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Charting Abbreviations

PEARLA
Pupils Equal And Reactive To Light and Accomodation
Charting Abbreviations

C/C
Chief Complaint
Charting Abbreviations

C/O
Complains Of
Charting Abbreviations

cx
Culture
Charting Abbreviations

DOB
Date Of Birth
Charting Abbreviations

drsg
Dressing
Charting Abbreviations

gravida
Pregnancy
Charting Abbreviations

ht
Height
Charting Abbreviations

med(s)
Medicine, Drugs
Charting Abbreviations

ID
Identification
Charting Abbreviations

hr, h
Hour
Charting Abbreviations

GI
Gastrointestinal
Charting Abbreviations

F/U
Follow Up
charting Abbreviations

ETOH
Ethyl Alcohol
Charting Abbreviations

PE, PX
Physical Exam
Charting Abbreviations

hs
Hours of Sleep (bedtime)
Charting Abbreviations

P
Pulse
Charting Abbreviations

R
Respiration
Charting Abbreviations

ADL
Activities of Daily Living
Charting Abbreviations

EEG
Electroencephalograph
Charting Abbreviations

(B)
Bilateral
Charting Abbreviations

d/c, dc
Discontinue, Discharge
Charting Abbreviations

EDC
Estimated Date of Confinement
Charting Abbreviations

I&D
Incision and Drainage
Charting Abbreviations

bx
Biopsy
Charting Abbreviations

sig:
Directions for Medications
Charting Abbreviations

ST
Sore Throat
Charting Abbreviations

ROM
Range Of Motion
Charting Abbreviations

sx(s)
Signs OR Symptoms
Charting Abbreviations

a (with a line over it)
Ante (before)
Charting Abbreviations

BMI
Body Mass Index
Charting Abbreviations

approx
Approximately
Charting Abbreviations

BM
Bowel Movement
Charting Abbreviations

B/P, BP
Blood Pressure
Charting Abbreviations

cath
Catheter
Charting Abbreviations

chemo
Chemotherapy
Charting Abbreviations

Dr.
Doctor
Charting Abbreviations

EKG, ECG
Electrocardiogram
Charting Abbreviations

GYN
Gynecology
Charting Abbreviations

(L)
Left
Charting Abbreviations

LBP
Lower Back Pain
Charting Abbreviations

Mets
Metastasis
Charting Abbreviations

OB
Obstetrics
Charting Abbreviations

OR
Operating Room
Charting Abbreviations

p (with a line over it)
Post (after)
Charting Abbreviations

WDWN
Well Developed Well Nourished
Charting Abbreviations

wt
Weight
Charting Abbreviations

NKDA
No Known Drug Allergies
Charting Abbreviations

nsg
Nursing
Charting Abbreviations

N&V
Nausea and Vomitting
Charting Abbreviations

N, V, D
Nausea, Vomitting, Diarrhea
Charting Abbreviations

OM
Otitis Media (ear infection)
Charting Abbreviations

PTA
Prior To Arrival
Charting Abbreviations

DZ
Disease
Charting Abbreviations

FH, fam hx
Family History
Charting Abbreviations

fx
Fracture
Charting Abbreviations

HA
Headache
Charting Abbreviations

hx
History
Charting Abbreviations

