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A
bbreviation Meani
ng
“ A”
A1c Hemoglobin A1c
A&O x 3(4) Alert and Oriented to Person, Place, and Time (Circumstances)
A/G Ratio Albumin/Globulin Ratio
AAA Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
AAL Anterior Axillary Line
AAP Acute Apical Periodontitis
AB Abortion
Ab Antibody
Abd Abdomen
abf Abfraction
ABG Arterial Blood Gases
ABI Ankle Brachial Index
ABO Blood Types
ABPI Ankle Brachial Pressure Index
abs Abscess
abut Abutment
Abx Antibiotics
ACE Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
ACEI Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
ACL Anterior Cruciate Ligament
ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support
ACTH Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone
ADC AIDS Dementia Complex
ADD Attention Deficit Disorder
ADH Antidiuretic Hormone
ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADL Activities of Daily Living
AF Amniotic Fluid
AFB Acid Fast Bacillus
A-Fib Atrial Fibrillation
AFO Ankle-Foot Orthosis
AFP Alpha-Fetoprotein
Ag Antigen
AH Auditory Hallucination
AHF Antihemophilic Factor
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Abbreviation Meaning
AI Ao
rtic Insufficiency
AICD Automated Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator
AIDS Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
AIMS Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale
AKA Above Knee Amputation
AKI Acute Kidney Injury
alb Albumin
algin Alginate
alk phos Alkaline Phosphatase
ALL Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
ALOC Altered Level of Consciousness
ALPS Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome
ALS Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
ALT Alanine Aminotransferase (SGPT)
alv alveol(ar) (us)
AM BU Amalgam Build Up
AMI Acute Myocardial Infarction
AML Acute Myelocytic/Myelogenous Leukemia
ANA Antinuclear Antibody
ANCA Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies
ANF Atrial Natriuretic Factor
ANP Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
ANS Autonomic Nervous System
ANUG Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis
apico Apicoectomy
APS Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome
AR Aortic Regurgitation
ARB Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
ARC AIDS-Related Complex
ARDS Adult (acute) Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ARF Acute Renal Failure
AROM Active Range of Motion
AS TOL As Tolerated
ASA Acetylsalicylic Acid
ASCAD Atherosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease
ASCUS Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance
ASCVD Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
ASD Atrial Septal Defect
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Abbreviation Meaning
ASGUS Atypical Squamous Glandular Cells of Undetermined Significance
ASHD Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
ASPD Antisocial Personality Disorder
AST Aspartate Aminotransferase (SGOT)
AV Atrioventricular
AVM Arteriovenous Malformation
AVR Aortic Valve Replacement
"B"
B Buccal (Tooth Surface)
Ba Barium
BA Blood Alcohol Level
BAL Bronchoalveolar Lavage
BBB Bundle Branch Block
BCG Bacillus Calmette-Guerin Vaccine
BE Barium Enema
BG Blood Sugar
BID Twice Daily
Bili Bilirubin
BIP Behavioral Incentive Program
BKA Below Knee Amputation
BLT Bilateral Lingual Tori
BM Bowel Movement
BMD Bone Mineral Density
BMP Basic Metabolic Panel
BMR Basal Metabolic Rate
BMS Burning Mouth Syndrome
BNP Brain Natriuretic Peptide
BOA Born Out of Asepsis
BOOP Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia
BOP Bleeding on Probing
BOS Bleeding on Scaling
BP Blood Pressure
BPD Borderline Personality Disorder
BPH Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
BPPV Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
BRBPR Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
BRP Bathroom Privileges
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Abbreviation Meaning
BS Bowel Sounds
BSE Breast Self-Examination
BSE Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
BSO Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
BTL Bilateral Tubal Ligation
BUN Blood Urea Nitrogen
Bupiv Bupivacaine
BV Bacterial Vaginosis
BW Bitewing X-ray
"C"
C&S Culture and Sensitivity
C/S Cesarean Section
C
1
-C
7
Cervical Vertebrae 1 through 7
CA Cancer/Carcinoma
CABG Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
CAD Coronary Artery Disease
Calc Calculus
CaOH Calcium Hydroxide
CAP Chronic Apical Periodontitis
Cap Capsule
CAPD Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
Carb Carbocaine
CAT Computed Axial Tomography
CBC Complete Blood Count
CBD Common Bile Duct
CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CD Conduct Disorder
CD4 Antigenic Marker on Helper Inducer T-cell
CEA Carcinoembryonic Antigen
CEJ Cementoenamel Junction
CF Cystic Fibrosis
CF Complement Fixation
CFT Complement Fixation Test
CHD Congenital Heart Disease
CHEM Chemistry
Chemo Chemotherapy
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Abbreviation Meaning
CHF Congestive Heart Failure
CHO Carbohydrates
CJD Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
CK Creatine Kinase
CKD Chronic Kidney Disease
Cl Chloride
Cl (I,II,III) Jaw Related Classification
Cl (I,II,III,IV,V,VI) Caries Classification
CLL Chronic Lymphocyctic Leukemia
CMCP Camphorated Para Chlorophenol
CML Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
CMML Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
CMV Cytomegalovirus
cndl Condyle
CNS Central Nervous System
CO Centric Occulsion
CO
2
Carbon Dioxide
Comp BU Composite Build Up
Comp Exam Comprehensive Examination
COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
CP Cerebral Palsy
CP Centric Position
CPAP Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
CPK Creatine Phosphokinase
CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
CR Centric Relation
CrCl Creatinine Clearance
Cr Creatinine
CRF Chronic Renal Failure
