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Attachment A
A
AA
ABA
abd.
ABL
Ac level; ACL
a.c.
ACT
AD; A.D.
ADA
ADD
ADHD
ADL
ADN
ad. lib.
adm
AI
AIMS
ALT (GPT)
a.m.; A.M.
AMA
amb.; Amb
A.Mgr.
amp
amt.
A.O.D.
APS
A/P
approx
apt.
appt.
aqu, H20
ARD
AROM
AS; A.S.
ASA
ASAP
ASCVD
ASH
A.S.H.D.; ASHD
_
A.S.H.D. c C.H.F.;
_
ASHD c CHF
A.S.P.D.
assmt.
AST(GOT)
AU; A.U.
Ax; ax
Alcoholics Anonymous
Appllied Behavior Analysis
abdomen
Adaptive Behavior Level
Anti convulsant level
before meals
Assertive Community Treatment
Right Ear
American Dietetic Association
Attention Deficit Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
activities of daily living
Associate Degree in Nursing
at pleasure; as desired; as much as needed
admission
Auditory Impairment
Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale
Alanine aminotransferase (Glutamate pyruvate transaminase)
before noon; morning
Against Medical Advice
ambulation; ambulatory
Area Manager
ampule
Amount
Administrative Officer of the Day
Adult Protective Services
anterior-posterior
approximately
apartment
appointment
water
Admission, Review, Dismissal
Active Range of Motion
Left ear
aspirin
As soon as possible
Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Heart Disease
Austin State Hospital
Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
BA
bc
bcp
b/c
BDI-2
BDSS
B.E.
BF
Bfs; Bfst
b.i.d.
b.i.w.
Bachelor of Arts
birth control
birth control pill
because
Battelle Developmental Inventory 2
Bipolar Disorder Symptom Scale
barium enema
black female
Breakfast
twice a day
two times a week
Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease with Congestive Heart Failure
Antisocial Personality Disorder
assessment
Aspartate Aminotransferase (Glutamate oxalacetate transaminase)
Both ears
axillary (temperature)
B
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bil.
B.M.; BM
BM
B MOD
BMR
B/P; BP
B.P.D.
BPD
BPD-M
BPD-MX
BPD-D
BPH
BPRS
BPRS-C
BR
br
B/S; bs
BS
B.S.
BSN
BSW
BTCMHMRC
BTT
BUN
BWF
BWX
bilateral
bowel movement
black male
Behavior Modification
Basal Metabolic Rate
blood pressure
Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder (On TIMA form only)
Borderline Personality Disorder Manic
Borderline Personality Disorder Mixed
Borderline Personality Disorder Depressed
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale
Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale for Children
bathroom
brother
blood sugar
Bachelor of Science
Bowel Sounds
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Bluebonnet Trails Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center
Birth to Three
Blood Urea Nitrogen
Bite Wing Film (dental)
Bite Wing X-rays (dental)
C
Ca; CA
C/A
Ca++
CAD
Cal.; kcal
C.A.O.
cap.; caps.
Carb; Carbo; CHO
C.A.R.E.
Cath
CBC
CBCL
CBT
cc
C.C.C.
CCC/SP
C of C
CD
CDSA
C/D
CHIP
chol
CHF
C.H.F.
CHO
ckd
Cl. or cl. or cl
cm
C.M.
CMAP
CMT
CPAC
CPL
CPS
centigrade
Carcinoma
cancel
Calcium
Coronary Artery Disease
calorie
Copied Active Orders
capsule(s)
Carbohydrate(s)
Client Assignment and Registration System
Catheter; catherize
Complete Blood Count
Child Behavior Checklist
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
cubic centimeter
Certificate of Clinical Competence
Certificate of Clinical Competence/Speech Language Pathologist
Continuity of Care
Center Director
Consumer Driven Services
Chemical Dependency
Children’s Health Insurance Plan
Cholesterol
Congestive Heart Failure (On TIMA form only)
Congestive Heart Failure
carbohydrate
checked
Client/consumer
centimeter
Case Manager or Case Management
Children’s Medication Algorithm Project
Community Management Team
Children’s Planning Advisory Council
Clinical Pathology Laboratories
Child Protective Services
C
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C.N.S.; CNS
c/o; C/O
CO2
COBRA
conc.
Cont; cont
COPD
CP
CPD
CPK
CPR
CRCG
CRCGA
C.R.D.
