Common Abbreviations
Prefix a-
without
HTN
Hypertension
AD LIB
As Desired
cardi (o)
heart
TPR
Temperature, Pulse, Respiration
hyper
above, excessive
MI
Myocardial Infarction
amb
ambulate
cyst (o)
Bladder
QI
Quality Improvement
ABC'S
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
MRSA
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
AMA
Against Medical Advice
geront (o)
elderly
SNF
Skilled Nursing Facility
tachy
fast
TIA
BLE
Both Lower Extremeties
glyc (o)
sugar
PMH
Past Medical History
dys-
pain or difficulty
UTI
Urinary Tract Infection
BSC
Bedside Commode
hepat (o)
Liver
WNL
within normal limits