ABBREVIATIONS
1° primary first degree
2° secondary
2/2 secondary to
3TC lamivudine
3V 3 vessel
- ASA 5-aminosalicylic acid
5′-NT 5′-nucleotidase
5HT serotonin
- MP 6-mercaptopurine
6-TG 6-thioguanine
A1c hemoglobin A1c
a1AT a-1 antitrypsin
AA Alcoholics Anonymous
a/w associated with
AAA abdominal aortic aneurysm
AAD antiarrhythmic drug
AAFP American Academy of Family Physicians
aB alpha-blocker
Ab antibody
ABE acute bacterial endocarditis
ABG arterial blood gas
ABI ankle-brachial index
abnl abnormal
ABPA allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
ABRS acute bacterial rhinosinusitis
abx antibiotics
A/C air conditioning
AC acromioclavicular
ACC adrenal cortical carcinoma
ACD allergic contact dermatitis
ACE angiotensin converting enzyme
ACEI ACE inhibitor
ACI anemia of chronic inflammation
ACL anticardiolipin antibody
ACLE acute cutaneous lupus erythematous
ACLS advanced cardiac life support
ACOG American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
ACP American College of Physicians
ACR American College of Radiologists American College of Rheumatologists
ACS acute coronary syndrome American Cancer Society
ACT acceptance and commitment therapy
ACTH adrenocorticotrophic hormone
ACV acyclovir
AD atopic dermatitis Alzehimer’s disease
ADA adenosine deaminase American Diabetes Association
adenoCA adenocarcinoma
ADH antidiuretic hormone
ADHD attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
ADL activities of daily living
AED antiepileptic drug
AF atrial fibrillation
AFB acid-fast bacilli
AFL atrial flutter
AFP α-fetoprotein
AFTP ascites fluid total protein
AG anion gap
Ag antigen
AGC atypical glandular cells
AGN acute glomerulonephritis AHA American Heart Association AHI apnea-hypopnea index
AI aortic insufficiency
AICD automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator
AIDS acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
AIHA autoimmune hemolytic anemia
AIN acute interstitial nephritis
AIP acute interstitial pneumonia
AK actinic keratosis
alb albumin
AKI acute kidney injury
ALF acute liver failure
ALL acute lymphoblastic leukemia
ALS amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
alt alternative
ALT alanine aminotransferase
AM anti-muscarinic
AMA anti-mitochondrial antibody
AMH asymptomatic microscopic hematuria
AMI anterior myocardial infarction AML acute myelogenous leukemia AMS altered mental status
ANA antinuclear antibody
ANC absolute neutrophil count
ANCA antineutrophilic cytoplasmic antibody
angio angiogram
AoV aortic valve
AOE average onset
AOM acute otitis media
AP anterior-posterior antipsychotic
APAP acetaminophen
APC activated protein C
APL acute promyeloctic leukemia
APLA antiphospholipid antibody
APLS antiphospholipid antibody syndrome
AR allergic rhinitis
ARB angiotensin receptor blocker
ARDS acute respiratory distress syndrome
ARED age-related eye disease
ARS acute retroviral syndrome (HIV)
ARV antiretroviral
ARVC arrhythmogenic right ventricular
ARVD arrhythmogenic RV dysplasia
AS aortic stenosis
ASA aspirin
ASC atypical squamous cells
ASCCP American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
ASC-US atypical squamous cells of unknown significance
ASD atrial septal defect
ASIS anterior superior iliac spine
ASO anti-streptolysin O
AST aspartate aminotransferase average survival time ASTHM American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygeine asx asymptomatic
AT atrial tachycardia
ATII angiotensin II
ATIII antithrombin III
ATN acute tubular necrosis ATRA all-trans-retinoic acid ATZ atazanavir
AUA American Urological Association
AUB abnormal uterine bleeding
AV atrioventricular
AVA aortic valve area
AVB atrioventricular block
avg average
AVM arteriovenous malformation
AVNRT AV nodal reentrant tachycardia
AVR aortic valve replacement AVRT AV reciprocating tachycardia AZA azathioprine
AZT zidovudine
Aφ alkaline phosphatase
b/c because
b/l bilateral
BAL bronchoalveolar lavage
bB beta-blocker
BBB bundle branch block
BCC basal cell carcinoma
BCx blood culture
BD bile duct
BG blood glucose
bili bilirubin
BiPAP bilevel positive airway pressure
BiV biventricular
