AAAA abdominal aortic aneurysmA-a gradient alveolar to arterial gradientAAS acute abdominal seriesABD abdomenABG arterial blood gasAC before eatingACLS advanced cardiac life supportACTH adrenocorticotropic hormoneAD autonomic dysreflexiaad lib as much as neededADH anti-diuretic hormoneADL activity of daily livingAF atrial fibrillation or afebrileAFB acid-fast bacilliAFP alpha-fetoproteinAFO ankle foot orthosisA/G albumin/globulin ratioAI aortic insufficiencyAKA above the knee amputationALL acute lymphocytic leukemiaALS amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease)amb ambulateAML acute myelogenous leukemiaANA antinuclear antibodyAOB alcohol on breathAODM adult onset diabetes mellitusAP anteroposterior or abdominal perinealARDS acute respiratory distress syndromeARF acute renal failureAS aortic stenosisASAP as soon as possibleASCVD atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseaseASD atrial septal defectASHD atherosclerotic heart diseaseASIA American Spinal Injury AssociationAV atrioventricularA-V arteriovenousA-VO2 arteriovenous oxygenBBBB bundle branch blockBC bowel careBCAA branched chain amino acidsBE barium enemaBEE basal energy expenditurebid twice a daybilat bilateralBKA below the knee amputationBM bone marrow or bowel movementBMR basal metabolic rateBOM bilateral otitis mediaBP blood pressureBPH benign prostatic hypertrophyBPM beats per minuteBRBPR bright red blood per rectumBRP bathroom privilegesBS bowel or breath soundsBUN blood urea nitrogenBW body weightBX biopsyCc withC&S culture and sensitivityCA cancerCa calciumCAA crystalline amino acidsCABG coronary artery bypass graftCAD coronary artery diseaseCAT computerized axial tomographyCBC complete blood countCBG capillary blood gasCC chief complaintCCU clean catch urine or cardiac care unitCCV critical closing volumeCF cystic fibrosisCGL chronic granulocytic leukemiaCHF congestive heart failureCHO carbohydrateCI cardiac indexCML chronic myelogenous leukemiaCMV cytomegalovirusCN cranial nervesCNS central nervous systemCO cardiac outputC/O complaining ofCOLD chronic obstructive lung diseaseCOPD chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseCP chest pain or cerebral palsyCPAP continuous positive airway pressureCPK creatinine phosphokinaseCPR cardiopulmonary resuscitationCRCL creatinine clearanceCRF chronic renal failureCRP C-reactive proteinCRTS certified recreational therapy specialistCSF cerebrospinal fluidCSW certified social workerCT computerized tomographyCVA cerebrovascular accident or costovertebral angleCVAT CVA tendernessCVP central venous pressureCXR chest X-rayDDAT diet as toleratedDAW dispense as writtenDC discontinue or dischargeD&C dilation and curettageDDx differential diagnosisD5W 5% dextrose in waterDI diabetes insipidusDIC disseminated intravascular coagulopathyDIP distal interphalangeal jointDJD degenerative joint diseaseDKA diabetic ketoacidosisdL deciliterDM diabetes mellitusDNA deoxyribonucleic acidDNR do not resuscitateDOA dead on arrivalDOE dyspnea on exertionDPL diagnostic peritoneal lavageDPT diphtheria, pertussis, tetanusDTR deep tendon reflexesDVT deep venous thrombosisDX diagnosisEEAA essential amino acidsEBL estimated blood lossECD external continence deviceECG electrocardiogramECT electroconvulsive therapyED erectile dysfunctionEFAD essential fatty acid deficiencyEMG ElectromyogramEMV eyes, motor, verbal response (Glasgow coma scale)ENT ears, nose, and throatEOM extraocular musclesESR erythrocyte sedimentation rateET endotrachealETT endotracheal tubeERCP endoscopic retrograde cholangio -pancreatographyETOH ethanolEUA examination under anesthesiaFFBS fasting blood sugarFES functional electrical stimulationFEV forced expiratory volumeFFP fresh frozen plasmaFRC functional residual capacityFTT failure to thriveFU follow-upFUO fever of unknown originFVC forced vital capacityFx fractureGGC gonorrheaGETT general by endotracheal tubeGFR glomerular