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Undergraduate 1
01/06/2009
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Term

AAO

ACO

Definition

awake, alert, and oriented

awake, conscious, and oriented

Term

_

a

Definition

before

Term

aa

Definition

of each

Term

AAA

Definition

abdominal aortic aneurysm: the large blood vessel that supplies blood to the abdomen, pelvis, and legs becomes abnormally large or balloons outward.

 
Term

A&O X3

Definition

alert and oriented to person, place, and time

Term

A&O X4

Definition

alert and oriented to person, place, time, and event
Term

AB

Definition

abortion

Term

ABC

Definition

airway, breathing, and circulation

Term

ABG

Definition

arterial blood gas: measures the acidity and the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood from an artery. 
Term

abd.

Definition

abdomen/abdominal

Term

ac

Definition

before meals

Term

ACLS

Definition

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Term

ADD

 Definition

Attention Deficit Disorder
Term

AFIB

Afib

Definition

atrial fibrillation
Term

AHA

Definition

American Heart Association

Term

AIDS

Definition

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

Term

AKA

Definition

above the knee amputation

Term

ALS

 Definition

Advanced Life Support

Term

AMA

Definition

against medical advice

Term

AMI

Definition

acute myocardial infarction: heart attack

Term

AMLS

Definition

Advanced Medical Life Support Course

Term

AMS

Definition

altered mental status

Term

amt.

Definition

amount

Term

ant.

Definition

anterior

Term

A&P

Definition

anatomy and physiology

Term

A-P

Definition

anterior-posterior

Term

APAP

Definition

Tylenol/acetaminophen

Term

APE

Definition

acute pulmonary edema: swelling and/or fluid accumulation in the lungs.

Term

ARC

Definition

American Red Cross

Term

ARF

Definition

acute renal failure: kidney failure

acute respiratory failure: lung failure
Term
AS
 Definition
aortic stenosis: narrowing of aortic valve
left ear
Term

LE

AS

 Definition
left ear
Term
ASA
 Definition
aspirin/acetylsalicylic acid
Term
ASHD
 Definition
atherosclerotic heart disease: blockages form in the coronary arteries
Term
AVPU
 Definition
alert, verbal, pain, unresponsive
Term
bid
 Definition
twice per day
Term
bilat.
 Definition
bilarterally
Term
BiPAP
 Definition
bilevel positive airway pressure: two pressure respiratory ventilation
Term
BKA
 Definition
below the knee amputation
Term
BLS
 Definition
basic life support
Term
BM
 Definition
bowel movement
Term
BMI
 Definition
body mass index
Term
BP
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
BPH
 Definition
benign prostatic hyperplasia/hypertrophy: increase in the size of the prostate
Term

BPM

bpm

 Definition
beats per minute
Term
BPPR
 Definition
blood pressure, pulse, respirations
Term
brady
 Definition
bradycardia: slow pulse usually under 60 bpm
Term
BS
 Definition

breath sounds

bowel sounds

blood sugar
Term
BSC&=
 Definition
breath sounds clear and equal
Term
BUN
 Definition
blood urea nitrogen: a measure of the amount of nitrogen in the blood via piss
Term
BVM
 Definition
bag-valve-mask
Term
Bx
 Definition
biopsy
Term
C
 Definition
Centigrade
Term
C1, C2, etc.
 Definition
c-spine 1, c-spine 2, etc.
Term

Ca

CA

Definition
cancer
Term

Ca++

Definition
calcium
Term
CABG
 Definition
coronary artery bypass graft
Term
CAD
 Definition
coronary artery disease
Term
CAT
 Definition
computerized axial topography scan
Term
CAO X4
 Definition
concious, alert, and oriented X4
Term
cap.
 Definition
capsule
Term
Capt.
 Definition
Captain
Term
cath
 Definition
catheter
Term
CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
Term
cc
 Definition
cubic centimeter
Term