BM bone marrow bowel movement
BMD bone mineral density
BMI body mass index
BMP basic metabolic panel (Chem-7)
BMS bare metal stent
BNP B-type natriuretic peptide
BOOP bronchiolitis obliterans with organizing pneumonia
BP blood pressure
BPH benign prostatic hypertrophy
BPO benign prostatic obstruction
BPPV benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
BRBPR bright red blood per
rectum
B-sx B-symptoms
BSA body surface area
BT bleeding time
BUN blood urea nitrogen
BV bacterial vaginosis
bx biopsy
BZD benzodiazepines
C/A/P chest/abdomen/pelvis
c/w compared with consistent with
c/o complains of
CA cancer
CAA cerebral amyloid angiopathy
CABG coronary artery bypass grafting
CAD coronary artery disease
CAH congenital andrenal hyperplasia
cal calorie
CALLA common ALL antigen
CAM complimentary and alternative medicine
CAP community-acquired pneumonia CAPD chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis CAS carotid artery stenting
CaSR calcium-sensing receptor
CAT COPD assessment test
CB conjugated bilirubin
CBC complete blood count
CBD common bile duct
CBE clinical breast exam
CBT cognitive behavioral therapy
CCB calcium channel blocker
CCP cyclic citrullinated peptide
CCS Canadian Cardiovascular Society
CCY cholecystectomy
CD Crohn’s disease
CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDE certified diabetes educator
CDR clinical dementia rating
CEA carcinoembryonic antigen carotid endarterectomy
ceph cephalosporin(s)
CF cystic fibrosis
Cftx ceftriaxone
CFTR cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator
CFU colony forming units
cGMP cyclic guanosine monophosphate
CHB complete heart block
CHD congenital heart disease
CHL conductive hearing loss
CHF congestive heart failure
CHO carbohydrate
CI cardiac index cholinesterase inhibitor
CIAKI contrast-induced acute kidney injury
CIDP chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
CIN cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
CK creatine kinase
CKD chronic kidney disease
CLL chronic lymphocytic leukemia
CMC carpalmetacarpal (joint)
CML chronic myelogenous leukemia CMML chronic myelomonocytic leukemia CMP cardiomyopathy
CMV cytomegalovirus
CN cranial nerve
CNB core needle biopsy
CNS central nervous system
CO carbon monoxide cardiac output
COP cryptogenic organizing pneumonia COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COX cyclooxygenase
CP chest pain chronic pancreatitis
CPA cerebellopontine angle
CPAP continuous positive airway pressure
CPD calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease
CPK creatine phosphokinase
CPPD calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate
Cr creatinine
CRC colorectal cancer
CrCl creatinine clearance
CREST calcinosis, Raynaud’s phenomenom, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly, telangiectasias
CRH cortisol-releasing hormone
crm cream
CRP C-reactive protein
CRS chronic rhinosinusitis
CRT cardiac resynchronization therapy
CsA cyclosporine A
CSF cerebrospinal fluid
CSM carotid sinus massage
CT chlamydia trachomatis computed tomography
CTA CT angiogram
CTD connective tissue disease
CTS carpal tunnel syndrome
CV cardiovascular
CVA costoverterbral angle
CVAT costoverterbral angle tenderness
CVD cardiovascular disease collagen vascular disease
CVID common variable immunodeficiency
CVP central venous pressure
CVVH continuous veno-venous hemofiltration
CW chest wall
cx culture
CXR chest radiograph
CyA cyclosporine
d day
d/c discharge discontinue
D&C dilatation and curettage
ΔMS change in mental status
DA dopamine
DAD diffuse alveolar damage DAH diffuse alveolar hemorrhage DAT direct antiglobulin test
DB direct bilirubin
DBP diastolic blood pressure
DBS deep brain stimulation DCCV direct current cardioversion DCIS ductal carcinoma in situ DCMP dilated cardiomyopathy dDAVP desmopressin
Ddx differential diagnosis
DES drug-eluting stent diethylstilbestrol
derm dermatologic
DFA direct fluorescent antigen detection
DFI diabetic foot infection
DGI disseminated gonoccal infection DGP deamidategliandinpeptide DHEA dehydroepiandrosterone
DHT dihydrotestosterone
DI diabetes insipidus
