common terms
BP
blood pressure
ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
CABG
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
WBC
White blood cell
SOB (medical use)
Shortness of breath
DNR
Do not resuscitate
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
ECG
Electrocardiogram
HR
Heart rate
URI
Upper Respiratory Infection
RX
prescription
CAD
Coronary Artery Disease
C&S
Culture & Sensitivity
GFR
Glomerular Filtration Rate
Hx
History
HA
Headache
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
NPO
Nothing by mouth
BMI
Body Mass Index
OTC
Over the counter
DOB
Date of birth
BPH
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
TPN
Total Parenteral Nutrition
HCT
Hematocrit
DVT
Deep Vein Thrombosis