Alphabetical Listing of Medical Acronyms AAA — Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm AB — Abortion ABG — Arterial Blood Gases AC — Before Meals AC — Anterior Cephalic Vein ACE — Angiotensin Converting Enzyme ACL — Anterior Cruciate Ligament ACTH — Adrenocorticotropic Hormone ADA — American Diabetes Association ADH — Antidiuretic Hormone ADL — Activities of Daily Living ADL — Activities of Daily Living AED — Automated External Defibrillator AF — Atrial Fibrillation AFA — Advanced First Aid AFB — Acid-fast Bacilli AFP — Alpha-fetoprotein AGA — Appropriate For Gestational Age AIDS — Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome AKA — Above Knee Amputation AKF — Acute Kidney Failure ALP — Alkaline Phosphatase ALP — Alkaline Phosphatase ALT — Alanine Transaminase AMA — Against Medical Advice AMI — Acute Myocardial Infarction AODM — Adult Onset Diabetes Mellitus AP — Apical Pulse APE — Acute Pulmonary Edema / Acute Pulmonary Embolism APO — Acute Pulmonary Oedema APSGN — Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis ARDS — Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome ARF — Acute Renal Failure ARF — Acute Renal Failure AS — Auricle Sinistrus (Left Ear) ASAD — Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression ASCUS — Atypical Squamous Cells of Unknown Significance ASD — Atrial Septal Defect ASHD — Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease AST — Aspartate Aminotransferase ATN — Acute Tubular Necrosis AU — Both Ears AV — Atrio-Ventricular (cardiac) AVB — Atrio-Ventricular Block AVB — Atrio-ventricular Block B/K — Below Knee B/K — Below Knee BA — Breathing Apparatus BAC — Blood Alcohol Content BBP — Blood-Borne Pathogen BBS — Bilateral Breath Sounds BE — Barium Enema BG — Blood Glucose BGL — Blood Glucose Level BI — Brain Injury BID — Twice A Day BILAT — Bilateral BILAT — Bilateral BM — Bowel Movement Or Breast Milk BMI — Body Mass Index BP — Blood Pressure BPH — Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy BPV — Benign Positional Vertigo BRM — Biologic Response Modifiers BRP — Bathroom Privileges BRT — Body Restorative Therapy BS — Bowel Sounds BSA — Body Surface Area BSA — Body Surface Area BSE — Breast Self Examination BSI — Bodily Substance Isolation BSL — Blood Sugar Level BT — Bowel Tones BUN — Blood Urea Nitrogen BZD — BenZoDiazepine C&S — Culture And Sensitivity C&S — Culture And Sensitivity C/O — Complains Of CA — Calcium CABA — Complaints Of CABG — Coronary Artery Bypass Graft CAD — Coronary Artery Disease CAOX4 — Conscious CAPD — Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis CAT — Computerized Tomography Scan CBC — Complete Blood Count CBD — Common Bile Duct CBD — Common Bile Duct CBE — Clinical Breast Examination CBG — Capillary Blood Glucose CBI — Continuous Bladder Irrigation CBS — Capillary Blood Sugar CC — Chief Complaint CCK — Cholecystokinin CCPD — Continuous Cyclic Peritoneal Dialysis CEA — Cultured Epithelial Autograft CFT — Complement-fixation Test CHD — Coronary Heart Disease CHF — Congestive Heart Failure CI — ContraIndications Alphabetical Listing of Medical Acronyms CID — Cervical Immobilization Device CIN — Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasm CL — Cleft Lip CMS — Circulation CNS — Central Nervous System CO — Cardiac Output COAD — Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease COPD — Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD — Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease CP — Chest Pain CPAP — Continuous Positive Airway Pressure CPD — Cephalo-pelvic Disproportion CPP — Cerebral Perfusion Pressure CPPD — Chest Percussion And Post Drainage CPR — Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease CRF — Chronic Renal Failure CRRT — Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy CRT — Capillary Refill Time CSF — Cerebrospinal Fluid CSF — Cerebrospinal Fluid CT — Chest Tube