NPO
Nothing By Mouth (per os)
Charting Abbreviations

stat
Immediately
Charting Abbreviations

S/S
Signs AND Symptoms
Charting Abbreviations

T
Temperature
Charting Abbreviations

LMP
Last Menstrual Period
Charting Abbreviations

OV
Office Visit
Charting Abbreviations

po
By Mouth (per os)
Charting Abbreviations

tx
Treatment, Therapy
Charting Abbreviations

vo
Verbal Order
Charting Abbreviations

peds
Pediatrics
Charting Abbreviations

Pt, pt
Patient
Charting Abbreviations

PT
Physical Therapy
Charting Abbreviations

(R)
Right
Charting Abbreviations

rx
Prescription
Charting Abbreviations

UCHD
Unusual Childhood Diseases
Charting Abbreviations

VS
Vital Signs
Charting Abbreviations

WNL
Within Normal Limits
Charting Abbreviations

ASAP
As Soon As Possible
Charting Abbreviations

BCPs
Birth Control Pills
Charting Abbreviations

BE
Barium Enema
Charting Abbreviations

D&C
Drainage and Curettage
Charting Abbreviations

RTC
Return To Clinic
Charting Abbreviations

OC
Oral Contraception
Charting Abbreviations

PH
Past History
Charting Abbreviations

pn
Pain
Charting Abbreviations

dx
Diagnose
Charting Abbreviations

EDD
Estimated Due Date
Charting Abbreviations

x (with a line over it)
Except
Charting Abbreviations

H&P
History and Physical
Charting Abbreviations

Para
Live Births
Charting Abbreviations

HTN
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
END OF CHARTING ABBREVIATIONS
END OF CHARTING ABBREVIATIONS
Anatomical Abbreviations

abd
Abdomen
Anatomical Abbreviations

LLQ
Left Lower Quadrant
Anatomical Abbreviations

LUQ
Left Upper Quadrant
Anatomical Abbreviations

RLQ
Right Lower Quadrant
Anatomical Abbreviations

RUQ
Right Upper Quadrant
Anatomical Abbreviations

ax
Axillary
Anatomical Abbreviations

CSF
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Anatomical Abbreviations

HEENT
Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat
Anatomical Abbreviations

os
Left Eye
Anatomical Abbreviations

od
Right Eye
Anatomical Abbreviations

ou
Both Eyes
Anatomical Abbreviations

as
Left Ear
Anatomical Abbreviations

ad
Right Ear
Anatomical Abbreviations

au
Both Ears
Anatomical Abbreviations

TM
Tymphanic Membranes (eardrums)
END OF ANATOMICAL ABBREVIATIONS
END OF ANATOMICAL ABBREVIATIONS
Testing Terms

ABG
Arterial Blood Gas
Testing Terms

ABO
Blood Typing Test
Testing Terms

AP
Anteroposterior
Testing Terms

BUN
Blood, Urea, Nitrogen
Testing Terms

Ca+
Calcium
Testing Terms

CBC
Complete Blood Count
Testing Terms

C&S
Culture and Sensitivity
Testing Terms

CXR
Chest X-Ray, dif, diff, differential
Testing Terms

ESR
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, sed rate
Testing Terms

