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Question | Answer |
AAMT | American Association for Medical Transcription |
ABG | arterial blood gas |
ACE | angiotensin-converting enzyme |
AD | auris dextra, or right ear |
ADLs | activities of daily living |
AHI | apnea-hypopnea index |
AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
AKA | above-knee amputation |
ALT | alanine aminotransferase |
AML | acute myelogenous leukemia |
ANA | antinuclear antibody |
ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
AS | auris sinistra, or left ear |
AV | arteriovenous |
AVS | avascular necrosis |
BBB | bundle branch block |
BG | blood glucose |
BiPAP | bi-level positive airway pressure |
BKA | below-knee amputation |
BMI | body mass index |
BMP | basic metabolic panel |
BNP | B-type natriuretic peptide |
BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy |
BSO | bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy |
BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
C&S | culture and sensitivity |
CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
CAD | coronary artery disease or computer-aided detection |
CBC | complete blood count |
CBG | capillary blood glucose |
CF | cystic fibrosis |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
CK | creatine kinase |
CMP | complete metabolic panel |
CNS | central nervous system |
CO2 | carbon dioxide |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CP | chest pain |
CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
CPK | creatine phosphokinase |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CRP | C-reactive protein |
CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
CT scan | computed tomography |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
DJD | degenerative joint disease |
DM | diabetes mellitus |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
DNI | do not intubate |
DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
DTRs | deep tendon reflexes |
DVT | deep vein or venous thrombosis |
EGD | esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
EHR | electronic health record |
ECG or EKG | electrocardiogram |
EMG | electromyography |
ENT | ears, nose, throat |
EOMI | extraocular muscles intact ? or movements |
ERCP | endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography |
ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
ESRD | end-stage renal disease |
ETOH | alcohol, ethyl alcohol (ethanol) |
FEF | forced expiratory flow |
FEV1 | forced expiratory volume measured in 1 second |
FVC | forced vital capacity |
GCS | Glasgow Coma Scale |
GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
GI | gastrointestinal |
GPA | gravida, para, abortus |
GTT | glucose tolerance test |
GU | genitourinary |
GYN | gynecology |
H&P | history and physical |
HBV | hepatitis B virus |
Hct | hematocrit |
HCV | hepatitis C virus |
HDL | high-density lipoprotein |
HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat |
Hgb | hemoglobin |
HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
HPV | human papillomavirus |
HTN | hypertension |
IgA | immunoglobulin A |
IgD | immunoglobulin D |
IOL | intraocular lens |
IVF | in vitro fertilization |
IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
KUB | kidney, ureter, and bladder |
LAD | left anterior descending artery |
LCA | left circumflex artery or left coronary artery |
LDL | low-density lipoprotein |
LEEP | loop electrosurgical excision procedure |
LFTs | liver function tests |
LP | lumbar puncture |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
MCH | mean corpuscular hemoglobin |
MCHC | mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration |
MCV | mean corpuscular volume |
METS | metabolic equivalents |
MI | myocardial infarction |
mmHg | the measurement of blood pressure values |
MUGA | multiple gated acquisition scan |
NAD | no apparent distress |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
O2 | oxygen |
OB | obstetrics |
OB/GYN | obstetrics/gynecology |
ORIF | open reduction and internal fixation |
OSA | obstructive sleep apnea |
OTC | over the counter |
PA | posteroanterior |
PCO2 | partial pressure of carbon dioxide |
PDA | posterior descending artery |
PERRLA | pupils equal, round, and reactive to light |
PET scan | positron emission tomography |
PFTs | pulmonary function tests |
pH | potential of hydrogen |
PKD | polycystic kidney disease |
PLT | platelets |
PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
PO2 | partial pressure of oxygen |
PTCA | percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty |
PUD | peptic ulcer disease |
RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
RBC | red blood cell |
RCA | right coronary artery |
REM | rapid eye movement |
Rh positive | Rhesus factor (positive or negative) |
RLQ | right lower quadrant |
RLS | restless leg syndrome |
RUQ | right upper quadrant |
Rx | prescription |
SA | sinoatrial node |
SOAP | subjective, objective, assessment, and plan |
SRT | speech recognition technology |
TURP | transurethral resection of the prostate |
UA | urinalysis |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
V/Q scan | ventilation/ perfusion |
VSD | ventricular septal defect |
WBC | white blood cell |
WD | well-developed |
WNL | within normal limits |
WN | well-nourished |
q.i.d. | 4 times a day |
cc | cubic centimeter(s) |
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