CTD — Close To Death CVA — Cerebral Vascular Accident CVP — Central Venous Pressure CX — Cervix CXR — Chest X-ray D5W — Dextrose 5% In Water (IV) DAA — Denitrogenation Absorption Atelectasis DAT — Diet As Tolerated DC — (dc) Discontinue DC(DC) — Discontinue DCCT — Diabetes Control And Complication Trials DEX — (DXT) Blood Sugar DEX(DXT) — Blood Sugar DIA — Digital Image Analysis DIC — Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation DKA — Diabetic Ketoacidosis DM — Diabetic Mellitus DNA — Deoxyribonucleic Acid DNA — Deoxyribonucleic Acid DNR — Do Not Resuscitate DOA — Dead On Arrival DP — Direct Pressure DTR — Deep Tendon Reflex DVT — Deep Vein Thrombosis DX — Diagnosis EBV — Epstein-Barr Virus EBV — Epstein-Barr Virus ECF — Extracellular Fluid ECG — Electro CardioGram EEG — ElectroEncephaloGram EENT — Eye EMC — Ensephalomyocarditis EMG — Electromyogram EOA — Esophageal Obturator Airway ER — Emergency Room ERCP — Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography ESRD — End Stage Renal Disease ESRD — End Stage Renal Disease ET — Endotracheal Tube F — & R Force And Rhythm F&R — Force And Rhythm FA — Fatty Acid FB — Foreign Body FBS — Fasting Blood Sugar FD — Fatal Dose FDA — Food & Drug Administration FHR — Foetal Heart Rate FHT — Foetal Heart Tones FUO — Fever of Unknown Origin FVD — Fluid Volume Deficit FX — Fracture FX — Fracture GB — Gallbladder GB — Gallbladder GDM — Gestational Diabetes Melitus GERD — Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease GFR — Glomerular Filtration Rate GGT — Gamma-glutamyl Transferase GI — Gastro-Intestinal GI — Gastrointestinal GOT — Glutamic Oxalic Transaminase GU — Genito-Urinary GU — Genitourinary GVHD — Graft-versus-host-disease HA — Headache HASHD — Hypertensive ArterioSclerotic Heart Disease HB — Hemoglobin HCG — Human Chorionic Gonadotropin HCO3 — Bicarbonate HCT — Hematocrit HD — Hemodialysis HDL — High Density Lipoprotein HEENT — Head HGB — Hemoglobin HGSIL — High Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion HIV — Human Immunodeficiency Virus HPE — H P E HPV — Human Papiloma Virus HR — Heart Rate Alphabetical Listing of Medical Acronyms HRT — Hormone Replacement Therapy HS — Bedtime HTN — Gestational Diabetes Mellitus HX — History I:E — Inspiratory To Expiratory Ratio IABP — Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump IBC — Iron Binding Capacity IBD — Inflammatory Bowel Disease IBS — Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBW — Ideal Body Weight ICCE — Intracapsular Cataract Extraction ICF — Intermediate Care Facility ICF — Imtermediate Care Facility ICP — Intracranial Pressure ICS — Intercostal Space ICT — Inflammation of Connective Tissue ICT — Inflammation of Connective Tissue ICU — Intensive Care Unit IDDM — Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus IDM — Infant of Diabetic Mother IE — Inspiratory Exerciser IH — Infectious Hepatitis IHD — Ischemic Heart Disease IIP — Implantable Insulin Pump IM — Intramuscular IMV — Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation INR — International Normalization Ratio INR — International Normalization Ratio IOF — International Operation Forces IPAP — Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure IPD — Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis IPPB — Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing IPPV — Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation ITP — Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura IUD — IntraUterine Device IV — Intravenous IVDA — IV Drug Abuse/Abuser IVF — In Vitro Fertilization IVF — In Vitro Fertilization IVP — Intravenous Pyelography JAMA — Journal of The American Medical Association JVD — Jugular Vein Distention JVP — Jugular Venous Pressure K — Potassium K — Potassium KCL — Potassium Chloride KI — Potassium Iodide KUB — Kidney KVO — Keep Vein Open L — & A Light And Accommodation L&A — Light And