CC

cc

c/c

Definition
chief complaint
Term
CCU
 Definition
Cardiac/Coronary Care Unit
Term
CDC
 Definition
Centers for Disease Control
Term
CF
 Definition
cystic fibrosis: life-threatening disorder that causes severe lung damage and nutritional deficiencies
Term
Cdiff
 Definition
Clostridium difficile: a bacterium that can cause anything from diarrhea to life-threatening colon inflammation
Term
CHART
 Definition
chief complaint, history, assessment, treatment and transport
Term
CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure: heart cannot pump enough blood to the rest of the body
Term
c/o
 Definition
complaints of
Term
CNS
 Definition
central nervous system
Term
CO
 Definition
carbon monoxide
Term
CO2
 Definition
carbon dioxide
Term
COPD
 Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: disease that impedes breathing
Term
CP
 Definition

chest pain

cerebral palsy: damage to the cerebrum affecting motor control and development

Term
CPAP
 Definition
continuous positive airway pressure: sustained pressure respiratory ventilation
Term
CPR
 Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Term
CRF
 Definition
chronic renal failure: loss of kidney function over time
Term
C-Section
 Definition
cesarean section
Term
CSF
 Definition
cerebral spinal fluid
Term
CSM
 Definition
circulation, sensation, motor function
Term
C-spine
 Definition
cervical spine
Term
CT
 Definition
computerized topography scan
Term
CVA
 Definition
cerebrovascular accident: stroke
Term
cx
 Definition
chest
Term
cxr
 Definition
chest x-ray
Term
D&C
 Definition
dilation and curetage: enlarging the entrance of the uterus to allow scraping away of the uteral lining
Term
D50, D25, etc.
 Definition
dextrose 50%, dextrose 25%, etc.
Term
d/c
 Definition
discontinue
Term
DCAP BTLS
 Definition
deformities, contusions, abrasions, punctures/penetrations, burns, tenderness, lacerations, swelling
Term
decr.
 Definition
decrease
Term
diff.
 Definition
difficulty
Term
DIP
 Definition
distal interpharyngeal joint
Term
DJD
 Definition
degenerative joint disease
Term
DKA
 Definition
diabetic ketoacidosis
Term
DM
 Definition
diabetic mellitus: diabetes
Term
DNAR
 Definition
do not attempt resuscitation
Term
DNR
 Definition
do not resuscitate
Term
d/o
 Definition
days old
Term
DO
 Definition
doctor of osteopathy
Term
DOA
 Definition
dead on arrival
Term
DOB
 Definition
date of birth
Term
DOE
 Definition
dyspnea on exertion: shortness of breath due to exertion
Term
dsg.
 Definition
dressing
Term
DT
 Definition
delirium tremens: delirium caused by alcoholor mild tranquilizer withdrawal
Term
DVT
 Definition
deep vein thrombosis: blood clot in a deep vein
Term
Dx
 Definition
diagnosis
Term

ECG

EKG

Definition
electrocardiagram
Term
ECHO
 Definition
echocardiagram
Term
ECT
 Definition
electroconvulsive therapy: electroshock
Term
ED
 Definition
Emergency Dept.
Term
EDC
 Definition
estimated date of confinement: due date
Term
EDD
 Definition
esophageal intubation detection device: disposable device that indicates proper esophageal placement
Term
EDP
 Definition
emotionally disturbed person
Term
EEG
 Definition
electroencephalogram: measurement of electrical activity produced by the brain
Term
EOMI
 Definition
extraocular muscles intact
Term
epi.
 Definition
epinephrine
Term
equip.
 Definition
equipment
Term
ESRD
 Definition
end stage renal disease
Term
ETA
 Definition
estimated time of arrival
Term
EtCO2
 Definition
end tidal carbon dioxide detector: another way of checking esophageal placement
Term
ETOH
 Definition

alcohol

ethanol

Term
ET
 Definition
endotracheal route
Term
ETT
 Definition
endotracheal tube
Term
exp
 Definition
expiratory
Term
F
 Definition
Fahrenheit
Term
FAS
 Definition
fetal alcohol syndrome
Term
FB
 Definition
foreign body
Term
FBAO
 Definition
foreign body airway obstruction
Term
FHT
 Definition
fetal heart tones
Term
FHx
 Definition
family history
Term
FMP
 Definition
family physician
Term
FTND
 Definition
full term natural delivery
Term
FTT
 Definition
failure to thrive
Term
freq
 Definition
frequence
Term
FUO
 Definition
fever of unknown origin
Term
fx
 Definition
fracture
Term
GEMS
 Definition
Geriatric Emergency Medical Services
Term
GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
Term

gm(s)

