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AAAFPAmerican Academy of Family PhysiciansAALPNAmerican Association of Licensed Practical NursesAAMIage-associated memory impairmentAAPAmerican Academy of PediatriciansAARPAmerican Association of Retired PersonsABabortionAbantibodyABCDEairway and cervical spine, breathing, circulation, disability, exposureABGarterial blood gasABPacute bacterial prostatitisACAdriamycin and CytoxanACE

all-cotton elasticACEangiotensin-converting enzymeACIPAdvisory Committee on Immunization PracticesACLSAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportACSAmerican Cancer Society; Ambulatory Care SensitiveACTHadrenocorticotropic hormoneADadvance directive

ADAAmerican Diabetes AssociationADAMHAAlcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health AdministrationADCAIDS dementia complexADDHattention deficit disorder with hyperactivityADHantidiuretic hormoneADHDattention deficit hyperactivity disorderADL

activities of daily livingAEAabove-the-elbow amputationAEBas evidenced byAEDautomated external defibrillatorAFPalpha-fetoproteinAg


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antigenAGAappropriate for gestational ageAHAAmerican Hospital AssociationAHCPRAgency for Health Care Policy and ResearchAIadequate intakeAICDautomatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillatorAIDSacquired immunodeficiency syndromeAJNAmerican Journal of NursingAKAabove-the-knee amputation; also known asALLacute lymphocytic leukemiaALSamyotrophic lateral sclerosisALTaspartate aminotransferase (formerly SGOT)AMA

American Medical Association; against medical adviceAMLacute myelogenous leukemiaANAAmerican Nurses AssociationANCCAmerican Nurses Credentialing CenterANPatrial natriuretic peptideANSautonomic nervous systemAPapical pulse; anteroposterior; anterior-posterior (repair); assault precautions

(attack)APGARA = appearance (color); P = pulse (heart rate); G = grimace or reflexes (irritability); A = activity (muscle tone); R = respiratory effortAPHAAmerican Public Health AssociationAPIEassessment, plan, intervention, evaluationAPTTactivated partial thromboplastin timeA-Rapicalradial (pulse)ARC

American Red CrossARDDalcohol-related developmental disabilityARDSadult respiratory distress syndromeARNDalcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorderAROMactive range of motion; artificial rupture of the membranesARRP


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anatomic retropubic radical prostatectomyARTAccredited Record TechnicianASsickle cell traitASAacetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)ASDatrial septal defect; autism spectrum disordersASOantistreptolysin O titerASTaspartate aminotransferaseASUAmbulatory Surgery UnitATFAlcohol, Tobacco, and FirearmsATLSAdvanced Trauma Life SupportATNacute tubular necrosisATPadenosine triphosphateAV

atrioventricularAVPUAlert, Verbal, Pain response, UnresponsiveAWOLabsent without leaveAxaxillaryBBAL in OildimercaprolBBBbloodbrain barrierBBP

blood-borne pathogensBCGbacille Calmette-GurinBCLSBasic Cardiac Life SupportBCPbirth control pillBEbarium enema x-rayBEAbelow-the-elbow amputationBIDSbedtime insulin and daytime sulfonylureas

BKAbelow-the-knee amputationBLLblood lead levelBLSBasic Life SupportBMbowel movementBMIBody Mass Index


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BMTbone marrow transplantationBOAborn out of asepsisBOHBoard of HealthBPblood pressureBPADbipolar affective disorderBPDbipolar disorderBPHbenign prostatic hyperplasiaBPMbeats per minuteBPRSBrief Psychiatric Rating ScaleBRATbananas, rice, applesauce, toastBRMbiologic response modifiersBRPbathroom privileges

BSbowel soundsBSCbedside commodeBSEbreast self-examinationBUNblood urea nitrogenCCCelsius; centigradeC & S(blood) culture and sensitivity