DIC disseminated intravascular coagulation
diff. differential
DIP desquamative interstitial pneumonitis distal interphalangeal (joint)
DJD degenerative joint disease
DKA diabetic ketoacidosis
DLCO diffusion capacity of the lung
DLE discoid lupus erythematosus drug-induced lupus
DM dermatomyositis diabetes mellitus
DM1 Type 1 diabetes mellitus
DM2 type 2 diabetes mellitus
DMARD disease-modifying
anti-rheumatic drug
DMPA depot medroxyprogesterone acetate DMV department of motor vehicles DNR/DNI do not resuscitate, do not intubate d/o disorder
DOE dyspnea on exertion
DOT directly-observed therapy
DPI dry powder inhaler
DPP dipeptidyl peptidase
DRE digital rectal exam
DRESS drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms
DRSP drug-resistant S. Pneumoniae
DRV darunavir
DS double strength
DSE dobutamine stress echo
DST dexamethasone suppression test
DTR deep tendon reflex
DU duodenal ulcer
DUB dysfunctional uterine bleeding
DVT deep vein thrombosis
dx diagnosis
DXA dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
EAD extreme axis deviation
EAV effective arterial volume
EBL endoscopic band ligation
EBV Epstein-Barr virus
EC emergency contraception
ECG electrocardiogram
echo echocardiogram
e.g. exempli gratia, for example
ECMO extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
ECT electroconvulsive therapy
ED emergency department erectile dysfunction
ED&C electrodessication and curettage
EDP end-diastolic pressure
EDV end-diastolic volume
EE ethinyl estradiol
EEG electroencephalogram
EF ejection fraction
EFV efavirenz
EGD esophagogastroduodenoscopy EGFR epidermal growth factor receptor EHEC enterohemorrhagic E coli
EI entry inhibitor
EIA enzyme-linked immunoassay
EIB exercise-induced bronchospasm
EIC epidermal inclusion cyst
ELISA enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
EM erythema migrans
EMA endomysial antibody
EMB ethambutol
EMG electromyelography
ENA extractable nuclear antigen
ENF enfuvirtide
ENT ears, nose, & throat
e/o evidence of
EOM extraocular movement
EP electrophysiology
Epo erythropoietin
EPS electrophysiology study
ER extended release
ERCP endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
ERV expiratory reserve volume
ESA erythropoiesis stimulating agent
ESL English as a second language
ESLD end-stage liver disease
ESR erythrocyte sedimentation rate
ESRD end-stage renal disease
est estimated
ESV end-systolic volume
ET essential thrombocythemia
ETEC enterotoxigenic e.coli
EtOH alcohol
ETR etravirine
ETT exercise tolerance test
EUS endoscopic ultrasound
eval evaluation
FB foreign body
FBG fasting blood glucose
f/c fevers/chills
FDA Food and Drug Administration
FDP fibrin degradation product
Fe iron
FEV1 forced expiratory volume in 1 second
FFP fresh frozen plasma
FHH familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia
FHx family history
FI fusion inhibitor
FMD fibromuscular dysplasia
FMF familial Mediterranean fever
FMP final menstrual period
FNA fine needle aspiration
FOB fecal occult blood
FOBT fecal occult blood testing
FPG fasting plasma glucose
FPV fosamprenavir
FQ fluoroquinolone
FRC functional residual capacity
freq frequency
FSGS focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
FSH follicle stimulating hormone
fT4 free T4
FTA-ABS fluorescent treponemal Ab absorption
FTC emtricitabine
FTD Frontotemporal dementia
FTI free thyroxine index
FTT failure to thrive
f/u follow-up
FUO fever of unknown origin
FVC forced vital capacity
G6PD glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
GAD glutamic acid decarboxylase
GAS group A strep
GAVE gastric antral vascular ectasia
GB gallbladder
GBM glomerular basement membrane
GBS Guillain-Barré syndrome group B strep
GC gonococcus (N. gonorrhoeae)
GCA giant cell arteritis
GC/CT gonorrhea/chlamydia
G-CSF granulocyte colony stimulating factor
GCS Glasgow coma scale
GDM gestational diabetes mellitus
GE gastroesophageal
gen generation
GERD gastroesophageal reflux disease
GFD gluten-free diet
GFR glomerular filtration rate
GGT γ-glutamyl transpeptidase
GH growth hormone
GI gastrointestinal
GIB gastrointestinal bleed
GIST gastrointestinal stromal tumor
