every 4 Hours
ML — milliliter; 1/1000 liter
EEG — Electro-EncephaloGram
UV — Ultraviolet (Light)
LDH — Lactate dehydrogenase
HS — At bedtime
RA — Rheumatoid Arthritis
ABG — Arterial Blood Gas "Sats"
OZ — Ounce
MAX — Maximum
ARF — Acute Renal Failure
ANA — Antinuclear Antibody
MMHG — millimeters of mercury
QS — every shift
CRF — Chronic Renal Failure
HGB — Hemoglobin
C — with (usually written with a bar on top of the "c")
IM — Intramuscular
S — without (usually written with a bar on top of the "s")
H — Hour
CR — Creatinine
LBBB — Left Bundle Branch Block
CPAP — Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
RBC — Red Blood Cell

WT — Weight
ED — Emergency Department
FHR — Fetal Heart Rate
LSIL — Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
NACL — Sodium Chloride
CC — Cubic Centimeter
MG — Magnesium
NPH — Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (Insulin)
TPN — Total Parenteral Nutrition
TIBC — Total Iron Binding Capacity
HCT — Hematocrit
RF — Refill
RNA — Ribo Nucleic Acid
PROM — Premature Rupture of Membranes
MCV — Mean Corpuscular Volume
Q — Quaque (Latin: each, every; used in medical prescriptions)
G — Gram (g)
MMSE — Mini Mental State Examination
X3D — for 3 days
HR — Hour
DKA — Diabetic Ketoacidosis
TBSA — Total Body Surface Area
IVP — Intravenous Pyelogram
ATN — Acute Tubular Necrosis
QNOC — every night
L — Liter
CA — Calcium
EMG — Electromyogram
AU — Both Ears
YR — Year
MG — milligram; 1/1000 gram
INH — Isoniazid
DPL — Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
PE — Pulmonary Embolism
PO — By Mouth
TPA — Tissue Plasminogen Activator
MEQ/L — milliequivalent per liter
CMV — Cytomegalovirus
LOC — Loss of Consciousness
MMPI — Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
VOL — Volume
KCL — Potassium Chloride
RIND — Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
ESR — Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
BBT — Basal Body Temperature
µG — Microgram
CHOL — Cholesterol
D — Day
DBP — Diastolic Blood Pressure
SBP — Systolic Blood Pressure

H2O — Water (vapor)
C&S — Culture and Sensitivity
GTT — Drop
CRCL — Creatinine Clearance
PCR — Polymerase Chain Reaction
EBV — Epstein-Barr virus
PCN — Penicillin
SSRI — Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
CPK — Creatine Phosphokinase
NCV — Nerve Conduction Velocity
MI — Myocardial Infarction
STD — sexually transmitted disease
HCG — Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
PET — positron emission tomography
PVC — Premature Ventricular Contraction
OPV — Oral Polio Vaccine
SUSP — Suspension
BSA — Body Surface Area
OU — Oculus Uterque (Both Eyes Together)
EDC — Estimated Date of Confinement
PSVT — Paroxysmal SupraVentricular Tachycardia
PCWP — Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure
CIN — Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
MAOI — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
IUP — Intrauterine Pregnancy
TIA — Transient Ischemic Attack
OA — Osteo-Arthritis
LB — Pound
ELISA — enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
AFP — Alpha Fetoprotein
MCG — micrograms
ALT — Alanine Aminotransferase
ASCUS — atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
FSH — follicle stimulating hormone
RUQ — Right Upper Quadrant
NPO — Nothing By Mouth
TCA — Tricyclic Antidepressant
UGI — Upper Gastrointestinal
YO — years old
TAB — Tablet
EIA — Enzyme ImmunoAssay
PEFR — Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (lung Function)
NSAID — Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
OM — Otitis Media
5X/D — five times daily
FL.OZ. — fluid ounce
BPAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
AST — Aspartate Aminotransferase
MO — Month Old
EQ — Equivalent

UNG — OINtment
AC — Assist-Control (a form of mechanical ventilation)
OCD — tic/obsessive compulsive disorder
UTD — as directed
TID — ter in die (three times daily)
CRP — Cold Reactive Protein
CK — Creatine Kinase
L/MIN — Liters Per Minute
PCA — Patient-Controlled Analgesia
PSA — Prostate-Specific Antigen
NEB — nebulizer
LDL — Low-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
PT — Prothrombin Time
D&C — Dilatation and Curettage
ARDS — Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
CMPD — Compound
NIDDM — Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
PD — Parkinson's Disease
IU — International Unit
PR — Per Rectum
OD — Oculus Dexter
LUQ — Left Upper Quadrant
SL — Sublingual
QD — quaque die (every day)
PC — After Meals
UC — Ulcerative Colitis
NG — Nanogram
NTD — Neural Tube Defect
FH — Family History
PIH — pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome
EXT — Extract
TSP — Teaspoon
VAG — Vaginal
A — Artery
DUB — Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
QOD — Every Other Day
VSD — Ventricular Septal Defect
PTH — Parathyroid Hormone
TSH — thyroid stimulating hormone
AFV — Amniotic Fluid Volume
IUGR — Intrauterine Growth Retardation
CVA — Cardiovascular Accident
PUD — Peptic Ulcer Disease
OCP — Oral Contraceptive Pill
DC — discontinue
MAOI — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
DS — Double-Strength
NG — Nasogastric
BPP — Biophysical Profile
PTSD — posttraumatic stress disorder