C2, C3, etc.cervical section of the spinal cordCa++calciumCa3[PO4]2calcium phosphateCABGcoronary artery bypass graftingCaCl2calcium chlorideCaCO3calcium carbonateCAD

coronary artery diseaseCAFCytoxan, Adriamycin, fluorouracilCAPDcontinuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysisCATcomputerized adaptive testingCBCcomplete blood countCBE


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charting by exceptionCBPchronic bacterial prostatitiscccubic centimeterCCchief complaintCCPclinical care pathwayCCUcoronary care unitCCU/CICUcoronary care unit/coronary intensive care unitCDchemical dependencyCD4helper T lymphocytesCDCCenters for Disease Control and PreventionCDUchemical dependency unit, clinical decision unitCEAcarcinoembryonic antigen; cultured epithelial autograftsCEH

continuing education hourCEUcontinuing education unitCFcystic fibrosisCHAPCommunity Health Accreditation ProgramCHCcommunity health centerCHDcoronary heart diseaseCHFcongestive heart failure

CHHACertified Home Health AideCHOcarbohydratesCICcrisis intervention centerCICUcoronary intensive care unitCKcreatine kinaseClchlorideCLL

chronic lymphocytic leukemiaCLTCCitizens for Long-Term CareCMcase/care managerCMFCytoxan, methotrexate, fluorouracilCMGcystometrogramCML


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chronic myelogenous leukemiaCMMSMedicare and Medicaid ServicesCMScolor, motion, sensitivity (circulation, mobility, sensation)CMVcytomegalovirusCNMCertified Nurse MidwifeCNOCommunity Nursing OrganizationCNScentral nervous systemCOcardiac outputCO2carbon dioxideCOAchildren of alcoholics; coarctation of the aortaCOAschildren of alcoholicsCOLDchronic obstructive lung diseaseCOPD

chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseCOPsConditions of Participation (Medicare requirements)COTACertified Occupational Therapy AssistantCPcardiopulmonary; cerebral palsyCPAPcontinuous positive airway pressureCPDcephalopelvic disproportionCPKcreatine phosphokinase

CPMcontinuous passive motionCPRcardiopulmonary resuscitationCPTchest physiotherapyCQIcontiguous (or continuous) quality improvementCRHcorticotropin-releasing hormoneCRNACertified Registered Nurse AnesthetistCRNH

Certified Registered NurseHospiceCRPC-reactive proteinCRUCoronary Rehabilitation UnitCryocryoprecipitateCScomplete stroke; cardiac sphincterCSF


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cerebral spinal fluid; colony-stimulating factorsCSR, CSSCentral Supply Room, Central Service SupplyCTcomputed tomographyCUCchronic ulcerative colitisCVAcerebrovascular accidentCVPcentral venous pressureCVSchorionic villus samplingCXRchest x-rayDD & Cdilatation and curettageD/2NS5%dextrose in half-normal saline (0.45% NS)D/CdiscontinueD5NS5%dextrose in normal saline (0.9% NS)

D5W5%dextrose in sterile waterDAPEdata, assessment, plan, evaluationDAREdata, action, response, educationDATdiet as toleratedDbdecibelDBP; dBPdiastolic blood pressureDCH

District Court holdDCTdistal convoluted tubuleDDSTDenver Developmental Screening TestDEADrug Enforcement AgencyDEPDepartment of Environmental ProtectionDERMdermatologyDESdiethylstilbestrol

DICdisseminated intravascular coagulationDISCUSDyskinesia Identification System-Condensed User ScaleDJDdegenerative joint diseaseDKAdiabetic ketoacidosisdLdeciliter


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DMATDisaster Medical Assistance TeamDMDDuchenne muscular dystrophyDMEDurable Medical EquipmentDMSA2, 3-dimercaptosuccinic acidDNAdeoxyribonucleic acidDNHdo not hospitalizeDNIdo not intubateDNRdo not resuscitateDOADepartment of AgricultureDOHDepartment of HealthDOLDepartment of LaborDRFdrip rate factor

