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HUC-110
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
09/09/2008
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Term
P.O.
 Definition
Given by mouth (orally)
Term
O.S.
 Definition
in the left eye
Term
O.U.
 Definition
In both eyes
Term
q.o.d
 Definition
every other day
Term
q.h.
 Definition
every hour
Term
q.2h.,q,4h.,etc.
 Definition
every 2 hours, every 4 hours, etc.
Term
b.i.d.
 Definition
twice a day
Term
t.i.d.
 Definition
three times a day
Term
stat.
 Definition
immediately
Term
non. rep.
 Definition
do not repeat
Term
IVF
 Definition
intravenous fluids
Term
MRX1
 Definition
may repeat one time
Term
gr.
 Definition
grain
Term
dr
 Definition
dram
Term
q.i.d.
 Definition
four times a day
Term
h.s.
 Definition
at hour of sleep
Term
a.c.
 Definition
before meals
Term
p.c.
 Definition
after meals
Term
R.
 Definition
rectally
Term
q
 Definition
every
Term
q.d.
 Definition
every day
Term
ad lib.
 Definition
freely, when desired
Term
PRN
 Definition
as necessary
Term
oz.
 Definition
ounce
Term
lb.
 Definition
pound
Term
s.c.-subq.
 Definition
given under the skin (subcutaneous)
Term
H.
 Definition
hypodermic
Term
I.C.U.
 Definition
Intensive Care Unit (Special Care Unit)
Term
I.M.
 Definition
given into the muscle (intramuscular)
Term
I.V.
 Definition
given into the vein (intravenous)
Term
Subling.
 Definition
held under the tongue (sublingual)
Term
O.D.
 Definition
in the right eye
Term
ROM
 Definition
range of motion (movement of joints
to prevent problems)
Term
prep
 Definition
preparation
Term
O2
 Definition
oxygen
Term
TCH
 Definition
turn, cough, hyperventilate
Term
BP
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
CO2
 Definition
carbon dioxide
Term
cath.
 Definition
catheter or catherterize
Term
Gm. or G.
 Definition
gram
Term
TCDB
 Definition
turn, cough,and deep breath
Term
pro time, PT, ProX
 Definition
prothrombin time (blood test) clot test
Term
U
 Definition
unit
Term
Tbsp. or T.
 Definition
tablespoon
Term
tsp. or t.
 Definition
teaspoon
Term
gtt.
 Definition
drop
Term
L.
 Definition
liter=qt.
Term
ml.
 Definition
milliliter
Term
cc.
 Definition
cubic centimeter
Term
I.V.P.-(KUB)
 Definition
intravenous pyelogram (x-ray film of
kidneys, ureters, and bladdar)
Term
IPPB
 Definition
Intermittent positive pressure breathing (breathing treatment)
Term
I&O
 Definition
Intake and output
Term
mcg.
 Definition
microgram
Term
gal.
 Definition
gallon
Term
mg. or mgm
 Definition
milligram
Term
qt.
 Definition
quart
Term
pt.
 Definition
pint or patient
Term
m.
 Definition
minim or meter
Term
NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth (nil per os)
Term
ADL
 Definition
activities of daily living
Term
TPR
 Definition
temperature, pulse, respiration
Term
OOB
 Definition
out of bed
Term
et
 Definition
and
Term
D/C or DC
 Definition
discontinue
Term
BRP
 Definition
bathroom privileges
Term
ur
 Definition
urine
Term
V.S.
 Definition
vital signs (BP, P, R)
Term
C.C.U.
 Definition
coronary care unit
Term
Del. Room
 Definition
delivery room
Term
E.C.U.
 Definition
extended care unit
Term
E.C.F.
 Definition
extended care facility
Term
EENT
 Definition
eye, ear, nose, and throat (clinic, station, etc.)
Term
E.R. or E.D.
 Definition
Emergency Room
Term
PDR
 Definition
Physicians Desk Reference
Term
GU
 Definition
Genito-Urinary section
Term
Med.-Surg.
 Definition
Medical-surgical area
Term
NP
 Definition
Neuropsychiatric Area or New Patient
Term
OB
 Definition
Obstetrics department
Term
OPD
 Definition
Outpatient department
Term
O.R.
 Definition
Operating Room
Term
PAR
 Definition
Postananesthesia Room
Term
RR
 Definition
Recovery Room
Term
Peds
 Definition
Pediatrics
Term
Psych.