Accommodation LAD — Left Anterior Descending (artery) LB — Large Bowel LDL — Low Density Lipoprotein LE — Lupus Erythematosus LE — Lower Extremities LEEP — Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure LFTS — Liver Function Test LFTS — Liver Function Tests LIJ — Left Internal Jugular LLQ — Left Lower Quadrant LMA — Laryngeal Mask Airway LMP — Last Menstrual Period LOX — Liquid Oxygen LP — Lumbar Puncture LSC — Left Subclavian LSIL — Low Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion LUQ — Left Upper Quadrant LVEF — Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction LVF — Left Ventricular Failure LVH — Left Ventricular Hypertrophy M.D. — Doctorate of Medicine MAP — Mean Arterial Pressure MAR — Medication Administration Record MCL — Modified Chest Lead MDI — Multiple Daily Vitamin MI — Myocardial Infarction MLC — Midline Catheter MM — Mucous Membrane MOABS — Monoclonal Antibodies MOM — Milk of Magnesia MRDD — Mental Retarded/Developmentally Disabled MRDD — Mental Retarded/developmentally Disabled MRI — Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRM — Modified Radical Mastectomy MS — Multiple Sclerosis MVA — Motor Vehicle Accident N/T — No Tenderness/Not Tender NA — Sodium NACL — Sodium Chloride NAD — No Acute Distress NC — Nasal Cannula NED — No Evidence of Disease NG — NasoGastric NICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit NIDDM — Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus NKA — No Known Allergies NKDA — Non-Ketotic Diabetic Acidosis NKDA — No Known Drug Allergies NKDA — Non-ketotic Diabetic Acidosis Alphabetical Listing of Medical Acronyms NKHC — Non-Ketotic Hyperglycemic Coma NKHHC — NonKetonic Hyperglycemic-Hyperosmolar Coma NKMA — No Known Medcation Allergies NOS — Not Otherwise Specified NPA — Nasopharyngeal Airway NPD — Nightly Peritoneal Dialysis NPO — Nothing By Mouth NPQ — Not Physically Qualified NS — Normal Saline (IV) NSAID — Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug NSR — Normal Sinus Rythym (cardiac) NT — NasoTracheal NTD — Neural Tube Defect NV — Nausea & Vomiting NWB — NON-WEIGHT BEARING NYD — Not Yet Diagnosed O2 — Oxygen OD — Right Eye OD — Overdose OGTT — Oral Glucose Tolerance Test OPA — Oropharyngeal Airway ORIF — Open Reduction Internal Fixation OS — Left Eye OU — Both Eyes PABA — Para-Aminobenzoic Acid PABA — Para-aminobenzoic Acid PAD — Peripheral Arterial Disease PC — After Meals PCA — Patient Controlled Analgesia PCN — Penicillin PCV — Packed Cell Volume PD — Peritoneal Dialysis PDA — Patent Ductus Arteriosus PDD — Pervasive Development Disorder PDR — Physician's Desk Reference PE — Pulmonary Edema / Embolism PEG — Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy PEG — Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy PEJ — Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy PERL — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive To Light PERRLA — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive To Light And Accommodation PET — Positron Emission Tomography PFT — Pulmonary Function Test PG — Prostaglandin PH — Past History PH — Concentration of Hydrogen Ions PH.D. — Doctorate of Philosophy PI — Present Illness PI — Present Illness PICC — Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter PID — Pelvic Inflammatory Disease PM — ParaMedic PMHX — Prior/Previous Medical History PMI — Point of Maximal Impulse PMS — Peripheral Motor (nervous) System PNB — Pulseless Not Breathing PND — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea PNH — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria PNS — Peripheral Nervous System PO — By Mouth / Per Oral PO — By Mouth PO2 — Partial Pressure of O2 POTS — POSTURAL ORTHOSTATIC TACHYCARDIA SYNDROME PPV — Positive Pressure Ventilation PR — Per Rectum PRBC — Packed Red Blood Cells PRN — (pro Re Nata) AS NEEDED PS — Pyloric Stenosis PSA — Prostate Specific Antigen PSA — Prostate