AA ......................... assessment, applanation tonometrA 1% ................... atropine 1%aa ....................... of eachAA ....................... Alcoholics Anonymous; Aplastic anemiaA/A ...................... alveolar-arterial oxygen content gradientAAA ..................... abdominal aortic aneurysmAAL ..................... anterior axillary line, Allergy ClinicAAO................. alert, awake and orientedAAOx3 ............. alert, awake and oriented to time, place & personAAROM ........... active assistive range of motionab .................... abortionAB gap............. air bone gapA/B .................. apnea & bradycardia acid-baseabd................... abdomen, abdominal, abductionABG................. arterial blood gasesabn................... abnormalABP ................. arterial blood pressureABR ................. auditory brainstem response, American Board of RatiologyABW................ actual body weight, adjusted body weightAbx .................. antibioticsAC ................... before meals, assist control, anterior chamberAC/A ................ accomodative conver-gence/ accommodation ratioACC ................. Ambulatory Care Clinicaccom .............. accommodationAcid Phos ........ Acid PhosphataseACLS ............... advance cardiac life supportACR ................. American College of RadiologyACSW ............. Academy of Certified Social WorkersACT ................. activated clotting timeAD ................... Alzheimer’s Disease, right ear, above diaphragm, right earADA ................. American Diabetes Association, adenosine deaminaseadd................... adductionAdeq. ............... adequateADH ................. antidiuretic hormoneADHD .............. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorderADL ................. activities of daily livingA’Dione ............ androstenedionead lib ................ as often as desiredadm ................. admissionADR ................. allergic drug reactionAE ................... above elbow, after evacuationAEC ................. Atomic Energy CommissionAEF ................. aryepiglottic foldAF.................... atrial fibrillationAFB ................. acid fast bacilliAFD ................. anode film distanceAFDC ............... aid to Familes with dependent childrenafeb .................. afebrileAFM................. after fatty mealAFP ................. alpha-fetoproteinAG ................... albumin to globulin ration, argon green laserAGA................. adequate for gestational ageAGN................. acute glomerulonephritisAGR................. anus, genitals, rectumA/H .................. auditory hallucinat-ion

AI ..................... amniotic fluid index, aortic insufficiencyAIDS ................ acquired immunodeficiency syndromeAIMS................ abnormal involuntary movement scaleAION ................ anterior ischemic optic neuropathyAK ................... actinic keratosis, above kneeAKA ................. above the knee amputationAKN ................. acne keloidalis nuchaealb.................... albuminALD ................. alcoholic liver diseasealk .................... alkalinealk phos, ALKP……. alkaline phosphataseALL .................. acute lymphocytic leukemiaALS ................. Advance Life Support, amyotrophic lateral sclerosisALT .................. alanine amino-transaminase, Argon laser trabeculoplastyA.M. ................. before noonA-Mask ............ aerosol maskAMA ................ against medical adviceamb ................. ambulatoryamb care .......... ambulatory careAMI .................. acute myocardial infarctionAmino .............. amniocentesisAML ................. acute myelogenous leukemiaamp ................. ampuleamt .................. amountANA ................. antinuclear antibodyANC ................. Absolute neutrophil countAND ................. anterior nasal drainageANE ................. Anesthesiologyanes ................. Anesthesiaank. ................. ankleANLL................ acute non-lymphocytic leukemiaant ................... anteriorante ................. beforeAnt Seg............ anterior segmentA/O .................. alert and oriented, anterior obliqueAODM.............. adult onset diabetes mellitusAOM ................ acute otitis mediaAOPIP ............. American Optical PsuedolsochromaticPlates Color Vision TestA&P ................. auscultation & percussion anterior & posterior, assessment and plans, anterior posteriorAP & LAT ......... anteroposterior and lateralA & P Repair .... anterior and posterior repairAPD ................. afferent pupillary defectAPMPPE ......... Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment EpitheliopathyAPMS .............. Acute Pain Management Serviceapprox .............. approximatelyappt. ................ appointmentAPTT ................ activated partial thromboplastin timeAPUD .............. amine precursor uptake and decarboxylationaq .................... wateraq dist .............. distilled waterAR ................... allergic rhinitis, auto-refractionARC ................. AIDS Related ComplexARDS .............. acute respiratory distress syndromeARF ................. acute renal failureARMD .............. age related macular degene-rationAROM.............. active range of motionART ................. automated Reagin test, arterialarr .................... arrive

ARRS .............. American Roentgen Ray SocietyARRT ............... American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistsARS ................. American Radium Societyart line .............. arterial linearwy ................. airwayAS ................... aortic stenosis, left ear (auris sinistra), anterior segmentASAP .............. as soon as possibleASC ................. anterior subcapsular cataractA-scan ............. A-scan ultrasoundASCVD ............ arteriosclerotic cardiovascular diseaseASD ................. atrial septal defectASH ................. atrial septal hypertrophyASHD .............. arteriosclerotic heart diseaseas tol ................ as toleratedASO................. antistreptolysin OASRT ............... American Society of Radiologic TechnologistsAST ................. aspartate amino-transaminaseAstig ................ astigmatismATH.................. adenotonsillar hypertrophyATN.................. acute tubular necrosisATPS ............... Ambient, Temp and Pressure Saturatedatr fib ................ atrial fibrillationAUR ................. acute urinary retention, Association of University Radiologistaux................... auxiliaryAV.................... arterioventricular, arteriovenous rationavg ................... averageAVM................. arteriovenous malformationAV node ........... atrioventricular node

BBa .................... bariumbact ................. bacteriaBAL ................. bronchoscopy and lavagebaso ................. basophilBaS04 .............. barium sulphateBa. Swallow ..... barium swallowBBB ................. bundle branch blockBBFF ............... both bone forearm fractureBBT ................. basal body temperatureBBS ................. bilateral breath soundsBC ................... blood culture, Blue Cross, bedside commodeBCAA .............. branch chained amino acidsBCC ................. basal cell carcinomaBCD ................. Board Certified DiplomateBCG................. bacilli Calmette-Guerin vaccineBCLS ............... Basic Cardiac Life SupportBCNP .............. Board Certified Nuclear PharmacistBCNSP ............ Board Certified Nutritional Support PharmacistBCNU .............. CarmustineBCP ................. birth control pillsBCPS .............. Board Certified Pharmacotherapy SpecialistBCSW ............. Board Certified Social WorkerBD ................... below diaphragmBDR ................. background diabetic retino-pathyBE ................... barium enema, base excess, below kneeBEE ................. Basal Energy ExpenditureBF.................... black femaleBFP ................. Biophysical ProfileBG ................... blood glucoseBIPAP .............. Biphasic Positive Airway Pressurebicarb ............... bicarbonate

BICU ................ burn intensive care unitbid.................... twice dailybilat .................. bilateralbili .................... bilirubinBK ................... below the kneeBKA ................. below the knee amputationBlasto .............. blastomycosisbldg .................. bleeding, buildingBLE ................. both lower extremitiesBleph ............... blepharoplastyBLS ................. Basic Life SupportBM................... black male, bone marrow, bilateraltympanic membranes, bowel movementbmd ................. bone mineral densityBMP ................ Basic Metabolic PanelBMR ................ basal metabolic rateBMRR .............. bilaterial medical rectus recessionBMT ................. bone marrow transplantBMTT ............... bilateral myringotomy & tympanostomy tube placementBNC ................. bladder neck contractureBNI ................... bladder neck incisionBNO................. bladder neck obstructionBOM ................ bilateral otitis mediaBOO ................ bladder outlet obstructionBOT ................. base of tongueBOW................ bag of waterBPD ................. bronchopulmonary dysplasia, Bipolar DisorderBP ................... blood pressureBPH ................. benign prostatic hypertrophybpm ................. beats per minuteBPRS .............. brief psychiatric rating scaleBR ................... bed restbrat .................. banana, rice cereal, apple sauce and teaBRB ................. bright red bloodBRBPR ............ bright red blood per rectumBRM ................ biological response modifierBRP ................. bathroom privilegesBRVO .............. brance retinal vein occlu-sionBS ................... bowel sounds, bedside breath sounds, blood sugarB-Scan............. b-Scan ultrasoundBSA ................. body surface areaBSO................. bilateral salpingo-oophorectomyBSOM.............. bilateral serous otitis mediaBSP ................. bromosulphthaleinBSS ................. balanced salt solutionBTFS ............... breast tumor frozen sectionBTL .................. Bilateral Tubal LigationBTPS ............... Body Temp and Pressure SaturatedBUN ................. blood urea nitrogenBUS ................. Bartholin, urethral, and Skene’s glandsBw or Bt.Wt. .... birth weightBW .................. body weightBx .................... biopsy