GLP-1 glucagon-like peptide-1
glu glucose
GN glomerulonephritis
GNR gram negative rods
GnRH gonadotropin releasing hormone
GpA granulomatous with polyangiitis (formerly Wegener’s)
GPC gram positive cocci
GPI glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor
GRA glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism
GTC generalized tonic-clonic (seizure)
GTT glucose tolerance test
GU genitourinary gastric ulcer
GVHD graft-versus-host disease
h hour(s)
H2RA H2-receptor antagonist
h/o history of
HA headache
HAART highly active antiretroviral therapy
HAV hepatitis A virus
Hb hemoglobin
HBIG hepatitis B immune globulin
HBV hepatitis B virus
HCAP healthcare-associated pneumonia
HCC hepatocellular carcinoma HCMP hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Hct hematocrit
HCTZ hydrochlorothiazide
HCV hepatitis C virus
HD hemodialysis
HDL high-density lipoprotein
HDV hepatitis D virus
HEENT Head, ear, eyes, nose, throat
HELLP hemolysis, abnormal LFTs, low platelets
HEV hepatitis E virus
HF heart failure
HFpEF heart failure with preserved ejection fraction HGPRT hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase HHS hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
HHT hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
HHV8 human herpes virus 8
HINTS head impulse nystagmus test of skew HIT heparin-induced thrombocytopenia HIVAN HIV-associated nephropathy
HL Hodgkin lymphoma
HLD hyperlipidemia
HM hand motion
HOCM hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
HoTN hypotension
hpf high power field
HPG hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis
HPI history of the present illness
HPT hyperparathyroidism
HPV human papilloma virus
HR heart rate
HRIg human rabies Ig
HRS hepatorenal syndrome
HRT hormone replacement therapy
HS hereditary spherocytosis
HSCT hematopoietic stem cell transplantation HSIL high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion HSM hepatosplenomegaly
HSP Henoch-Schönlein purpura
HST home-based sleep study
HSV herpes simplex virus
ht height
HTLV human T-lymphotropic virus
HTN hypertension
HUS hemolytic uremic syndrome HVSG hepatic vein slope gradient hx history
I&D incision & drainage
IBD inflammatory bowel disease
IC inspiratory capacity
iCa ionized calcium
ICA internal carotid artery islet cell antibody
ICD implantable cardiac defibrillator irritant contact dermatitis
ICH intracranial hemorrhage
ICP intracranial pressure
ICS inhaled corticosteroid
ICU intensive care unit
IDDM insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus IDSA Infectious Diseases Society of America IDV indinavir
IE infective endocarditis
IF intrinsic factor
Ig, IG immunoglobulin
IGF insulin-like growth factor
IGRA interferon-γ release assay
IFN interferon
II integrase inhibitor
IIP idiopathic interstitial pneumonia
ILD interstitial lung disease
ILI influenza-like illness
IM intramuscular
IMI inferior myocardial infarction
incl including
infxn infection
inh inhaled
INH isoniazid
INR international normalized ratio
IOM Institute of Medicine (US)
IOP intraocular pressure
IPF idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
IPMN intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm IPSS international prostate symptom score IPV intimate partner violence
IR immediate release
IS in situ
ITP idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
IUD intrauterine device
IVB intravenous bolus
IVC inferior vena cava IVDU intravenous drug use(r) IVF intravenous fluids
IVIg intravenous immunoglobulin
JVD jugular venous distention
JVP jugular venous pulse
KOH potassium hydroxide
KS Kaposi’s sarcoma
KUB kidneys ureters & bladder (radiograph)
LA left atrium long-acting lupus anticoagulant
LAA left atrial appendage
LABA long-acting β2-agonist
LAD left anterior descending coronary artery left axis deviation lymphadenopathy
LAE left atrial enlargement
LAN lymphadenopathy
LAP leukocyte alkaline phosphatase
LAP left atrial pressure
LBBB left bundle branch block
LBD Lewy body dementia
LBP low back pain
LBW low body weight
LCA left coronary artery
LCIS lobular carcinoma in situ
