Medical Abbreviations & Acronyms

By BarCharts, Inc.

Medical students and professionals at any level, seeking any degree, certification, or with any job title, agree that this best-seller is an incredibly useful tool. Nurses, medical coders and administrators say it is a must-have to do a quick lookup or to intensely study for an exam. Finding an answer is as easy as turning one page of this 6 page laminated guide that was expertly organized by our author and designers for quick reference that is faster than the internet. 
Abbreviations and acronyms covered in this guide:

• Weights & Measurements
  • Drugs
  • Formulations
  • Administration
  • References
  • Standards & Regulations
• Diagnostic Testing
• Professional Designations
• Managed Care
• Agencies & Organizations
• Health Assessment
• Specialized Areas & Facilities
• Locations & Directions
• Body Systems
  • Blood System
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Endocrine System
  • Female Reproductive System
  • Gastrointestinal System
  • Integumentary System
  • Lymphatic/Immune System
  • Muscular System
  • Male Reproductive System
  • Nervous System
  • Respiratory System
  • Skeletal System
  • Special Senses: Eye/Ear
  • Urinary System

• Language: English
• Publisher: BarCharts, Inc.
• Release date: Nov 30, 2009
• ISBN: 9781423212669

Book preview

INTRODUCTION Purpose: Since there are thousands of medical abbreviations and acronyms, the purpose of this chart is to present those most commonly used. CARE must be exercised when using this shorthand communication format, because of multiple meanings for a particular abbreviation or acronym. The correct definition is determined by the context of the material. Definitions: Abbreviation: A shortened form of a word or phrase. Ex: tid=three times a day Acronym: Word formed from the initial letters in a phrase. Ex: WHO=World Health Organization Tip: Some abbreviations and acronyms may appear:

In lower or upper case lettering

With or without periods

WEIGHTS/ MEASUREMENTS