Abbreviations A-E
What does EHR stand for?
electronic health record
What does PHI stand for?
protected health information
What does SOB stand for?
shortness of breath
If a noun ends in s, what do you add?
Add -es
What is the plural of diagnosis?
diagnoses
What does AMB mean?
ambulate, ambulatory
What does FYI mean?
for your information
What does STI stand for?
sexually transmitted infection
If a noun ends in ax, what do you do?
Drop x and add -ces
What is the plural of metastasis?
metastases
What does ADLs stand for?
activities of daily living
What does LPN stand for?
licensed practical nurse
What does STD stand for?
sexually transmitted disease
If a noun ends in on, what do you do?
Drop on and add -a
What is the plural of pleura?
pleurae
What does DO stand for?
doctor of osteopathy
What does prn stand for?
when necessary, as necessary, as needed.
What does RN stand for?
registered nurse
If a noun ends in ex, what do you do?
Drop ex and add -ices
What is the plural of sarcoma?
sarcomata
What does BSN stand for?
bachelor of science in nursing
What does GP stand for?
general practitioner
What does STAT mean?
immediately
If a noun ends in x, what do you do?
Drop the x and add -ges
What is the plural of spematozoon?
spermatozoa