LCL lateral collateral ligament
LCx left circumflex coronary artery
LDH lactate dehydrogenase
LDL low-density lipoprotein
LE lower extremity
LES lower esophageal sphincter
LFTs liver function tests
LGIB lower gastrointestinal bleed
LH luteinizing hormone
LL lower lobe
LLQ left lower quadrant
LM left main coronary artery
LMN lower motor neuron
LMP last menstrual period
LMWH low-molecular-weight heparin
LN lymph node
LOC loss of consciousness
LOS length of stay
LP lumbar puncture light perception
LpA lipoprotein A
lpf low power field
LR lactated Ringer’s likelihood ratio
LQTS long QT syndrome
LSIL low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion
LTBI latent tuberculosis infection LTRA leukotriene receptor antagonist LUSB left upper sternal border
LV left ventricle
LVAD LV assist device
LVEDP LV end-diastolic pressure
LVEDV LV end-diastolic volume
LVEF left ventricular ejection fraction LVH left ventricular hypertrophy LVOT left ventricular outflow tract LVP large volume paracentesis
LVSD LV systolic dimension
MAC mitral annular calcification Mycobacterium avium complex
MAHA microangiopathic hemolytic anemia MALT mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue MAO(I) monoamine oxidase inhibitor
MAP mean arterial pressure
MAT multifocal atrial tachycardia MBL monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis MBS modified barium swallow
MCC Merkel cell carcinoma
MCD minimal change disease
MCI mild cognitive impairment MCL medial collateral ligament MCP metacarpal phalangeal (joint) MCTD mixed connective tissue disease MCV mean corpuscular volume MDD major depressive disorder
MDI metered dose inhaler
MDMA 3,4-methylenedioxymeth-amphet-amine (Ecstasy)
MDR multidrug resistant
MDS myelodysplastic syndrome MELD model for end-stage liver disease MEN multiple endocrine neoplasia MET metabolic equivalent
MG myasthenia gravis
mgmt management
MGUS monoclonal gammopathy of uncertain significance
MI myocardial infarction
MIBI sestamibi
MIC minimum inhibitory concentration
min minute
min. minimal
MLF medial longitudinal fasciculus
MM multiple myeloma
MMA methylmalonic acid
MMEFR maximal mid-expiratory flow rate
MMF mycophenolate mofetil MMR measles mumps rubella MMSE mini-mental status exam MN membranous nephropathy
MNZ metronidazole
mod moderate
MODS multiple organ dysfunction syndrome MODY mature onset diabetes mellitus of the young MOLST medical orders for
life-sustaining treatment
mos months
MPA medroxyprogesterone acetate
MPN myeloproliferative neoplasm
MPGN membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis
MPTP methylphenyl tetrahydropyridine
MR magnetic resonance mitral regurgitation
MRA magnetic resonance angiography
MRCP magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography
MRI magnetic resonance imaging MRSA methicillin-resistant S. aureus MRV magnetic resonance venography
MS mental status mitral stenosis multiple sclerosis
MSK musculoskeletal
MSM men who have sex with men MSSA methicillin-sensitive S. Aureus MSU monosodium urate
MTb Mycobacterium tuberculosis MTP metatarsal phalangeal (joint) MTX methotrexate
MV mitral valve
MVA mitral valve area
MVC motor vehicle crash maraviroc
MVP mitral valve prolapse MVR mitral valve replacement Mf macrophage
Na sodium
NAAT nucleic acid amplification testing
NLP no light perception
N/V nausea and/or vomiting N/V/D nausea/vomiting/diarrhea NAC N-acetylcysteine
NADPH nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
NAFLD non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
NAMCS National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey
NASH non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
NBTE nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis NCHS National Center for Health Statistics NCI National Cancer Institute
NCS nerve conduction studies
NE norepinephrine
NFV nelfinavir
NG nasogastric
NGT nasogastric tube
NH3 ammonia
NHL Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
NIDDM non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
NIF negative inspiratory force
NIHL noise-induced hearing loss
NIPPV noninvasive positive pressure ventilation