CRF Corticotropin-Releasing Factor
CRH Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone
CRI Chronic Renal Insufficiency
crn Crown
CRO Centric Relation in Occlusion
CRP C-Reactive Protein
CSF Cerebrospinal Fluid
CSP Chronic Suppurative Periodontitis
CT Computerized Tomography
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Abbreviation Meaning
CVA Cerebrovascular Accident
CVC Central Venous Catheter
CVD Cardiovascular Disease
CVID Common Variable Immunodeficiency
CVP Central Venous Pressure
CVS Cardiovascular System
CX Cervix
Cx Microbiological Culture
CXR Chest X-ray
CYSTO Cystoscopy
"D"
D Distal (tooth surface)
D&C Dilation and Curettage
D/O Disorder
D5 ½ NS 5% Dextrose in ½ Normal Saline
D50 50% Dextrose in Water
D50W 50% Dextrose in Water
D5LR 5% Dextrose in Lactated Ringers
D5NS 5% Dextrose in Normal Saline
D5W 5% Dextrose in Water
DBP Diastolic Blood Pressure
DBT Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
DCM Dilated Cardiomyopathy
DD Developmental Disability/Developmentally Disabled
DDx Differential Diagnosis
Debrd Debridement
Decid Deciduous/Primary Teeth
Decub Decubitus
Dent Dent(al) (istry) (ition) (ure)
Desen Desensitiz(e) (ation)
DI Diabetes Insipidus
Dias Diastema
DIC Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
DIFF Differential White Blood Cell Count
DIP Distal Interphalangeal Joint
Dir Pcap Direct Pulp Cap
DJD Degenerative Joint Disease
DKA Diabetic Keto-Acidosis
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Abbreviation Meaning
DM Diabetes Mellitus
DM I Diabetes Mellitus Type 1
DM II Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
DMR Distal Marginal Ridge
DNA Deoxyribonucleic Acid
DNI Do Not Intubate
DNR Do Not Resuscitate
DOC Dentist on Call
DOE Dyspnea on Exertion
DOT Direct Observed Therapy
DP Dorsalis Pedis (Pulse)
DRSG Dressing
DS Discharge Summary
DT’s Delirium Tremens
DTR Deep Tendon Reflexes
DUB Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
DVT Deep Vein Thrombosis
Dx Diagnosis
"E"
EBL Estimated Blood Loss
EBV Epstein-Barr Virus
ECG Electrocardiogram
ECHO Echocardiogram
ECT Electroconvulsive Therapy
ED Erectile Dysfunction
EDC Estimated Date of Confinement
EDD Estimated Date of Delivery, Discharge
Edent Edentulous
EEG Electroencephalogram
EENT Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat
EF Ejection Fraction
EGD Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
EKG Elektrokardiogramm (in German)
Elix Elixir
Emerg Emergency
EMG Electromyogram
Endo Endodontics
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Abbreviation Meaning
Enml Enamel
ENT Ears, Nose and Throat
EOM Extraocular Movement
Epi Epinephrine
EPS Extrapyramidal Symptoms
EPT Electronic Pulp Testing
Eptih Epithelium
Equil Equilibr (ate) (ation)
ER Extended Release
ERCP Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
ESR Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
ESRD End-Stage Renal Disease
ET Endotracheal
Etch Acid Etch
ETOH Alcohol
ETT Endotracheal Tube
Eug Eugenol
EUS Endoscopic Ultrasonography
Excs Excision
Exf Exfoliat (e) (ion)
Exp Expos(ed) (ure)
Ext Extract (ion)
"F"
/F Full Lower (Mandibular) Denture
F Facial
F Fahrenheit
F/ Full Upper (Maxillary) Denture
F/C Fever or Chills
F/F Full Maxillary Denture over Full Mandibular Denture
F/P Full Maxillary Denture over Partial Mandibular Denture
FAE Fetal Alcohol Effects
FAS Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
FB Foreign Body
FBG Fasting Blood Glucose
FBI Full Bony Impaction
FBS Fasting Blood Sugar
FD Full Denture
Fe Iron
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Abbreviation Meaning
FEV Forced Expiratory Volume
FFA Free Fatty Acids
FFP Fresh Frozen Plasma
Fg Filling
FGC Full Gold Crown
FHR Fetal Heart Rate
FHT Fetal Heart Tones
FiO
2
Fraction of Inspired Oxygen
Fist Fistul (a) (ous)
FIT Fecal Immunochemical Test
Fl Fluoride
FLD Full Lower Denture
FMX Full Mouth X-Ray series
FNA Fine Needle Aspirate
FOB Fecal Occult Blood
FOM Floor of Mouth
Food Imp Food Impaction
FPD Fixed Partial Denture
FROM Full Range of Motion
FSH Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Ft Foot, Feet
FTA Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody
FTA-ABS Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption
FTF Full Thickness Flap
FUD Full Upper Denture
FUO Fever of Unknown Origin
Furc Furcation
FVC Forced Vital Capacity
fx Fracture, Function
"G"
G Gravida
G6PD Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase
GABA Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
GAD Generalized Anxiety Disorder
GB Gallbladder
GC Gonococcus, Gonorrhea
GCA Giant Cell Arteritis
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Abbreviation Meaning
GD Gender Dysphoria
GE Gastroesophageal
GERD Gastro-esphageal Reflux Disease
GFR Glomerular Filtration Rate
GGT Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase
GGTP Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase
GH Growth Hormone
GHRF Growth Hormone Releasing Factor
GI Gastrointestinal
GIC Glass Ionomer Cement
GIL Glass Ionomer Liner
Ging Gingiva(l)
Gplasty Gingivoplasty
GSW Gunshot Wound
GTT Glucose Tolerance Test
GU Genitourinary
GvH Graft - versus - Host
GYN Gynecology
"H"
H & H Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
H & M Hematemesis and Melena
H & P History and Physical
H
2
CO
3
Bicarbonate
H
2
O
2
Hydrogen Peroxide
HA Headache
HAV Hepatitis A Virus
HbA1c Hemoglobin A1c
HBIG Hepatitis B Immune Globulin
HBsAb Hepatitis B surface Antibody
HBsAg Hepatitis B surface Antigen
HCC Hepato Cellular Carcinoma
HCG Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
HCl Hydrochloric Acid
Hct Hematocrit
HCV Hepatitis C Virus
HDL High Density Lipoprotein
HDL-C High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
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Abbreviation Meaning
HDV Hepatitis D Virus
HEENT Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat
HEV Hepatitis E Virus
HF Heart Failure
Hgb Hemoglobin
HH Hiatal Hernia
HHN Hand-Held Nebulizer