Cc ...................... withC...................... centigrade, concentrationC & F ............... cell and flareC & S ............... culture and sensitivityCa+ .................. calciumCaO2 ............... oxygen content of arterial bloodCA ................... carcinomaCABG .............. coronary artery bypass graft

CaCl2 ............... calcium chlorideCAD ................. coronary artery diseaseCAH ................. congenital adrenal hyperplasiaCal ................... kilocalorie calories, calciumCAmP .............. cyclic AMPCAP ................. Cancer of the prostate, capsuleCAPD .............. continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysisCAR ................. Cardiologycarb ................. carbohydratecat ................... cataractcath ................. catheter, catheterization, catheterizedCB ................... ciliary bodyCBB ................. ciliary body bandCBC ................. complete blood countCBD ................. common bile ductCBG................. corticosteroid binding globulin, capillary blood gasCCA ................. calcium channel antagonistCCB ................. calcium channel blockerCCC ................. Comprehensive Care ClinicCCE ................. clubbing, cyanosis, edemaCCL ................. Cardiac Cath LabCCMS .............. clear catch midstreamCCPD .............. continuous cycling peritoneal dialysisCCRN .............. certified critical care nurseCCU ................. coronary care unitC/D .................. cup to disc ratioCDC ................. Center for Disease ControlCD & L Spine ... cervical, dorsal and lumbar spineCDE ................. Certified Diabetes EducatorCDU ................. chemical dependency unitCdyn ................ Dynamic ComplianceCE ................... continuing educationCEA ................. carcinoembryonic antigenCEO................. chief executive officercerv .................. cervicalCETN ............... Certified Enterostomal Therapy NurseCF.................... cystic fibrosis, count fingersch .................... chronicCHD ................. coronary heart diseasechem................ chemistryCHF ................. congestive heart failurechg................... changeCHL ................. conductive hearing lossCHO................. carbohydratechol .................. cholesterolChorio .............. chorioamionitisCHPX ............... chickenpoxchr ................... chronicCHTN ............... chronic hypertensionCI ..................... cardiac indexCIC................... clean intermittent catheterizationCIDC ................ Chronically Ill and Disabled ChildrenCIRC ................ circumcisionCIS................... carcinoma in-situck .................... check, creatine kinasecl ..................... chloride,clearanc-e, contact lensCLL .................. chronic lymphocytic leukemiaCLSH ............... Central Louisiana State Hospitalcm ................... centimeter,costal marginCMC ................ carpometacarpalCME ................ cystoid macular edemaCMG ................ cystometrogramCML ................. chronic myelogenous leukemiaCMP ................ Comprehensive Metabolic PanelCMS ................ Central Medical SupplyCMV ................ cytomegalovirus

CNS ................. central nervous systemCNI, CNII, etc. .. cranial nerve I,II, etc.CNT ................. continuous nc/o ................... complaining ofc/w ................... consistent withCo .................... cobalt,cardiac outputCOA................. Council on AgingCOAG .............. chronic open angle glaucomacoccidio ........... coccidioidomycosisCODF .............. continuous oral/duodenal feedingCOGF .............. continuous oral/gastral feedingCOHb ............... carboxyhemoglobinCOLD ............... chronic obstructive lung diseasecolpo ................ colposcopycomp................ compoundconc ................. concentrateconf .................. conferenceconj .................. conjunctivacont ................. continued, continuousCOPD .............. chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseCO2 ................. carbon dioxideCP ................... chest pain, cerebral palsyC & P ............... cystoscopy & pyelogramCPA ................. costophrenic angle; Child Protection AgencyCPAP ............... continuous positive airway pressureCPC ................. clinicopathologic conferenceCPD ................. cephalopelvic disproportionCPK ................. creatine phosphokinaseCPL ................. CariopulmonaryCPNP .............. certified pediatric nurse practionerCPP ................. cryopoor plasmaCPR ................. cardiopulmonary resuscitationCPS ................. Child Protective Services, Chronic Paronoid SchizophreniaCPT ................. chest physiotherapyC1,C2,etc. ....... first, second, etc. cervical vertebraCR ................... cardiorespiratory, cycloplegic refraction,chromium, creatinineCRAO .............. central retinal artery occl-usioncreat ................ creatinineCRF ................. chronic renal failure, corticotropin releasing factorCRH ................. corticotropin releasing hormoneCRI ................... chronic renal insufficiencyCRNA .............. certified registered nurse anesthetistCRNP .............. certified registered nurse practitionerCRRT ............... continuous renal replacement therapyCRT ................. certified respiratory therapistCRTE ............... Certified Respiratory Therapist, EligibleCRVO .............. central retinal vein occlusioncryo ................. cryosurgery;cryoprecipitateCs .................... cesium,central supply; Christian Services, culture & sensitivity conjuctiva and scle-raC-Sect ............. cesarean sectionCSF ................. cerebrospinal fluid, colony-stimulating factorCSME .............. clinically significant macular edemaCst ................... Static ComplianceCT .................... computer tomography, chest tube,count, calcitoninCTA.................. clear to auscultationCTB ................. ceased to breathectx ................... cervical tractionctxn ................. contractions

CTZ .................. chemoreceptor trigger zonecult ................... cultureCV ................... cerebrovascular, cardiovascularCVA ................. cerebrovascular accident, costo-vertebral angleCVAT................ costovertebral angle tendernessCVL ................. central venous lineCVP ................. central venous pressureCVS ................. chorionic villus samplingCVVH .............. continuous venovenous hemofilt-rationCVVHD ............ continuous venovenous hemo-filtrationdialysisCVVHDF .......... continuous venovenous hemofiltration withdialysis and ultra-filtrationCWS................ continuous wall suctionCx .................... cervixCXR ................. chest x-raycyclo ................ cyclogelCyro ................. cryothera-pyCysto ............... cystoscopy/cystoscopic

DD...................... Distance, doseDBE ................. Diabetic EducationDABR .............. Diplomate of American Board of RadiologyDBP ................. diastolic blood pressureDCC ................. direct current cardioversionDCE ................. double contrast enemaDCF ................. Family and Children ServicesDCR ................. dacryocystorhinostomyddl .................... didanosineD & D ............... diarrhea and dehydrationDDD ................. degenerative disc diseasedec................... decubitusdecel ................ decelerationdecr ................. decreaseddel .................... delivery, deliveredDep .................. depressedDerm ................ dermatology, dermatitisDES ................. dry eye syndromedev ................... deviationDFE ................. dilated fundus examd.h. .................. dermatitis herpetiformisDHT ................. dihydrotestosteroneDI ..................... direct/indirect, diabetes insipidusDIC................... disseminated intravascular coagulationdiam ................. diameterdiff .................... differentialDil .................... dilateDils .................. dilutionsDIP................... distal interphalangealdis .................... diseaseDisp ................. dispositionDist .................. distanceDJD.................. degenerative joint diseaseDKA ................. diabetic ketoacidosisD/L ................... dislocation, direct larynogoscopydL .................... deciliterDLCO ............... diffusing capacity of lung for carbon monoxideDLE ................. discoid lupus erythematosusdlnmp ............... date last normal menstrual periodDM................... diabetes mellitusDMARD............ disease modifying antirheumatic drugDME ................ Durable Medical Equipment, diabetic macular edema