NJ nasojejunal
nl normal
NM neuromuscular
NMDA N-methyl D-aspartate
NMJ neuromuscular junction
NNH number needed to harm
NNRTI non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor
NNS number needed to screen
NNT number needed to treat
NSTI necrotizing soft tissue infections
NTC normal transit constipation
NO nitric oxide
NOS not otherwise specified
NPJT non-paroxysmal junctional tachycardia
NPO nothing by mouth
NPV negative predictive value
NRT nicotine replacement therapy
NRTI nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor
NS normal saline
NSAID nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
NSCLC non-small cell lung cancer
NSF nephrogenic systemic fibrosis
NSIP non-specific interstitial pneumonia NSTEMI non-ST elevation myocardial infarction NSTI necrotizing soft tissue infection
NTC normal transit constipation
NTD neural tube defect
NTG nitroglycerin
NUD non-ulcer dyspepsia
NVE native valve endocarditis
NVP nevirapine
NYHA New York Heart Association
O/D overdose
o/w otherwise
O+P ova and parasites
OA osteoarthritis
OAB overactive bladder
OCD obsessive compulsive disorder
OCP oral contraceptive pill
OD overdose
OG osmolal gap
OGT orogastric tube
OGTT oral glucose tolerance test
OHS obesity hypoventilation syndrome
OI opportunistic infection
OM obtuse marginal coronary artery
OME otitis media with effusion OMFS oral and maxillofacial surgery ONJ osteonecrosis of the jaw
OP oropharynx
OR odds ratio operating room
OSA obstructive sleep apnea
OTC over-the-counter
p/w present(s) with
para paracentesis
PA pulmonary artery
PAC premature atrial contraction pulmonary artery catheter
PAD peripheral arterial disease
PAN polyarteritis nodosa
PAPA pyogenic arthritis, pyoderma gangrenosum, acne syndrome
PASP pulmonary artery systolic pressure PAV percutaneous aortic valvuloplasty pb problem
PBC primary biliary cirrhosis
PCI percutaneous coronary intervention
PCKD polycystic kidney disease
PCL posterior cruciate ligament
PCN penicillin
PCOS polycystic ovary syndrome
PCP primary care provider Pneumocystis pneumonia
PCR polymerase chain reaction
PCT porphyria cutanea tarda proximal convoluted tubule
PCV polycythemia vera
PCWP pulmonary capillary wedge pressure
PD Parkinson’s disease peritoneal dialysis
PDA patent ductus arteriosus posterior descending coronary artery
PDGF (R) platelet-derived growth factor (receptor)
PE pulmonary embolism physical exam
PEA pulseless electrical activity PEEP positive end-expiratory pressure PEF peak expiratory flow
PEG polyethylene glycol
PEP post-exposure ppx
PET positron emission tomography
PFO patent foramen ovale
PFT pulmonary function test
PGA polyglandular autoimmune syndrome
pheo pheochromocytoma pHTN pulmonary hypertension PI protease inhibitor
PID pelvic inflammatory disease
PIF prolactin inhibitory factor
PIP peak inspiratory pressure proximal interphalangeal (joint)
PKD polycystic kidney disease
PLT platelets
PM polymyositis
PMF primary myelofibrosis
PMHx past medical history
PMI point of maximal impulse
PML progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
PMN polymorphonuclear leukocyte
PMR polymyalgia rheumatica
PMS premenstrual syndrome
PMV percutaneous mitral valvuloplasty PMVT polymorphic ventricular tachycardia PNA pneumonia
PND paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
PNH paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
PNS peripheral nervous system
PO oral intake
POBA plain old balloon angioplasty
POF premature ovarian failure
POI primary ovarian insufficiency (aka premature ovarian failure)
POLST provider order for
life-sustaining treatment
pop population
POTS postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
PPD purified protein derivative
PPH primary pulmonary hypertension
PPI proton pump inhibitors
PPM permanent pacemaker
PPV positive predictive value
Ppx prophylaxis
PR PR segment on ECG pulmonary regurgitation
PRBCs packed red blood cells PrEP pre-exposure prophylaxis PRL prolactin
PRPP phosphoribosyl-1- pyrophosphate
PRWP poor R wave progression
PS pulmonic stenosis
PsA psoriatic arthritis
PSA prostate specific antigen
PSC primary sclerosing cholangitis
