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Med. Abbreviations
some good things to remember
Question | Answer |
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A & P | Anatomy and Physiology |
ad lib | freely/at will |
ac | before meals *remember by "afore chow"* |
adm | admission |
AED | Automated external defibrillator |
amb | ambulate |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
ax | axillary |
bid | twice a day |
BM | bowel movement |
BMI | body mass index |
BMR | basal metabolic rate |
BP | blood pressure |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
(C with a line over it) | with |
CBC | complete blood count |
CC | chief complaint |
CHO | carbohydrate |
cl liq | clear liquids |
c/o | complaints of |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CT | computerized tomography |
D/C | discontinue |
DNR | Do NOT resuscitate |
Dx | Diagnosis |
EEG | electroencephalogram |
EKG, ECG | electrocardiogram |
FBAO | foreign body airway obstruction |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
FF | forced fluids |
GB | gallbladder |
Hgb | hemoglobin |
Hct | Hematocit |
HOB | head of bed |
hs | hour of sleep/bedtime |
ht | height |
hx | history |
IM | Intramuscular |
IV | Intravenous |
LOC | level of consciousness |
LPN, LVN | licensed pratical (vocational) nurse |