Creat.
C&S
CSF
CSP
C-Spine
CSSP
CT
C.T.
cu mm
CXR
central nervous system
Complains of; complaint of
Carbon Dioxide
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
concentrate (liquid)
continue
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Cerebral Palsy
Cardio-Pulmonary Disease
Creatine Phosphokinase
Child Protective Services
Community Resource Coordination Group
Community Resource Coordination Group Aide
Community Residential Director
creatine
Culture and Sensitivities
Cerebral Spinal Fluid
Community Support Plan
Cervical Spine
Community Services Specialist
Computed Tomography
Certified Teacher
cubic millimeter
Chest X-ray
d; o.d.; qd
DAC
DADS
D.A.P.
DARS
DBT
D/C
D.C.
DCS
D&C
D&E
DEA
Decr
Demo.
Dept.
DFPS
DHS
DJD
dl
D.M.
DMR
DMRR
DNQ
D.O.
D/O
D.O.A.
D.O.B.
D.P.D.
DPIYC
DR
DSHS
D-Spine
DSM-IV
d.T.
D/T’s
D.W.I.
DWR
daily
Day Activity Center
Department of Aging & Disability Services
Data; Assessment; Plan
Department of Assistive Rehabilitative Services
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
discontinue
Direct Care/Contact
Direct Care/Contact Staff
Dilation and Curettage
Diagnosis and Evaluation
Drug Enforcement Administration
decrease
Demographic
Department
Department of Family & Protective Services
Department of Human Services
Degenerative Joint Disease
deciliter
Diabetes Mellitus
Determination of Mental Retardation
Determination of Mental Retardation Report
Did not qualify
Doctor of Osteopathy
disorder
Dead On Arrival
date of birth
Dependent Personality Disorder
Developmental Programming for Infants and Young Children
Doctor
Department of State Health Services
Dorsal Spine
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Illness – 4th Edition
Diphtheria tetanus (booster)
Delirium Tremens
Driving While Intoxicated
Desired weight range
Attachment A
D
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Dx; DX
diagnosis, diagnostic
E.C.G.; E.K.G.
ECI
ECT or EST
E.E.G.
E.E.N.T.
eg; exp; ie
EGD
EIS
EIS-Prof.
EIS-Para.
E-lytes; Lytes
Elix
EMDR
EMT
ENT
Eos.
Epith.
E.P.S.
Equil; equil
ER
et
et al
ETOH
Eval.; eval
Exam
exp.
ext.
Electrocardiogram
Early Childhood Intervention
Electroconvulsive Therapy
Electroencephalogram
Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat
example
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Early Intervention Specialist
Early Intervention Specialist Professional
Early Intervention Specialist Paraprofessional
Electrolytes
Elixir
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Emergency Medical Technician
Ear, Nose, Throat
Eosinophilic Leukocytes
Epithelial
Extra Pyramidal Symptoms/Signs
Equilibrate(ation); equilibrium
Emergency Room
and
and others
Ethanol or alcohol
evaluation
Examination
Expressive
extension
F
F
f to f
f/f
fa
fam
FBS
F.E.
Fe++
FeSo4
fin.assmt.
fl
Fleets
FMX
FOB
freq.
FSH
FSM
F/S; f/s
f/u; F/U
FUO; F.U.O.
Fx; frac.
FYI
Furlough
Fahrenheit (temperature)
face to face
features/function
father
family
Fasting Blood Sugar
Fleets(s) Enema
Iron
Iron Sulfate
financial assessment
fluid
Fleet's enema
Full mouth X-rays (dental)
Foot of Bed
frequency
Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Family style meals
finger stick
follow up
fever unknown origin
Fixed or Fracture
For Your Information
GAF
gal
G.B.
GERD
Global Assessment of Functioning
gallon
Gall Bladder
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Attachment A
E
F
G
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G.E.D.
GHM
G.I.
gl.
gm; Gm
Gms.
G.P.
gr.
grf or grfa
grm or grmo
grp
GTT
gtts.
G. tube
G.U.
GYN
Graduate Equivalency Dipoloma
Group Home Manager
gastrointestinal
glass (8 fluid ounces)
Gram
grams (15 grains)
Gestural Prompt
grain
grandfather
grandmother
group
Glucose Tolerance Test
drops
Gastric Tube
Genito-Urinary
Gynecology
H
H20
H2O2
HA
Hab
HBcAg
HBsAg
H.C. cr.