DRGdiagnosis-related groupDRIdietary reference intakeDSM-IVDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Revision IVDTdiphtheria and tetanus toxoidsDTADdrain tube attachment deviceDtaPdiphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussisDTP

diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis vaccineDVRDivision of Vocational RehabilitationDVTdeep vein thrombosisEEARestimated average requirementECemergency contraceptionECFextended care facility; extracellular fluidECG (EKG)

electrocardiogramECTelectroconvulsive therapyEDemergency department; erectile dysfunctionEDCestimated date of confinementEDDestimated date of deliveryEDTA


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edetate calcium disodiumEEGelectroencephalogramEGDesophagogastroduodenoscopyEHSEmployee Health Servicee-IPVenhanced potency inactivated poliovirus vaccineELISAenzyme-linked immunosorbent assayEMBethambutolEMGelectromyogramEMSEmergency Medical ServicesEMTEmergency Medical TechnicianENGelectronystagmographyEPescape (elopement) precautionsEPA

Environmental Protection AgencyEPOerythropoietinEPSelectrophysiology studyEPSEextrapyramidal side effectsERCPendoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyERGelectroretinogramERTestrogen replacement therapy

ERVexpiratory reserve volumeESRerythrocyte sedimentation rateESRDend-stage renal diseaseESWLextracorporeal shock wave lithotripsyETenterostomal therapistETOHethanol (alcohol)ETOH W/D

alcohol withdrawalFFFahrenheitFADLfunctional activities of daily livingFAMfertility awareness methodFASfetal alcohol syndrome


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FBPfetal biophysical profileFBSfasting blood sugar (fasting blood glucose)FDAFood and Drug AdministrationFe++ironFESfunctional electrical stimulationFFPfresh-frozen plasmaFHCfamily health centerFHRfetal heart rateFHTfetal heart tonesFPGfasting plasma glucoseFQHCFederally Qualified HealthcareFRCfunctional residual capacity

FRVfunctional residue volumeFSHfollicle-stimulating hormoneFTTfailure to thrive5-FU5-fluorouracilFVDfluid volume deficitFVEfluid volume excessG

GgaugeGABHSgroup A beta-hemolytic streptococcusGCSGlasgow Coma ScaleGDMgestational diabetes mellitusGERDgastroesophageal reflux diseaseGERIgeriatricsGFR

glomerular filtration rateGHgrowth hormoneGHIHgrowth hormoneinhibiting hormoneGIgastrointestinalGI tractgastrointestinal tractGnRH


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gonadotropin-releasing hormoneG6PDglucose 6-phosphodehydrogenaseGRH, GHRHgrowth hormonereleasing hormoneGTTglucose tolerance testG-Tubegastrostomy (tube)GUgenitourinaryGYNgynecologyHH+hydrogen ionH fluHaemophilus influenzaeH2CO3carbonic acidH2O, HOHwaterHASHealth Services Administration

HAVhepatitis A virusHAZMAThazardous materialsHb A1cglycosylated hemoglobinHBDhydroxybutyric dehydrogenaseHBOhyperbaric oxygenationHBVhepatitis B virusHCA

Health Care AssistantHCFAHealth Care Financing Association (payor source)HCGhuman chorionic gonadotropinHClhydrochloric acidHCO3-bicarbonateHcthematocritHCTZhydrochlorothiazide

HCVhepatitis C virusHDHodgkin's disease; Huntington's diseaseHDLhigh-density lipoproteinHDVhepatitis D virusHEVhepatitis E virus


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HFCShigh-fructose corn syrupHgb; HbhemoglobinHGFhematopoietic factorHGVhepatitis G virusHHAHome Health AideHHRGHome Health Resource GroupHHSDepartment of Health and Human ServicesHIhomicidal ideationHibHaemophilus influenzae type B conjugate vaccineHICPACHospital Infection Control Practices Advisory CommitteeHISIndian Health ServiceHIVhuman immunodeficiency virus

