| GENERAL ABBREVIATIONS |
| -A- |
| a | before |
| ABD | large surgical bandage |
| ABG | arterial blood gases |
| a.c. | before meals |
| ADH | antidiuretic hormone |
| A. Fib. | atrial fibrillation |
| A. Flutter | atrial flutter |
| AMI | acute myocardial infarction |
| AODM | adult onset diabetes mellitus |
| A&P | auscultation and percussion |
| ARC | Aids related complex |
| ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
| -B- |
| B.I.D. | twice a day |
| BW | birth weight |
| -C- |
| c | with |
| CA | carcinoma or cancer |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graph |
| CAS | carotid artery system |
| CAT | computerized axial tomography |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CC | chief complaint |
| cc. | cubic centimeter |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| cl | chloride |
| cm. | centimeter |
| CO | cardiac output |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPK | creatin phosphokinase |
| C/S | caesaren section |
| CTA | clear to auscultation |
| CX | cervix |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| -D- |
| D&C | dilation and curettage |
| Decr. | decreased |
| DI | diabetes insipidus |
| Dig. | digoxin |
| DKA | diabetic ketoacidosis |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DPT | diptheria and tetanus toxoids with pertussis vaccine |
| D5W | dextrose 5% and water |
| -E- |
| ECF | extracellular fluid |
| ECHO | echocardiography |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| ENT | ears, nose, and throat |
| EOM | extraocular movement |
| ET | endotracheal |
| ETOH | alcohol |
| -F- |
| F.B | foreign body |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FH | family history |
| F.U.O. | fever of unknown origin |
| FX | fracture |
| -G- |
| G.B. | gallbladder |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GM. | gram |
| Gr. P. | gravida para |
| GSW | gunshot wound |
| gtt(s) | drop(s) |
| GU | genitourinary |
| GYN | Gynecology |
| -H- |
| H&H | hemoglobin and hematocrit |
| HCT | hematocrit |
| HCTZ | hydrochlorothiazide |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| HR | heart rate |
| hs | bedtime |
| HTN | hypertension |
| -I- |
| ICS | intercostal space |
| I and D | incision and drainage |
| IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| IM | intramuscular |
| Inf. Dis | infectious disease |
| IUP | intrauterine pregnancy |
| IV | intravenously |
| IVDA | intravenous drug abuse |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| -K- |
| K | potassium |
| Kg. | kilogram |
| KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| -L- |
| LA | left atrium |
| LAD | left axis deviation |
| LBBB | left bundle branch block |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| LLL | left lower lobe (lung) |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LUE | left upper extremity |
| LUL | left upper lobe (lung) |
| -M- |
| MCL | midclavicular line |
| MEq | milliequivalents |
| Mg. | magnesium |
| MR | mitral regurgitation |
| M.S. | mitral stenosis |
| MAP | mean arterial pressure |
| MVA | motor vehicle accident |
| -N- |
| Na | sodium |
| N.A. | non-applicable |
| NAD | no apparent distress |
| NG | naso-gastric |
| N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| N.S. | normal saline |
| NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
| NIDDM | noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| -O- |
| o | none |
| O2Sat. | oxygen saturation |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OBS | organic brain syndrome |
| OD | overdose |
| o.d. | right eye |
| O/R | open reduction |
| o.s. | left eye |
| o.u. | both eyes |
| -P- |
| p | after |
| Par I, Par II | primipara, secundipara |
| PAT | paroxysmal atrial tachycardia |
| pc | after meals |
| PCN | penicillin |
| PCO2 | partial pressure of carbon dioxide |
| PCWP | pulmonary capillary wedge pressure |
| PDA | patent ductus arteriosus |
| PE | physical examination |
| Ped. | pediatric |
| PEEP | positive and expiratory pressure |
| PERI | around |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round and reactive to light and accomodation |
| PMH | past history |
| ph | hydrogen ion concentration |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PIH | pregnancy induced hypertension |
| p.o. | per mouth |
| post | after |
| pp. | postpartum |
| p.r.n | as often as necessary |