HCG
HCS
Hct
HL;Hep.Loc
Hemi
HEENT
HELP
HF
Hgb
H&H
HI; ↑
Hi Cal; ↑ Cal.
HIV
HRC
HM
HOB
Hosp.
H.P.D.
H.Q.
hr.
HS; h.s.
HT; ht.
HTN
Hx; Hx.
HV, hv
Hypo; "H"
Hour; High Chemistry test results
water
Peroxide
headache
Habilitation
Hepatitis B Core Antigen
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Hydrocortisone Cream
Human Chorionic Gonadotrophins
Home and Community-based Services
Hematocrit
Heparin Lock
Paralyzed on one side
Head eye ear nose throat
Hawaii Early Learning Profile
Hispanic Female
Hemoglobin
Hematocrit and Hemoglobin
High
high calorie
human immunodeficiency virus
Human Rights Committee
Hispanic Male
Head of Bed
Hospital
Histronic Personality Disorder
head quarters
hour
at bedtime, hour of sleep
Height
hypertension
History
home visit
hypodermically
ICF
ICFMR
ICU
I&D
IDT
i.e.
IEP
IFSP
IHFS
Intermediate Care Facility
Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded
Intensive Care Unit
Incision and Drainage
Interdisciplinary Team
that is
Individual Education Plan
Individualized Family Service Plan
In-home Family Support
Attachment A
H
I
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IM; im
imp.
Imp; Imp.; Impact.
in.; "
Incont.
Incr
Info
INH
inj.
inst.
Int.
IPC
I.P.P.B.
I&O
IQ
ISD
ISP
IV
IVP
intramuscular
Impression
Impacted(ion)
inch
Incontinent
increase
Information
Isoniazid
injection
Instruction ( a method that can be used to record progress notes)
Internal
Individual Plan of Care
Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing
Intake and Output
Intelligence Quotient
Independent School District
Independent Service Plan/Individual Support Plan
Intravenous
Intravenous Pyelogram
JCAHO
Joint Commission of Accrediation of Healthcare Organizations
K+
K.U.B.
KVO
Potassium
Kidney, Ureter, Bladder
keep vein open
LL
Left
Attachment A
J
K
L
Lt
L
lab
lang
lat
lax.
lb; #
LBSW
LCDC
LCSW
LCTA
LDH
LE; L.E.
LFT
LH
Li
LiCO3
liq
LLD
LLE
L.L.Q.
LMD
LMP
LMSW
LMSW-AP
LOC
L.O.C.
LON
Lo Cal; ↓ Cal.
Low Chemistry test results; liter
laboratory
language
lateral
laxative
pound
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Lungs clear to ausciltation
Lactic dehydrogenase
Lower extremity(ies)
Liver Function Test
Luteinizing Hormone
Lithium
Lithium Carbonate
liquid
Language Learning Disability
Left Lower Extremity
Left Lower Quadrant
Local Medical Doctor
Last Menstrual Period
Licensed Master Social Worker
Licensed Master Social Worker - Advanced Practitioner
Level of Care
level of consciousness
Level of Need
Low Calorie
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Lo Fat; ↓ fat
Lo Na; ↓ Sod.
L.P.A.
LP
LPC
LPHA
LPT
LRE
LRG
L-Spine
L-S Spine
LUE
L.U.Q.
L.U.O.Q.
L.V.N.
lymph
Low Fat
Low Sodium
Licensed Psychological Associate
Liver Profile
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts
Licensed Physical Therapist
Least Restrictive Environment
Long Range Goal
Lumbar Spine
Lumbo-Sacral Spine
Left Upper Extremity
Left Upper Quadrant
Left Upper Outer Quadrant
Licensed Vocational Nurse
lymphocyte
M.A.
maint.
max
MC
MCAS
mcg
MCH
MCHC
MCV
M.D.
MDD
med/meds
Med. Rev.
mech
Med.
mEq.
mEq/l
msg.
mg/dl
mg
Mg++
MH
MHA
MHC
MHMR
MI; M.I.
micro
min.
Min
MIN
ml
mm
MMPI
M.M.R.
mo
Mod; mod.