G

Definition
grams
Term
GSW
 Definition
gun shot wound
Term
gtt(s)
 Definition
drop(s)
Term
GYN
 Definition

gynecological

gynecology

Term

HA

h/a

Definition
headache
Term
HDL
 Definition
high density lipoproteins
Term
HEENT
 Definition
head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
Term
HEPA filter
 Definition
high efficiency particulate air filter
Term
HHN
 Definition
hand held nebulizer
Term
HIPAA
 Definition
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Term
HIV
 Definition
human immunodeficiency virus
Term
HOH
 Definition
hard of hearing
Term
hr.
 Definition
hour
Term
HR
 Definition
heart rate
Term
hs
 Definition
hour of sleep/bedtime
Term
HSV
 Definition
herpes simplex virus
Term
HTN
 Definition
hypertension
Term
Hx
 Definition
history
Term

HxPI

HPI

Definition
history of present illness
Term
ITLS
 Definition
International Trauma Life Support
Term
ICU
 Definition
intensive care unit
Term
IDDM
 Definition
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
incr.
 Definition
increase
Term
Inf.
 Definition
inferior
Term
insp
 Definition
inspiratory
Term
IO
 Definition
intraosseous: directly into bone
Term
irr
 Definition
irregular
Term
irrig.
 Definition

irrigate

irrigation

Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
IVDA
 Definition
intravenous drug abuse
Term
IVP
 Definition
intravenous push
Term
JVD
 Definition
jugular venous distension
Term
K+
 Definition
potassium
Term
kg
 Definition
kilogram
Term
KVO
 Definition
keep vein open
Term
L
 Definition
liter
Term
(L)
 Definition
left
Term
lac
 Definition
laceration
Term
L&D
 Definition
labor and delivery
Term
LAD
 Definition
left anterior descending: branch of left coronary artery
Term
LAT
 Definition
lateral
Term
lb.
 Definition
pound
Term
LDL
 Definition
low density lipoproteins
Term
LLE
 Definition
lower left extremity
Term
LLR
 Definition
left lateral recumbent
Term
LLQ
 Definition
lower left quadrant
Term
LMP
 Definition
last menstral period
Term
LOC
 Definition

loss of conciousness

level of conciousness

Term
lpm
 Definition
liters per minute
Term
LPN
 Definition
Licensed Practical Nurse
Term
LR
 Definition
lacerated ringers
Term
LSC=Bilat
 Definition
lung sounds clear and equal bilaterally
Term
Lt.
 Definition
Lieutenant
Term
LUE
 Definition
left upper extremity
Term
LUQ
 Definition
left upper quadrant
Term
MAEW
 Definition
moves all extremities well
Term
MAST
 Definition
military anti-shock trousers
Term
mcg
 Definition
microgram
Term
MD
 Definition

Medical Doctor

Medical Director

muscular distrophy: progressive muscle weakness

Term
MDI
 Definition
metered dose inhaler
Term
med(s)
 Definition
meds
Term
mEq
 Definition
milliequivalent (unit of measure)
Term
mg(s)
 Definition
milligram(s)
Term
mmHg
 Definition
millimeters mercury
Term
MI
 Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
min.
 Definition
minute
Term
mL
 Definition
millileter
Term
MMR
 Definition
measles, mumps, rubella
Term
m/o
 Definition
month old
Term
mod.
 Definition
moderate
Term
MRI
 Definition
magnetic resonance imaging
Term
MRSA
 Definition
methicillin resistant staphalococcus aurea
Term
MS
 Definition