QAM — Every morning
AV — Arteriovenous
RX — prescriptions
SQ — Subcutaneous
SUPP — suppository
URI — Upper Respiratory Infection
LP — Lumbar Puncture
PALS — Pediatric Advanced Life Support
TM — Tympanic Membrane
AMP — Ampule
REM — Rapid Eye Movement
POD — Postoperative Day
NA — Sodium (Latin ''Natrium'')
CXR — Chest X-Ray
K — Potassium
RLQ — Right Lower Quadrant
WBC — White blood cells
IGG — immunoglobulin gamma G (Globulin)
AP — Auscultation and Percussion
TBSP — Tablespoon
TINC — Tincture
VS — vital signs
WK — Week
NTG — Nitroglycerin
LE — Lupus Erythematosus
PO — [Latin] Per os, orally
RCA — Right Coronary Artery
MAO — Monoamine Oxidase
EGD — Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
SOL — Solution
LLQ — left lower quadrant
SC — Subcutaneous
PTT — Partial Thromboplastin Time
TMJ — TemporoMandibular Joint (syndrome)
D5W — 5% Dextrose in water
DSM — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of the American Psychiatric Association)
FFP — fresh frozen plasma
MMOL — millimole
DAW — Dispense As Written
PMS — Premenstrual Syndrome
SAH — Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
PE — Physical Examination
RIA — Radio Immuno-Assay
PLT — Platelet
NS — Normal Saline (IV)
QID — quattuor in die (four times a day)
RMSF — Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
AFB — ACID FAST BACILLI
ORS — Oral Rehydration Solution
LH — Luteinizing Hormone

LIQ — Liquid
SROM — Spontaneous rupture of membrane
RPR — Rapid Plasma Reagin
QHS — quaque hora somni (every night at bedtime)
MOM — Milk of Magnesia
TT — Thrombin Time
PID — pelvic inflammatory disease
VBAC — Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
MMR — Measles, mumps, rubella
OINT — ointment
BV — Bacterial Vaginosis
HS — Hora Somni
AU — each ear
FB — Foreign Body
ASA — Aspirin Sensitive Asthma
PMR — Polymyalgia Rheumatica
QID — four times per day
CVS — Cardiovascular System
SL — under the tongue
BIPAP — BIlevel Positive Airway Pressure
SLR — Straight Leg Raising
LES — Lower Esophageal Sphincter
CBC — complete blood cell count
CSF — Cerebral spinal fluid
APS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
AM — After Morning
MG% — milligrams per 100 milliliters
BPPV — benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
DPT — Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
ITP — Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura
V/Q — ventilation-perfusion ratio
AST — aspartate aminotransferase, serum
P — after
WBC — White Blood Count
IUFD — Intrauterine Fetal Demise
SX — syndrome X
CATH — Catheter
KOH — potassium hydroxide
ACE — Arthritis Control Electrostimulator
EENT — eyes ears nose and throat
PV — in the vagina, vaginally
PABA — Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
MEE — Middle Ear Effusion
HSV — Herpes Simplex Virus
UD — ut dictum (as directed)
BCP — Birth Control Pill
PCOD — Polycystic Ovarian Disease
RSI — Rapid Sequence Intubation
ACL — anticardiolipin
DS — Double Strength

AGCUS — Atypical Glandular Cells of Undetermined Significance
BVM — Bag Valve Mask
PAP — Papanicolaou test (pap smear)
SS — One-Half
UA — Urinalysis
JRA — Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
SUBQ — Subcutaneous
T3 — Triiodothyronine
TFT — Thyroid Function Test
SIL — Seriously Ill List
T4 — Thyroxine
SSKI — Saturated solution of potassium iodide
MDI — Metered-Dose Inhaler
QH — quaque hora (every hour)
BID — Twice Daily
NOCT — night
INJ — injection
ELIX — elixir
GM — Gram
LV — Left Ventricular
AD — As Directed
DVT — Deep Venous Thrombosis
AQ — Autism Quotient
HOME TPN — home total parenteral nutrition
IUD — Intra-Uterine Device
AV — Atrio-Ventricular (cardiac)
DHE — Dihydroergotamine
GEN — Generic
ET — And
FEF — Forced Expiratory Flow
RFI — Renal Failure Index
ANCA — Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody
ENT — Ear, Nose, Throat
AS — Auricle Sinistrus (Left Ear)
MMG — milligram
TRH — thyrotropin-releasing hormone
O&P — Ova & Parasites
TBW — Total Body Water
QPM — every evening
QHR — every hour
NST — Non-Stress Test
QHS — at every bedtime
ECMO — Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
ROM — rupture of membranes
SS — Sliding Scale
SR — Slow Release
INF — infusion
BCG — Bacille Calmette Guerin
AA — equal part of each
PA — posteroanterior

