مصطلحات واختصارات هامة

ACGMEAccreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education 
CSAClinical Skills Assessment 
ECFMGEducational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates 
FSMBFederation of State Medical Boards 
GMEGraduate Medical Education 
LCMELiaison Committee on Medical Education 
NRMPNational Resident Matching Program 
SPStandardized Patient 

مصطلحات طبية

Step 2 CSStep 2 Clinical Skills
TOEFLTest of English as a Foreign Language 
TSETest of Spoken English 
USMLEUnited States Medical Licensing Examination 
TERMS USED IN CSA 
(the following lists will be available on-site for reference during CSA administrations) 
UNITS OF MEASURE 
kgKilogram 
gGram 
mgMilligram 
lbsPounds 
ozOunces 
mMeter 
cmCentimeter 
minMinute 
hrHour 
CCentigrade 
FFahrenheit 
VITAL SIGNS 
BPBlood pressure 
PPulse 
RRespirations 
TTemperature 
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS FOR THE PATIENT NOTE 
(this is not intended to be a complete list of acceptable abbreviations, but rather is representative of the types of common abbreviations that may be used on the patient note) 
yoYear-old 
m or GMale 
f or EFemale 
bBlack 
wWhite 
LLeft 
RRight 
hxHistory 
h/oHistory of 
c/oComplaining of 
NLNormal limits 
WNLWithin normal limits 
ئWithout or no 
+Positive 
-Negative 
AbdAbdomen 
AIDSAcquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome 
APAnteroposterior 
BUNBlood urea nitrogen 
CABGCoronary artery bypass grafting 
CBCComplete blood count 
CCUCardiac care unit 
cigCigarettes 
CHFCongestive heart failure 
COPDChronic obstructive pulmonary disease 
CPRCardiopulmonary resuscitation 
CTComputerized tomography 
CVA or TIACerebrovascular accident OR Transient ischemic attack 
CVPCentral venous pressure 
CXRChest x-ray 
DMDiabetes mellitus 
DTRDeep tendon reflexes 
ECGElectrocardiogram 
EDEmergency department 
EMTEmergency medical technician 
ENTEars, nose, and throat 
EOMExtraocular muscles 
ETOHAlcohol 
ExtExtremities 
FHFamily history 
GIGastrointestinal 
GUGenitourinary 
HEENTHead, eyes, ears, nose, and throat 
HIVHuman immunodeficiency virus 
HTNHypertension 
IMIntramuscularly 
IVIntravenously 
JVDJugular venous distention 
KUBKidney, ureter, and bladder 
LMPLast menstrual period 
LPLumbar puncture 
MIMyocardial infarction 
MRIMagnetic resonance imaging 
MVAMotor vehicle accident 
NeuroNeurologic 
NIDDMNon insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus 
NKANo known allergies 
NKDANo known drug allergy 
NSRNormal sinus rhythm 
PAPosteroanterior 
PERLAPupils equal, react to light and accommodation 
poOrally 
PTProthrombin time 
PTTPartial prothrombin time 
RBCRed blood cells 
SHSocial history 
U/AUrinalysis 
URIUpper respiratory tract infection 
WBCWhite blood cells 
OTHER ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THE US