M.O.M.
mono
morph
mth
MPV
MR
MRA
MRC
Master of Arts
maintained
maximum
Medicaid
Multonomah Community Ability Scale
microgram
mean corpuscular hemoglobin
mean corpuscular hemoglobin content
mean corpuscular volume
Medical Doctor
Major Depressive Disorder
medication
Medication Review
mechanical
Medical
milliequivalent
milliequivalents per liter
message
milligram per deciliter
milligrams
Magnesium
Mental Health
Mental Health Authority
Mental Health Center
Mental Health Mental Retardation
Myocardial Infarction
microcytosis
Minim (15 Minims=1cc)
Minute
Minimum
milliliter
millimeter
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
Measles, Mumps, Rubella
mother
Moderate
Milk of Magnesia
monocyte
morphology
month
mean platelet volume
Mental Retardation; Mentally Retarded
Mental Retardation Authority
Mental Retardation Center
Attachment A
M
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MR/RC
MRPA
M.S.
M.S.
m.s.
M.S.S.W.
M.S.W.
MT (ASCP)
mtg.
mth
Mental Retardation/Related Conditions
Mentally Retarded Persons Act
Master of Science (title)
Multiple Sclerosis
Morphine Sulfate
Master of Science in Social Work
Master in Social Worker
Medical Technologist (American Society of Clinical Pathologists)
meeting
mother
N.A.
NA; N/A
Na; Na++
NAD
narc.
neg.
Neuro
NGTube
N.H.
NIDDM
NKA
no.; #
Norm
NOS
NOSx
NP
N.P.D.
N.P.O.
NF
NKDA
NRF
NS
N/S; N/S’d
N.S.A.
NSAID
NSG
N.S.R.
NVCI
N/V
NVD
nutri.
Narcotics Anonymous
not applicable
Sodium
No Acute Distress
narcotics
Negative
Neurologist
Nasogastric Tube
Nursing Home
Non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
No Known Allergies
number
Normal
not otherwise specified
no other symptoms
Nurse Practitioner
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
nothing by mouth
no refill (on TIMA form only)
No Known Drug Allergies
no refill
Normal Saline
no show; no showed
No Significant Abnormality
Non Steroid Anti-inflammatory Drug
nursing
Normal Sinus Rhythm
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Nausea and vomiting
nausea vomiting diarrhea
nutrition, nutritional
O2
OB
Obj.
OBRA
OBS
obs.
Obst.
OCD
O.C.P.D.
O.D.
O.D.; OD
OD
ODD
OHR
oint.
OM
O.M.
Oxygen
Obstetrics
Objective
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987
Organic Brain Syndrome
observe
Obstruction
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder
Officer of the Day (title)
Right eye
overdosed
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Oral Hygiene Rating
ointment
Otitis Media
oral motor
N
O
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O&M
O&P
OPC
opth.; OPTH.
OR
OSAR
O.S.;OS
OT
O.T.
OTR
OTC
OU; O.U.
O.V.
oz.
Orientation and Mobility
ova and parasites
Order of Protective Custody
ophthalmology
Operating Room
Outpatient Substance Abuse and Referral
Left Eye
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist Registered
over-the-counter
Both Eyes
Office visit
ounce (30cc)
P
p; p
pan
PASARR
PA; P.A.
PAT
Path.
Pb.
PC
pc
PCN
PCP
PDD
PD
P.D.
PDP
PDR
P.E.
P.E.; P.X.
PEARL
Pedi
per
PERRLA
Pg. Ch.
Ph.D.
pH
PID
PKU
PLS
plt
p.m.; P.M.
PMAB
PMP
PMRA
P.M.S.
PNAC
P.O.
p.o.
POCO
P.P.
P.P.D.
PPP
PRC
PROMPT
Pre. Voc.
post
Pulse; Panic range laboratory test results
post; after
panelipse film (dental)
Preadmission Screening and Annual Resident Review
Posterior Anterior; physical assistance; Physician’s Assistant
Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
pathology
Phenobarb
phone call
after meals
Penicillin
Primary Care Physician
Pervasive Developmental Disorder
police department
Personality Disorder
Person Directed Plan
Physician's Desk Reference
Physical Education
physical examination
Pupils equal and reactive to light
Pediatrician
by or through
pupils equal, round and react to light and accomodation
Program Change
Doctor of Philosophy
hydrogen ion concentration
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
phenylketonuria
Preschool Language Scale
platelet
afternoon; evening
Preventive Management of Aggressive Behavior
Physical Management Plan
Persons With Mental Retardation Act
Premenstrual Syndrome
Planning Network And Advisory Committee
Phone Order
by mouth; orally
Plan of Care Oversight
Physical Prompt
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Prospective Payment Program
Public Responsibility Committee
Probation Resource Officer and Mental Health Professional Team
Pre-Vocational
posterior
P
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post op.
