RT Medical Terminology – Flashcards
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Abd
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abdomen
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AIDS
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acquired immune deficency syndrome
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AKA
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above the knee amputation
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ALS
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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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ASHD
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arterial sclerosis heart disease
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BID
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twice a day
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BKA
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below the knee amputation
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BP
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Blood pressure
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BPH
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benigh prosthetic hypertrophy
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BM
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Bowl movement
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Bx
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biopsy
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c
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with
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Ca, CA
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calcium, cancer
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CABG
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coronary artery bypass graph
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CAD
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coronary artery disease
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COPD
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CO2
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carbon dioxide
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CNS
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central nervous system
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CNF
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congestive heart failure
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CTRS
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Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
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PO
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by mouth
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PR
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by rectum
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PTT
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Partial thromboplastin time
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PID
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pelvic inflammatory disease
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Q am
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every morning
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Q H
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every hour
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Q PM
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every night
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QID
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4 times a day
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RA
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right atrium
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ROM
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range of motion
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RT
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recreational therapist
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RV
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right ventrical
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s
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without
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SARS
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severe acute respiratory syndrome
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SOB
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shortness of breath
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STAT
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immediately
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STD
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sexually transmitted disease
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Sx
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symptom
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TB
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tuberculosis
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TKR
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total knee replacement
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TID
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three times a day
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TSH
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thyroid stimulation hormone
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TURP
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transurethral resection of the prostate
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Tx
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treatment
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CPR
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cardiac pulmonary resuscitation
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CSF
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cerebrospinal fluid
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CT
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computated axial tomography
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CV
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cardiovascular
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CVA
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cardiovascular accident
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DJD
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degenerative joint disease
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DM
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diabetes mellitus
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Dx
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diagnosis
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EKG
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electroencephalogram
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EKG
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Electro Cardiogram
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EENT
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Ear Eyes Nose Throat
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ESRD
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end stage renal disease
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FBS
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fasting blood sugar
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Fx
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fracture
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FSBS
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fsting blood sugar
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GERD
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gastroesophogeal reflux disease
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GH
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growth hormone
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GI
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gastrointestinal
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GTT
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glucose tolerance test
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GU
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genitourinary
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Gyn
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gynocology
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HTN
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hypertension
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IBS
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irritable bowel syndrome
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IDDM
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insulin dependent diabetes melittus
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IM
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intramuscular
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IV
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intravenous
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IVP
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intravenous pyelogram
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K+
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potassium
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KUB
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kidney, ureters, bladder (x-ray)
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LA
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left atrium
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LV
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left ventrical
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MI
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myocardial infarction
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MRI
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magnetic resonance imaging
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MS
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multiple sclerosis
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Na
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sodium
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NGT
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nasal gastric tube
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NIDDM
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non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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N & V
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nausea and vomiting
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NPO
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Nothing by mouth
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OTC
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over the counter
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OD
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overdose
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O.D.
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right eye
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OS
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mouth
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O.S.
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left eye
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OU
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both eyes
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OC
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occular
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PE
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physical exam
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PERRLA
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pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
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PMS
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premenstral syndrome
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UA
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urinalysis
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UGI
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upper gastrointestinal
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URI
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upper respiratory infection
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UTI
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urinary tract infection
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VC
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ventricular catherization
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VD
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venereal disease
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PT
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physical therapy
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PUD
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peptic ulcer disease
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GT
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Gastrostomy tube
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CBC
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complete blood count
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MTV
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multivitamins
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DSS
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docusate sulfate
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FESO4
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ferrous sulfate
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Noc
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nocturnal, night
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ID
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interdermal
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SC
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subcutaneous
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NSS
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normal saline solution
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WTD
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wet to dry
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DD
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dry dressing
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tid, t.i.d.
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three times a day
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I
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independent
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x
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times
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q_h
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every__hours (2,3,4)
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qd
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every day
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GSW
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gun shot wounded
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CP
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cerebral palsy
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OA
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osteoarthritis
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TBI
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traumatic brain injury
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MVA
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motor vehicle accident
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CAD
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coronary artery disease
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y/o, y
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year old
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OT
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occupational therapist
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NKDA
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no known drug allergies
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prn
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as needed
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ICU
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intensive care unit
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ADA
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Americans with Disabilities Act
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min A
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minimal assistance (25%)
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ADL
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activities of daily living
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NOS
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not otherwise specified
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WBAT
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weight beearing as tolerated
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LE
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lower extremity
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RA
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rheumatoid arthritis
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SOB
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shortness of breath
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WFL
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within fuctional limits
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s/p
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status post, following
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THR
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total hip replacement
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TCU
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transitional care unit
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ama
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against medical advice
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FWB
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full weight bearing
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r/o
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ruling out
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UE
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upper extremity
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VS
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vital signs
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SBA
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stand by assist
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S, (S)
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supervised
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mod A
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moderate assistance (50%)
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max A
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maximum assistance (75%)
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D, (D)
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dependent
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DRG's
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diagnostic related groups
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CDC
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Centers for Disease Control
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AEA
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above elbow amputation
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IV
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intravenous
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SCI
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spinal cord injury
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SNF
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skilled nursing facility
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MRI
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magnetic resonance imaging
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GD
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gravel disabled
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DTS
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danger to self
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HI
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homocidal ideation
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NAMI
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National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
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NIMH
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National Institute for Mental Health
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PES
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Psychiatric Emergency Services
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PSD
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Polysubstance Dependent
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PSA
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Polysubstance abuse
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PTA
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Prior to admission
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PTSD
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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SAD
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Schizoaffective Disorder
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SCPT
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Schizophrenia Paranoid Type
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SSA
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Social Security Administration
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SI
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Supplemental Security Income
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T-Con
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Temporary Conservatorship
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V/H
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Visual Hallucinations