HI Homicidal Ideation
Hib Haemophilus Influenzae B
HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus
HL Hepatic Lipase
HLA Human Leukocyte Antigens
HNP Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
HOH Hard of Hearing
HR Heart Rate
HRT Hormone Replacement Therapy
HSG Hysterosalpingogram
HSV Herpes Simplex Virus
HTLV Human T-Cell Lymphotrophic Virus
HTN Hypertension
HUS Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
HVE High Volume Evacuation
Hyg. Dental Hygiene
Hyper Al Hyperalimentation
HYST Hysterectomy
"I"
I Incisal (tooth surface)
I&D Incis(e)(ion) and Drain (age)
I&O Intake and Output
IA Inferior Alveolar
IABP Intra-aortic Balloon Pump
IAC Inferior Alveolar Canal
IAI Intra-amniotic Infection
IAN Inferior Alveolar Nerve
IBD Inflammatory Bowel Disease
IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome
ICD Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator
ICH Intracerebral Hemorrhage
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Abbreviation Meaning
ICP Intracranial Pressure
ICS Intercostal Space
IDC Indwelling Catheter
IDDM
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
(Use Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus instead)
IDL Intermediate Density Lipoprotein
IE Infective Endocarditis
Ig Immunoglobulin
IgA Immunoglobulin A
IgE Immunoglobulin E
IgD Immunoglobulin D
IgG Immunoglobin G
IgM Immunoglobin M
IGT Impaired Glucose Tolerance
IHD Ischemic Heart Disease
IHSS Idiopathic Hypertropic Subaortic Stenosis
IM Intramuscular
IMF Intermaxillary Fixation
Imp Impacted
Indir PCap Indirect Pulp Cap
Inf Inferior
Infilt Infiltrate
Infl Inflammation
Infxn Infection
Inj Injection
INR International Normalized Ratio
Int Internal
Inter-prox Interproximal
IO Intraosseous
IOL Intraocular Lens
IOL Induction of Labor
IOP Intraocular Pressure
IP Interphalangeal Joint
IP Irreversible Pulpitis
IPOC Interdisciplinary Plan of Care
IPPB Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing
IPPV Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
ISA Intrinsic Sympathomimetic Activity
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Abbreviation Meaning
ISDN Isosorbide Dinitrate
ISH Isolated Systolic Hypertension
ITP Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
IUD Intrauterine Device
IUFD Intrauterine Fetal Demise
IUP Intrauterine Pregnancy
IUS Intrauterine System
IV Intravenous
IVC Inferior Vena Cava
IVF Intravenous Fluids
IVP Intravenous Pyelogram
IVPB Intravenous Piggyback
IVSD Intraventricular Septal Defect
IVU Intravenous Urogram
"J"
JP Jackson-Pratt (drain)
JRA Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
JT Joint
JVD Jugular Venous Distention
JVP Jugular Venous Pressure
"K"
K Potassium
KCl Potassium Chloride
KI Potassium Iodide
KOP Keep on Person
KUB X-Ray of Abdomen (kidneys, ureters, bladder)
KVO Keep Vein Open
"L"
L Lingual (tooth surface)
L & D Labor and Delivery
Lab Laboratory
Lac Laceration
LAD Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery
LAP Laparotomy
LBBB Left Bundle Branch Block
LBP Low Back Pain
LCM Lymphocytic Meningitis
LCM Left Costal Margin
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Abbreviation Meaning
LDH Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase
LDL Low Density Lipoprotein
LDL-C Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
L-DOPA L-Dopamine
LE Lupus Erythematosus
LES Lower Esophageal Sphincter
Levo Levonordefrine
LFT Liver Function Test
LH Luteinizing Hormone
Lido Lidocaine
LIH Left Inguinal Hernia
LLE Left Lower Extremity
LLL Left Lower Lobe (lung)
LML Left Middle Lobe (lung)
LOA Looseness of Associations
LOC Loss of Consciousness
LP Lumbar Puncture
Lp Lipoprotein
LR Lactated Ringer’s
LS Lumbosacral
LUL Left Upper Lobe (lung)
LVEDP Left Ventricular End Diastolic Pressure
LVEF Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
LVF Left Ventricular Failure
LVH Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
LVOT Left Ventricular Outflow Track
Lymphs Lymphocytes
Lytes Electrolytes
"M"
6-MP Mercaptopurine
M Mesial (tooth surface)
MAL Mid Axillary Line
Mand Mandib(ular) (le)
MAO-I Monoamine Oxidase inhibitor
MAR Medication Administration Record
Marc Marcaine
MAT Medication Assisted Treatment
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Abbreviation Meaning
Max Maxil (la) (lary)
MCH Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin
MCHC Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration
MCL Midclavicular Line
MCP Metacarpophalangeal
MDD Major Depressive Disorder
Med(s) Medication(s)
Med-Surg Medical-Surgical
Mep Mepivacaine
Mets Metastases
MFP Myofascial Pain
Mg Magnesium
MI Myocardial Infarction
MI Maximum Intercuspation
MIC Minimal Inhibitory Concentration
MIO Maximum Incisial Opening
MMR Mesial Marginal Ridge
MOM Milk of Magnesia
Mono Monocytes
MPD Myofascial Pain Dysfunction
MPV Mean Platelet Volume
MR Mitral Regurgitation
MRA Magnetic Resonance Angiogram or Angiography
MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MRSA Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
MTP Metatarsophalangeal Joint
MVI Multivitamins Infusion
MVP Mitral Valve Prolapse
"N"
N/V Nausea and Vomiting
N/V/D Nausea and Vomiting and Diarrhea
N/V/D/C Nausea and Vomiting, Diarrhea and Constipation
Na Sodium
NaCl Sodium Chloride
NAD No Acute Distress
NaF Sodium Fluoride
NaOCl Sodium Hypochlorite
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Abbreviation Meaning
NC Nasal Cannula
neg Negative
Neo Neo-cobefrin
NG Night Guard
NGT Nasogastric Tube
NGU Nongonococcal Urethritis
NH3 Ammonia
NHL Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
NIDDM
Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
(Use Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus instead)
NPC Non-Precious Crown
NPD Narcissistic Personality Disorder
NPH Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (Isophase Insulin)
NRCT Non-Restorable Carious Tooth
NREM Non-Rapid Eye Movement
NS Normal Saline
NSAID Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