HIV-RNAviral load of HIVHMOhealth maintenance organizationHNPherniated nucleus pulposusHOSAHealth Occupations Students of AmericahPLhuman placental lactogenHPO4-, H2PO4-phosphateHPV

human papillomavirusHRheart rateHRThormone replacement therapyHShour of sleepHSV-1herpes simplex virus type 1HSV-2herpes simplex virus type 2HTNhypertension

HUShemolytic uremic syndromeIIADLinstrumental activities of daily livingIBDinflammatory bowel diseaseIBSirritable bowel syndromeIBW


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ideal body weightICinterstitial cystitis; inspiratory capacityICDimplantable cardioverter-defibrillatorICFintermediate care facilityICNInternational Council of NursesICPintracranial pressureICPincreased intracranial pressureICSHinterstitial cell-stimulating hormoneICUintensive care unitIDidentificationIDDMinsulin-dependent diabetes mellitusIDGinterdisciplinary groupIDT

interdisciplinary teamIFGimpaired fasting glucoseIFNinterferonIGimmune globulinsIgimmunoglobulinIgEimmunoglobulin EIgGgamma immunoglobulin (gamma globulin)

IGHimpaired glucose homeostasisIGTimpaired glucose toleranceIIintellectual impairmentIICPincreased intracranial pressureILinterleukinInFeDiron dextranINH

isoniazidI & Ointake and outputIOLintraocular lensIOL implantintraocular lens implantIOPintraocular pressureIPPB


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intermittent positive-pressure breathingIQintelligence quotientIRinfrared (rays)IRVinspiratory reserve volumeITPidiopathic thrombocytopenic purpuraIUDintrauterine deviceIVintravenousIVCinferior vena cavaIVDintervertebral disk diseaseIVFin vitro fertilizationIVIGintravenous immune globulinIVPintravenous pyelogramIVPB

intravenous piggybackJJ tubejejunostomy tubeJCAHOJoint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare OrganizationsJGA, JG apparatusjuxtaglomerular apparatusJPJackson Pratt (drains)JRAjuvenile rheumatoid arthritisK

K+potassiumKcal; CkilocalorieKClpotassium chlorideKOHpotassium hydroxideKUBkidney-ureters-bladder x-rayLL1, L2, etc.level of lumbar area of the spinal cord

LADleft anterior descendingLASIKlaser-assisted in situ keratomileusisLATCHL = latch; A = audible swallowing; T = type of nipple; C = comfort (breast/nipple); H = hold (positioning)LBWlow birthweightLCA


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left coronary arteryLCXleft circumflexLDHlactic dehydrogenaseLDLlow-density lipoproteinLDRPlabor/delivery/recovery/postpartum roomLEEPloop electrosurgical excision procedureLEPlaparoscopic extraperitoneal approachLESlower esophageal sphincterLFTliver function testsLGAlarge for gestational ageLHluteinizing hormoneLLQleft lower quadrantLMCA

left main coronary arteryLMPlast menstrual periodLNMPlast normal menstrual periodLOClevel of consciousnessLPlumbar punctureLPM, L/minliters per minuteLPN/LVNLicensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse

LQR/LSRlocked quiet room, locked seclusion roomLS ratiolecithin-sphingomyelin ratioLSDlysergic acid diethylamideLTleukotrieneLTBlaryngotracheobronchitisLTClong-term careLUQ

left upper quadrantMMABPmean arterial blood pressureMACMycobacterium avium complexMAPmean arterial pressureMARMedication Administration Record


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MASTmilitary antishock trousersMCHBMaternal Child Health BureauMDmuscular dystrophyMDDmajor depressive disorderMDImetered-dose inhalerMDSMinimum Data SetmEqmilliequivalentsmEq/Lmilliequivalents per literMg; Mg++magnesiumMGmyasthenia gravismg/dLmilligrams per deciliterMgSO4magnesium sulfate