DNKA .............. did not keep appointmentDNA ................. deoxyribonucleic acidDNR ................. do not resuscitateDO ................... Doctor of OsteopathyDO2 ................. Oxygen DeliveryDOA................. dead on arrival date of admissionDOB................. date of birthDOC................. deoxycorticosteroneDOE................. dyspnea on exertiondoz................... dozenDPA ................. dual-photon absorptiometry; Discharge Planning AssessmentDPI ................... Dry Power InhalerDPL ................. diagnostic peritoneal lavageD & Q .............. deep and quietdr ..................... dramdrng ................. drainageDRE ................. Digital Rectal ExamDRG................. diagnostic-related groupDRSG .............. dressingDSE ................. Detrusor-sphincterDSST ............... Dyssynergia Denervation SupersensitivitytestDT .................... delirium tremensDTAD ............... Drain tube adapter deviceDTR ................. deep tendon reflexesDU ................... duodenal ulcerDUB ................. dysfunctional uterine bleedingD & V ............... diarrhea and vomitingDVT ................. deep vein thrombosisd/w................... dextrose in waterdx .................... diagnosisdxt ................... dextrostickD1ONS ............ 10% dextrose in normal salineD3 .................... distal thirdD5NS ............... 5% dextrose in normal salineD5W ................ 5% dextrose in normal water

EE ...................... extubation, erythema, esophoria, eosinophilsE’ ..................... esophoria at nearea .................... eachEAC ................. external auditory canal, E.A. Conway HospitalEAM ................ external auditory meatusEB ................... epidermolysis bullosa, epidermolysis bullosa acquisitaEBL ................. estimated blood lossEBV ................. Epstein-Barr virusEC ................... enteric-coatedECC ................. Emergency Care CenterECCE .............. extracapsular cataract extractionECF ................. extend care facilityECG................. electrocardiogramECH ................. Echocardiogr-aphyecho ................. echocardiogramECHOV ............ enterocytopathogenic human orphan virusECMO.............. extracorproreal membrane oxygenationECS ................. extracapsular spreadECT ................. electroconvulsive therapyED ................... emergency departmentEDC ................. estimated date of confinementEDVI ................ end diastolic volume indexEEG................. electroencephalogramEENT ............... eyes, ears, nose and throatEEP ................. end expiratory pressure

EF.................... ejection fractionEFAD ............... essential fatty acid deficiencyEFW ................ estimated fetal weighte.g. .................. for exampleEGA................. estimated gestational ageEGD................. esophagogastroduodenoscopyEHC ................. Employee Health Clin-icEKC ................. epidemic keratoconjunctivitisEKG................. electrocardiogramelev .................. elevationELF .................. elective low forcepsELISA .............. enzyme-linked immunosorbent assayelix ................... elixirELSH ............... East Louisiana State HospitalEM................... ejection murmur, electromotiveEMB ................ endometrial biopsyEMF................. electromotive forceEMG ................ electromyogramEMS ................ Emergency Medical ServicesEMT ................. Emergency Medical TechnicianEND ................. endoscopyENG................. electronystagmographyENOG .............. electroneurographyENT ................. ears, nose and throatENUC .............. enucleationEOG ................ electra-oculogramEOM ................ extraocular movementEOMI ............... extraocular movements (or muscles)intactEOG ................ —electro-oculogramEOM ................ extraocular movementEPA ................. erect posteroanteriorEPAP ............... Expiratory Positive Airway PressureEpith ................ epitheliumEPO................. erythropoietinEPS ................. extrapyramidal symptomsER ................... emergency roomERCP .............. endoscopic retrogradecholangiopancreatographyERG................. electroretinogramERM ................ epiretinal membraneERT ................. estrogen replacement therapyERV ................. expiratory reserve volumeESLD ............... end stage liver diseaseESM ................ exudative senile maculopathyEsoph .............. esophagusESR ................. erythrocyte sedimentation rateESRD .............. end stage renal diseaseEST ................. electroshock therapyESU ................. electrostatic unitESWL .............. extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsyET .................... esotropia, endotrache-al,E (T) ................. intermittent esot-ropiaE/T ................... Evaluation and TreatmentETCO2 ............. end tidal carbon dioxideETD ................. eustachian tube dysfunctionETDRS............. early treatment diabetic retinopathy studyetc ................... and so forthetio ................... etiologyEtoh ................. ethanolETOH ............... alcoholETT .................. endotracheal tube, Enterstomal TherapyEVAP ............... electrovaporization of prostateEU ................... Excretory UrogramEUA ................. examination under anesthesiaex. ................... excision,exercise

exam................ examinationexp................... expirationexp. lap. .......... exploratory laparotomyext ................... extract, extension, external examextr .................. extremityEx’=Ex=0......... Orthophoria (near=far)Ext. Rot ........... external rotation

Ff ....................... frequencyF ...................... FahrenheitFA .................... fluorescein angiogramFACR ............... Fellow of the American College ofRadiologyFAM ................. Family MedicineFB.................... foreign body, finger-breadth, fibropticbronchoscopy, followed byFBI ................... Federal Bureau of InvestigationFBS ................. fasting blood sugarFC.................... foley catheter, finger countFCC ................. Faculty Care Clin-icF & D ............... fixed and dilatedFDA ................. Food & Drug AdministrationFDP ................. fibrin degradation productsFDV ................. full duction and versionsFe .................... ironFEF ................. florced expiratory flowFeb .................. febrileFEM-POP ........ femoral-poplitealFeSO4 ............. ferrous sulfateFEV1 ............... forced expiratory volume in one secondFF .................... filtration fraction, fat freeFFA.................. free fatty acidsFFD ................. focal film distanceFFP ................. fresh frozen plasmaFH.................... fundal height, family historyFhb .................. fetal hemoglobinFHR ................. fetal heart rateFHS ................. fetal heart soundFHT .................. fetal heart toneFhx .................. family historyFIF ................... forced inspiratory flowFIGO ................ International Federation of Gynecologyand ObstetricsFiO2 ................. fraction of inspired oxygenfl ....................... fluidfl dr ................... fluid dramfl oz .................. fluid ounceFlex ................. flexionFM ................... fetal movements, face maskFME................. focal macular edemaFML ................. focal macular laserFNS ................. Food and Nutritional ServicesFOB ................. fiber optic bronchoscopyFOB ................. fecal occult blood testFOC ................. fronto-occipital circumferenceFOM ................ floor of mouth, full ocular motilityFPC ................. Family Practice Clinic Family PlanningClinicFRC ................. functional residual capacityFS.................... Food Stamps, focal spotFSH ................. follicle stimulating hormoneFTA .................. fluorescent treponemal antibodyFTHE ............... foveal threatening hard exudatesFTN.................. finger-to-noseFtr .................... FatherFTT .................. failure to thriveF/U................... follow-upFUB ................. functional uterine bleeding

FUO ................. fever, unknown originFVC ................. forced vital capacity; false vocal chordFWB ................ full weight bearingFx .................... fracture5FV.................. 5-fluorouricil

GG ..................... Gravida,gramGAD................. generalized anxiety disorderGB ................... gallbladderGB Series ........ gallbladder seriesGC ................... gonorrhea, gonococcusGCS................. Glasgow Coma ScoreGCT ................. giant cell tumorG ..................... gastroesophageal, gastroenterologygen................... generalGERD .............. gastroesophageal reflux diseaseGest ................. gestationGFR ................. glomerular filtration rateGGT ................. gamma glutamyl transferaseGGTP .............. gamma glutamyl transpeptidaseGH ................... growth hormoneGI ..................... gastrointestinalGI Series ......... gastrointestinal tract studyglob .................. globulinglu.................... glucosegm ................... gramGN ................... glomerulonephritis, graduate nurseGonio ............... gonioscopyG1,G2 .............. primigravida, secundigravidaGP ................... General PractitionerG-P-Ab............. Gravida-para-abortusg ...................... grainGRH................. growth releasing hormoneGravI ................ primigravidaGravII ................ secundigravidaGSW................ gunshot woundGT.................... gastric tubeGTM................. Gynecology Tumorgtt .................... dropsGTT .................. glucose tolerance testGU ................... genitourinaryGVF ................. Goldmann visual fieldsGVH................. graft versus host (reaction)GVHD .............. graft versus host diseaseGVL ................. graft versus leukemiaGYN................. GynecologyG6PD ............... Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenaseG6PH ............... glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase

Hh ...................... height, heartH & D............... characteristic curve of filmHA ................... hearing aide,headache hydroxapatite implantsHA .1% ............ hematropine 0.1%HAA ................. hepatitis associated antigenhal .................... hallucinationsHAL ................. hyper-alimentationH&P ................. history and physicalHAV ................. Hepatitis A virusHb, Hgb............ hemoglobinHBIG ................ Hepatitis B immune globulinHBP ................. high blood pressureHbsAg .............. hepatitis B surface antigenHBV ................. Hepatitis B virusHC ................... head circumference, hydrocortisone, home careHCG................. Human chorionic gonadotropinHCIG ................ Home Care Instructions Given

HCO3 ............... bicarbonateHct ................... hematocritHCV ................. Hepatitis C virusHCVD .............. hypertensive Cardiovascular diseaseHD ................... Hodgkin’s Disease, hemodialysisHD ................... high density lipoproteinH&E ................. hematoxylin & eosin, hemorrhage andexudateHEENT............. head, eyes, ears, nose, throatheme................ hemorrhagehemi ................. one side of the bodyHemopt ............ hemoptysisHEPA ............... high-efficiency particular airHep-lock .......... heparin lockHF.................... heart failureHFJC................ high frequency jet ventilationHFO ................. high frequency oscillatorHg .................... mercuryhgb................... hemoglobinHGH................. human growth hormoneHH ................... hiatal hernia; Home HealthHHC ................. Household CompositionHHN ................. hand held nebulizerH&H ................. Hemoglobin & hematocr-itH/I .................... homicidal ideationHIAA ................ hydroxy indoleacetic5HIAA .............. 5 hydroxy indoleaceticHib ................... hemophilus influenza type BHisto ................ histoplasmosisHIV................... human immunodeficiency virusHJR.................. hepatojugular refluxHL .................... heplock; hearling lossHLA ................. human leukocyte antigenHM................... hand motionHMD ................ hyaline membrane diseaseHMG-CoA ........ hydrosymethylglutaryl-COAHNP ................. herniated nuclease pulposusHO ................... history of, house officerHOB................. head of bedHP ................... hot packsHPA ................. hypothalamic-pituitary axishpf .................... high power fieldHP ................... history of present illnessHPL ................. human placental lactogenhr ..................... hour, heart rateHRC ................. high resk characteristicsHRT ................. hormone replacement therapyh.s. .................. at bedtime; hour of sleepHSA ................. human serum albuminHSC ................. hysteroscopyHSG................. hysterosalpingogramHSM ................ hepatosplenomegalyHSN ................. Hansen Street NailHSV ................. herpes simplex virusHSW................ Hospital Social Workerht ..................... height,Hubbard TubHTLV-III.........human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 3 HTN ................. hypertensive, hypertensionHVF ................. Humphrey visual vieldsHVUF ............... high volume ultra-filtrationhx .................... historyHVL ................. half value layerHZ .................... herpes zosterHZV ................. herpes zoster virusH2O ................. water

II ....................... intubation, iodine, irisI&D................... incision & drainage

I & A................. irrigation and aspiration-I&O .................. intake & outputIABP ................ intra-aortic balloon pumpIACR ................ Inter American College of Radi-ologyIBD................... inflammatory bowel diseaseIBW ................. ideal body weightICBG ................ iliac crest bone graftICCE ................ intraocular cataract extractionICD-9-CM ......... In-ternational Classification of Diseases, 9th Edition, Clinical ModificationICF ................... intermediate care facilityICF-I .............. insulin-like growth factor I (somatomedin C)ICF-II ............ insulin-like growth factor II (somatomedin A)ICH................... intracranial hemorrhageICP................... intracranial pressureICR................... International Commission on Radiation Units and MeasurementsICS................... intercostal spaceICU................... intensive care unitI.D. ................... Infectious DiseasesI & D ................ incision and drainageIDDM................ insulin dependent diabetes mellitusIDL ................... intermediate density lipoprotein, indirect laryngoscopyIDNP ................ indirect nasopharyngoscopyIDV................... intermittent demand ventilationIEP................... immunoelectrophoresisIg ..................... immunoglobulinIgG................... Immunoglobulin GIHD................... ischemic heart diseaseIICP .................. increased intracranial pressureIJ ...................... internal jugularIM .................... intramuscularIMP .................. impressionIMV .................. intermittent mandatory ventilationIn ..................... indiumIncAb ............... incomplete abortionIncr ................... increasedINF ................... interferonInj ..................... injectionInorg Phos ....... inorganic phosphorusINR................... international normalized ratioINS................... insurance, inspirationInstr. ................. instructionsinsuff ................ insufficientint .................... inter-nalInt Med ............. internal medicineIO..................... inferior obliqueIOL ................... intraocular lensI & O ................ intake and outputIOP .................. intraocular pressureIOT ................... intraocular tensionIP ..................... inpatient, interphalangeal, intraperitonealIPAP ................ Inspiratory Positive Airway PressureIPG .................. impedance plethysmographyIPN................... interstitial pneumoniaIPPB ................ intermittent positive Pressure breathingIQ..................... intelligence quotientIR ..................... inferior rectus, internal rotationIRMA................ intraretinal microvascular anomalyIROU ................ inferior rectus OU (both eyes)IRP................... incus replacement prothesisIRV................... inspiratory reserve volume

ISA................... intrinsic sympathomimetic activityISC................... intercostal spaceISH................... solated systolic hypertensionISMN................ isosorbide mononitrateISOL ................ isolationIT ..................... industrial therapyITP ................... idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpuraIUD................... intrauterine deviceIUFD ................ intrauterine fetal demiseIUGR ................ intrauterine growth retardationIUP................... intrauterine pregnancyIUPM................ intrauterine pressure monitorIV ..................... intravenousIVC................... inspiratory vital capacity, inferior venacava, intravenous cholangiogramIVDA ................ intravenous drug abuseIVF ................... intravenous fluids

JJ....................... juiceJODM .............. juvenile onset diabetes mellitusJP .................... Jackson-PrattJr ..................... juniorJRA.................. juvenile rheumatoid arthritisJuv ................... juvenileJVD.................. jugular venous distentionJVP.................. jugular venous pressure

KK ...................... corneaK+.................... potassiumKA ................... keratoacanthomakcal .................. kilocalorieKCL ................. potassium chlorideKel ................... elimination rate constantKG ................... kilogramKJ .................... knee jerkk ...................... kilometerKKK ................. cold knife conizationKP ................... keratic precipitatesKP04................ potassium phosphateKR ................... krypton laserK-sicca ............ keratoconjunctivitis sicca17KS................ 17 ketosteroidKUB ................. kidney, ureter, bladderKv .................... kilovoltKVP ................. kilovolts peakKVO................. keep vein open

LL ...................... liter, lower, leftLA .................... left atri-um, left arm, lymphadenopathyL & A................ light and accommodationL & D ............... Labor and Deliverylab.................... laboratorylac .................... lacerationLAD ................. left axis deviationLADC ............... left anterior descending coronaryLAE ................. left atrial enlargementLAL .................. left atrial lineLAO ................. left anterior obliqueLAP ................. leukocyte alkaline phosphatase, laporatorylat .................... lateral,Latisimus dorsiLAVH ............... laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomylb ..................... poundLBBB ............... left bundle branch blockLBP ................. low back painLBW ................ low birth weight