NSR Normal Sinus Rhythm
NSRI Noradrenaline-Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
NT Non-Tender
NTG Nitroglycerin
NUG Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis
"O"
O Occlusal (tooth surface)
O&P Ova and Parasites (Stool Examination)
O
2
Oxygen
O
2
Sat
Oxygen Saturation
OA Osteoarthritis
Obs Observ (e) (ation)
OC Oral Contraceptive
OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Octo. Octocaine
ODD Oppositional Defiant Disorder
OGTT Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
OINT Ointment
OKC Odontogenic Keratocyst
OM Otitis Media
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Abbreviation Meaning
ORIF Open Reduction Internal Fixation
OSA Obstructive Sleep Apnea
OUD Opioid Use Disorder
Ox3 Oriented to Time, Place, and Person
Ox4 Oriented to Time, Place, Person, and Objects
"P"
p After
/P Mandibular Partial Denture
P Pulse
P Palatal (Tooth Surface)
P&A Percussion and Auscultation
P/ Maxillary Partial Denture
P/F Partial Maxillary Denture Over Full Mandibular Denture
P/P Partial Maxillary Denture over Partial Mandibular Denture
PA Periapical
PAB Pre-Albumin
PAD Peripheral Artery Disease
PAF Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
PAH Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Pano Panoramic Image/X-Ray
P
a
O
2
Arterial Oxygen Pressure
PAP Periapical Pathology
Pap Papanicolaou’s Smear
PARL Periapical Radiolucency
PARO Periapical Radiopacity
PAT Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
PBI Partial Bony Impaction
pcap Pulp Cap
PCL Posterior Cruciate Ligament
PCM Poorly Circumscribed Margin
PCN Penicillin
PCOS Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
PCP Pneumocystis Pneumonia
PCR Polymerase Chain Reaction
PCV Packed Cell Volume
PCWP Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure
PD Partial Denture
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Abbreviation Meaning
PDA Patent Ductus Arteriosus
PDL Periodontal Ligament
PE Pulmonary Embolism
PEEP Positive End Expiratory Pressure
PEF Peak Expiratory Flow
PEFR Peak Expiratory Flow Rate
Perio Periodont(al) (itis)
Perio Main Perio Maintenance
PERL Pupils Equal and Reactive to Light
PERRLA Pupils Equal, Round, and Reactive to Light and Accommodation
PET Positron Emission Tomography
PF Pathological Fracture
PFG Porcelain Fused to Gold
PFM Porcelain Fused to Metal
PFO Patent Foramen Ovale
PFT Pulmonary Function Test
PFx Pathologic Fracture
pH Hydrogen Ion Concentration
PID Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
PIH Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
PIP Proximal Interphalangeal
PKD Polycystic Kidney Disease
PKU Phenylketonuria
PLD Partial Lower Denture
Plq Plaque
Plt Platelet
PMN Polymorphonuclear Leukocyte
PMR Polymyalgia Rheumatica
PMS Premenstrual Syndrome, Postmenopausal Syndrome
PND Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea
PO
2
Partial Pressure of Oxygen
POB Post Operative Bleeding
POD Psychiatrist/Psychologist on Duty, Psychiatrist Officer of the Day
POI Post Operative Instructions
Post Tib Posterior Tibial
Post-Op Post Operation (After Operation)
PPD Purified Protein Derivative (of Tuberculin)
PPTL Post-Partum Tubal Ligation
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Abbreviation Meaning
PR Per Rectum (Rectally)
PRCS Post-Release Community Supervision
Pre-Alb Pre-Albumin
Premed Premedicate
PROM Premature Rupture of Membranes
Prophy Prophylaxis
PSA Prostatic Specific Antigen
PSP Phenolsulfonphthalein (Test)
PSVT Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
PT Prothrombin Time
PTA Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
PTCA Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty
PTH Parathyroid Hormone
PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTT Partial Thromboplastin Time
PUD Peptic Ulcer Disease
PUD Partial Upper Denture
PVC Premature Ventricular Contraction
PVD Peripheral Vascular Disease
PVR Pulmonary Vascular Resistance
PVS Polyvinyl Siloxane
PWP Pulmonary Wedge Pressure
"R"
R Respiration
R&E Round and Equal
RA Rheumatoid Arthritis
RAD Radiation Absorbed Dose
RBBB Right Bundle Branch Block
RBC Red Blood Cell
RC Root Canal
RCA Right Coronary Artery
RCF Root Canal Filling
RCM Right Costal Margin
RCT Root Canal Treatment
RDS Respiratory Distress Syndrome
REM Rapid Eye Movement
RESP Respira (tory), (tions)
RF Rheumatoid Factor
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Abbreviation Meaning
Rh Rhesus Factor in Blood
RH & N Regional Head and Neck Examination
RHD Rheumatic Heart Disease
RIND Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
RLE Right Lower Extremity
RLL Right Lower Lobe (Lung)
RLQ Right Lower Quadrant (Abdomen)
RMGI Resin Modified Glass Ionomer
RML Right Middle Lobe (Lung)
ROM Range of Motion
RP Reversible Pulpitis
RPD Removable Partial Denture
RPR Rapid Plasma Reagin Test
RR Respiratory Rate
RRR Regular Rhythm and Rate
RSB Right Sternal Border
RSD Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
RSR Regular Sinus Rhythm
RSV Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Rt Root
Rt Frag Root Fragment
RUE Right Upper Extremity
RUL Right Upper Lobe (Lung)
RUQ Right Upper Quadrant (Abdomen)
RV Right Ventricle
RVH Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
"S"
SA Suicide Attempt
SAH Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Sal Salivary
SARS Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
SBE Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis
SBO Small Bowel Obstruction
SBP Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
SCC Squamous Cell Carcinoma
SCM Sternocleidomastoid
Sed Rate Sedimentation Rate
Septo Septocaine
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Abbreviation Meaning
SG Specific Gravity
SGOT Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase
SGPT Serum Glutamic Pyruvate Transaminase
SI Suicidal Ideation
SIB Self-Injurious Behavior
SIDS Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
SL Sublingual