 Definition
Psychiatric Area
Term
R or rt.
 Definition
right
Term
L or lt.
 Definition
left
Term
>
 Definition
greater than
Term
<
 Definition
less than
Term
qns
 Definition
quantity not sufficient
Term
NG
 Definition
Naso-gastric
Term
MA
 Definition
Miller-Abbott (type of tube)
Term
p with a line over it
 Definition
after
Term
@
 Definition
at
Term
abd
 Definition
abdominal
Term
DSD
 Definition
dry sterile dressing
Term
OR Enema
 Definition
Oil Retention enema
Term
mEq.
 Definition
milliEquivalent
Term
amp.
 Definition
ampule=one dose medication
Term
cap.
 Definition
capsule=filled capsule
Term
comp.
 Definition
compound
Term
elix.
 Definition
elixir
Term
liq.
 Definition
liquid
Term
lot.
 Definition
lotion
Term
pil.
 Definition
pills
Term
pulv.
 Definition
powder
Term
sol.
 Definition
solution
Term
Spans.
 Definition
Spansule=gel cap/time released
Term
supp.
 Definition
suppository
Term
syr.
 Definition
syrup
Term
syr.
 Definition
syrup
Term
tab.
 Definition
tablet
Term
tinct. or tr.
 Definition
tincture
Term
oint
 Definition
ointment
Term
aa (has a line with 2 dots above it)
 Definition
of each
Term
amt.
 Definition
amount
Term
H2O
 Definition
water
Term
c (with a line above it)
 Definition
with
Term
dil.
 Definition
dilute=make thinner
Term
D.W.
 Definition
distilled water
Term
1 (with a line and dot above it)
 Definition
symbol used for the number one
Term
N.S.
 Definition
normal saline
Term
0 (with a line and dot above it)
 Definition
symbol for none or zero
Term
Rx
 Definition
treatment, recipe (take)=precription
Term
s (with a line above it)
 Definition
without
Term
ss (with a line and 2 dots above it)
 Definition
one half
Term
S.S.
 Definition
soapsuds=enema
Term
sig.
 Definition
write on label
Term
Dx
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
chole
 Definition
cholecystectomy
Term
ASA
 Definition
aspirin
Term
C.V.A.
 Definition
Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
Term
para
 Definition
paraplegia=meaning half (use of only 2)
Term
quad
 Definition
quadraplegia=meaning (loss of all 4)
Term
T&A
 Definition
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Term
L.P.
 Definition
Lumbar Puncture=spinal tap (for spinal fluid)
Term
CSF
 Definition
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Term
C&S
 Definition
culture and sensitivities=what they grow
Term
B.M.R.
 Definition
Basal Metabolic Rate (Metabolism Test)
Term
D&C
 Definition
Dilation and curettage (gynecological oporation)
Term
EEG
 Definition
Electroencephalogram (brain wave test)
Term
EKG or ECG
 Definition
Electrocardiogram (heart test)
Term
EMG
 Definition
Electromyogram (muscle test)
Term
G.I. series
 Definition
Gastrointestinal Series (x-ray films, stomach and intestines)
Term
RL
 Definition
ringers lactate=IV fluids
Term
LR
 Definition
lactated ringers=IV fluids
Term
L/min.
 Definition
liters per minute
Term
BM
 Definition
bowel movement
Term
CHO
 Definition
carbohydrate=starchy foods
Term
Chol
 Definition
cholesterol
Term
SOB
 Definition
short of breath
Term
LOA
 Definition
Leave of Absence
Term
DOA
 Definition
Dead on Arrival
Term
FHT
 Definition
Fetal Heart Tones
Term
GB Series
 Definition
Gallbladder Series
Term
Ba Enema (BE)
 Definition
Barium Enema
Term
MAR
 Definition
Medication Administration Record
Term
ABG
 Definition
Arterial Blood Gases
Term
N&V
 Definition
Nausea and Vomiting
Term
M.S.