PSG polysomnography
PSGN post streptococcal glomerulonephritis
PSHx past surgical history
PsA psoriatic arthritis
PSV pressure support ventilation
psych psychiatric
Pt patient
pts patients points
PT prothrombin time physical therapy
PTA percutaneous transluminal angioplasty
PTH parathyroid hormone
PTH-rP parathyroid hormone-related peptide
PTSD post-traumatic stress disorder
PTT partial thromboplastin time
PTU propylthiouracil
PTX pneumothorax
PUD peptic ulcer disease
pulm pulmonary
PUVA psoralen + ultraviolet A
PV portal vein polycythemia vera
PVC premature ventricular contraction
PVD peripheral vascular disease posterior vitrous detachment
PVE prosthetic valve endocarditis
PVR post-void residual pulmonary vascular resistance
PZA pyrazinamide
Ψ psychiatric
qac before every meal
qhs every bedtime
QoL quality of life
Qw Q wave
r/i rule in
r/o rule out
RA refractory anemia rheumatoid arthritis right atrium
RAA right atrial abnormality
RAD right axis deviation
RAE right atrial enlargement
RAI radioactive iodine
RAIU radioactive iodine uptake
RAL raltegravir
RAPD rapid afferent pupillary defect
RARS refractory anemia with ringed sideroblasts
RAS renal artery stenosis RAST radioallergosorbent test RBBB right bundle branch block RBC red blood cell
RBF renal blood flow
RC rotator cuff
RCA right coronary artery
RCC renal cell carcinoma RCMP restrictive cardiomyopathy RCRI revised cardiac risk index
RCT randomized controlled trial
RD retinal detachment
RDW red cell distribution width
RHF right heart failure
RE reticuloendothelial
REM rapid eye movement
RES reticuloendothelial system
RF rheumatoid factor risk factor
RFA radiofrequency ablation
RFB rifabutin
RHC right heart catheterization
RHD rheumatic heart disease
RI reticulocyte index
RIBA recombinant immunoblot assay
RIF rifampin
rMPI radionucleoside myocardial perfusion imaging
RMSF Rocky Mountain spotted fever
ROM range of motion
ROMI rule out myocardial infarction
ROS review of systems
RP retroperitoneal
RPGN rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis
RPV rilpivirine
RR relative risk respiratory rate
RRT renal replacement therapy
RTA renal tubular acidosis
RTV ritonavir
RUQ right upper quadrant
RUSB right upper sternal border
RV residual volume right ventricle
RVAD RV assist device
RVH right ventricular hypertrophy
RVOT RV outflow tract
RVSP RV systolic pressure
Rx therapy, prescription
Rxn reaction
s/e side effect
s/p status post
s/sx signs and symptoms
SA sinoatrial short-acting
SABA short-acting β2-agonist
SAAG serum-ascites albumin gradient
SAH subarachnoid hemorrhage
SAPHO synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, osteitis syndrome
SARS severe acute respiratory syndrome
SBE subacute bacterial endocarditis self breast exam
SBP spontaneous bacterial peritonitis systolic blood pressure
SBT spontaneous breathing trial
SBO small bowel obstruction
SC subcutaneous
SCD sudden cardiac death
SCID severe combined immunodeficiency
SCLC small cell lung cancer
SCLE subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
SD starting dose
Se sensitivity
sec second
SERM selective estrogen receptor modulator
sev severe
SES socioeconomic status
SHBG sex hormone binding globulin
SI sacroiliac suicidal ideation
SIADH syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
SIEP serum immunoelectrophoresis
SIMV synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation
SIRS systemic inflammatory response syndrome
SJS Stevens Johnson syndrome
SL sublingual
SLA soluble liver antigen
SLE systemic lupus erythematosus
SLP speech language pathology therapist
SMA smooth muscle antibody
SMV superior mesenteric vein
SNF skilled nursing facility
SNHL sensorineural hearing loss
SNRI serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
soln solution
SOB shortness of breath
Sp specificity
SPEP serum protein electrophoresis
SPN solitary pulmonary nodule4
SQV saquinavir
SR sinus rhythm
ss single strength
SSc systemic sclerosis
SSRI selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
SSTI skin + soft tissue infection
SSS sick sinus syndrome
ST sinus tachycardia