AA - Alcoholics Anonymous; African AmericanA-a - Alveolat Arterial gradientAAA - Abdominal Aortic AneurysmAB - Antibody; also AbortionABD - AbdomenABG - Arterial Blood GasABI - Ankle Brachial IndexABPA - Allergic Broncho Pulmonary AspergillosisABX - AntibioticsAC - Anterior Chamber; also Acromio-Clavicular and Before MealsACE-I - Angiotensin Converting Enzyme InhibitorACL - Anterior Cruciate LigamentACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life SupportACS - Acute Coronary SyndromeAD LIB - As DesiredADA - American Diabetes AssociationADD - Attention Deficit DisorderADE - Adverse Drug EffectADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderADL - Activities of Daily LivingADR - Adverse Drug ReactionADTP - Alcohol and Drug Treatment ProgramAED - Automatic External Defibrillator; Anti-Epileptic DrugAF - Atrial Fibrillation; AfebrileAFB - Acid Fast BacteriumAFP - Alpha FetoproteinAGN - AntigenAI - Aortic InsufficiencyAIDS - Acquired Immuno-Deficiency SyndromeAIN - Acute Interstitial NephritisAK - Actinic KeratosisAKA - Above Knee AmputationALL - Allergies; also Acute Lymphocytic LeukemiaALS - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; also Advanced Life SupportAMA - Against Medical Advice; American Medical AssociationAMD - Aging Macular DegenerationAMI - Acute Myocardial Infarction; Anterior Myocardial InfarctionA-MIBI - Adenosine MIBIAML - Acute Myelogenous LeukemiaAMS - Altered Mental Status; Acute Mountain SicknessANC - Absolute Neutrophil CountAND - Axillary Node DissectionANGIO - AngiographyA&O - ***** And OrientedAP - Anterior-PosteriorA/P - Assessment and PlanAPC - Atrial Premature ContractionAPD - Afferent Pupillary DefectAPPY - AppendectomyAPS - Adult Protective ServicesARB - Angiotensin Receptor BlockerARDS - Adult Respiratory Distress SyndromeARF - Acute Renal FailureAS - Aortic Stenosis; also Anklyosing SpondylitisASA - AspirinASD - Atrial Septal DefectASU - Ambulatory Surgery UnitATN - Acute Tubular NecrosisA/V Nicking - Arteriolar/Venous NickingA/V Ratio - Arteriolar/Venous RatioAVF- Arterio-Venous FistulaAVM - Arterial Venous MalformationAVN - Avascular Necrosis; Atrio-VentricularAVNRT - Atrio-Ventricular Nodal Reentrant TachycardiaAVR - Aortic Valve ReplacmentAVSS - Afebrile, Vital Signs Stable 
B - BilateralB&C - Board and CareBAE - Barium EnemaBBB - Bundle Branch BlockBCC - Basal Cell CarcinomaBCG - Bacille Calmette-GuerinBDR - Background Diabetic RetinopathyBE - Bacterial Endocarditis; also Barium EnemaBET - Benign Essential TremorBIB - Brought In ByBID - Twice a DayBIPAP - Bi-Level Positive Airway PressureBIVAD - Bi-Ventricular Assist DeviceBKA - Below Knee AmputationBL CX - Blood CultureBM - Bone Marrow; also Bowel MovementBMI - Body Mass IndexBMT - Bone Marrow TransplantBP - Blood PressureBPD - Borderline Personality Disorder; also Bi-Polar Disorder and Broncho-Pulmonary DysplasiaBPV - Benign Positional VertigoBR - Bed RestBRAO - Branch Retinal Artery OcclusionBRB - Bright Red BloodBRBPR - Bright Red Blood Per RectumBRP - Bathroom PrivelegesBRVO - Branch Retinal Vein OcclusionBS - Bowel Sounds; also Breath Sounds and Blood SugarBSA - Body Surface AreaBUN - Blood Urea NitrogenBX - Biopsy 