Prep
PRIDE
prn; PRN
pro; Prot.
prog.
PROM
PROM/AROM
pro-time; PT
Psy.
PT
P.T.
Pt
pt.
PTA
PTT
PUD
PVD
PVC
Px
post operative
Prepare(ation)
Parent Resources for Infant Developmental Enrichment
as needed; as desired; as often as necessary
Protein
Prognosis
Passive Range of Motion
Passive Range of Motion/Active Range of Motion
Prothrombin time
Psychology
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy
Patient
pint (16 fluid ounces, 500cc)
Physical Therapist Assistant
partial thromboplastin time
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Premature Ventricular Contractions
Prophylaxis
q
QA
qday
qh
qhs
qid
QIDS-SR
QM
qmo.
QMHP-CS
QMRP
qod
qs
qt.; Qt.
Quad
qw
every day
Quality Assurance
every day, daily
every hour; e.g. q2h, q3h,; etc.
every bedtime
four times a day
quick inventory of depressive symptoms-self rated
Quality Management
monthly
Qualified Mental Health Professional-Community Services
Qualified Mental Retardation Professional
every other day
a universal medical term for quantity sufficient
quart (32 fluid ounces; 2 pints; 1,000cc)
Quadriplegia
every week
®
right
Rectal
respirations
rheumatoid arthritis
Retirement Activity Center
red blood cell/count
regarding; regards
Reference
Right Extremity
recommend(ed); receptive
Recement(ed)
Receptive/Expressive Emergent Language Scale
Registered Dietician
Rehabilitation
Regular
respiration or respiratory
reticulocyte count
review
refill
Rheumatic Heart Disease
Right Lower Extremity
Right Lower Quadrant
Attachment A
Q
R
R
R
RA
RAC
RBC
re:
Re
RE
rec.
Recem
REEL
R.D.
Rehab
Reg
Resp.
retic. count
Rev
RF
RHD
RLE
RLQ
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R.N.
R.N.,C.
R/O
ROM
R.O.S.
R/S
RSS
Rt
R/T
RTC
RUE
R.U.O.Q.
R.U.Q.
RV
rx
Rx
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse, Certified
Rule Out
Range of Motion
Review of Systems
reschedule
Residential Service Specialist
right
related to
return to clinic
Right Upper Extremity
right upper outer quadrant
Right Upper Quadrant
Return visit
reaction
Treatment; Prescription
SAD
SC
sc
Scz
SCZ-A
SCZ-A (BP)
SczAD
SE
S/E
SES
Sed. rate
SGOT
SGPT
SH
SHL
sig.
sis
sl.
SLP
SNAP
SO
S.O.A.P.
SOB
sol.
S/P
SP
SPO
span.
sp. gr.
sq.
ss
S.S.
SS
SSC
SSDI
SSI
SSE
SST
ST
S.T.
St
Stat.
Staph.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Service Coordinator
service coordination
Schizophrenia
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
Schizoaffective Disorder
Supported Employment
side effects
Supported Employment Specialist
sedimentation rate
serum glutamic oxalacetic transaminase
serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase
Supported Housing
Supported Home Living
write on label
sister
Slight
Speech Language Pathologist
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Service objectives
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
Short of breath
solution
Status Post
Service Package
Specific Program Objective
spansule
specific gravity
squamous; square
half
Social Security
Service Specialist
Service Support Coordinator
Social Security Disability Income
Supplemental Security Income
Soap Suds Enema
Specialized Skills Training
Speech Therapist
Speech Therapy
skills training
at once; immediately
Staphylococcus
Attachment A
S
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stim
STD
Strep.
subl.
sub. cu/subq
Subj.
supp.
Supple.
Surg
SW
SWA
SWI
SWS
Sx
sz
% sat.
stimulation
Sexually transmitted disease
Streptococcus (bacterial)
sublingual
subcutaneously
Subjective
suppository
Supplement
Surgical; surgery
Social Worker
Social Worker Associate
Social Worker Intern
Social Worker Student
symptoms/signs
Seizure
% saturation
T
T3
T4
T&A
tab.(s)
TANF
TB
TBCH
Tbsp.
