Medical Terminology Abbreviations Lesson 8

ASA acetylsalicylic acid or Aspirin

ASAP As Soon as Possible

ax axillary armpit

tid Three times a day

TLC Tender Loving Care

TPR Temperature, pulse, respiration

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

TX Traction Using weights to align bones

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

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

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

DOA Dead on arrival

FUO Fever of Unknown Origin

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

od Right eye

Review Ax T qid Axillary Temperature 4 times a day

Review TWE @ HS Tap water enema At bedtime

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

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

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

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

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

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

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