Comprehensive Medical Terminology Abbreviations and Abbreviation Charting
Delve into the world of medical terminology and abbreviations with this comprehensive guide. Learn commonly used abbreviations for patient care, diagnosis, treatment, and more. Explore imaging and laboratory abbreviations, medication abbreviations, and pharmacy terms. Enhance your understanding of healthcare communication and documentation.
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Medical terminology 2ndstage The presentation is done by Dr.Talib chichan M.B.CH.B D.O.S Department of anesthesia techniques Al-Mustaqbal University college
Medical Terminology Abbreviation Charting Abbreviation D/c H & P History and physical examination HP History of present illness WNL Within normal Limit RF Risk factor SX Symptoms DX Diagnosis TX Treatment UOP Urinary out put I &O Intake and Out put Co compliant of CC Chief Compliant Review DDX Differential Diagnosis IBW Ideal Body Weight DOB Day of birth IC U Intensive care Unit Discharge
RCA FX CP SOB DOE CVS GIT ID FB EBL Road Car Accident Fracture Chest Pain Shortness of Breath Dyspnea on Excertion Cardio vascular system Gastro Intestinal Tract Infectious Disease Foreign Body Estimated blood loss Vital Signs Abbreviation CPO2 / SaO2 Oxygen Saturation Vital Signs Stable B. P Blood Pressure BMI HR Heart Rate P Pulse PR Pulse Rate RR Respiratory Rate T Temperature VS VSS Vital signs Body Mass Index HT/ WT Height & Weight
Laboratory Abbreviation Hemoglobin Complete blood cells White blood cells Red blood cells Platelets Liver Function Tests International Normalized Ratio Hemoglobin&Hematocrit Hematocrit Sodium Potassium Calcium Prothrombin Time Urinalysis Arterial blood gases HB/HGB CBC WBC RBC PT LFT INR H&H HCT Na K Ca PT UA ABG
Imaging/Test Abbreviation Chest x-ray Abdominal X-ray Ultra Sound MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging CT Computed Tomography EKG/ECG Electrocardiogram PFT Pulmonary Function Test KUB Kidney Ureter and Bladder X-ray Medication Abbreviation B.B Beta blocker NS Normal Saline ASA Aspirin PCN Penicillin LR Lactated Ringer ABX Antibiotic CCB Calcium channel Blocker OCP Oral Contraceptive Pill CXR ABX U/S D5W Dextrose%5inWater G.S Glucose Saline
Pharmacy Abbreviation Before Meals After Meals QD Once daily BiD Twice daily TiD Three daily QID Four times daily QHS At Bedtime QAM Every Morning QPM Every Evening Po By mouth ( Orally) NPO Nothing By Mouth I .M Intramuscular I.V Intravenous SC/SQ Subcutaneous B.M A.M
Anatomy Abbreviation Right Upper Quadrant Left Upper Quadrant Right Lower Quadrant Left Lower Quadrant Right Atrium Left Atrium Right Ventricle Left Ventricle Right Upper Extremity Left Upper Extremity Left Lower Extremity Right Lower Extremity Abdomen LUL/LLL Left Upper/Lower Lobe CBO Common Bile Duct HC Head Circumference RUQ LUQ RLQ LLQ RA LA RV LV RUE LUE LLE RLE ABD
Treatment/Care Abbreviation Biopsy Fine needle Aspiration Incision &Drainage Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Coronary Artery By Pass Graft Intravenous Immune Globulin Nasogastric Tube Preoperative Post-Op Postoperative ABA Above Knee Amputation BKA Below Knee Amputation IUP Intra Uterine Pregnancy BX FNA I&D PT OT CABG IVIG NGT Pre-Op
Diagnosis/Condition Abbreviation CAD Coronary Artery Diseases HTN Hypertension DM Diabetes Mellitus CHF Congestive heart failure COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease MI Myocardial infraction PE Pulmonary embolism PNA Pneumonia TIA Transient ischemic accident CVA Cardiovascular accident ARDS Adult respiratory distress syndrome CKD Chronic kidney diseases AKI Acute kidney injury ARF Acute renal failure CRF Chronic renal failure CF Cystic fibrosis
Diagnosis/Condition(Continue) Cerebral palsy UC Ulcerative colitis IBD Inflammatory bowel disease IBS Irritable bowel syndrome PUD Peptic ulcer disease GER Gasteroesophegeal Reflex ICP Intra cranial pressure TBI Traumatic brain injury UTI Urinary tract infection URI Upper respiratory infection RA Reactive airway diseases SBO Small bowel obstruction DVT Deep venous thrombosis BPH Benign prostate hyperatrophy OSA Obstructive sleep Apnea CP
Diagnosis/Conditions (Continues) VF VT AF PVC MS PD Ventricle Fibrillation Ventricle Tachycardia Atrial Fibrillation Premature Ventricle Contraction Multiple Sclerosis Parkinson disease
Singular and Plurals The singular is changed into plurals to indicant that there is more than of something usually we add an S Rib Ribs The changes is depending on last latter or latters of the word we may change the ending to indicant plurals There are rules for plurals First Rule If the last letters ( IS) ( ES) Diagnosis Diagnoses Pelvis Second Rule- If the last latters ( US ) ( I) Bronchus Bronchi Bacillus Embolus Emboli Note There are two exceptions only Virus Viruses Sinus Sinuses Third Rule If the last letter ( A ) the latter( E) is added to last word Sclera Sclerae Scapula Scapulae Fourth Rule -If the word end with letters( Um ) ( A) Acetabulum Acetabula Septum Septa Bacterium Pelves Neurosis Neuroses Bacilli Calculus Calculi Vena cava venae cavae Bacteria
Fifth Rule- If the word end with latters ( IX )or( EX) Ices Calix Calices Index Indices Cervix Cervices Varix Varices Sixth rule - If the word end with(oma) (( Ta ) or Added Latter ( s) to word Adenoma Adenomata Adenomas Carcinoma Carcinomata Carcinomas Adenoma Adenomata Adenomas Fibroma Fibromata Fibromas Seventh Rule If the word end with( Ax ) Thorax Thoraces Eight Rule- If the word end with (On) (S) to whole word ganglion ganglia or ganglions Night Rule- If the word end with(X ) (g )+ es (Aces ) ( A ) or the latter
Larynx Pharynx Pharynges Phalanx Phalanges Tenth Rule If the word end with latter( Y) ( ies ) deformity deformities So the keys for plurals of medical terminology ; is es us i a ae Ix or ex ices oma nx nges on a or added s ax aces y ies Larynges um a omata or omas