C - WithCABG - Coronary Artery By-Pass GraftCAD - Coronary Artery DiseaseCAP - Prostate Cancer; Community Acquired PneumoniaCARDS - CardiologyCAT - CataractCATH - CatheterizationCB - CerebellarC/B - Complicated ByCBC - Complete Blood CountCBD - Common Bile Duct; Closed Bag DrainageCBI - Continuous Bladder IrrigationCC - Chief ComplaintCCB - Calcium Channel BlockerCCC - Central Corneal CloudingCCK - CholycystectomyCCE - Clubbing, Cyanosis, EdemaC/D - Cup to Disk ratioCDI - Clean Dry IntactC DIF - Clostridium DifficileCEA - Carcinoembryonic AntigenChemo - ChemotherapyCHI - Closed Head InjuryCHF - Congestive Heart FailureCholy - CholycystectomyCI - Cardiac IndexCIC - Clean Intermitent CatheterizationCIDP - Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating PolyneuropathyCK - Creatine KinaseCL - ChlorideCLL - Chronic Lymphocytic LeukemiaCM - CardiomegalyCML - Chronic Myelogenous LeukemiaCMP - CardiomyopathyCMR - Chief Medical ResidentCMT - Cervical Motion Tenderness; Charcot Marie ToothCMV - Cyto-Megalo VirusCN - Cranial NervesCNIS - Carotid Non-Invasive StudyCNS - Central Nervous SystemCO - Cardiac OutputC/O - Complains OfCOPD - Chronic Obtructive Pulmonary DiseaseCOX 2 - Cyclooxygenase 2CPAP - Continuous Positive Airway PressureCPP - Cerebral Perfusion PressursCPPD - Calcium Pyrophosphate DiseaseCPR - Cardiopulmonary RecusitationCPS - Child Protective ServicesCPU - Chest Pain UnitCRAO - Central Retinal Artery OcclucsionCRFs - Cardiac Risk FactorsCRI - Chronic Renal InsufficiencyCRP - C Reactive ProteinCRVO - Central Retinal Vein OcclusionCSF - Cerebral Spinal FluidCT - Cat Scan; also Chest Tube and Cardio-ThoracicCTA - Clear To AuscultationCVA - Cerebral Vascular AccidentCVL - Central Venous LineCVP - Central Venous PressureC/W - Consistent With; Compared WithCX - CultureCXR - Chest X-RayC/W - Consistent With 
D - Diarrhea; also DiskD5W - Dextrose 5% in WaterDB- Direct BilirubinDBP - Diastolic Blood PressureDC - Discharge; Discontinue; Doctor of ChiropracticsD&C - Dilatation and CurretageDCIS - Ductal Carcinoma In SituDDX - Differential DiagnosisDF - DorsiflexionDFA - Direct Flourescent AntibodyDFE - Dilated Fundus ExaminationDI - Diabetes Insipidus; Detrusor InstabilityDIC - Disseminated Intravascular CoagulopathyDIF - DifferentialDIP - Distal Inter-PhalangealDJD - Degenerative Joint DiseaseDKA - Diabetic KetoacidosisDM - Diabetes MellitusDNI - Do Not IntubateDNR - Do Not RecusitateDO - Doctor of OsteopahtyD/O - DisorderDOT - Directly Observed TherapyDOU - Direct Observation UnitDP - Dorsalis PedisDPL - Diagnostic Peritoneal LavageDPOA - Durable Power Of AttorneyDR - Diabetic RetinopathyDRE - Digital Rectal ExamD/T - Due ToDTs - Delirium TremensDTR - Deep Tendon ReflexDVT - Deep Venous ThrombosisDX - DiagnosisDU - Duodenal Ulcer 
EBL - Estimated Blood LossEBM - Evidence Based MedicineEBRT - External Beam Radiation TherapyEBV - Epstein Barr VirusECG - Electrocardiogram (also known as EKG)ECHO - EchocardiographyECMO - Extra-Corporeal Membrane OxygenationECT - Electro-Convulsive TherapyED - Errectile DysfunctionEEG - ElectroencephalogramEF - Ejection Fraction (in reference to ventricular function)EGD - Esophago-Gastro DuodenoscopyEIC - Epidermal Inclusion CystEJ - External JugularEKG - Electrocardiogram (also known as ECG)EM - Electron MicroscopyEMG - ElectromyelogramEMS - Emergency Medical SystemEMT - Emergency Medical TechnicianE/O - Evidence OfEOMI - Extra Occular Muscles IntactEos - EosinophilsEPO - ErythropoeitinEPS - Electro-Physiologic Study (Cardiac)ER - Emergency RoomERCP - Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-PancreotographyESI - Epidural Steroid InjectionESLD - End Stage Liver DiseaseESR - Erythrocyte Sedimentation RateESRD - End Stage Renal DiseaseESWL - Extracorporeal Shock Wave LithotripsyETOH - AlcoholETT - Exercise Tolerance Test; also Endotracheal TubeEWCL - Extended Wear Contact LensEX LAP - Exploratory LaparotomyEX FIX - External FixationEXT - Extremities 