TC
TCOOMMI
T&C
TdB
T.D.
TDC
TEC
TED(S)
Temp; temp.; T
Tet
TxHML
T.F.; T/F
TFT
Theo
TIA
TIBC
t.i.d.
TIMA
Tinc.
t.i.w.; tiw
TJPC
TM
TMJ.
Tng.; trg.
TO
tol.
tox
TP
TPR
temperature
triiodothyronine
thyroxine
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
tablet(s)
Temporary Cash Assistance for Needy Families
tuberculosis
Texas Baptist Children’s Home
Tablespoon
telephone contact; telephone call
Texas Council On Offenders With Mental OR Medical Impairments
type and crossmatch
Tetanus Diphtheria Booster
Tardive Dyskinesia
Texas Department of Corrections
Texas Employment Commission
Elastic Stockings
Temporary; Temperature
Tetanus Antitoxin
Texas Home Living Services
Tube Feeding; tube fed
Thyroid Function Tests
Theophylline
Transient Ischemic Attacks
total iron binding capacity
three times a day
Texas Implementation of Medication Algorithms
Tincture
three times a week
Texas Juvenile Probation Commission
tympanic membrane
Temporo-Mandibular Joints
training
telephone order
tolerated
toxicology
Treatment Plan
Temperature, Pulse, Respiration
T
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IV.A.1.
TPRev
tr.
trach.
TRAG
TRF
TSH
tsp.
T-Spine
TT; TT1; TT2; TT3;
TT4; TT5
TT
T.T.C.
TUR; T.U.R.
turp
2 hr. pp glucose; 2hr.PPG
TWC
TX or Tx
TXHL
Treatment Plan Review
trace
Tracheotomy
Texas Recommended Authorization Guideline
Teacher Report Form
Thyroid stimulating hormone
teaspoon (dram, 5cc)
Thoracic Spine
Therapist Technician (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
UA
UE; U.E.
U.G.I.
UR
URI
US
UTI
urinalysis; Uniform Assessment
Upper extremity(ities)
Upper Gastrointestinal Series
Utilization Review
Upper Respiratory Infection
Ultra Sound
Urinary Tract Infection
VA
vd.
VD
VDRL
VI
Vit.; vit.
V.O.
Voc Rehab
vol.
VP
V.S.
Veteran’s Administration
voided
Venereal Disease
Venereal Disease Research Laboratories
Visual Impairment
vitamin
Verbal Order
Vocational Rehabilitation
volume
verbal prompting
vital signs
WAC
WAIS-R
WBC
w/c
WD/WN
WF
WISC
WISC-R
wk
wks
Wkly.
WM
Work Activity Center
Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale, Revised
white blood cell/count
wheelchair
well developed/well nourished
White female
Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children
Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children - Revised
week
weeks
weekly
White male
Attachment A
Tetanus Toxoid
Trinity Treatment Center
Transurethral Resection
Transurethral resection of prostrate
2 hour post prandial glucose
Texas Workforce Commission
Treatment
Texas Home Living Services
U
V
W
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Revised 09/04/13
IV.A.1.
WNL
w/o
Wt.
within normal limits
without
Weight
x
XR
times, for
X-ray; Radiograph
Attachment A
X
Y-Z
y/o
Yr
YSR
year(s) old
Year
Youth Self Report
SYMBOLS:
≈
about,approx.
&; et.
and
@
at
Δ
change

check
↓
decreased; lowered
˚
degree or hour
dram; tsp. ;5cc; 5ml
↑
elevated; raised; increased
=
equal
q
every
♀
female
>
greater than
<
less than
♂
male
minus; deficiency; negative

negative
#
number; pound
._
1
one
1:1
one on one
ounce; 6 tsp; 2 tbsp; 30cc; 30ml
%
percent

plus; excess; positive
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IV.A.1.
+
positive
Rx
prescription or take
R/O
rule out
2˚
...
secondary
111
three

therefore
Attachment A
..
11
two
_
c or w/
with
SYMBOLS: - continued
_
c or w/o
without
ss, 1ss, 11ss
½, 1½, 2½
I
1
V
5
X
10
L
50
C
100
D
500
M
1,000
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