LC .................... living childrenLCAT ................ lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferaseLCL .................. lateral collateral ligament of kneeLCM ................. left costal marginLD .................... lethal doseLDH ................. lactic dehydrogenaseLDL .................. low density lipoproteinLDN ................. Licensed Dietitian/NutritionistL-EMG ............. laryngeal electromyographyLE .................... lupus erythematosus, lower extremityLES ................. lower esophageal sphincterLET .................. left esotropiaLFA .................. left fronto transverse*LFP.................. left fronto posterior*LFT .................. left fronto transverse*liver function testslg ..................... largeLGA ................. large for gestational ageLH .................... luteinizing hormoneLHC ................. left heart catheterizationLHRH ............... luteinizing hormone releasing hormoneLHT .................. left hypertrop-iaLH(T) ................ intermittent left hypertropiaLi—.................. lithiumLIH ................... left inguinal hernialiq ..................... liquidLIS ................... left interspaceLKS ................. liver, kidneys, spleenL/L ................... lids and lashesLLE .................. left lower extremityLLL................... left lower lobe, left lower lidLLQ.................. left lower quadrantLLSB................ left lower sternal borderLLWC............... long leg walking castLMA ................. left mentoanteriorLMD ................. last/local medical doctorLML ................. left mediolateralLMP ................. last menstrual periodLMT ................. left mentotransverse*LN .................... lymph nodeLNMP .............. last normal menstrual periodLOA ................. left occiput anterior*LOC ................. loss of consciousnessLOP ................. left occiput posterior*Lord ................. lordoticLOS ................. length of stayLOT .................. left occiput transverse*lp ..................... light perception, lumbar puncture, lichen planusLp(a) ................ lipoprotein aLP & P ............. light perception and project-ionLPF .................. low power fieldLPL .................. lipoprotein lipaseLPN ................. licensed practical nurseLPO ................. left posterior obliqueLPT .................. licensed physical therapistLR .................... lactated ringers, lateral rectusLRT .................. Licensed Respiratory TechnicianLS .................... lumbosacralL/S ratio ........... lecithin to sphingomyelin ratioLSA ................. left sacrum anterior*, lichen sclerosus et atrophieusLSC ................. laparoscopyLSD ................. lysergic acid diethylamideLSO ................. left salpingo-oophorectomyLSP ................. left sacrum posterior*

LST .................. left sacrum transverse*LSUHSC .......... Louisiana State University Health Sciences Centerlt ...................... leftLTCF ................ long term care facilityLTR .................. laryngotracheal reconstructionLUE ................. left upper extremityLUL .................. left upper lobe, left lower lidLUQ ................. left upper quadrant

Mm ..................... murmurM ..................... meter, manifest refractionMA................... millamperesMAA ................ macro-aggregate albuminmac ................. macular, midarm circumferenceMAM................ midarm muscle circumferenceMAO ................ monamine oxidaseMAP ................ mean arterial pressure; Medical Assistance ProgramMAR ................ medication administration recordMAS ................ meconium aspiration syndrome,millampere secondsMATS ............... Military Air Transport Servicemax ................. maximummc ................... millicurieMCD ................ Medicine Cardiac Clinicmcg or ug ........ microgramsMCH ................ mean corpuscular hemoglobinMCHC .............. mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentrationMCL ................. mid-clavicular lineMCP ................ metacarpophalangealMC................... medium chain triglycerideMCV ................ mean corpuscular volumeMD................... medical doctor, Murphy DripMDA ................ Muscular Dystrophy AssociationMDI .................. metered dose inhalerMDB ................ Medicine Diabetes Clin-icMDE ................ Major Depressive EpisodeMDI .................. metered dose inhalerMDR ................ Medicine Dermatology Clinicmech................ mechanicalMev .................. million electron voltsMED ................ medication, medical, MedicineMEFR .............. maximum expiratory flow rateMEN ................ multiple endo-crine neoplasia, Medicine EndocrinologymEq ................. milliequivalentmEq/L .............. milliequivalent per literMetHb .............. meth hemoglobinMFB................. metallic foreign bodymg ................... milligramMG................... Magnesium Marcus-Gunn responseMGE ................ Medicine GastroenterologyMGP ................ Marcus Gunn PupilMHB ................ maximum hospital benefitMHC ................ Mental Health Clinic, majorhistocompatibility complex, Mental Health CenterMHM................ Medicine HematologyMI .................... myocardial infarction, mitral insufficiencyMIC .................. minimum inhibitory concentrationmicro ................ microcytosisMIC. ................. medical intensive care unitmin................... minimumml .................... milliliterML ................... midline,microlaryngoscopyMLEpis ............ midline episiotomy

MM .................. multiple myelomamm .................. millimetermM .................. millimolarmm/hr .............. millimeters per hourMM-C ............... mitomycin-CMMEFR ........... maximal midexpiratory flow ratemmr ................. cardiac murmurMMRI ............... Minnesota Multiphasic Personality InventoryMMR ................ measles, mumps and rubellaMMS................ moler micrographic surgeryMMT ................ manual muscle testM & N .............. mydriacyl and neosynephrineMN................... midnightMNP ................ Medicine Nephrologymod ................. moderateMOE ................ malignant otitis externamono................ monocyteMP................... metacarpophalangealMPC ................ maximum permissible concentr-ationMPD ................ maximum permissible doseMPV ................ mean platelet volumem/r/g ................ murmur/rub/gallopMR................... medical rectusMRH ................ Medicine Rheuma-tologyMRI .................. magnetic resonance imagingMRM................ modified radical mastoidectomyMRND .............. modified radical neck dissectionMROU.............. medial rectus OU(both eyes)MRSA .............. methicillin resistant staph aureusMS................... musculoskeletal, multiple sclerosis, medical studentMSAFP ............ maternal serum alpha feto proteinMSE ................ mental status examMSL ................. midsternal lineMSW ............... Master’s of Social WorkM.T. ................. medical technologistMTD ................. maximum tolerated doseMTP ................. metatarsophalangealMtr ................... MotherMTX ................. Medicine ToxicologyMUD ................ matched unrelated donorMUGA.............. multiple gated acquisitionMV................... minute ventilationmva .................. motor vehicle accidentMVI .................. multivitaminMVR ................ mitral valve replacementMVV ................ maximum voluntary ventilationmx ................... maxillamyelo ............... myelocytem/3 .................. middle third

NN...................... nitrogenN&V ................. nausea & vomitingNa .................... sodiumNA ................... Nursing Assistant, narrow angle, no answerNa Window ...... nasal antral windowNAAC .............. No Apparent Anesthesia ComplicationsNaCl ................. sodium chlorideNAD ................. no acute distressNAG................. narrow angle glaucomaNaK Glucose ... 3.5% glucose with 26 meg Na/liter, 25 meg K/literNaHCO3 .......... sodium bicarbonateNAO................. nasal airway obstructionNB ................... newbornN/C .................. no complaints, non-contributory, nasal

cannulaNC/AT .............. normocephalic, atraumaticNCPAP ............ nasal CPAPNEC ................. necrotizing enterocolitisNED ................. no evidence of diseaseneg................... negativeNEO................. neosynephrineNEU ................. neurology, neurologicNGT ................. nasogastric tubeNH ................... Nursing HomeNHL ................. Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaNHP ................. Nursing Home PlacementNI ..................... no improvementNIA................... niacin,niacinamideNICU ................ Neonatal Intensive Care UnitNIDDM ............. non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitusNIF ................... negative inspiratory forceNIP................... negative inspiratory pressureN/K Table ......... quadricepsNKA ................. no known allergiesNKDA .............. no known drug allergiesnl ..................... normalNLP ................. no light perceptionNM................... neuromuscular, nanometerNMI .................. no middle initialNNP ................. neonatal nurse practionernoct ................. nightNMSC .............. non-melanoma skin cancerNorepi .............. norepinephrineNOS................. not otherwise specifiedNP ................... neuropsychiatry nurse practitionerNPA ................. no previous admissionNPC ................. nasopharyngeal carcinoma, nonproductivecough, near point of convergeneNPC@N ........... near point of convrgence to noseNPH ................. neutral protamine hagedornNPN ................. nonprotein nitrogenNPO................. nothing by mouthNPS ................. nasopharyngoscopyNP & T ............. nasopharynx and throatNR ................... nonreactiveNRBC .............. nucleated red blood cellNRI ................... nutritional risk indexNS ................... nuclear sclerosis normal salineNSA ................. no significant abnormalityNSAIDS ........... nonsteroidal antiflammatory drugNSC ................. nuclear sclerotic cataractNSD ................. normal spontaneous deliveryNSR ................. normal sinus rhythm; nasal spetal reconstructionNSS ................. Nephrology Surgery Service, normal salinesolutionNST ................. non-stress testNSU ................. Neurosurgery ServiceNSVD .............. normal spontaneous vaginal deliveryNT/ND .............. non-distended/non-tenderNTS ................. nasotracheal suctionNV ................... neurovascularNVD ................. neovascularizaiton of the disc (optic nerve)nvd ................... neck venous distention, nausea, vomiting, diarrheaNVE ................. neovascularization elsewhere