SLE Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
SLR Straight-Leg Raising
SMI Serious Mental Illness
SNRI Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor
SOAPE Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan and Education
SOB Shortness of Breath
SROM Spontaneous Rupture of Membranes
SRP Scaling and Root Planing
SSC Stainless Steel Crown
SSE Soap Suds Enema
SSKI Saturated Solution Potassium Iodide
SSRI Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
SSS Sick Sinus Syndrome
STD(s) Sexually Transmitted Disease(s)
STI(s) Sexually Transmitted Infection(s)
STS Serologic Test for Syphilis
Subging Subgingival
Subling Sublingual
SubQ Subcutaneous
Supp Suppository
Supraging Supragingival
Surg Ext Surgical Extraction
Susp Suspension
Sut Suture
SVT Supraventricular Tachycardia
Swel Swelling
Sx Surgery or Symptoms
Symp Symptoms
SZ Seizure
"T"
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Abbreviation Meaning
T&A Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
T&C Type and Crossmatch
T
1
-T
12
Thoracic Vertebrae, 1 through 12
TAH Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
TAH-BSO Total Abdominal Hysterectomy with Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
TB Tuberculosis
TBG Thyroxin-Binding Globulin
TC Throat Culture
TCN Tetracycline
Td Tetanus and Diphtheria
TD Tardive Dyskinesia
TDaP Tetanus, Diphtheria and Acellular Pertussis
TEE Transesophageal Echocardiogram
TENS Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
TFT Thyroid Function Test
TGA Transposition of the Great Arteries
THR Total Hip Replacement
TIA Transient Ischemic Attack
TIBC Total Iron-Binding Capacity
TIPS Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Placement
TJR Total Joint Replacement
TKR Total Knee Replacement
TLC Total Lung Capacity
TM Tympanic Membrane
TMD Temporomandibular Joint Disorder or Dysfunction
TMJ Temporomandibular Joint
TN Trigeminal Neuralgia
TNF Tumor Necrosis Factor
Tng Tongue
TNM Tumor-Nodes-Metastases
TP Total Protein
TPR Temperature, Pulse, and Respiration
TR Tricuspid Regurgitation
Trig Triglycerides
TS Tricuspid Stenosis
TSH Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
TSS Toxic Shock Syndrome
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Abbreviation Meaning
TTE Transthoracic Echocardiogram
TTP Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
TUR Transurethral Resection
TURBT Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour
TURP Transurethral Resection of the Prostate
"U"
UA Urinalysis
UC Ulcerative Colitis
UGI Upper Gastrointestinal
Unk Unknown
URI Upper Respiratory Infection
US Ultrasound
UTI Urinary Tract Infection
"V"
VA Visual Acuity
Vag Vaginal
Vaso Vasoconstrictor
VC Vital Capacity
VD Venereal Disease
VD Vertical Dimension
VDO Vertical Dimension of Occlusion
Vert Def Vertical Defect
VF Ventricular Fibrillation
VH Visual Hallucination
Vit Vitamin
VLDL Very Low Density Lipoprotein
VS Vital Signs
VSD Ventricular Septal Defect
VSS Vital Signs Stable
Vtach Ventricular Tachycardia
"W"
w/fl with Fluoride
WBC White Blood Cell
WL Working Length
"X"
XR X-ray
Xylo Xylocaine
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Abbreviation Meaning
"Z"
ZnO
2
Zinc Oxide
ZnPO
4
Zinc Phosphate
ZOE Zinc Oxide Eugenol
SYMBOLS
≥ Greater than or equal to
≤ Less than or equal to
Ø
Zero
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Abbreviation Meaning
“ A”
A Assessment
ā Before
A&P Auscultation and Percussion
A&W Alive and Well
AA Alcoholics Anonymous
ABCD Asymmetry, Borders, Color, Diameter
ac before meals
ACC Ambulatory Care Clinic
Acc Accessory
ACDC Adult Correctional Dental Care
acry Acrylic
ACT Assertive Community Treatment
ad lib as desired, at Liberty
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act
ADHC Advance Directive for Health Care
Adj Adjust(ed) (ment)
Ad-Seg Administrative Segregation (Housing)
Adv Advanced
aka also known as
AM Morning
AMA Against Medical Advice
amal Amalgam
AMP Ampoule
anes Anesthe (sia) (tic)
ant Anterior
AP Anterior-Posterior
APP Acute Psychiatric Program
approx Approximate(ly)
appt Appointment
APS Adult Protective Services
ART Antiretroviral Therapy
ASH Atascadero State Hospital (DSH)
ASL American Sign Language
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Abbreviation Meaning
ASP Avenal State Prison
ASU Administrative Segregation Unit
ASW Associate Social Worker
ASX Asymptomatic
attch Attachment
attr Attrition
avg Average
aw Arch Wire
AW Associate Warden
"B"
B/F Brushing/Flossing
b/u Build Up
BB Bite Block
BLS Basic Life Support
BMI Body Mass Index
BMU Behavioral Management Unit
BPH Board of Parole Hearings
BPM Beats Per Minute
brdg Bridge
BRP Bathroom Privileges
Bx Biopsy
"C"
C&B Crown and Bridge
C&PR Classification & Parole Representative
C/C Chief Complaint
c/o Complained of
CAC California City Correctional Center
CADDIS Census and Data Discharge Information System
CAL California State Prison, Calipatria
Cal Calorie
CAP Corrective Action Plan
CAR Complications, Alternatives and Risks
Carp Carpule
CASE California Adaptive Support Evaluation
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Abbreviation Meaning
Cast Cast(ed) (ing)
CCC California Correctional Center
CCCMS Correctional Clinical Case Management System (Mental Health)
CCHCS California Correctional Health Care Services
CCI California Correctional Institution
CCR California Code of Regulations
CCTRP Custody Community Transitional Re-entry Program
CCWF Central California Women's Facility
CDCR California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
CDI Clean, Dry and Intact
C Celsius
Cem Cement
CEN California State Prison, Centinela
CEO Chief Executive Officer
CHCF California Health Care Facility
Chk Check
chr chronic
CHSA Correctional Health Services Administrator
CHX Chlorhexidine
CIM California Institution for Men
CIT Crisis Intervention Team
CIW California Institution for Women
cm Centimeter
CMC California Men's Colony
CME Chief Medical Executive
CMF California Medical Facility
CMH Chief of Mental Health