FB - Foreign BodyF/B - Followed ByFBS - Fasting Blood SugarFE - IronFEM - FemoralFENA - Fractional Excretion of SodiumFEV1 - FOrced Expiratory Volume 1 SecondFFP - Fresh Frozen PlasmaFlex Sig - Flexible SigmoidoscopyFLU - InfluenzaFMG - Foreign Medical GraduateF&N - Febrile and NeutropenicFNA - Fine Needle AspirationFOOSH - Fall On Outstretched HandFOS- Full of Stool(Shit!!); Force Of StreamFP - Family PractitionerFRC - Functional Residual CapacityFSG - Finger Stick GlucoseFSH - Follicle Stimulating HormoneFTT - Failure To ThriveF/U - Follow-UpFUO - Fever of Unknown OriginFX - Fracture 
G - Guiac (followed by + or -)GA - General AnesthesiaGAD - Generalized Anxiety DisorderGAS - Group A Strep; Guaiac All StoolsGB - Gall Bladder; also Guillain BarreGBM - Glioblastoma MultiformeGBS- Group B Strep or Guillian Barre SyndromeGC - GonorrheaGCS - Glascow Coma ScaleGCSF - Granulocyte Colony Stimulating FactorGERD - Gastroesophageal RefluxGERI- GeriatricsGI - GastrointestinalGIB - Gastrointestinal BleedingGLC - GlaucomaGMR - Gallups, Murmurs, RubsGN - GlomerulonephritisGNR - Gram Negative RodGOO - Gastric Outlet ObstructionGP - General PractitionerG#P# - Gravida # Para #GP 2b/3a - Glycoprotein 2b/3a InhibitorGPC - Gram Positive CoccusGS - Gram StainGSW - Gun Shot WoundGTT - Glucose Tolerance TestG-Tube - Gastric Feeding TubeGU - Genito-Urinary; also Gastric UlcerGVHD - Graft Versus Host Disease 
H FLU - Haemophilus InfluenzaHA - HeadacheHAART - Highly Active Anti-Retroviral TherapyHACE - High Altitude Cerebral EdemaHAPE - High Altitude Pulmonary EdemaH2 - Histamine 2HCC - Hepatocellular CarcinomaHCG - Human Chorionic GonadotropinHCL - Hard Contact LensHCM - Health Care MaintenanceHCT - HematocritHCV - Hepatitis C VirusHD - HemodialysisHDL - High Density LipoproteinHEENT - Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, ThroatHELLP - Hemolysis Elevated Liver tests Low PlateletsHEME/ONC - Hematology/OncologyHGB - HemoglobinHH - Hiatal HerniaH&H - Hemoglobin and HematocritHI - Homicidal IdeationHIB - Haemophilus Influenza B vaccineHIT - Heparin Induced ThrombocytopeniaHIV - Human Immunodeficiency VirusHL - Heparin LockHOB - Head Of BedHOCM - Hypertrophic Obstructive CardiomyopathyHOH - Hard Of HearingHONK - Hyperosmolar Non-Ketotic StateHPI - History of Present IllnessHPV - Human Papilloma VirusHR - Heart RateHRT - Hormone Replacement TherapyHS - At BedtimeHSM - Holo-Systolic Murmur; also Hepato-SplenomegalyHSP - Henoch Shonlein PurpuraHSV - Herpes Simplex VirusHTN - HypertensionHU - Holding UnitHUS - Hemolytic Uremic SyndromeHX - History 