FBS
Fasting Blood Sugar
Testing Terms

FSBS
Finger Stick Blood Sugar
Testing Terms

H&H
Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
Testing Terms

hct
Hematocrit
Testing Terms

hgb
Hemoglobin
Testing Terms

HCG
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
Testing Terms

HPV
Human Papilloma Virus
Testing Terms

HSV
Herpes Simplex Virus
Testing Terms

GTT
Glucose Tolerance Test
Testing Terms

K+
Potassium
Testing Terms

KUB
Kidneys, Ureter, Bladder
Testing Terms

lat
Lateral
Testing Terms

O&P
Ova and Parasite
Testing Terms

obl
Oblique
Testing Terms

pH
Measurement of Acidity/Alkalinity
Testing Terms

PKU
Phenylketonuria
Testing Terms

PO2
Amount of Oxygen in Blood, pulse ox
Testing Terms

RBC
Red Blood Cell
Testing Terms

UA,U/A
Urinalysis
Testing Terms

WBC
White Blood Cell
END OF TESTING TERMS
END OF TESTING TERMS
Diagnostic Terms

CA, Ca
Cancer
Diagnostic Terms

CAD
Coronary Artery Disease
Diagnostic Terms

CABG
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Diagnostic Terms

CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
Diagnostic Terms

COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diagnostic Terms

CVA
Cardiovascular Accident (stroke)
Diagnostic Terms

DM
Diabetes Mellitus
Diagnostic Terms

HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Diagnostic Terms

IDDM
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
Diagnostic Terms

MI
Myocardial Infarction (heart attack)
Diagnostic Terms

NIDDM
Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
Diagnostic Terms

PMD
Premenstrual Disorder
Diagnostic Terms

PMS
Premenstrual Syndrome
Diagnostic Terms

SIDS
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Diagnostic Terms

SOB
Shortness Of Breath
Diagnostic Terms

STD
Sexually Transmitted Disease
Diagnostic Terms

TB
Tuberculosis
Diagnostic Terms

TIA
Transient Ischemic Attack (mini-stroke)
Diagnostic Terms

URI
Upper Respiratory Infection
Diagnostic Terms

UTI
Urinary Tract Infection
END OF DIAGNOSTIC TERMS
END OF DIAGNOSTIC TERMS
Prescription Terms

aa
Of Each
Prescription Terms

tid
Three Time A Day
Prescription Terms

ac
Before (ante) Meals
Prescription Terms

d
Day
Prescription Terms

SL
Sub-Lingual
Prescription Terms

c (with a line over it)
With (con)
Prescription Terms

s
Without (sin)
Prescription Terms

AM, am
Morning
Prescription Terms

amt
Amount
Prescription Terms

OD
Overdose
Prescription Terms

et
And
Prescription Terms

pc
After (post) Meals
Prescription Terms

ID
Intra-Dermal
Prescription Terms

IM
Intramuscular
Prescription Terms

IN
Intranasal
Prescription Terms

IV
Intravenous
Prescription Terms

PM, pm
Night
Prescription Terms

prn
As Needed
Prescription Terms

q
Every, Each
Prescription Terms

qd
Every Day
Prescription Terms

qid
Four Times A Day
Prescription Terms

qod
Every Other Day
Prescription Terms

QNS
Quantity Not Sufficient
Prescription Terms

ss
Half
Prescription Terms

SQ, sub-q
Subcutaneous
Prescription Terms

tab
Tablet
Prescription Terms

ASA
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Prescription Terms

APAP
Tylenol (acetominophen)
Prescription Terms

D5NS
5% Dextrose in Normal Saline
Prescription Terms

D5W
5% Dextrose in Water
Prescription Terms

HCTZ
Hydrochlorothiazide
Prescription Terms

IBP
Ibuprofen
Prescription Terms

LR
Lactated Ringers
Prescription Terms

ntg
Nitroglycerin
Prescription Terms

NS
Normal Saline
Prescription Terms

1/2 NS
1/2 Normal Saline
Prescription Terms

ad lib
As Desired
Prescription Terms

bid
Twice A Day
END OF PRESCRIPTION TERMS
END OF PRESCRIPTION TERMS
Measurements

C
Celsius
Measurements

cc
Cubic Centimeter
Measurements

cm
Centimeter
Measurements

dr
Dram
Measurements

F
Farenheit
Measurements

g, gm
Gram
Measurements

gr
Grain
Measurements

gtt(s)
Drop(s)
Measurements

kg
Kilogram
Measurements

L
Liter
Measurements

#, lb
Pound
Measurements

mcg, ug
Microgram
Measurements

mg
Milligram
Measurements

ml
Milliliter
Measurements

oz
Ounce
Measurements

pt
Pint
Measurements

qt
Quart
Measurements

T, tbsp
Tablespoon
Measurements

t, tsp
Teaspoon
Measurements

U
Unit
END OF MEASUREMENTS
END OF MEASUREMENTS
Health Professions

AMA
American Medical Association
Health Professions

CMT
Certified Massage Therapist
Health Professions

DC
Doctor of Chiropractics
Health Professions

DO
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Health Professions

EMT
Emergency Medical Technician
Health Professions

FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Health Professions

FP
Family Practice
Health Professions

GP
General Practice
Health Professions

ID
Infectious Disease
Health Professions

LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
Health Professions

MA
Medical Assistant
Health Professions

MD
Medical Doctor
Health Professions

NP
Nurse Practitioner
Health Professions

OT
Occupational Therapist
Health Professions

PA
Physician's Assistant
Health Professions

PT
Physical Therapist
Health Professions

RN
Registered Nurse
Health Professions

RT
Respiratory Therapist
Health Professions

Rad Tech
Radiology Technician
END OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
END OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Body Structures