STARI Southern tick-associated rash illness
STC slow transit constipation
STD sexually transmitted disease
STI sexually transmitted infection
STE ST segment elevation
SUD substance use disorder
SV stroke volume
SVC superior vena cava
SVR systemic vascular resistance
SVT supraventricular tachycardia
sx symptom(s)
sz seizure
T testosterone
T3RU T3 resin uptake
TAA thoracic aortic aneurysm
TAC trigeminal autonomic cephalgia
TB tuberculosis total bilirubin
TBG thyroid binding globulin
TBI toe brachial index
TBW total body weight
TCA tricyclic antidepressant
TCD transcranial doppler
TD transdermal
TDF tenofovir
TdP torsades de pointes
TdT terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase
TEE transesophageal echo
TEN toxic epidermal necrolysis
TENS transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
TFTs thyroid function tests
TG triglycerides
TIA transient ischemic attack
TIBC total iron binding capacity
TINU tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis
TIPS transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt
TIW three times a week
TLC total lung capacity
TM tympanic membrane
TMA thrombotic microangiopathy TMJ temperomandibular joint TMNG toxic multinodular goiter
TMP-
SMX
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
TMPT thiopurine methyl transferase
Tn troponin
TOA tubo-ovarian abscess
TP total protein
tPA tissue plasminogen activator
TP-EIA T. pallidum enzyme immunoassay TPMT thiopurine methyl transferase TPN total parenteral nutrition
Tpo thrombopoietin
TPO thyroid peroxidase
TPPA treponema pallidum particle assay
TPV tipranavir
TR tricuspid regurgitation
TRALI transfusion-related acute lung injury
TRH thyrotropin releasing hormone
TRS TIMI risk score
TRUS transrectal ultrasound
TS tricuspid stenosis
TSH thyroid stimulating hormone
TSI thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin
TSS toxic shock syndrome transsphenoidal surgery
TST tuberculin skin test
TTE transthoracic echo
TTG tissue transglutaminase
TTKG transtubular potassium gradient
TTP tender to palpation
TV tricuspid valve
TVUS transvaginal ultrasound
Tw T wave
TWF T wave flattening
TWI T wave inversion
tx treat, treatment
TZD thiazolidinediones
U units
U/A urinalysis
U/S ultrasound
UA unstable angina uric acid
UACR urine albumin:creatinine ratio
UACS upper airway cough syndrome
UAG urine anion gap
UC ulcerative colitis
UCB unconjuganted (indirect) bilirubin
UCx urine culture
UDT urine drug testing
UE upper extremity
UES upper esophageal sphincter
UFC urine free cortisol
UFH unfractionated heparin
UGIB upper gastrointestinal bleed
UIP usual interstitial pneumonitis
UMN upper motor neuron
UL upper lobe
ULN upper limit of normal
UOP urine output
UPCR urine protein:creatinine ratio UPEP urine protein electrophoresis UPF ultraviolet protective factor
UR urgent revascularization
URI upper respiratory tract infection
USPSTF United States Preventive Services Task Force
UTI urinary tract infection
UV ultraviolet
V/Q ventilation-perfusion
VA visual acuity
VAD ventricular assist device
VATS video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
VBI vertebrobasilar insufficiency
VC vaginal candidiasis vital capacity
VD vascular dementia
VDRL venereal disease research laboratory (syphilis test)
VEGF vascular endothelial growth factor
VF ventricular fibrillation vocal fold
VFR visiting friends and relatives
VHC valved holding chamber VLDL very-low-density lipoproteins VOD veno-occlusive disease
VPA valproic acid
VRS viral rhinosinusitis
VSD ventricular septal defect
VST venous sinus thrombosis
VT tidal volume
VT ventricular tachycardia
VTE venous thromboembolus
VU vesicoureteral reflux
vWD von Willebrand’s disease
vWF von Willebrand’s factor
VZV varicella zoster virus
w/ with
w/d withdraw, withdrawal
w/o without
w/u workup
WB weight bearing
WBC white blood cell (count) WCT wide-complex tachycardia WHO World Health Organization wk week
WM Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia
WMA wall motion abnormality
WPW Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
XRT radiation therapy
yo year old
□ male
- female
- check
Ψ psychiatric