Check PSVT — Paroxysmal Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia PT — Prothrombin Time PTCA — Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty PTT — Partial Thromboplastin Time PUD — Peptic Ulcer Disease PVD — Peripheral Vascular Disease PWB — PARTIAL WEIGHT BEARING PX — Pneumothorax QD — Everyday QD — Everyday QID — Four Times A Day QNS — Quantity Not Sufficient QOD — Every Other Day QS — Quantity Sufficient RA — Rheumatoid Arthritis RA — Rheumatoid Arthritis RAD — Reactive Airway Disease RAI — Radioactive Iodine RAIU — Radioactive Iodine Uptake RCA — Right Coronary Artery RDW — Red Cell Distribution Width REEDA — Redness RHD — Rheumatic Heart Disease RIJ — Right Internal Jugular RLQ — Right Lower Quadrant RM — Respiratory Movement RM — Respiratory Movement ROM — Range of Motion ROS — Review of Systems RSC — Right Subclavian Alphabetical Listing of Medical Acronyms RSR — Regular Sinus Rhythym RSV — Respiratory Syncitial Virus RUQ — Right Upper Quadrant RX — Prescription S/S — Signs & Symptoms S/S — Signs & Symptoms SAB — Spontaneous Abortion SABA — Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus SAED — SemiAutomatic External Defibrillator SAST — Serum Aspartate Aminotransferase SB — Spina Bifida SBO — Small Bowel Obstruction SC — Subcutaneous SGPT — Serum Glutamic-pyruvic Transaminase SLE — Systemic Lupus Erythematosus SLUD — Salivation SMO — Standing Medical Orders SNF — Skilled Nursing Facility SOB — Short(ness) of Breath SR — Sedimentation Rate SS — Social Services ST — Sinus Tachycardia (cardiac) STD — Sexually Transmitted Disease STH — Somatotropic Hormone STM — Short Term Memory SUI — Stress Urinary Incontinence SUI — Stress Urinary Incontinence SVR — Systemic Vascular Resistance SVT — Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia SX — Symptoms SX — Surgery SZ — Seizure T3 — Triiodothyronine T3 — Triiodothyronine T4 — Thyroxine TB — Tuberculosis/Trouble Breathing TBF — Total Body Failure TBI — Traumatic Brain Injury TBSA — Total Body Surface Area TCDB — Turn, Cough, Deep Breathe TED — Thrombo-Embolism Deterrent TED — (hose) Thrombo-embolism Deterrent TEP — Transesophageal Puncture THR — Total Hip Replacement THR — Total Hip Replacement TIA — Transient Ischemic Attack TIBC — Total Iron Binding Capacity TID — Three Times A Day TIL — Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes TKR — Total Knee Replacement TM — Tympanic Membrane TNF — Tumor Necrosis Factor TNM — Tumor, Node, Metastases TNTC — Too Numerous To Mention TP — Tuberculin Precipitation TP — Tuberculin Precipitation TPN — Total Parenteral Nutrition TPR — Temperature TTN — Transient Tachypnea of The Newborn TTP — Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura TUPR — Trans-urethral Prostatic Resection TUR — Trans-Urethral Resection of The Prostate TUR — (or TURP) Trans-urethral Resection of The Prostate TURP — Trans-Urethral Resection of The Prostate TWB — Touch Weight Bear TWE — Tap Water Enema TX — Treatment UA — Urinalysis UA — Urinalysis UAO — Upper Airway Obstruction UBW — Usual Body Weight UGI — Upper Gastrointestinal UPJ — Ureteropelvic Junction URI — Upper Respiratory Infection URI — URinary Incontinence US — Ultrasonic UTI — Urinary Tract Infection UVJ — Ureterovesical Junction UVJ — Ureterovesical Junction VA — Visual Acuity VA — Visual Acuity VBAC — Vaginal Birth After Caeserean VF/VFIB — Ventricular Fibrillation VLDL — Very Low Density Lipoprotein VMA — Vanillylmandelic Acid VPB — Ventricular Premature Beat VPC — Ventricular Premature Contraction VSA — Vital Signs Absent VSD — Ventricular Septal Defect VT/VTACH — Ventricular Tachycardia VW — Vessel Wall VW — Vessel Wall W/C — Wheelchair W/C — Wheelchair WBC — White Blood Cell WD — Well Developed WDI — Warm WHO — World Health Organization WMA — World Medical Association WN — Well Nourished Alphabetical Listing of Medical Acronyms WNL — Within Normal Limits