Front, Belly-side
Anter/o, Ventr/o
Body Structures

Back
Poster/o, Dors/o
Body Structures

Toward the Midline
Medi/o
Body Structures

Above, Upper
Super/o
Body Structures

Below, Lower
Infer/o
Body Structures

Near Origin (torso)
Proxim/o
Body Structures

Away From Origin (torso)
Dist/o
Body Structures

Tail, Towards Feet, or Tail End
Caud/o
Body Structures

Head, Towards Head
Cephal/o
Body Structures

Close To Surface; On Or Near The Surface
Super/o
Body Structures

Away From Surface; Into The Body
Deep
END OF BODY STRUCTURES
END OF BODY STRUCTURES
Cardiovascular System

Vessel
Angi/o, Vas/o
Cardiovascular System

Aorta
Aort/o
Cardiovascular System

Artery
Arteri/o
Cardiovascular System

Arteriole
Arteriol/o
Cardiovascular System

Fatty Plaque
Ather/o
Cardiovascular System

Atrium of the Heart
Atri/o
Cardiovascular System

Heart
Cardi/o
Cardiovascular System

Blood Vessel
Hemangi/o
Cardiovascular System

Vein
Ven/o, Phleb/o
Cardiovascular System

Blood Clot
Thromb/o
Cardiovascular System

Pulse
Sphygm/o
END OF CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
END OF CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Digestive System

Mouth
Or/o, Stomat/o
Digestive System

Tongue
Gloss/o, Lingu/o
Digestive System

Cheek
Bucc/o
Digestive System

Lip
Cheil/o
Digestive System

Teeth
Dent/o, Odont/o
Digestive System

Gums
Gingiv/o
Digestive System

Esophagus
Esophag/o
Digestive System

Stomach
Gastr/o
Digestive System

Pharynx
Pharyng/o
Digestive System

Pylorus
Pylor/o
Digestive System

Gallbladder
Cholecyst/o
Digestive System

Bile
Chol/e
Digestive System

Liver
Hepat/o
Digestive System

Pancreas
Pancreat/o
Digestive System

Saliva, Salivary Gland
Sial/o
END OF DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
END OF DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Reproductive System

Testicles, Testis, Testes
Orch/o, Orchi/o, Orchid/o
Reproductive System

Vagina
Vagin/o
Reproductive System

Uterus
Uter/o
Reproductive System

Uterine Tube (fallopian), Auditory Tube (eustachian)
Salping/o
Reproductive System

Ovary
Oophor/o, Ovari/o
Reproductive System

Egg
Oo/o, Ov/i, Ov/o
Reproductive System

Uterus
Metr/o, Metri/o
Reproductive System

Menstruation, Menses
Men/o
Reproductive System

Uterus
Hyster/o
Reproductive System

Vagina
Colp/o
END OF REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
END OF REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Respiratory System

Nose
Nas/o, Rhin/o
Respiratory System

Adenoid
Adenoid/o
Respiratory System

Tonsils
Tonsll/o
Respiratory System

Pharynx, Throat
Pharyng/o
Respiratory System

Larynx, Voice Box
Laryng/o
Respiratory System

Trachea
Trache/o
Respiratory System

Bronchus
Bronchi/o, Bronch/o
Respiratory System

Lung, Air
Pneum/o, Pneumon/o
Respiratory System

Lung
Pulmon/o
Respiratory System

Lobe
Lob/o
Respiratory System

Alveolus
Alveol/o
Respiratory System

Pleura
Pleur/o
Respiratory System

Breathe
Spir/o
Respiratory System

Oxygen
Ox/o
Respiratory System

Straight
Orth/o
Respiratory System

Chest
Thorac/o, Pector/o, Steth/o
END OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
END OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Urinary System