 Definition
Morphine Sulfate
Term
DU
 Definition
Diabetic Urine
Term
HOB
 Definition
Head of Bed
Term
FOB
 Definition
Foot of Bed
Term
up arrow
 Definition
Raise
Term
down arrow
 Definition
Lower
Term
FUO
 Definition
Fever of unknown origin
Term
I & D
 Definition
Incision and Drainage
Term
LLQ
 Definition
Left Lower quadrant
Term
LUQ
 Definition
Left upper quadrant
Term
PTA
 Definition
Prior to admission
Term
PZI
 Definition
Protamine Zink Insulin
Term
RLQ
 Definition
Right Lower quadrant
Term
TLC
 Definition
Tender Loving Care
Term
URI
 Definition
Upper Respiratory Infection
Term
CBR
 Definition
Complete Bed Rest
Term
AgNO3
 Definition
Silver Nitrate
Term
AMA
 Definition
Against Medical Advice
Term
AP
 Definition
Anterior-Posterior (front/back xray)
Term
A & P
 Definition
Auscultation and Percussion (reflex hammer)
Term
ASAP
 Definition
As soon as possible
Term
Ax
 Definition
axillary (temp. under arm deg. lower)
Term
BR
 Definition
Bedrest
Term
Cal.
 Definition
calorie
Term
CC
 Definition
Chief Complaint
Term
cl liq.
 Definition
clear liquids
Term
Cx
 Definition
cervix
Term
CXR
 Definition
Chest X-Ray
Term
DAT
 Definition
Diet as tolerated
Term
DRG
 Definition
Diagnosis-Related Group
Term
D/S
 Definition
Dextrose in Saline (IV fluid)
Term
etiol
 Definition
etiology (study of, cause of)
Term
exam
 Definition
examination
Term
fr
 Definition
french
Term
ht.
 Definition
height
Term
Hx
 Definition
history
Term
irrig
 Definition
irrigate
Term
KO
 Definition
keep open
Term
KVO
 Definition
keep vein open
Term
NB
 Definition
newborn
Term
Neg.
 Definition
negative
Term
OT
 Definition
occupational therapy
Term
per
 Definition
by
Term
pt.
 Definition
patient-pint
Term
reg.
 Definition
regular
Term
R/O
 Definition
rule out
Term
rt.
 Definition
routine
Term
TO
 Definition
telephone order
Term
trach
 Definition
tracheostomy
Term
TPN
 Definition
Total Parenteral Nutrition
Term
wt.
 Definition
weight
Term
LMP
 Definition
last menstrural period
Term
PA
 Definition
Posterior-Anterior or Physician's Assistant
Term
PCV
 Definition
packed cell volume
Term
PERLA
 Definition
pupils equally reactive to light and accommodation
Term
PP
 Definition
postprandial (after meals)
Term
(triangle)
 Definition
change
Term
CVRU
 Definition
Cardiovascular Recovery Unit
Term
PCU
 Definition
Progressive Care Unit
Term
PICU
 Definition
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Term
HHN
 Definition
Hand Held Nebulizer
Term
BBB
 Definition
Bundle Branch Block
Term
BC
 Definition
blood culture
Term
b/f
 Definition
black female
Term
BKA
 Definition
below knee amputation
Term
b/m
 Definition
black male
Term
bx
 Definition
biopsy
Term
C-1, C-2, etc.
 Definition
cervical vertebrae (one thru seven)
Term
C-spine
 Definition
cervical spine
Term
CA
 Definition
carcinoma/cancer
Term
CNS
 Definition
central nervous system
Term
ERSD
 Definition
end stage renal didease
Term
FB
 Definition
foreign body
Term
FS
 Definition
frozen section
Term
Fx
 Definition
fracture
Term
GSW
 Definition
gunshot wound
Term
HBO
 Definition
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Term
HIV
 Definition
human immuno-deficiency virus
Term
IDDM
 Definition
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
MVA
 Definition
motor vehicle accident
Term
od
 Definition
overdose
Term
PID
 Definition
pelvic inflammatory disease
Term
STD
 Definition
sexually transmitted disease/s
Term
UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
Term
VD
 Definition
venereal disease
Term
y/o
 Definition
years old
Term
(circle/arrow symbol)
 Definition
male
Term
circle/plus symbol)
 Definition
female
Term
CAD
 Definition
coronary artery disease
Term
CAPD
 Definition
continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
Term
p.r.
 Definition
per rectum
Term
w/m
 Definition
white male
Term
w/f
 Definition
white female
Term
NWB
 Definition
non-weight-bearing
Term
kg
 Definition
kilogram
Term
bili
 Definition
bilirubin
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