I+ - With Ionic Contrast (in reference to a CAT Scan)I- - Without Ionic Contrast (in reference to a CAT Scan)IA - Intra-ArticularIABP - Intra-Aortic Baloon PumpIBD - Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseIBS - Irritable Bowel SyndromeIBW - Ideal Body WeightICD - Implantable Cardiac DefibrillatorICH - Intra-Cranial HemorrhageICP - Intra-Cranial PressureID - Infectious DiseasesI&D - Incise and DrainIDDM - Insulin Dependent Diabetes MellitusIFN - InterferonIH - Inguinal Hernia (usually preceded by L or R)IJ - Internal JugularIL- Interleukin; Indirect LayngoscopyILD - Interstitial Lung DiseaseIM - Intramuscular also IntramedullaryIMI - Inferior Myocardial InfarctionIMP - ImpressionINR - International Normalized RatioI&O - Ins and OutsIOL - Intra-Occular LensIOP - Intra-Occular PressureIP - Inter-PhalangealIPF - Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisIR - Interventional Radiology; Internal RotationIRB - Indications Risks Benefits; Institutional Review BoardIT - Intrathecal; Information TechnologyITP - Idiopathic ThrombocytopeniaIUD - Intrauterine DeviceIUP - Intrauterine PregnancyIV - IntravenousIVC - Inferior Vena CavaIVDU - Intravenous Drug UseIVF - Intravenous Fluids; also In Vitro FertilizationIVP - Intravenous Pyelogram 
JP - Jackson PrattJ-Tube - Jejunal Feeding TubeJVD - Jugular Venous DistentionJVP - Jugular Venous Pressure 
K - PotassiumKCAL - KilocaloriesKUB - Kidneys Ureters and BladderKVO - Keep Vein Open 
L - LeftLA - Left AtriumLAC - LacerationLAD - Left Anterior Descending (coronary artery); Left Axis DeviationLAP - Laproscopic; also LaparotomyLAR - Low Anterior ResectionLBBB - Left Bundle Branch BlockLBO - Large Bowel ObstructionLBP - Low Back PainLCL - Lateral Collateral LigamentLCX - Left Circumflex (coronary artery)L&D - Labor and DeliveryLDH - Lactate DehydrogenaseLDL - Low Density LipoproteinLE - Lower Extremity (usually preceded by R or L); Leukocyte EsteraseLENIS - Lower Extremity Non-Invasive StudyLFT - Liver Function TestLH - Leutinizing Hormone; Left Handed; Light HeadedLHC - Left Heart CathLHRH - Leutinizing Hormone Releasing HormoneLIMA - Left Internal Mammary ArteryLLE- Left Lower ExtremityLLL - Left Lower Lobe; Left Lower LidLLQ - Left Lower QuadrantLM - Left Main Coronary ArteryLMA - Laryngeal Mask AirwayLMD - Local Medical DoctorLMN - Lower Motor NeuronLMP - Last Menstrual PeriodLN - Lymph Node also Liquid NitrogenLND - Lymph Node DissectionLOA - Lysis Of AdhesionsLOC - Loss Of ConsciousnessLP - Lumbar PunctureLPN - Licensed Practical NurseLR - Lactated RingersLS - Lumbro-SacralLT - Light TouchLUE - Left Upper ExtremityLUL - Left Upper Lobe; also Left Upper LidLUTS - Lower Urinary Tract SymptomsLUQ - Left Upper QuadrantLV FXN - Left Ventricular FunctionLVAD - Left Ventricular Assist DeviceLVEDP - Left Ventricular End Diastolic PressureLVH - Left Ventricular HypertrophyLVN - Licensed Vocational NurseLMWH - Low Molecular Weight HeparinLYTES- Electrolytes 
MAC - Monitored Anesthesia CareMCL - Medial Collateral LigamentMCP - ****carpal-PhalangealMCV - Mean Corpuscular VolumeMDRTB - Multi-Drug Resistant TuberculosisMEDS - MedicinesMFM - Maternal-Fetal MedicineMI - Myocardial InfarctionMICU - Medical Intensive Care UnitMIDCAB - Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery BypassMM - Multiple MyelomaM&M - Morbidity and MortalityMMP - Multiple Medical ProblemsMMR - Measels, Mumps and Rubella vaccineMOM - Milk Of MagnesiaMR - Mitral RegurgitationMRCP - Magnetic Resonance Cholangio PancreatographyMRI - Magnetic Resonance ImagingMRSA - Methicillin Resistant Staph AureusMS - Mental Status; also Mitral Stenosis, Multiple Sclerosis and Morphine SulfateMSSA - Methicillin Sensitive Staph AureusMTP - ****tarsal-PhalangealMVP - Mitral Valve ProlapseMVR - Mitral Valve Replacement 