DSDNA — double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid
JVD — Jugular-venous Distension
QD — once daily
NPO — Non Per Os
< — caused by
DT — delirium tremen
H2 — Histamine 2
PWD — powder
CFU — Colony Forming Unit (for Bacteria Counting In Water Disinfection)
U — Unit
VCUG — Voiding Cystourethrogram
DTS — Delirium Tremens the Shakes
LOZ — lozenge
TURP — Transurethral Prostatectomy
LGI — lower GI
PM — evening (before midnight)
CAP — Capsule
SYR — Syrup
L/S — lecithin to sphingomyeline
UL — microliter
MS — Morphine Sulphate
PTU — Propylthiouracil
D/W — dextrose in water
MAST — Military Anti-Shock Trousers
CEA — Carcinoembryonic Antigen
PFTS — Pulmonary Function Tests
C — 100
U/S — Ultrasound, Ultrasonogram, Ultrasonography
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase
ACOG — American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
PCP — Pneumocystis pneumonia
VIT — Vitamin
BOOP — Bronchiolitis Obliterans-organizing Pneumonia
VWF — von Willebrand's factor
LOT — Lotion
AER — Aerosols (USUSP Expert Committee designation)
HMG COA — 3-hydroxy 3-methyl-glutaryl coenzyme A
ENG — electronystagmography
AUC — area under curve values
ESR — Erythocyte Sedimentation Rate
CL — Chloride
QS — a sufficient amount
TENS — placebo-transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
MDD — Major Depressive Disorderb
MVP — mitral valve prolaspe
PAS — para-aminosalicylic acid
CVN — Central Venous Nutrition
DISP — DISPense
MCP — Metacarpophalangeal Joint
RF — Renal Failure

TBG — Thyroxine Binding Globulin
TEDS — Thromboembolic Disease Support
MO — Mineral Oil
D — Daily
DHT — DiHydroTestosterone
SUST — sustained
SAARD — Slow-acting Antirheumatic Drug
RVMI — Right Ventricular Myocardial Infarction
BHCG — beta human chorionic gonadotropin
EM — Erythema multiforme
ANA — Anti Nuclear Antibody
APSAC — anistreplase, anisoylated plasminogen-streptokinase activator complex
A/A — alveolar-arterial oxygen content gradient
> — causes
ARC — AIDS Related Complex
EES — Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate
SP. GR. — specific gravity
SK — Streptokinase
TMP/SMX — Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole
OPV — Oral Poliovirus
FL. — fluid
PAP — Papanicolaou
LIQ — liquid
VDRL — Venereal Disease Research Laboratories
CID — fives times daily
CST — contraction stress fluid
AM — American Morning
17-OHS — 17-hydroxysteroid
SUP — suppository
LA — Lupus Anticoagulant
TIW — three times weekly
R — Rectal
EXT.FL. — fluid extract
U/P — Urine-to-plasma Ratio
REPT — Repeater
PTL — premature labor
ACTH — adrenocorticotopic hormone
KS — Kaposi's Sarcoma
PZI — Protamine Zinc Insulin
HEME — hematologic
LAT — lidocaine, epinephrine, tetracaine
SPECT — Sestamibi-Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography
CVD — Cerebrovascular Disease
CD — Cycle Day
MTP — Metatarsophalangeal Joint
PMNS — polymorphonuclear lymphocytes
C-ANCA — Central antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody
SS — Single-Strength
TORCHS — Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes Simplex, Syphilis
TAC — Tetracycline, Epinephrine, Cocaine

AI — Amnioinfusion
AD — Alzheimer's dementia
SC — subcutaneous
REC — rectally
PB — Phenobarbital
ISA — Intrinsic Stimulating Activity
PG — phosphatidylglycerol
LR — lactated Ringer's solution
AA — amount to be taken
SIG — let it be labelled
ALT — alanine aminotrasferase, serum
PPD — protein purified derivative test
TEA — teaspoonful
APL — applicatorful
TWAR — Taiwan acute respiratory disease
CR — Creamery Road
/ — per
MR — Measles And Rubella
PM — nighttime
SCIWORA — Spinal cord injury without radiologic abnormality
MS — Musculoskeletal
TRANS — transdermal
NR — no refills
MED — Television Medicine

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