| Acronym | Meaning |
| AIDS | Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome |
| D5W | Dextrose 5% In Water (IV) |
| MRDD | Mental Retarded/developmentally Disabled |
| FBS | Fasting Blood Sugar |
| TED | Thrombo-Embolism Deterrent |
| PSVT | Paroxysmal Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia |
| PMS | Peripheral Motor (nervous) System |
| NED | No Evidence Of Disease |
| EMC | Ensephalomyocarditis |
| BA | Breathing Apparatus |