CMO Chief Medical Officer
CNE Chief Nurse Executive
COAL Coalinga State Hospital(DSH)
COD Co-Occurring Disorders
Comp Composite
Conc Concentrated
cond Condition
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Abbreviation Meaning
cons Consultation
cont Continu(e) (ous)
coop Cooperative
COR California State Prison, Corcoran
CP&S Chief Physician and Surgeon
CPHCS California Prison Health Care Services
CPS Child Protective Services
CQI Continuous Quality Improvement
CQIT Continuous Quality Improvement Tool
CQO Chief Quality Officer
CRC California Rehabilitation Center
CS Central Supply
CSW Clinical Social Worker
CTC Correctional Treatment Center
CTF Correctional Training Facility
CTP Copy to Pharmacy
CTQ Confined to Quarters
Cust Tr Custom Tray
CVSP Chuckawalla Valley State Prison
"D"
d day
DDP Developmental Disability Program
DDPS Distributed Data Processing System
DDS Doctor of Dental Surgery
DEA Drug Enforcement Agency
DECS Disability and Effective Communication System
Del Deliver (ed)
Demo Demonstrate
Denthx Dental History
DERM Dermatology
DHCS Division of Health Care Services
Dia Diameter
DJJ Department of Juvenile Justice
DME Deputy Medical Executive
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Abbreviation Meaning
DME Durable Medical Equipment
DO Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
DOA Dead on Arrival
DOB Date of Birth
DOJ Department of Justice
DOM Department Operations Manual
DON Director of Nursing
DPC Dental Priority Classification
DPP Disability Placement Program
Dr Doctor
DRB Departmental Review Board
DSH Department of State Hospitals
DSM Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
DTO Danger to Others
DTS Danger to Self
Dup Duplicate
DVI Deuel Vocational Institution
"E"
e.g. For example
EBP Evidence Based Practices
EBT Evidence Based Treatment
ED Emergency Department
EHRS Electronic Health Record System
EMT Emergency Medical Technician
EO Executive Order
EOP Enhanced Outpatient Program (Mental Health)
ER Emergency Room
Erpt Erupt (ed) (ion) (ing)
Esp Especially
Etiol Etiology
Eval Evaluat(ion) (e)
Exam Examination
"F"
f Female
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Abbreviation Meaning
F/U Follow-up
FBI Foreign Body Ingestion
FBT Family Based Treatment
FDA Food and Drug Administration
FH(x) Family History
fl oz Fluid Ounce
FOOSH Fell On Outstretched Hand
FSP Folsom State Prison
FWF Folsom Women's Facility
"G"
GACH General Acute Care Hospital
GAF Global Assessment of Functioning (scale)
GAL Gallon
GCS Glasgow Coma Scale
GD Gravely Disabled
GED General Equivalency Diploma
gen general (ized)
gp gutta percha
GP General Population
gtts Drops
Gz Gauze
"H"
H/O History of
H
2
O
Water
HCCUP Health Care Cost and Utilization Program
HCPOP Health Care Placement Oversight Program
HCPU Health Care Placement Unit
HCSS Health Care Scheduling System
HDSP High Desert State Prison
HEART HCPOP Endorsement and Referral Tracking
Hg Mercury
HHQ Health History Questionnaire
HHR Health History Reviewed
HHx Health History
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Abbreviation Meaning
HLOC Higher Level of Care
HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
HMO Health Maintenance Organization
HOB Head of Bed
Hosp Hospital
HPC Health Program Coordinator
HPI History of Present Illness
HPM Health Program Manager
HPS Health Program Specialist
HQR Health Questionnaire Reviewed
Hr Hour
HRT Health Record Technician
Ht Height
Hx History
"I"
i.e. That is, id est
I/M Inmate
I/P Inmate-Patient
IBW Ideal Body Weight
IC Informed Consent
ICC Infection Control Committee
ICC Institutional Classification Committee
ICD International Classification of Disease
ICF Intermediate Care Facility
ICN Infection Control Nurse
ICU Intensive Care Unit
ID Identification
IDST Interdisciplinary Support Team
IDTT Interdisciplinary Treatment Team
IEX Indecent Exposure
IMHIS Inmate Mental Health Identifier System
Immed Immediate
Impr Impression
IMSP Inmate Medical Services Program
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Abbreviation Meaning
Indir Indirect
Instr Instruct (ed) (ion)
IP Inpatient
IQ Intelligence Quotient
IRM Intermediate Restorative Material
Irrev Irreversible
Irrig Irrigation
IRU Inpatient Review Unit
ISP Ironwood State Prison
IST In-Service Training
ISU Investigative Services Unit
ISUDT Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment
IVDU Intravenous Drug User
IWRP Individual Written Rehabilitation Plan
"K"
kcal Kilocalorie
kg Kilogram
KVSP Kern Valley State Prison
"L"
/L Lower
L Left
L Liter
LAC California State Prison, Los Angeles
LAN Local Area Network
LAT Lateral
lb Pound
LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LD Lethal Dose
Liq Liquid
LL Lower Left
LLQ Left Lower Quadrant
LM Left Main
LMA Laryngeal Mask Airway
LMHP Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
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Abbreviation Meaning
LMP Last Menstrual Period
LNMP Last Normal Menstrual Period
LOC Level of Care
LOS Length of Stay
LPT Licensed Psychiatric Technician
LR Lower Right
LRQ Lower Right Quadrant
Lt Left
LTCS Long Term Care Services
LTRH Long Term Restricted Housing
LUQ Left Upper Quadrant
LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse
"M"
m Male
Marg Marginal
MAST Medical Antishock Trousers
Mcg Microgram
MCRP Male Community Re-Entry Program
MCSP Mule Creek State Prison
MCV Mean Corpuscular Volume
MD Medical Doctor
MDO Mentally Disordered Offender
MDV Multiple Dose Vial
MEC Medical Executive Committee
Med hx Medical History
Med Medium
Mem Membrane
mEq Milliequivalent
MERP Medication Error Reduction Plan
mg Milligram
mg% Milligram/100 ml
MH Mental Health
MH HAO Mental Health Housing Arrival Order
MHCB Mental Health Crisis Bed
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Non-Clinical Term: Abbreviation or acronym that supports patient care but is not a direct diagnosis,
treatment, medication, body location or provision of direct care for the patient(s).