MH, MHUMental Health UnitMI & Dmentally ill and dangerousMImental illness; myocardial infarctionMI-CDmentally ill and chemically dependentMICUmedical intensive care unitMIFmelanocyte-inhibiting factorMIS

Management Information Services/SystemsmLmillilitersMMImethimazoleMMPIMinnesota Multiphasic Personality InventoryMMRmeasles, mumps, and rubellaMOMmilk of magnesiaMPDmultiple personality disorder

MRImagnetic resonance imagingMRSAmethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusMSmorphine sulfate; multiple sclerosisMSAFP; MS-AFPmaternal serum alpha-fetoprotein testMSDSMaterial Safety Data Sheet


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MSHmelanocyte-stimulating hormoneMSWMedical Social WorkerMUAmedically underserved areaMVAmotor vehicle accidentNNa+sodiumNACHCNational Association of Community Health CentersNaClsodium chlorideNAHCNational Association for Home CareNAHCCNational Association of Health Care CentersNANDANorth American Nursing Diagnosis AssociationNaOHsodium hydroxideNAPNES

National Association of Practical Nurse Education and ServicesNa2SO4sodium sulfateNCHSNational Center for Health StatisticsNCINational Cancer InstituteNCLEXNational Council Licensure ExaminationNCLEX-PNNational Council Licensure Examination for Practical NursesNCLEX-RNNational Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses

NCPnursing care planNCSBNNational Council of State Boards of NursingNECnecrotizing enterocolitisNEUROneurologyNFNational FormularyNFLPNNational Federation of Licensed Practical NursesNG

nasogastricNG tubenasogastric tubeNHICNational Health Information CenterNHLnon-Hodgkin's lymphomaNHONational Hospice OrganizationNHP


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nursing home placementNHPCONational Hospice and Palliative Care OrganizationNICUneonatal intensive care unitNIDDMnon-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitusNIHNational Institute of HealthNINRNational Institute of Nursing ResearchNIOSHNational Institute of Occupational Safety and HealthNLNNational League for NursingNMRnuclear magnetic resonanceNMSneuroleptic malignant syndromeNOSnot otherwise specifiedNPnurse practitionerNPO

nothing by mouthNPTnocturnal penile tumescenceNRMnon-rebreathing maskNSnormal saline or 0.9% sodium chlorideNSAIDnonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugNSCNational Safety CouncilNSTnonstress test

NTGnitroglycerineOO2oxygenOAosteoarthritisOASISOutcome and Assessment Information SetOBobstetricsOB/GYNobstetrician/gynecologist

OBRAOmnibus Budget Reconciliation ActOBS/OBDorganic brain syndrome/organic brain disorderOBTover-bed tableOCDobsessive-compulsive disorderOCToxytocin challenge test


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ODoverdose; right eye (oculus dexter)OFCoccipital-frontal circumferenceOH-hydroxyl ionOMHOffice for Migrant HealthONSOncology Nursing SocietyOOBout of bedOPocciput posteriorO & Pova (eggs) and parasitesOPDoutpatient departmentOPHSOffice of Public Health and ScienceOPV(live) oral poliovirus vaccineORoperating room

ORIFopen reduction and internal fixationORSoral rehydration solutionORTHOorthopedicsOSleft eye (oculus sinister)O2Satpercent oxygen saturationOSHAOccupational Safety and Health AdministrationOT

occupational therapyOTCover the counterOTROccupational Therapist, RegisteredOUboth eyes (oculi unitas)PPphosphorusPAPhysician AssistantPACE

Pre-Admission and Classification ExaminationPaCO2; pCO2carbon dioxide content of arterial bloodPACUpostanesthesia care unitPaO2; pO2oxygen content of arterial bloodPap testPapanicolaou test (smear)PAR