| PROM | premature rupture of membranes |
| PT | prothrombin time |
| pt. | patient |
| PSH | past surgical history |
| PTT | partial thromboplastin time |
| PUD | peptic ulcer disease |
| PVC’s | premature ventricular disease |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| Pulm. Ed. | pulmonary edema |
| Pulm. Emb. | Pulmonary embolus |
| PMB | postmenopausal bleeding |
| -Q- |
| q | every |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |
| q.n.s | quantity not sufficient |
| qod | every other day |
| q.a. | quantity sufficient |
| quad. | quadrant |
| -R- |
| R/R | respiratory rate |
| RBBB | right bundle branch block |
| RBC | red blood count |
| RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
| Rh | Rhesus blood factor |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RPR | reactive protien |
| RRR | regular rate and rhythm |
| RLL | right lower lobe (lung) |
| RML | right middle lobe |
| RT | respiratory therapy |
| RUL | right upper lobe (lung) |
| RUE | right upper extremity |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant-abdomen |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant-abdomen |
| RVH | right ventricular hypertrophy |
| Rx | therapy |
| -S- |
| S&A | sugar and acetone |
| s | without |
| SH | social history |
| SICU | surgical intensive care unit |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| s.o.s. | may be repeated once if urgently requires |
| SQ | subcutaneous |
| ss | half |
| SS | sickle cell anemia |
| Stat. | Immediately and once only |
| SV | stroke volume |
| SVT | sypra-ventricular tachycardia |
| SX | symptom |
| SZ | seizure |
| -T- |
| t.i.d. | three times a day |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| TX | treatment |
| -U- |
| u/a | urinalysis |
| UGI | upper gastrointestinal |
| UO | urinary output |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| US | ultra sound |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| -V- |
| vag. | vagina or vaginal |
| VD | venereal disease |
| VDRL | venereal disease research laboratory |
| V. fib. | Ventricular fibrillation |
| VS | vital signs |
| VSD | enricular septal defect |
| V. tach. | ventricular tachycardia |
| VBS | vertebrobasilar system |
| -W- |
| WBC | white blood count |
| WD-WN | well developed, well nourished |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt. | weight |
| DERMATOLOGY ABBREVIATION LIST |
| H.S. | herpes simplex |
| LI | primary syphilis |
| LIII | tertiary syphilis |
| MM | malignant melanoma |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| STSG | split thickness skin graft |
| VD | venereal disease |
| OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY ABBREVIATION LIST |
| AROM | artificial rupture of membranes |
| Br | breech presentation |
| D&E | dilation and evacuation |
| DUB | dysfunctional uterine bleeding |
| EDC | estimated date of confinement |
| FHR | fetal heart rate |
| FHT | fetal heart tones |
| Fetal | position and presentation |
| LOA (ROA) | left occiput anterior (right) |
| LOP (ROP) | left occiput posterior (right) |
| FW | fetal weight |
| Gr. P | gravida para |
| IUP | intrauterine pregnancy |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| OOC | onset of contractions |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PNC | prenatal care |
| PROM | premature rupture of membranes |
| SB | stillborn, stillbirth |
| Vx | vertex presentation |
| OPHTHALMOLOGY ABBREVIATION LIST |
| accom. | Accommodation |
| Cat. | Cataract |
| DG | downward gaze |
| EOM | extraocular movement |
| LL | lower lid |
| O.D. | right eye |
| O.U. | both eyes |
| ORAL MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY ABBREVIATION LIST |
| TMJ | temporomandibular joint |
| NURSING ABBREVIATION LIST |
| Ad lib | as desired |
| AAO | awake, alert, oriented |
| BP | blood pressure |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| c/o | complained of |
| D/C | discontinue |
| FC | foley catheter |
| FSE | fetal scalp electrode |
| INT | heparin lock |
| IUPC | intrauterine pressure catheter |
| IUFD | intrauterine fetal death |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| MSF | meconium stained fluid |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| P.C. | after meals |
| RUC | regular uterine contractions |
| S&A | sugar and acetone |
| S/S | signs and symptoms |