morphine sulphate

multiple sclerosis

Term

MS04

MS

Definition
morphine sulfate
Term
MVC
 Definition
motor vehicle crash
Term
N&V
 Definition
nausea and vomiting
Term
N/V/D
 Definition
nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
Term
Na++
 Definition
sodium
Term
NaCl
 Definition
sodium chloride
Term
NAD
 Definition
no apparent/accute distress
Term
NaHCO3
 Definition
sodium bicarbonate
Term
n/c
 Definition
nasal cannula
Term
Neb.
 Definition
nebulizer
Term
neuro.
 Definition
neurological
Term
NICU
 Definition
neonatal intensive care unit
Term
NIDDM
 Definition
non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
NIH
 Definition
National Institute of Health
Term
NKA
 Definition
no known allergies
Term
NKDA
 Definition
no known drug allergies
Term

no.

#

Definition
number
Term
NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth (nil per os)
Term
NS
 Definition
normal saline
Term
NSAID
 Definition
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Term
NSR
 Definition
normal sinus rhythm
Term

NTG

ntg

Definition
nitroglycerin
Term
OA
 Definition
osteoarthritis
Term
O/A
 Definition
on arrival
Term
OOA
 Definition
on our arrival
Term
OB
 Definition

obstetrics

obstetrical

Term
OBGYN
 Definition
obstretical-gynocological
Term
OBS
 Definition
organic brain syndrome: acute and chronic disorders that cause impaired brain function
Term
occ.
 Definition
occasional
Term
OCP
 Definition
oral contraceptive pill
Term
OD
 Definition

overdose

right eye

Term
OPQRST
 Definition
onset, provocation, quality, region/radiation, severity, time
Term
OR
 Definition
operating room
Term

OS

OL

Definition
left eye
Term
O2
 Definition
oxygen
Term
O2 Sat
 Definition
oxygen saturation
Term
OU
 Definition
both eyes
Term
p
 Definition
after
Term
PAC
 Definition
premature atrial contraction: benign arrhythmia where atria contract before SA firing
Term
pacer
 Definition
pacemaker
Term
palp
 Definition
palpate
Term
PALS
 Definition
pediatric advanced life support
Term
PaO2
 Definition
partial pressure of arterial oxygen
Term
Para
 Definition
number of live births
Term
PASG
 Definition
pneumatic anti-shock garment (see MAST)
Term
pc
 Definition
after meals
Term
PCO2
 Definition
partial pressure of carbon dioxide
Term
PDR
 Definition
Physician Desk Reference
Term
pe
 Definition
physical exam
Term
PE
 Definition

pulmonary embolism: blockage of pulmonary artery

pulmonary edema: swelling/fluid accumulation in the lungs
Term
PEA
 Definition
pulseless electrical activity: heart rhythm that should be producing a pulse but isn't
Term
pedi
 Definition
pediatric
Term
PEEP
 Definition
positive end expiratory pressure: amount of pressure over atomospheric present in airway at end of expiration.
Term
PEPP
 Definition
Pediatric Emergencies for Pre-hospital Provider Course
Term
per
 Definition

by

through

Term
PERL
 Definition
pupils equal and reactive to light
Term
PERRL
 Definition
pupils equal, round, regular, light sensitive
Term
PHTLS
 Definition
pre-hospital trauma life support
Term
PICU
 Definition
pediatric ICU
Term
PID
 Definition
pelvic inflammatory disease
Term
PJC
 Definition
premature junctional contraction: small region of the heart is excitable and sends out extra impulses
Term
PM
 Definition
paramedic
Term