N - NauseaNA - Not Available; also SodiumNAD - No Apparent Distress; No Acute DiseaseNABS - Normal Active Bowel SoundsNCAT - Normocephalic AtraumaticNCS - Nerve Conduction StudyNEB - NebulizerNGT - Naso-Gastric TubeNGU - Non-Gonococcal UrethritisNH - Nursing HomeNHL - Non-Hodgkin's LymphomaNICU - Neonatal Intensive Care UnitNIDDM - Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes MellitusNIF - Negative Inspiratory ForceNKDA - No Known Drug AllergiesNMS - Neuroleptic Malignant SyndromeNOS - Not Otherwise SpecifiedNP - Nurse PractitionerNPO - Nothing By MouthNS - Normal SalineNSBGP - Non-Specific Bowel Gas PatternNSCLCA - Non-Small Cell Lung CancerNSR - Normal Sinus RhythmNT - Non-TenderNTD - Nothing To DoNUCS - Nuclear MedicineNYHA - New York Heart Association 
OA - OsteoarthritisOB - Occult Blood (followed by '+' or '-')OCD - Obsessive Compulsive DisorderOCP - Oral Contraceptive PillOD - Right EyeOE - Otitis ExternaOLT - Orthotopic Liver TransplantOM - Otitis MediaON - Optic Nerve; Over NightOOB - Out Of BedOP - Opening PressureO/P - OropharynxO&P - Ovum and ParasistesORIF - Open Reduction with Internal FixationORL - Oto-Rhino LaryngologyOS - Left EyeOSA - Obstructive Sleep ApneaOT - Occupational TherapyOTC - Over The CounterOTD - Out The DoorOU - Both EyesO/W - Otherwise 
P - PulseP - PendingP - AfterPA - Posterior-Anterior; also Physician's AssistantPACU - Post Anesthesia Care UnitPAD - Peripheral Arterial DiseasePALS - Pediatric Advanced Life SupportPBC - Primary Billiary CirrhosisPC - After MealsPCA - Patient Controled AnalgesiaPCI - Percutaneous Coronary InterventionPCKD - Polycystic Kidney DiseasePCL - Posterior Cruciate LigamentPCM - PacemakerPCOD - Poly-Cystic Ovarian DiseasePCP - Primary Care Physician; also Pneumocystis PneumoniaPCR - Polymerase Chain ReactionPCWP - Pulmonary Capillary Wedge PressurePD - Parkinson's Disease; also Personality Disorder and Peritoneal DialysisPDA - Patent Ductus ArteriosusPE - Physical Exam; also Pulmonary EmbolismPEG - Percutaneous Endoscopic GastrostomyPERRL - Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to LightPET - Positron Emission TomographyPF - Peak Flow; also Plantar FlexionPFO - Patent Foramen OvalePFTs - Pulmonary Function TestsPH - Pin HolePICC - Peripherally Inserted Central CatheterPICU - Pediatric Intensive Care UnitPID - Pelvic Inflammatory DiseasePIH - Pregnancy Induced HypertensionPIP - Proximal Inter-PhalangealPLT - PlateletsPMD - Primary Medical DoctorPMH - Past Medical HistoryPMI - Point of Maximum ImpulsePMN - Polymorphonuclear LeukocytesPMRS - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation ServicePN - Progress NotePNA - PneumoniaPNBX - Prostate Needle BiopsyPND - Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea also Post Nasal DripPNS - Peripheral Nervous SystemPO - By MouthPOP - PoplitealPP - Pin PrickPPD - Purified Protein DerivativePPH - Primary Pulmonary HypertensionPPI - Proton Pump InhibitorPPN - Peripheral Parenteral NutritionPPTL- Post Partum Tubal LigationPR - Per RectumPRBCs - Packed