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postanesthesia recovery (room)PBIprotein-bound iodinePBSCperipheral blood stem cellPCApatient-controlled analgesia; personal care attendantPCMprotein-calorie malnutritionPCNpenicillinPCPPneumocystis carinii pneumonia; primary care providerPCTproximal convoluted tubulePDApatent ductus arteriosus; posterior descending arteryPDRPhysician's Desk ReferencePEpolyethylene (tube)PEDSpediatricsPEG

percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomyPEPpostexposure prophylaxisPERRLA + Cpupils equal, round, react to light, accommodation OK and coordinatedPETposition emission tomography scanPFTpulmonary function testpHpotential of hydrogen; power of hydrogen (hydrogen ion concentration)PIAprolonged infantile apnea

PICperipheral indwelling catheterPICCperipherally inserted central catheterPICUpediatric intensive care unitPIDpelvic inflammatory diseasePIEplan, intervention, evaluationPIHpregnancy-induced hypertension; prolactin-inhibiting hormonePKU

phenylketonuriaPM&Rphysical medicine and rehabilitationPMIpoint of maximal impulsePMPprevious menstrual periodPMSpremenstrual syndromePNS


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peripheral nervous systemPOby mouth (per os)POCplan of carePOSpoint of servicePPDpurified protein derivativePPEpersonal protective equipmentPPFplasma protein fractionPPGpostprandial glucosePPIPPut Prevention Into Practice2hPP2-hour postprandialPPNperipheral parenteral nutritionPPOpreferred provider organizationPPROM

prolonged premature rupture of membranesPPSprospective payment systemPRHprolactin-releasing hormonePRKphotorefractive keratotomyPRLprolactinPRMpartial-rebreathing maskPRNas needed

PROMpassive range of motion; premature rupture of membranesPR/Rper rectum/rectalPSAprostate-specific antigenPSDAPatient Self-Determination Actpsiper square inchPSVpressure support ventilationPSYCH

psychiatryPTprothrombin time; physical therapyPTAPhysical Therapist AssistantPTCApercutaneous transluminal coronary angioplastyPTHparathyroid hormone, parathormonePTL


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preterm laborPTSDposttraumatic stress disorderPTTpartial thromboplastin timePTUpropylthiouracilPUBSpercutaneous umbilical blood samplingPUSprostate ultrasoundPVCpremature ventricular contractionPZApyrazinamideQQAquality assuranceQIquality improvementRRArheumatoid arthritisRAA system

renin-angiotensin-aldosterone systemRACErescue, alarm, confine, extinguishRAIradioactive iodineRAIUradioactive iodine uptakeRAPresident assessment protocolRBCred blood cellRCAright coronary artery

RDArecommended dietary allowanceRDSrespiratory distress syndromeREEresting energy expenditureREHABrehabilitation unitREMrapid eye movementRFrheumatoid factorRGP

rigid gas-permeable plasticRh+Rh positiveRh-Rh negativeRhoGAMRh immune globulinRICErest, ice, compression, elevationRIE


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recorded in errorRINDreversible ischemic neurologic deficitRKradial keratotomyRLQright lower quadrantRMPrifampinRNregistered nurseRNAribonucleic acidROIrelease of informationROMrange of motionROPretinopathy of prematurity; right occiput posteriorRPretinitis pigmentosaRPhregistered pharmacistRPT

registered physical therapistRRrecovery roomRRAregistered record administratorRSVrespiratory syncytial virusRTrespiratory therapyR/Trelated toRUGresource utilization group

RUQright upper quadrantRVresidual volumeSS1first heart soundS2second heart soundS/Asuicide attemptSA nodesinoatrial node; sinus node

SBEsubacute bacterial endocarditisSBFTsmall bowel follow-through x-raySBP; sBPsystolic blood pressureSDSUSame-Day Surgery UnitS/Gsuicide gesture


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SGAsmall for gestational ageSGOTserum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminaseSIsuicidal ideationSI unitsInternational system of units (or Systeme International d'Unites)SIADHsyndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormoneSIBself-injurious behaviorSICUsurgical intensive care unitSIDSsudden infant death syndromeSIEstroke in evolutionSIMVsynchronized intermittent mandatory ventilationSIRESstabilize, identify toxin, reverse effect, eliminate toxin, supportSLsublingual