PMH

PMHx

Definition
past medical history
Term

PO

po

Definition
by mouth (per os)
Term
post.
 Definition
posterior
Term
postop
 Definition
post operative
Term
PR
 Definition
by rectum (per rectum)
Term
prn
 Definition
as needed (for the thing born)
Term
PSVT
 Definition
paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia: sudden onset SVT's usually originating from the AV node
Term
pt
 Definition
patient
Term
PT
 Definition
physical therapy
Term
PTA
 Definition
prior to arrival
Term
PTCA
 Definition
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty: mechanical widening of vessel
Term
PVC
 Definition
premature ventricular contraction
Term
PVD
 Definition

peripheral vascular disease

peripheral veinous distention

Term
q
 Definition
every
Term
qd
 Definition
every day
Term
q2h, q4h, etc.
 Definition
every 2 hours, every 4 hours, etc.
Term
qhs
 Definition
every hour of sleep
Term
qid
 Definition
four times per day
Term
qod
 Definition
every other day
Term
RA
 Definition

room air

rheumatoid arthritis

Term
RAD
 Definition

reactive airway disease: asthma like symptoms that manifest after exposure to irritating vapors

right anterior descending: branch of right coronary artery
Term
RBC
 Definition
red blood cell
Term
reg.
 Definition
regular
Term
Rh
 Definition
blood factor (+/-)
Term
RLE
 Definition
right lower extremity
Term
RLQ
 Definition
right lower quadrant
Term
RN
 Definition
Registered Nurse
Term
RNCHAMPS
 Definition
respiratory, neurogenic, cardiogenic, hemorrhagic, anaphylactic, metabolic, psychogenic, septic (shock)
Term
R/O
 Definition
rule out
Term
ROM
 Definition
range of motion
Term
RR
 Definition
respiratory rate
Term
RUE
 Definition
right upper extremity
Term
Rx
 Definition

treatment

prescription

Term

s

w/o

Definition
without
Term

c

w/

Definition
with
Term
SAMPLE
 Definition
signs/symptoms, allergies, medications, pertinent past history, last oral intake, events leading to accident
Term
SAO2
 Definition
oxygen saturation
Term

S/S

s/s

sx

Definition
signs/symptoms
Term

sc

sq

Definition
subcutaneous
Term
SICU
 Definition
surgical ICU
Term
SIDS
 Definition
sudden infant death syndrome
Term

sL

SL

Definition
sublingual
Term
s/s/nt
 Definition
soft, supple, non-tender
Term
SO
 Definition
standing orders
Term
SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
Term
sscp
 Definition
substernal chest pain
Term

S/P

s/p

Definition
status post
Term
Stat
 Definition
immediately
Term
staph
 Definition
staphylococcus
Term
strep
 Definition
streptococcus
Term
STD
 Definition
sexually transmitted disease
Term
SVT
 Definition
supraventricular tachycardia: any fast arrhythmia of the hear muscle originating from the atria or AV node
Term
sz(s)
 Definition
seizure(s)
Term
T
 Definition
temperature
Term
Tbsp
 Definition
tablespoon
Term
tsp
 Definition
teaspoon
Term
tab
 Definition
tablet
Term
tach
 Definition
tachycardia
Term
TB
 Definition
tuberculosis
Term
TIA
 Definition
transient ischemic attack: changes in blood supply to the brain resulting in stroke like symptoms, lasting less than 24 hours
Term
tid
 Definition
three times per day
Term
TKO
 Definition
to keep vein open (IV)
Term
TMJ
 Definition
temporomandibular joint
Term
TOP
 Definition
topical
Term
tx
 Definition
transport
Term
UA
 Definition
urinalysis
Term
URI
 Definition
upper respiratory infection
Term
UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
Term
VD
 Definition
venereal disease
Term

VF

Vfib

Definition
ventricular fibrillation
Term
VRE
 Definition
vancomycin resistant enterococcus
Term

VT

Vtach

 Definition
ventricular tachycardia: dangerous arrhythmia originating in the ventricles
Term
WBC
 Definition
white blood cell
Term
WNL
 Definition
within normal limits
Term
x
 Definition
except
Term

__

ss

Definition
half
Term

_

o

Definition
none
Term
y/o
 Definition
year old
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