filtration rateGI gastrointestinalgr grain; 1 grain = 65mgGSW gun shot woundgtorgtt dropsGTT glucose tolerance testGU genitourinaryGXT graded exercise tolerance (Stress test)HHA headacheHAA hepatitis B surface antigenHAV hepatitis A virusHBP high blood pressureHCG human chorionic gonadotropinHCT hematocritHDL high density lipoproteinHEENT head, eyes, ears, nose, throatHgb hemoglobinH/H Henderson-Hasselbach equation or hemoglobin/ hematocritHIV human immunodeficiency virusHLA histocompatibility locus antigenHJR hepatojugular reflexHO history ofHOB head of bedHPF high power fieldHPI history of present illnessHR heart rateHS at bedtimeHSM hepatosplenomegalyHTLV-III human lymphotropic virus, type III (AIDS agent, HIV)HSV herpes simplex virusHTN hypertensionHx historyII&D incision and drainageI&O intake and outputICS intercostal spaceICU intensive care unitID infectious disease or identificationIDDM insulin dependent diabetes mellitusIG immunoglobulinIHSS idiopathic hypertropic subaortic stenosisIM intramuscularIMV intermittent mandatory ventilationINF intravenous nutritional fluidIPPB intermittent positive pressure breathingIRBBB incomplete right bundle branch blockIRDM insulin resistant diabetes mellitusIT interthecalITP idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpuraIV intravenousIVC intravenous cholangiogram or inferior vena cavaIVP intravenous pyelogramJJODM juvenile onset diabetes mellitusJVD jugular venous distentionKKAFO knee ankle foot orthosisKOR keep open rateKT kinesio therapy or kinesiotherapistKUB kidneys, ureters, bladderKVO keep vein openLL leftLAD left axis deviation or left anterior descendingLAE left atrial enlargementLAHB left anterior hemiblockLAP left atrial pressure or leukocyte alkaline phosphataseLBBB left bundle branch blockLDH lactate dehydrogenaseLDL low density lipoproteinLE lupus erythematosusLIH left inguinal herniaLLL left lower lobeLMP last menstrual periodLNMP last normal menstrual periodLOC loss of consciousness or level of consciousnessLP lumbar punctureLPN licensed practical nurseLUL left upper quadrantLV left ventricleLVEDP left ventricular end diastolic pressureLVH left ventricular hypertrophyMMAO monoamine oxidaseMAP mean arterial pressureMAST medical antishock trousersMBT maternal blood typeMCH mean cell hemoglobinMCHC mean cell hemoglobin concentrationMCV mean cell volumeMI myocardial infarction or mitral insufficiencymL milliliterMLE midline episiotomyMMEF maximal mid expiratory flowmmol millimoleMMR measles, mumps, rubellaMRI magnetic resonance imagingMRSA methicillin resistant staph aureusMS multiple sclerosis or mitral stenosis, or morphine sulfateMSSA methicillin-sensitive staph aureusMUSE medicated urethral system erectionMVA motor vehicle accidentMVI multivitamin injectionMVV maximum voluntary ventilationNNAD no active diseaseNAS no added saltNCV nerve conduction velocityNED no evidence of recurrent diseaseng nanogramNG nasogastricNIDDM non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitusNKA no known allergiesNKDA no known drug allergiesNMR nuclear magnetic resonanceNPO nothing by mouthNRM no regular medicationsNSAID non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugsNSR normal sinus rhythmNT nasotrachealOOB obstetricsOCG oral cholecystogramOD overdose or right eyeOM otitis mediaOOB out of bedOPV oral polio vaccineOR operating roomOS left eyeOT occupational therapy or occupational therapistOU both eyesPP paraPA posteroanteriorPAC premature atrial contractionPAO2 alveolar oxygenPaO2 peripheral arterial oxygen contentPAP pulmonary artery pressurePAT paroxysymal atrial tachycardiaP&PD percussion and postural drainagePC after eatingPCWP pulmonary capillary wedge pressurePDA patent ductus arteriosusPDR physicians desk referencePE pulmonary embolus, or physical exam or pleural effusionPEEP positive end expiratory pressurePFT pulmonary function testspg picogramPI pulmonic insufficiency diseasePKU