Ureter
Ureter/o
Urinary System

Urethra
Urethr/o
Urinary System

Kidney
Ren/o
Urinary System

Kidney
Nephr/o
Urinary System

Renal Pelvis, Bowl of Kidney
Pyel/o
Urinary System

Stone, Calculus
Lith/o
Urinary System

Urinary Bladder, Cyst, Sac of Fluid
Cyst/o
END OF URINARY SYSTEM
END OF URINARY SYSTEM
Muscular System

Fascia, Fibrous Band
Fasci/o
Muscular System

Tendon, Stretch Out, Extend, Strain
Ten/o, Tend/o, Tendin/o
Muscular System

Muscle
My/o
END OF MUSCULAR SYSTEM
END OF MUSCULAR SYSTEM
Endocrine System

Adrenal Glands
Adren/o, Adrenal/o
Endocrine System

Sex Gland
Gonad/o
Endocrine System

Pancreas
Pancreat/o
Endocrine System

Thyroid Gland
Thyr/o, Thyroid/o
END OF ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
END OF ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Lymphatic System

Gland
Aden/o
Lymphatic System

Spleen
Splen/o
END OF LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
END OF LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
Nervous System

Nerve, Nerve Tissue
Neur/i, Neur/o
Nervous System

Meninges
Mening/o
Nervous System

Brain
Encephal/o
END OF NERVOUS SYSTEM
END OF NERVOUS SYSTEM
Integumentary System

Nail
Ungu/o
Integumentary System

Dry
Xer/o
Integumentary System

Sebum
Seb/o
Integumentary System

Sweat
Hidr/o
Integumentary System

Skin
Derm/o, Dermat/o
Integumentary System

Skin
Cutane/o
END OF INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
END OF INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
Skeletal System

Chest
Thorac/o
Skeletal System

Rib
Cost/o
Skeletal System

Skull
Crani/o
Skeletal System

Spinal Cord, Bone Marrow
Myel/o
Skeletal System

Bone
Oss/e, Oss/i, Ost/o, Oste/o
Skeletal System

Vertebrae, Vertebral Column, Back Bone
Spondyl/o
Skeletal System

Crooked, Bent, Stiff
Ankyl/o
Skeletal System

Joint
Arthr/o
Skeletal System

Cartilage
Chondr/o
END OF SKELETAL SYSTEM
END OF SKELETAL SYSTEM
Immune System

Tumor
Onc/o
Immune System

Cancerous
Carcin/o
Special Senses&Integumentary System

Sclera, White of Eyes, Hard
Scler/o
Special Senses

Tympanic Membrane, Eardrum
Tympan/o
Special Senses

Ear, Hearing
Ot/o
Special Senses

Eye, Vision
Opt/o, Optic/o
Special Senses

Tympanic Membrane, Eardrum
Myring/o
Special Senses

Retina
Retin/o
Special Senses&Integumentary System

Cornea, Horny, Hard,
Kerat/o
Diagnostic Procedures

Radiation, X-rays
Radi/o
Diagnostic Procedures

Sound
Ech/o
General

Neck, Cervix (neck of uterus)
Cervic/o
General

Head
Cephal/o
General

White
Albin/o
General

Fungus
Myc/o
General

Fat
Adip/o
General

Black, Dark
Melan/o
General

Flesh (connective tissue)
Sarc/o
General

Fat, Lipid
Lip/o
General

Fever, Fire
Pyr/o
General

Pus
Py/o
General

Disease, Suffering, Feeling, Emotion
Path/o
General

White
Leuk/o
General

Abdomen, Abdominal Wall
Lapar/o