SLDspecific learning disabilitiesSLEsystemic lupus erythematosusS/MsadomasochismSMBGself-monitoring of blood glucoseSNFskilled nursing facilitySNSsympathetic nervous systemSO

significant otherSO4-sulfateSOAPsubjective, objective, assessment, planSOAPIERsubjective, objective, assessment, plan, intervention, evaluation, responseSOBshort of breathSOBOEshort of breath on exertionSPsuprapubic (catheter)

SP/GPsuicide precautions/general precautionsSPFsun protective factorSROsingle room occupancySROMspontaneous rupture of the membranesSSASocial Security Administration


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SSDISocial Security Disability InsuranceSSEsoap suds enemaSTARTSimple Triage and Rapid TreatmentSTATat once, immediatelySTDsexually transmitted diseaseSTHsomatotropic hormone (somatotropin)STIsexually transmitted infectionSVstroke volumeSVCsuperior vena cavaSVEsterile vaginal examinationSVRsystemic vascular resistanceSX Psexual precautions

SZ Pseizure precautionsTT1, T2, etc.level of injury in the thoracic area of the spinal cordT3triiodothyronineT4thyroxineT&Atonsillectomy and adenoidectomyTACtime, amount, character

TBtuberculosisTBItraumatic brain injuryTBWtotal body waterTCDBturning, coughing, deep breathingTCNtetracyclineTDtardive dyskinesiaTED

thromboembolic diseaseTEEtransesophageal echocardiographyTENStranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulationTFTthyroid function testTGVtransposition of the great vesselsTHA


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total hip arthroplastyTHCcannabis (marijuana and related drugs)T-holdtransportation hold (police)TIAtransient ischemic attackTICUtrauma intensive care unitTitle XVIIIMedicare section of the Social Security ActTitle XIXMedicaid section of the Social Security ActTitle XXIIsource of COPsTKAtotal knee arthroplastyTLCtotal lung capacityTLSOthoracolumbar sacroorthosisTmtransport maximumTMJ

temporal mandibular jointTMRtransmyocardial revascularizationTOtelephone orderTOFtetralogy of FallotTORCHtoxoplasmosis, other, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplext-PAtissue plasminogen activatorTPAtotal parenteral alimentation

TPNtotal parenteral nutritionTPRtemperature, pulse, and respirationTRtherapeutic recreationTSTourette syndromeTSEtesticular self-examinationTSHthyroid-stimulating hormoneTSLO

thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosisTSStoxic shock syndromeTURBTtransurethral resection of bladder tumorTURPtransurethral resection of prostateTVtidal volumeTWE


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tap water enemaT&Xtype and crossmatchUU-100100 units per milliliterUAurinalysisUAPunlicensed assistive personnelULtolerance upper intake levelUNUnited NationsUNICEFUnited Nations Children's FundUNOSUnited Network of Organ SharingUPPurethral pressure profileUPTurine pregnancy testURIupper respiratory infection

UROLurologyUSultrasoundUSDU.S. DispensatoryUSDAU.S. Department of AgricultureUSDHHSU.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesUSPU.S. PharmacopoeiaUSPHS

U.S. Public Health ServiceUTIurinary tract infectionUToxurine toxicity screen (for drugs)UVultraviolet (rays)VVCvital capacityVCUGvoiding cystourethrogramVLBW

very low birthweightVMAvanillylmandelic acidVNAVisiting Nurse AssociationVOverbal orderVolvoluntarily admittedVRE


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vancomycin-resistant enterococciV & S; vol. and spec.volume and specific gravity (urine)VSDventricular septal defectWWAwhile awakeWBCwhite blood cellW/CwheelchairWHOWorld Health OrganizationWICWomen, Infants and ChildrenWISC-RWeschler Intelligence Scale for ChildrenRevisedWNLwithin normal limits

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