Home and Community Based Services Manual
Medical
| Abbreviation | Term |
|---|---|
| AD | Alzheimer’s disease |
| ADL | Activities of daily living |
| AIDS | Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| ALS | Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) |
| AMA | Against medical advice |
| Appt/appt | Appointment |
| bid, b.i.d. | Twice a day |
| BM | Bowel movement |
| BP | Blood pressure |
| c/o | Complains of |
| CAD | Coronary artery disease |
| CHF | Congestive heart failure |
| COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CP | Cerebral palsy |
| CVA | Cerebral vascular accident (stroke) |
| CXR | Chest x-ray |
| DM | Diabetes mellitus |
| DO | Doctor of osteopathic medicine |
| Dr | Doctor |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| ECG or EKG | Electrocardiogram |
| ED | Emergency department |
| ER | Emergency room |
| Fr | Fracture |
| GERD | Gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| gtt, gtts | Drop(s) |
| H&P | History and physical |
| HIV | Human immunodeficiency virus |
| HOH | Hard of hearing |
| HR | Heart rate |
| HTN | Hypertension (high blood pressure) |
| Hx, hx | History |
| IADL | Instrumental activities of daily living |
| IDDM | Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| IV | Intravenous |
| L | Liter |
| MD | Medical doctor |
| mg | Milligram |
| ml | Milliliter |
| MS | Multiple sclerosis |
| MVA | Motor vehicle accident |
| N/V, N&V | Nausea and vomiting |
| NG, ng | Nasogastric |
| NPO, n.p.o | Nothing by mouth |
| O2 | Oxygen |
| OT | Occupational therapy |
| PCP | Primary care physician |
| PO, po | By mouth |
| Post-op, post-op | Postoperative (after surgery) |
| Pre-op, pre-op | Preoperative (before surgery |
| prn | as needed |
| PROM | Passive range of motion |
| PT | Physical therapy |
| PTSD | Post-traumatic stress disorder |
| Q2h, q.2h (number can vary) | Every two hours (number can vary) |
| qd, q.d. | Every day |
| qh, q.h. | Every hour |
| qid, q.i.d. | Four times a day |
| RA | Rheumatoid arthritis |
| RN | Registered nurse |
| ROM | Range of motion |
| Rx | Prescriptions |
| S/S, s/s, | Signs and symptoms |
| SLP | Speech-language pathology (Speech Therapy) |
| SOB | Shortness of breath |
| sub-q | Subcutaneous |
| tab | Tablet |
| TB | Tuberculosis |
| TBI | Traumatic brain injury |
| TID, tid, t.i.d | Three times a day |
| Tx, tx | Treatment |
| Vs | Vital signs |