NVFCD ............ nausea, vomiting, fever, chills and diarrheaNWB................ non-weight bearingNWRADAC ...... Northwest Regional Alcohol & Drug Abuse Center

OO ..................... objective/observationOA ................... occiput anterior osteoarthriti-s, observation and assessmentOAD................. other administrative discharge

OB, OB/GYN ......... Obstetrics and Gynecologyobj .................... objectiveobl .................... obliqueOBS................. organic brain syndromeOCA................. oral contraceptive agentocc................... occasional, occiputOCD................. obsessive-compulsive disorderOCG ................ oral cholecystogramOCP................. ova, cysts, parasitesOCS................. Office of Community ServiceOCT ................. oxytocin challenge testOCTOR ............ on call to the operating roomOE ................... otitis externaOFS ................. Office of Family ServicesOH ................... Occupational HealthOI ..................... oxygen indexOKN................. opokinetic nystagmus17 OHCS ......... 17 hydroxycorticosteroids17 OHP ............ 17 hydroxy progesteroneOHTx ............... Orthotopic heart transplantOLTx ................ Orthotopic liver transplantOM................... otitis mediaOMH ................ Office of Mental HealthOMR ................ Office of Mental RetardationON ................... optic nerve,oral-nasal, optic nerveOOB ................ out of bedop .................... outpatient, operation, occiput posterior, operation, outpatientOP/OC ............. oropharynx/oral cavityO & P .............. ova and parasitesOPC................. Order for protective custodyOPD................. Outpatient departmentOPG ................ ocular plethysmographyOPS................. outpatient surgeryOPT ................. ophthalmologyOPV................. oral polio vaccineO.R. ................. operating roomOrient ............... oriented, orientationORIF ................ open reduction/internal fixationORT ................. orthopaedicos .................... mouth, left eyeOSA................. obstructive sleep apenaOSHA .............. Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationOSU................. Oral SurgeryO.T. .................. occupational therapyotc ................... over the counterOTO ................. OtolaryngologyOTT .................. orotracheal tubeO.U. ................. each eye, both eyesoz .................... ounceO2.................... oxygenO2Ct ................ oxygen contentO2 sat .............. oxygen saturation

Pp ...................... after, pulseP ...................... pain, para, pulse, percussion, plan, pressureP 0 .1%............ propine 0.1%P1,P2 .............. primipara, secundiparaP50 .................. P02 at 50% saturationP&A ................. percussion and auscultationP&T ................. peak and troughPA.................... posteroanterio-r, physician’s assistant, pulmonary artery,alveolar pressure, posterior anteriorPAC ................. premature atrial contractionPa0 .................. arterial oxygen tensionPA02 ................ alveolar oxygen tensionPaC02 .............. arterial carbon dioxide tensionPACO2............. alveolar carbon dioxide tensionPACU............... post anesthesia care unitpalp .................. palpable, palpationsP.A.P. ............... Prostatic Acid PhosphatasePap .................. pananicoaou smearpara ................. paraplegic, paralysisPara I ............... PrimiparaPara II .............. women with > 1 childPAS ................. para-aminosalicylic acid, peripheral anterior aymechiaePAT .................. paroxysmal atrial tachycardiapath ................. pathologypaw .................. airway pressurePAWP.............. pulmonary artery wedge pressurePBD ................. post burn dayPBI ................... protein bound iodinePBL ................. pre-term birth living childPBSCT............. peripheral blood stem cell transplantationPC ................... packed cells, post cast, pressure controlafter meals, posterior chamberPCA ................. patient controlled analgesicPCC ................. Primary Care Clin-icPCCG .............. perichondrial cutaneous graftPCD ................. Pediatric Cardiac ClinicPCIOL .............. posterior chamber intraocul-ar lensPCH ................. Pediatric Chest ClinicPCM ................ protein calorie malnutritionPCN ................. penicillin,PCO................. polycystic ovarian disease, posterior capsule opacificationPCO2 .............. partial pressure of carbon dioxidePCP ................. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia,phencyclidinePCT ................. porphyria cutanea tardaPCV ................. packed cell volume, polycythemia veraPCWP ............. pulmonary capillary wedge pressurePD ................... postural drainage, pharmocodynamicsPDA ................. patent ductus arteriosusPDR ................. Physician’s Desk Reference, proliferative diabetic retinopathyPE ................... physical examination, pulmonary embolismPEC ................. physician’s emergency certificate,Pediatric EndocrinePed .................. pediatricPEEP .............. positive end expiratory pressurePEF ................. peak expiratory flowPEFR ............... peak expiratory flow rate

PEG................. pneumoencephalogram, Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomyperf ................... perforationsP.E. tube .......... polyethylene tubePERLA............. pupils equal, reactive to light and accommodationsPERRLA .......... pupils equal, round, reactive to light and AccommodationsPET ................. positron emission tomography; pressure equalization tubepH .................... hydrogen ion concentration, acid/base indexPH ................... past history,pin holePHEO .............. pheochromocytomapharm .............. pharmacyPharmD............ Doctor of PharmacyPHC ................. post hospital carePHM ................ Pediatric Hematol-ogyphos ................. phosphatasePHP ................. phosphorusPHN ................. public health nursePHNI ................ pin hole not improvedPHPV .............. perisistent hyperplastic primary vitreousPHR ................. Pediatric High RiskPHU ................. public health unitP ...................... present illness, principal investigator, performance improvement, peripheral iridectomyPICU ................ pediatric intensive care unitPID................... pelvic inflammatory diseasePIH................... pregnancy induced hypertensionPIP................... proximal interphalangeal, peak inspiratorypressurePIPP ................ premature infant pain profilePIV................... peripheral intravenousPK ................... pharmacokineti-csPKP ................. penetrating keratoplastyPKU ................. phenylketonuriaPLEVA ............. prtyrias lichenordes et varoliformisp.m. ................. afternoonPMA ................ Pediatric Metabolic AssessmentPMB ................ post menopausal bleedingPMD ................ private medical doctor, Pediatric MedicinePMFF .............. paramedian forehead flapPM Flap ........... pectoralis major flapPMH ................ past medical historyPMI .................. point of maximum impulse past medicalillnessPMN ................ polymorphonuclear neutrophilPMP ................ previous menstrual periodPMR ................ physical medicine and rehabilitationPMS ................ premenstrual syndromePNC-E ............. postnecrotic cirrhosis - ethanolPND ................. post nasal drainage, paroxysmal nocturnaldyspneaPNH ................. paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuriaPNP ................. Pediatric Nephrolo-gyPNR ................. Pediatric Neurologypo .................... by mouthPost op ............ post operativePOA................. pancreatic onofetal antigenPOAG .............. primary open-angle glaucoma

POD................. post operative dayPOI .................. post operative instructionsPOL ................. premature onset of laborpolys ................ polymorphonuclear leukocytespos................... positiveposs ................. possiblePost. ................ posteriorpost op ............. postoperativepo2................... partial pressure of oxygenpo4................... phosphatePOX ................. pulse oximetryPP ................... postpartum, pancreatic polypeptide, postprandialPPBG .............. postprandial blood glucosePPBP .............. postpartum blood pressureppd................... packs per dayPPD ................. purified protein derivative (tuberculin)PPDR .............. pre-proliferative sickle retinopathyPPN ................. peripheral parenteral nutritionPPROM ........... preterm premature rupture of membranesPPS ................. postpartum sterilizationPPTL................ postpartum tubal ligationPPV ................. pars plana vitrectomypr ..................... per rectum, pityriasis rosea, photoentgenPRA ................. panel-reactive antibody, plasma renin activityPRBC .............. packed red blood cellsPRE ................. progressive resistance exercisepreop................ preoperativeprep ................. preparePRL ................. prolactinprn ................... as often as necessaryprocto .............. proctoscopicPro ................... proteinPRO................. Peer Review OrganizationPROM.............. premature rupture of membranes, passive range of motionPRP ................. pityriasis rubra pilaris, panretinalphotocoagulationPRVC .............. pressure regulated volume controlPs .................... psoriasis,pressure supportPSA ................. prostate specific antigen, Poly-Substance AbusePSC ................. posterior subcapsular cataractPSE ................. portal systemic encephalopathyPSG................. polysomnogramPSH ................. past surgical historyPSP ................. phenolsulfonphthaleinPSO................. polysporim ointmentPSOM.............. persistent serous otitis mediaPSP ................. phenolsulfonphthalein testPSR ................. proliferative sickle retino-pathyPSVT ............... paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardiaPSY ................. Psychiatrypt ..................... patientpt. ed. .............. patient educationP.T. ................... physical therapy, pharyngeal toilet (suction),PTA.................. prior to admissionPTCA ............... percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplastyPTH ................. parathyroid hormonePTHrP .............. parathyroid hormone-related protein

