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A: ANS
Assessment ADL Autonomic nervous system
activities of daily living

ABI ant
Acquired brain injury ad lib Anterior
at discretion

afib AP
Atrial fibrillation adm Anterior-posterior
admitted, admission

A-line ARDS
Arterial line AE adult respiratory distress
Above elbow syndrome

A-V
Arteriovenous AFO ARF
Ankle foot orthosis acute renal failure

AAA
Abdominal Aortic Aneurism AIDS AROM
acquired immune deficiency active range of motion
syndrome
AAROM
Active assistive ROM ASA
AIIS Aspirin
Anterior inferior iliac spine
Abd or abd
Abduction ASAP or asap
AJ as soon as possible
Ankle jerk
ABG
Arterial blood gases ASCVD
AK arteriosclerotic cardiovascular
Above knee disease
ac
Before meals
ALS ASHD
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis arteriosclerotic heart disease
AC joint
Acromioclavicular joint
a.m. ASIS
morning Anterior superior iliac spine
ACL
Anterior cruciate ligament
AMA assist.
against medical advice assistance, assistive
ACTH
adrenocorticotrophic hormon
amb AVM
ambulation, ambulating, arteriovenous malformation
Add or add ambulated, ambulate(s)
Adduction
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B/S
bedside C
centigrade CNS
Central nervous system
BBB
Bundle branch block C&S
Culture and sensativity CO
Cardiac Output
BE
Below elbow c/o
complaints of CO2
Carbon dioxide
BID or bid
Twice a day CA
cancer, carcinoma cont.
continue
bilat. or B
Bilateral CABG
Coronary artery bypass graft COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary
BK disease
Below knee CAD
Coronary artery disease
COTA
BM certified occupational therapy
bowel movement cal assistant
calories

BOS CP
Base of support CAT cerebral palsy
computerized axial tomography

BP CPAP
blood pressure CBC continuous positive airway
complete blood cell (count) pressure

bpm
beats per minute CC, C/C CPR
Chief complaint cardiopulmonary resuscitation

BR
bedrest CF CRF
cystic fibrosis chronic renal failure

BRP
bathroom privileges CHF CSF
congestive heart failure cerebrospinal fluid

BS
breath sounds or bowel sounds cm CV
centimeter cardiovascular

BUN
blood urea nitrogen (blood test) CMV CWI
cytomegalovirus crutch walking instructions
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FRC
CXR functional residual capacity
chest x-ray ECF
extended care facility
ft.
Cysto feet (measurement)
cystoscopic examination ECG/EKG
electrocardiogram
FUO
D/C fever of unknown origin
discontinued or discharged ED
emergency department
FVC
dept. forced vital capacity
department EEG
electroencephalogram
FWB
DIP full weight bearing
distal interphalangeal joint EENT
ear, eyes, nose, throat
fx
DJD fracture
degenerative joint disease EMG
electromyogram/
electromyography GB
DM gallbladder
diabetes mellitus
E.R.
emergency room GI
DNR gastrointestinal
do not resuscitate
eval.
evaluation g
DO gram
doctor of osteopathy
ext.
extension GSW
DOB gunshot wound
date of birth
FBS
fasting blood sugar GYN
DOE gynecology
dyspnea on exertion
FEV
forced expiratory volume h, hr.
DTR hour
deep tendon reflex
FH
family history H&H, H/H
DVT hematocrit and hemoglobin
deep vein thrombosis
flex
flexion H&P
Dx history and physical
Diagnosis
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Ht IRDS
h/o hematocrit infant respiratory distress
history of syndrome

Htn or HTN
HA, H/A hypertension IS
headache incentive spirometry

Hx
hb, hgb history
hemoglobin

I&O
Hct intake and output
hematocrit

IADL
HCVD instrumental activities of daily
hypertensive cardiovascular living
disease

ICU
HEENT intensive care unit
head, ear, eyes, nose, throat

IDDM
HEP insulin-dependent diabetes
home exercise program mellitus

HIV IM
human immunodeficiency virus intramuscular

HNP imp.
herniated nucleus pulposis impression

HOB in.
head of bed inches

HR indep
heart rate independent

hs IMV
at bedtime intermittent mandatory
ventilation

ht.
height inf
inferior