CCHCS Abbreviations Page 34 of 43
Abbreviation Meaning
MHI Mental Health Indicator
MHMD Psychiatrist
MHP Mental Health Program
MHPC Mental Health Primary Clinician
MHQMS Mental Health Quality Management System
MHSDS Mental Health Services Delivery System
MHSR Mental Health Suicide Reviewer
MHTS Mental Health Tracking System
Min Minute
MIU Million International Units
ml Milliliter
mm Millimeter
MN Midnight
Mo(s) Month(s)
MOD Medical Officer of the Day
Mod Moderate
mOsm Milliosmol
MR Modified Release
MRD Medical Records Director
MRE Medical Reason for Endorsement
MSE Mental Status Examination
MSW Master of Social Work
MTA Medical Trained Assistant/Medical Technical Assistant
MTP Master Treatment Plan
MVA Motor Vehicle Accident
"N"
N Normal
n/c No Charge
N/S No Show
NA, N/A Not Applicable
NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness
NASTL No Atypical Soft Tissue Lesions
NASWA National Association of Social Workers of America
NB Newborn
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Clinical Term: Abbreviation or acronym having to do with diagnosis or treatment of patients or provision of
direct patient care of any type, including medications and body locations.
Non-Clinical Term: Abbreviation or acronym that supports patient care but is not a direct diagnosis,
treatment, medication, body location or provision of direct care for the patient(s).
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Abbreviation Meaning
NC No Change
NCCHC National Commission on Correctional Health Care
NCF Negative Current Finding
NCP Non-Compliant Patient
NDD Negative Disability Designation
NDI Non-Industrial Disability Insurance
Neuro Neurology
NFE No Further Entries
NIMH National Institute of Mental Health
NKDA No Known Drug Allergies
NKFA No Known Food Allergies
NKSP North Kern State Prison
nl Normal
NNV Visit After Next
No Number
Noc Night
NOS Not Otherwise Specified
NP Nurse Practitioner
NPO Nothing by Mouth
NPP Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry
NR Non-Reactive
NSF No Significant Findings
NSH Napa State Hospital (DSH)
NSO Nurse Staffing Office
NVIR Next Visit Inmate Request
"O"
OA Office Assistant
OB Obstetrics
OCS Oral Cancer Screening
OH Oral Hygiene
OHI Oral Hygiene Instructions
OHU Outpatient Housing Unit
OJT On the Job Training
Op Operatory
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Clinical Term: Abbreviation or acronym having to do with diagnosis or treatment of patients or provision of
direct patient care of any type, including medications and body locations.
Non-Clinical Term: Abbreviation or acronym that supports patient care but is not a direct diagnosis,
treatment, medication, body location or provision of direct care for the patient(s).
CCHCS Abbreviations Page 36 of 43
Abbreviation Meaning
OP outpatient
Opp Opposi(te) (ng)
OR Operating Room
Ortho Orthopedics
OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Administration
OSURG Oral Surgeon/Oral Surgery
OT Occupational Therapy
OT Office Techinican
OTC Over the Counter
OTC Out to Court
OTM Out to Medical
oz Ounce
"P"
P&P Policy & Procedures
P&S Physician & Surgeon
P&T Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee
p.c. After (is after meals)
PA Physician Assistant
PA Posterior-Anterior
PACU Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Palp Palpation
PAR Post-Anesthesia Recovery
PARA Number of Pregnancies Producing Viable Offspring
Path Pathology
PBSP Pelican Bay State Prison
PC Primary Clinician
PC2602 Penal Code 2602
PCC Pharmaceutical Care Committee
PCP Primary Care Provider
PCPC Patient Care Policy Committee
PCT Primary Care Team
PE Physical Examination
Peds Pediatrics
Perc Percussion
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Clinical Term: Abbreviation or acronym having to do with diagnosis or treatment of patients or provision of
direct patient care of any type, including medications and body locations.
Non-Clinical Term: Abbreviation or acronym that supports patient care but is not a direct diagnosis,
treatment, medication, body location or provision of direct care for the patient(s).
CCHCS Abbreviations Page 37 of 43
Abbreviation Meaning
Perf Perforation
Perm Permanent
Pharm Pharmacy
PhD Doctor of Philosophy
PHI Protected Health Information
PHIP Patient Health Information Portal
PHN Public Health Nurse
PHx Past History
PI Plaque Index
PIC Pharmacist in Charge
PIP Psychiatric Inpatient Program
PLO Patient Level Outcome
PLO Prison Law Office
PM Evening
PM&R Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
PMH Past Medical History
PMI Point of Maximal Impulse
PMU Patient Management Unit
PO by Mouth
POC Parole Outpatient Clinic
POC Physician on Call
Pol Polish
Pos Positive
Post Posterior
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
PPM Parts per Million
Prefab Prefabricated
Prelim Preliminary
Pre-Op Preoperative
Prep Preparation
PRN As Needed
Prosth Prosthodontics/Prosthe(tic)(sis)
Prox Proximal
PSC Patient Safety Committee
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Clinical Term: Abbreviation or acronym having to do with diagnosis or treatment of patients or provision of
direct patient care of any type, including medications and body locations.
Non-Clinical Term: Abbreviation or acronym that supports patient care but is not a direct diagnosis,
treatment, medication, body location or provision of direct care for the patient(s).
CCHCS Abbreviations Page 38 of 43
Abbreviation Meaning
PSH Patton State Hospital
PSU Psychiatric Security Unit
Psy D Doctor of Psychology
Psych Psychiatry/Psychology
PT Pharmacist Tech
PT Physical Therapy
PT Psychiatric Technician
pt Patient
PVSP Pleasant Valley State Prison
PWB Partial Weight Bearing
Px Prognosis
"Q"
q Every
q noc Every Night
q2h Every Two Hours
q3h Every 3 Hours
QA Quality Assurance
QA&I Quality Assessment & Improvement
qam Every Morning
QC Quality Control
qh Every Hour
QID Four Times a Day
QIP Quality Improvement Plan
QIT Quality Improvement Team
QM Quality Management
QMC Quality Management Committee
QMT Quality Management Team
qpm Every Evening
QS Quantity Sufficient, Enough
Qt Quart
Quad Quadrant
"R"
R&R Receiving & Release
R/O Rule Out
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Clinical Term: Abbreviation or acronym having to do with diagnosis or treatment of patients or provision of
direct patient care of any type, including medications and body locations.
Non-Clinical Term: Abbreviation or acronym that supports patient care but is not a direct diagnosis,
treatment, medication, body location or provision of direct care for the patient(s).