P.T.L ................. pre-term laborPT/PTT............. prothrombin time/partial thromboplastin timePUBS .............. percutaneous umbilical artery samplingPU ................... pressure ulcerPUD ................. peptic ulcer diseasePulm ................ pulmonaryPulv .................. powderPVC ................. premature ventricular contractionsPVD ................. peripheral vascular disease, posterior vitreous detachmentPVOD .............. peripheral vascular occlusive diseasePWB ................ partial weight bearingPyelo ............... pyelonephritisPVR ................. proliferative vitreoretinopathyPZI ................... protamine zinc insulinp ...................... pulmonary second soundp/3 ................... proximal third

Qq ...................... everyqam ................. every morningqh .................... every hourq2h,q3h ............ every 2 hours, every 3 hoursqid.................... four times a dayQM................... Quality ManagementQNS................. quantity not sufficientQL. ................... quality of lifeqpm ................. every eveningqs .................... every shift, sufficient quantityqt ..................... quartquad ................. quadripegic, paralysis of all four extremitiesqual .................. qualitativequant ................ quantitative

RR...................... right,retinoscopy, roentgen-R&M ................ routine & microscopicR & R ............... recess-rese-ctRA ................... rheumatoid rthritis, right arm, right atrium,room airRABG .............. room air blood gasrad ................... radium, reactive airway disease,Radiolo-gyRAE ................. right atrial enlargementRAIU ................ radioactive iodine uptakeRAO................. right anterior obliqueRaw ................. airway resis-tanceRBBB .............. right bundle branch blockRBC ................. red blood cellsRBCX ............... Red Blood Cell ExchangeRBE ................. relative biologic effectivenessRCA ................. right coronary arteryRCM ................ right costal marginRD ................... retinal detachmentRDA ................. recommended daily allowanceRDP ................. random donor plateletsRDS ................. respiratory distress syndromeRDW................ red cell distribution widthre ..................... regarding, concerningreadm .............. readmissionrec’d ................. receivedREE ................. Resting Energy Expenditureref .................... referredrefrax ................ refractionreg. .................. regularREH ................. rehabilitation

REM ................ rapid eye movements, roentgen equivalent manrep ................... repeatreq ................... requestRES ................. reticuloendothelial systemResp. ............... respirationRET ................. right estropiaRetic ................ reticulocyteRF.................... rheumatoid factor, renal failure, rheumatic feverRFA ................. right fronto anterior*RFFF ............... radial forearm free flapRFP ................. right fronto posterior*RFT .................. right fronto transverse*RGP................. retrograde pyelogram-Rh .................... Rhesus blood factorRHD ................. rheumatic heart diseaseRH ................... right heart failureRHT ................. right hypertrop-iaRH (T) .............. intermittent right hype-rtrophiaRh neg ............. Rhesus factor negativeRh pos ............. Rhesus factor positiveRIA................... radioimmunoassayRID................... radial immune diffusion radio immunediffusionRIH................... right inguinal herniaRIS................... radiology information systemRISA ................ radio-iodinated serum albuminRHC ................. right heart catheterizationRK ................... radial keratomyRLE ................. right lower extremityRLF .................. retrolental fibroplasiaRLL .................. right lower lobe, rig-ht lower lidRLQ ................. right lower quadrantRLR ................. right lateral rectusRMA ................ right mentoanterior*RML ................. right middle lobeRMP ................ right mentoposterior*RMR ................ right medial rectus, red mattox rodRMT ................. right mentotransverse*; retromolar trigoneRN ................... Registered NurseRNA ................. ribonucleic acidRN,App ............ Registered Nurse, applicantRND ................. radical neck dissectionRNP ................. Registered Nurse PractitionerR/O .................. rule outROA................. right occiput anterior*ROM ................ range of motionROP................. right occiput posterior,*retinopathy of prematurityROS................. review of systemsROT ................. right occiput transverse*RP ................... retropubic, retinitis pigmentosa-RPE ................. retinal pigment epitheliumRPG................. retrograde pyelogramRPGN .............. rapidly progressive glomerulonephritisR.Ph. ............... Registered PharmacistRPM ................ revolutions per minuteRPO................. right posterior obliq-ueRPR ................. rapid plasma reag-inRPT ................. Registered Physical TherapistRQ ................... respiratory quotientRR ................... recovery room, respiratory rateRRR ................. regular rate and rhythmRRT ................. Registered Respiratory Therapist

RRTE ............... Registered Respiratory Therapist, EligibleRRP ................. radical retropubic prostatectomyRSO................. right salpingo-oophorectomyRSA ................. right sacrum anterior*RSMA .............. Radiologic Society of North AmericaRSR ................. regular sinus rhythmRST ................. right sacrum transverse*RT .................... recreational therapy, radiation therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Registered TechnologistRTA.................. renal tubular acidosisRTC ................. return to clinicRU ................... residual urineRUE ................. right upper extremityRUG................. retrograde urethrogramRUL ................. right upper lobe, lidrupt. ................. rupturedRUQ................. right upper quadrantRV ................... rectovaginal, right ventricle, residual volumeRVH ................. right ventricle hypertrophyRVSWI............. right vertricular stroke work indexRx .................... prescriptionRXT .................. right exotropia

Ss ...................... withouts ...................... sensitive,scaleS ...................... subjectiveS2 .................... second heart soundSA ................... sinoatrial; Salvation ArmySAGA .............. small appropriate for gestational ageSAH ................. subarachnoid hemorrhageSAO2 ............... arterial oxygen saturationSB ................... stillbornSBE ................. subacute bacterial endocarditisSBFT ............... small bowel follow-throughSBJ .................. skin, bones and jointsSBO................. small bowel obstructionSBP ................. systolic blood pressureSBR ................. Surgery BurnSBS ................. small bowel studySCAN .............. suspected child abuse and/or neglectSCAT ............... sheep cell agglutination testSCC ................. sickle cell crisisSCCA .............. squamous cell carcinomaSCD ................. Surgery Cadaver DonorSCID ................ severe combined immunodeficiencySCLC ............... small cell lung cancerscop ................. scopolamineScr ................... serum creatinineSCT ................. Surgery Cardiothorac-icSCUF ............... slow continuous ultra-filtra-tionSDP ................. single donor plateletsSe .................... seleniumseb derm .......... seborrheic dermatitissec................... seconds (exposure time)sed................... sedimentationsed rate............ sedimentation ratesegs ................. segmentsSEM ................ systolic ejection murmursens ................. sensitivityserv .................. servicesfb.................... sulf hemoglobinSG ................... specific gravitySGA................. small for gestational ageSGOT .............. serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminaseSGPT ............... serum glutamic pyruvic transaminaseSH ................... social history, suicidal/homicidal ideationSHBG .............. sex hormone binding globulin

SHP ................. Surgery PlasticSK ................... seborrheic keratosisSLP ................. Speech and LanguageSMHC .............. Shreveport Mental Health CenterS/I .................... supervision/instruction, suicidal ideation, sector irredectomySIADH .............. syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormoneSib ................... SiblingsSIC................... self-intermittent catheterizationSICU ................ surgical intensive care unitSIDS ................ sudden infant death syndromesig .................... label (prescriptions)SIJ ................... sacroiliac jointSIMV................ synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilationSIRS ................ systematic inflammatory response syndromeSJS.................. Stevens-Johnson syndromeSK ................... seborrheic keratosisSL .................... sublingual, Schwalbe’s lineSLE ................. systemic lupus erythematosus, slit lampexaminationSLR ................. straight leg raiseSMA ................ sequential multipleSmd ................. somatomedinSMHC .............. Shreveport Mental Health ClinicSMR ................ submucous resectionSNHL ............... sensorineural hearling lossSO ................... superior oblique, salpingo-oophorectomySOAP .............. subjective, objective data, assessment and planSOB................. shortness of breathSOM ................ serous otitis mediasol .................... solutionsolv .................. dissolvesono. ................ sonograms.o.s. ............... if necessaryS/P .................. suprapubic, status post, speciesSPEP .............. serum protein electrophoresisSPF ................. sun protection factorSp fl ................. spindal fluidSP Nail ............ Smith-Peterson NailSPOE .............. Single Point of EntrySPD ................. Shreveport Police Department, Surgery PediatricSPE ................. serum protein electrophoresisspec ................. specimenSpec. Ed .......... Special EducationSPG................. specific gravity

