1. Medical Terminology
Abbreviations
Lesson 8

2. ASA
acetylsalicylic acid or
Aspirin

3. ASAP
As Soon as Possible

4. ax
axillary
armpit

5. tid
Three times a day

6. TLC
Tender Loving Care

7. TPR
Temperature, pulse, respiration

8. TWE
Tap Water Enema
Putting liquids into the rectum and colon thru the anus. Treatment for constipation

9. TX
Traction
Using weights to align bones

10. Ca Cancer any malignant growth or tumor.
it may spread to other parts of the body

11. CAD Coronary Artery Disease
narrowing of the coronary arteries that prevents good blood supply to the heart muscle.
Usually caused by atherosclerosis.

12. CF Cystic fibrosis Genetic.
Affecting the mucus lining of the lungs, leading to breathing problems and other difficulties

13. DOA
Dead on arrival

14. FUO
Fever of Unknown Origin

15. VD Venereal Disease also known as sexually transmitted diseases.
diseases or infections that are transmitted by means of sexual contact

16. od
Right eye

17. Review
Ax T qid
Axillary
Temperature
4 times a day

18. Review HS
Tap water enema At
bedtime

19. Review
ASA ii Q4H prn for HA
Aspirin
Every 4 hours
As needed

20. Review Pt DOA. Notify coroner ASAP. Patient Dead on arrival
As soon as possible

21. Review Dx: CAD, Ca lung, FUO Diagnosis Coronary artery disease Cancer
Fever of unknown origin

22. Review Severe pain RLQ. evidence of VD Right Lower quadrant
Venereal disease

23. Review IPPB tx Q2h for CF. Intermitten positive pressure breathing
Treatment
Every 2 hours
Cystic fibrosis

24. Review TPR and B/P tid Temperature, pulse, respiration Blood pressure
Three times a day

25. Review Oc-u-clear ii gtts od i gtt os qod Drops Right eye Drop
Left eye
Every other day