phenylketonuriaPMH previous medical historyPMI point of maximal impulsePMN polymorphonuclear leukocyte (neutrophil)PND paroxysmal nocturnal dyspneaPO by mouthPOD post-op dayPP postprandial or pulsus paradoxusPPD purified protein derivativePPMS primary progressive multiple sclerosisPPS post-polio syndromePR by rectumPRBC packed red blood cellsPRN as neededPS pulmonic stenosisPSA prostate-specific antigenPT prothrombin time, or physical therapyPt patientPTCA percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplastyPTH parathyroid hormonePTHC percutanous transhepatic cholangiogramPTSD post-traumatic stress disorderPTT partial thromboplastin timePUD peptic ulcer diseasePVC premature ventricular contractionPVD peripheral vascular diseasePVR post voiding residualQq everyqd every dayqh every hourq4h, q6h.... every 4 hours, every 6 hours etc.qid four times a dayQNS quantity not sufficientqod every other dayQs/Qt shunt fractionQt total cardiac outputRR rightRA rheumatoid arthritis or right atriumRAD right atrial axis deviationRAE right atrial enlargementRAP right atrial pressureRBBB right bundle branch blockRBC red blood cellRBP retinol-binding proteinRDA recommended daily allowanceRDW red cell distribution widthRIA radioimmunoassayRIH right inguinal herniaRLL right lower lobeRLQ right lower quadrantRML right middle lobeRNA ribonucleic acidR/O rule outROM range of motionROS review of systemsRPG retrograde pyelogramRPMS relapsing-progressive multiple sclerosisRRMS relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosisRRR regular rate and rhythRT respiratory or radiation therapyRTA renal tubular acidosisRTC return to clinicRU resin uptakeRUG retrograde urethogramRUL right upper lobeRUQ right upper quadrantRV residual volumeRVH right ventricular hyperthrophyRx treatmentSs withoutSA sinoatrialSAA synthetic amino acidS&E sugar and acetoneSBE subacute bacterial endocarditisSBFT small bowel follow throughSBS short bowel syndromeSCr serum creatinineSCI spinal cord injurySCI/D spinal cord injury and disorderSEM systolic ejection murmurSG Swan-GanzSGA small for gestational ageSGGT serum gamma-glutamyl transpeptidaseSGOT serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminaseSGPT serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminaseSIADH syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormonesig write on labelSIMV synchronous intermittent mandatory ventilationsl sublingualSLE systemic lupus erythematousSMO slips made outSOAP Subjective, Objective, Assessment, PlanSOB shortness of breathSPMS secondary preogressive multiple sclerosisSQ subcutaneousss one-halfSTAT immediatelySVD spontaneous vaginal deliverySW social workerSx symptomsTT&C type and crossTAH total abdominal hysterectomyT&H type and holdTB tuberculosisTBG total binding globulinTd tetanus-diphtheria toxoidTIA transient ischemic attackTIBC total iron binding capacitytid three times a dayTIG tetanus immune globulinTKO to keep openTLC total lung capacityTMJ temporo mandibular jointTNTC too numerous to countTO telephone orderTOPV trivalent oral polio vaccineTPN total parenteral nutritionTSH thyroid stimulating hormoneTT thrombin timeTTP thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpuraTU tuberculin unitsTUR transurethral resectionTURBT TUR bladder tumorsTURP transurethral resection of prostateTV tidal volumeTVH total vaginal hysterectomytw twice a weekTx treatment, transplantUUA urinalysisUAC uric acidud use as directedUGI upper gastrointestinalURI upper respiratory infectionUS ultrasoundUTI urinary tract infectionUUN urinary urea nitrogenVVC vital capacityVCUG voiding cystourethrogramVMA vanillymadelic acidVO verbal or voice orderV/Q ventilation perfusionVSS vital signs stableWWB whole bloodWBC white blood cell or countWD well developedWF white femaleWM white maleWN well nourishedWNL within normal limitsWPW Wolf-Parkinson-WhiteXXRT X-ray therapyYyo years oldZZE Zollinger-Ellison