Red Blood CellsPRN - Refers to treatments which patient can receive on an "as needed" basisPSA - Prostate Specific AntigenPSC - Primary Sclerosing CholangitisPSH - Past Surgical HistoryPT - Physical Therapy; Posterior Tibial; Prothrombin Time; PatientPTA - Prior To Admission; Peritonsilar AbscessPTCA - Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary AngioplastyP-Thal - Persantine ThalliumPTSD - Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderPTT - Partial Thromboplastin TimePTX - PneumothoraxPUD - Peptic Ulcer DiseasePV - Polycythemia Vera; Portal VeinP VAX - Pneumococcal VaccinationPVC - Premature Ventricular ContractionPVD - Peripheral Vascular Disease; Posterior Vitreous DetachmentPVR - Post Void Residual 
Q - Every (refers to a time interval...eg. if followed by 6, means "Every 6 Hours"; if followed by AM, D, W, or M =s "Every Morning Day, Week, or Month" respectively)QHS - Every NightQID - Four times per dayQNS - Quantity Not SufficientQOD - Every Other Day 
R - RightRA - Right AtriumRAD - Right Axis Deviation; also Reactive Airways DiseaseR/B - Referred By; Relieved ByRBBB - Right Bundle Branch BlockRBC - Red Blood CellRCA - Right Coronary ArteryRCC - Renal Cell CancerRCT - Randomized Controled Trial; Rotator Cuff TearRD - Retinal Detachment; also Registered DieticianRDI - Respiratory Disturbance IndexRF - Rheumatoid Factor; also Risk FactorRFA - Radio Frequency Ablation; Right Femoral ArteryRHC - RIght Heart CathRHD - Rheumatic Heart DiseaseRheum - RheumatologyR/I - Rule InRIG - Rabies ImmunoglobulinRIMA - Right Internal Mammary ArteryRLE - Right Lower ExtremityRLL - Right Lower Lobe; also Right Lower LidRLQ - Right Lower QuadrantRML - Right Middle LobeRNEF - Radionuclide Ejection FractionR/O - Rule OutROM - Range Of MotionROMI - Rule Out Myocardial InfarctionROS - Review Of SystemsRPGN - Rapidly Progressive GlomerulonephritisRPLND - Retroperitoneal Lymph Node DissectionRPR - Rapid Plasma ReaginRR - Respiratory RateRRP - Radical Retropubic ProstatectomyRRR - Regular Rate and RhythmRSD - Reflex Sympathetic DystrophyRSV - Respiratory Syncytial VirusRT - Respiratory TherapyRTC - Return To ClinicRUE - Right Upper ExtremityRUG - Retrograde UrethrogramRUL - Right Upper Lobe; Right Upper LidRUQ - Right Upper QuadrantRV - Right Ventricle; Residual VolumeRVAD - Right Ventricular Assist DeviceRVG - Right VentriculogramRVR- Rapid Ventricular ResponseRX - Treatment 
_S - Without2/2 - Secondary ToSA - Sino-Atrial; Staph AureusSAAG - Serum Ascites Albumin GradientSAB - Spontaneous AbortionSAH - Sub-Arachnoid HemorrhageSBE - Subacute Bacterial EndocarditisSBO - Small Bowel ObstructionSBP - Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis; Systolic Blood PressureSC - SubcutaneousSCCA - Squamous Cell CancerSCL - Soft Contact LensSCLCA - Small Cell Lung CancerSEM - Systolic Ejection Murmur (with reference to cardiac exam)SFA - Superficial Femoral ArterySFV - Superficial Femoral VeinSI - Suicidal IdeationSIADH - Syndrome of Inappropriate Anti-Diuretic Hormone secretionSICU - Surgical Intensive Care UnitSIDS - Sudden Infant Death SyndromeSIRS - Systemic Inflammatory Response SyndromeSK - Seborrheic Keratosis; also StreptokinaseSL - SublingualSLE - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus; also Slit Lamp ExamSLR - Straight Leg RaiseSNF - Skilled Nursing FacilityS/P - Status Post; also Supra PubicSPEP - Serum Protein Electro-PheresisSPF - Sun Protection FormulaSQ - SubcutaneousSSI - Sliding Scale Insulin Also called ISSSSRI - Selective Serotonin Reuptake InhibitorSTAT - ImmediatelySTD - ***ually Transmitted DiseaseSTS - Soft Tissue SwellingSTX - StrictureSVC - Superior Vena CavaSVG - Saphenous Vein GraftSW - Social Work; Stab WoundSX - SymptomsSZR - Seizure 
T - TemperatureT&A - Tonsillectomy and AdenoidectomyTAA - Thoracic Aortic AneurysmTAB - Threatened Abortion; also Therapeutic AbortionTAH - Total Abdominal HysterectomyTB - Tuberculosis; Total BilirubinT&C - Type and CrossTCA - Tricyclic AntidepressantTC - Current TemperatureTCC - Transitional Cell CancerTD - Tetanus and Diptheria Vaccination; Tardive DyskinesiaTDWBAT - Touch Down Weight Bearing As ToleratedTEE Trans-Esophageal EchocardiogramTFs - Tube FeedsTG - TriglyceridesTHA - Total Hip ArthroplastyTHR - Total Hip ReplacementTIA - Transient Ischemic AttackTIBC - Total Iron Binding CapacityTID - Three times per dayTIPS - Transvenous Intrahepatic Porto-Systemic ShuntTKA - Total Knee ArthroplastyTKR - Total Knee ReplacementTLC - Triple Lumen Catheter; Total Lung CapacityTM - Tympanic Membrane; Maximum TemperatureTMJ - Temporo-Mandibular JointTMN - Tumor ****stases Nodes (universal tumor staging system)TNF - Tumor Necrosis FactorTOA - Tubo-Ovarian AbscessTOX - ToxicologyTOXO - ToxoplasmosisTP - Total ProteinTPA - Tissue Plasminogen ActivatorTPN - Total Parenteral NutritionTR - Tricuspid RegurgitationTRUS - Transrectal UltrasoundT&S - Type and ScreenTSH - Thyroid Stimulating HormoneTTE - Trans-Thoracic EchocardiogramTTP - Tender To Palpation; Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic PurpuraTURBT - Transurethral Resection Bladder TumorTURP - Transurethral ProstatectomyTV - Tidal VolumeTVC - True Vocal CordTX - Transfusion; Treatment 
UA - Urine Analysis; also Uric AcidUC - Ulcerative ColitisUCC - Urgent Care CenterUCX - Urine CultureUDS - Urodynamic Study, Urine Drug ScreenUE - Upper Extremity (usually preceded by R or L)UF - Ultra Filtration, University of FloridaUFH - Unfractionated HeparinUMBO - UmbillicalUMN - Upper Motor NeuronUNSA - Unstable AnginaUO - Urine OutputUPEP - Urine Protein Electro-PheresisUPPP - UvulopalatopharyngeoplastyURI - Upper Respiratory tract InfectionUS - UltrasoundUTD - Up To DateUTI - Urinary Tract InfectionUV - Ultraviolet 
V - VomitingVA - Visual AcuityVATS - Video Assisted Thoracoscopic SurgeryVAX - VaccineVBAC - Vaginal Birth After Cesearean SectionVBG - Venous Blood GasVC - Vital Capacity; Vocal CordVCUG - Voiding Cysto-UrethrogramVF - Ventricular FibrillationVIP - Vasoactive Intestinal PeptideVP - Ventriculo-PeritonealV&P - Vagotomy and PyloroplastyVS - Vital SignsVSD - Ventricular Septal DefectVSS - Vital Signs StableVT - Ventricular TachycardiaVWF - Von Willebrand Factor 
WBAT - Weight Bearing As ToleratedWBC - White Blood CellsWDWN - Well Developed, Well NourishedWNL - Within Normal LimitsW/O - WithoutW/U - Work-Up 
X - ExceptXLR - Crossed Leg RaiseXRT - Radiation Therapy 
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