TT or temp ......... temperatureT&A ................. tonsillectomy and adenoidectomyT&C ................. type & cross matchT. Bili ................ total bilirubinTa ..................... applanation tonometrytab ................... tablet3TC .................. lamivudine (Epivir)tachy ................ tachycardiaTAGA ............... term appropriate for gestational ageTAH.................. total abdominal hysterectomyTAH BSO ........ total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateralsalpingo oophorectomyTANG ............... tangentialTAPVR ............. total anomalous pulmonary venous rectumTB,TBC ............ tuberculosisTBG ................. thyroxine binding globulinTBII .................. thyrotropin binding inhibitory immunoglobulinTBLC................ term birth, living childTBPA ............... thyroxine prealbuminTBSE ............... total body skin examtbsp ................. tablespoonT/C................... to consider, TechnetiumTCA ................. tricyclic antidepressantTCC ................. Transitional cell cancerTCN ................. tetracycline

TCollar ............. trach collarTCC02 .............. transcutaneous carbon dioxideTCM ................. Transcutaneous monitoringTCP02 .............. transcutaneous oxygenTE .................... tracheoespophagealTED ................. thromboembolic diseasetemp ................ temperatureTEN ................. toxic epidermal necrolysisTENS ............... transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulationTFD.................. target film distanceTFT .................. thyroid function testTG.................... triglycerideTg .................... thyroglobulinTGV ................. transposition of great vesselTHBR ............... thyroid hormone binding ratioTHC ................. tetrahydrocannabinolTHR ................. total hip replacementTIA ................... transient ischemia attackTIBC ................. total iron binding capacitytid .................... three times a dayTIPS ................. transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shuntTKA ................. total knee arthroplastytko ................... to keep openTKR ................. total knee replacementTL .................... total larynegectomyTLC .................. total lung capacityTLI .................... total lymphoid irradiationTLP .................. total laryngophayngectomeyTLS .................. tumor lysis syndromeTLV .................. total lung volumeTM ................... tympanic membrane;thyromegaly, trabecular meshworkTMJ .................. temporomandibular jointTMPSMX.......... trimethoprim sulfamethoxazideTMTC ............... too many to countTNTC................ too numerous to countTO.................... telephone orderTOA ................. tuboovarian. abscessTOD ................. target organ damageTol .................... toleratedTORCH ............ toxoplasmosis, other (syphilis, hepatitis, Zoster), rubella, cytomegalovirus, and herpes simplex (maternal infections)TP .................... total proteinTPA.................. tissue plasminogen activator (Alteplase)TPE ................. Therapeutic Plasma ExchangeTPGD ............... thought processes goal directedTPN ................. total parenteral nutritionTP & P ............. time, place and personTRD ................. Therapeutic RadiologyTPR ................. temperature, pulse and respirationtr ...................... tinctureTrab ................. trabeculectomytrach ................ tracheostomyTRAM .............. Transverse Rectus Abdominous Myocutaneous FlapTRD ................. traction retinal detachmentTRH ................. thyrotrophin releasing hormonetrich ................. trichomonasTRNBP............. transrectal needle biopsy of the prostateTRUS ............... transrectal ultrasoundTSD ................. target skin distanceTSH ................. thyroid stimulating hormoneTSI ................... thyroid stimulating immunoglobulintsp ................... teaspoonTSP ................. total serum proteinTSS ................. toxic shock syndromeTT .................... tilt tableTT lateral .......... trans table lateralTTN .................. transient tachypnea newbornTTP .................. thrombolytic thrombocytopeniaTUMT ............... transurethral microwave thermotherapyTUR ................. transurethral resectionTURBT ............. Transurethral Resection of Bladder TumorTURP ............... Transurethral Resection of ProstateTV .................... television, tidal volume

tvc .................... true vocal cordTVH ................. transvaginal hysterectomyTx .................... treatment,tractionTYMP/MAST.... tympanotomy & mastoidectomyT1/2 ................. half lifeT3 .................... 3, 5, 3 triiodothyronineT3U .................. T3- resin uptakeT4 .................... thyroxinerT3 ................... reverse T3

UU/A .................. UrinarlysisUE ................... upper extremityUGI .................. upper gastrointestinalULQ ................. upper left quadrantUng .................. ointmentunilat ................ unilateralUOQ ................ upper outer quadrantUOP................. urine outputUP ................... uprightUPJ .................. uteropelvic junctionUPP ................. urethral pressure profiloUPPP .............. uvulopalatal pharynogoplastyUPT ................. urine pregnancy testUR ................... Utilization Review,urineURI ................... upper respiratory infectionURO................. UrologyURQ................. upper right quadrantUS ................... ultrasoundUSD ................. urethral stricture diseaseUSG................. ultrasonographyUSI ................... urinary stress incontinenceUSP ................. United States PharmacopeiaUTD ................. up to dateUt dic ............... as directedUTI ................... Urinary Tract InfectionUV ................... ultraviolet, umbilical veinUVC ................. umbilical venous catheterUVJ .................. ureterovesical junction

VV ...................... volts, vesicleva ..................... visual acuityVacc ................ vaccine, vaccinationVAH ................. Veteran’s Administration HospitalVAMC .............. Veteran’s Administration Medical CenterVBAC .............. vaginal birth after c-sectionVC ................... vocal cord, vital capacityVC02................ carbon dioxide production ml/minVCUG .............. voiding cystourethrogramVD ................... venereal disease, volume of dead space, dead volumeVDC ................. Viral Disease ClinicVDRL ............... Venereal Disease Research LaboratoryVE ................... expired minute volumevent .................. ventilation, ventilator, ventricularVER ................. visual evoked responsevet .................... veteranVF.................... visual fieldsV-fib ................. ventricular fibrillationV-flutter ............ ventricular flutterV/H .................. visual hallucinations, vitreous hemorrhageVIP................... vasoactive intestinal polypeptidevit ..................... vitamin,vitreousVHLA ............... vaginal hysterectomy laparoscopically assistedVKH ................. Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada SyndromeVMA ................ vanillymandelic acidV-mask ............ venturi-maskVLDL................ very low density lipoproteinVO ................... verbal orderv02 ................... oxygen consumption m/minVOD................. veno-occlusive diseasevol .................... volumevp ..................... venous pressureVP ................... ventricular peritonealV/Q .................. ventilation/perfusionVSD ................. Ventricular Septal Defect

VS ................... vital signs, volume supportVSD ................. ventricular septal defectVSS ................. vital signs stableVT .................... ventricular tachycardiaVUR ................. Vesioureteral Reflux

Ww/ ..................... withWA .................. while awakeWass ............... WassermannWBAT .............. weight bearing as toleratedWBC................ White Blood CountWBD ................ weeks to dateW/C ................. wheelchairW/D ................. warm and dryWD & WN ........ well developed & well nourishedweak ................ weaknessWF................... white femaleWFL ................. within functional limitsWhp ................. whirlpoolWIC ................. Women’s, Infants & Children Programwk .................... week, weakWKMC ............. Willis Knighton Medical CenterWKMC-S .........Willis Knighton SouthWM.................. white male

Xx ...................... except,exophoriax’ ..................... exophoria at nearXe .................... Xenonx-rays .............. roentgen raysXRT .................. radiation therapyXT .................... exotropiaX (T) ................. intermittent exotr-opiaXT’ .................... exotropia at nearYAG ................. yttrium aluminum garnet laser

Yy/o ................... years oldyr ..................... year

ZZn0................... zinc oxide