CCHCS Abbreviations Page 39 of 43
Abbreviation Meaning
R/S Reschedule
R/t Related to
RBA Risks, Benefits and Alternatives
RBAC Risks, Benefits, Alternatives and Consequences
RC Reception Center
RD Registered Dietitian
RD Rubber Dam
RDA Recommended Daily Allowance
RDA Registered Dental Assistant
RDAEF Registered Dental Assistant Extended Function
RDD Regional Dental Director
RDH Registered Dental Hygienist
RDN Registered Dietitian Nutrition
Re Regarding
Reappt Reappoint(ment)
Rec Recommend (ed)
Re-Eval Re-Evaluation
Re-Exam Reexamimation
Ref Reference, Referr (ed) (al)
Rev Reversible
RHCE Regional Health Care Executive
RJD Richard J. Donovan Correctional Center
RME Regional Medical Executive
RMH Reviewed Medical History
RN Registered Nurse
ROI Release of Information
ROS Review of Systems
RPh Registered Pharmacist
RPT Registered Physical Therapist
RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist
Rt Right
RTC Return to Clinic
RTR Recreational Therapist, Registered
RTWC Return to Work Coordinator
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Clinical Term: Abbreviation or acronym having to do with diagnosis or treatment of patients or provision of
direct patient care of any type, including medications and body locations.
Non-Clinical Term: Abbreviation or acronym that supports patient care but is not a direct diagnosis,
treatment, medication, body location or provision of direct care for the patient(s).
CCHCS Abbreviations Page 40 of 43
Abbreviation Meaning
RVR Rules Violation Report
Rx Prescription
"S"
s Without
S Subjective
S&S Signs and Symptoms
S/P Status Post
SAC California State Prison, Sacramento
SAMSHA Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAP Substance Abuse Program
SAT Saturated
SATF Substance Abuse Treatment Facility
SBP Systolic Blood Pressure
SCC Sierra Conservation Center
SCC Standards Compliance Coordinator
Sched Schedule (d)
SD Standard Deviation
SDI State Disability Insurance
SEMS Standby Emergency Medical Services
SES Socio-Economic Status
Sev Severe
SH Social History
SHU Security Housing Unit
SIG let it be marked (prescription)
SIV Self-Inflicted Violence
SNF Skilled Nursing Facility
SNY Special Needs Yard
SOL California State Prison, Solano
SOMS Strategic Offender Management System
SORA Sex Offender Registration Act
SOTP Sex Offender Treatment Program
SP Speech Pathologist
SPMI Serious and Persistent Mental Illness
SPR FIT Suicide Prevention and Response Focused Improvement Team
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Clinical Term: Abbreviation or acronym having to do with diagnosis or treatment of patients or provision of
direct patient care of any type, including medications and body locations.
Non-Clinical Term: Abbreviation or acronym that supports patient care but is not a direct diagnosis,
treatment, medication, body location or provision of direct care for the patient(s).
CCHCS Abbreviations Page 41 of 43
Abbreviation Meaning
SPSW Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker
SQ San Quentin State Prison
SR Slow Release
SRASHE Suicide Risk and Self-Harm Evaluation
SRE Suicide Risk Evaluation
SRN Supervising Registered Nurse
SSA Social Security Administration
SSD Social Security Disability
SSI Supplemental Security Income
Staph Staphylococcus
Stat Immediately
STRH Short Term Restricted Housing
Supnum Supernumerary
Surf Surface
Surg Surg(ery) (ical) (eon)
SVP Sexually Violent Predator
SVSP Salinas Valley State Prison
SW Suicide Watch
"T"
Tab Tablet(s)
TABE Test of Adult Basic Education
TB Tooth Brushing
Tbsp Tablespoon
TCMP Transitional Case Management Program
Temp Temporary
TID Three Times a Day
TJC The Joint Commission
tko To Keep Open
TO Telephone Order
TP Treatment Plan
TPN Total Parenteral Nutrition
Trf Transfer
Tsp Teaspoon
TTA Triage and Treatment Area
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Clinical Term: Abbreviation or acronym having to do with diagnosis or treatment of patients or provision of
direct patient care of any type, including medications and body locations.
Non-Clinical Term: Abbreviation or acronym that supports patient care but is not a direct diagnosis,
treatment, medication, body location or provision of direct care for the patient(s).
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Abbreviation Meaning
Tx Therapy, Treatment
Tx plan Treatment Plan
"U"
U/ Upper
U/S Unscheduled
UCC Unit Classification Committee
UHR Unit Health Record
UL Upper Left
ULN Upper Limits of Normal
ULQ Upper Left Quadrant
UM Utilization Management
Uncoop Uncooperative
unilat Unilateral
unsvc Unserviceable
UR Upper Right
URQ Upper Right Quadrant
"V"
VA Veteran's Administration
Var Varnish
VDRL Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
VNA Visiting Nurse Association
VO Verbal Order
Vol Volume
VSP Valley State Prison
"W"
w Width
w/ with
W/C Wheelchair
w/n Within
W/V Weight/Volume Ratio
WCM Well Circumscribed Margin
WD Well Developed
WK Week
WN Well Nourished
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Clinical Term: Abbreviation or acronym having to do with diagnosis or treatment of patients or provision of
direct patient care of any type, including medications and body locations.
Non-Clinical Term: Abbreviation or acronym that supports patient care but is not a direct diagnosis,
treatment, medication, body location or provision of direct care for the patient(s).
CCHCS Abbreviations Page 43 of 43
Abbreviation Meaning
WNL, wnl Within Normal Limits
WRM Wellness Recovery Model
WSP Wasco State Prison
Wt. Weight
"Y"
y/o Years Old
SYMBOLS
» Approximately Equal to
Δ Change
Ö Check
↓ Decreased
° Degree
= Equal to
♀ Female
↑ Increased
♂ Male
− Negative
≠ Not Equal to
# Number
% Percent
lb. Pound (after a figure)
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Definitions: Note - abbreviations or acronyms from either list may be found in the clinical health record.
Clinical Term: Abbreviation or acronym having to do with diagnosis or treatment of patients or provision of
direct patient care of any type, including medications and body locations.
Non-Clinical Term: Abbreviation or acronym that supports patient care but is not a direct diagnosis,
treatment, medication, body location or provision of direct care for the patient(s).
Revision History
Effective: 08/2016
Revised: 01/2022
