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HCC
HCC 2008 abbrev.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| @ | at |
| a | before |
| abd | abdomen |
| a.c. | before meals |
| AD | Alzheimer's disease |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| Adm | admittted or admission |
| AM | morning |
| amb | ambulate or ambulatory |
| amt | amount |
| b.i.d. | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| c | with |
| C | centigrade |
| Ca | cancer |
| Cath | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| cl liq | clear liquid |
| c/o | complaints of |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
| disch | discharge |
| drsg | dressing |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG (EKG) | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| ER | emergency room |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| FBS | fast blood sugar |
| FF | force fluids |
| fld | fluids |
| Fx | fracture |
| gal | gallon |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gyn | gynecology |
| hr | hour |
| H20 | water |
| STAT | immediately |
| tbsp | tablespoons |
| t.id. | three times a day |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| I&O | intake and output |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| in | inch |
| IV | intravenous |
| L | liter |
| lab | laboratory |
| lb | pound |
| liq | liquid |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| meds | medications |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| min | minute |
| neg | negative |
| nil | none |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OR | operating room |
| ortho | orthopedics |
| OPD | outpatient department |
| O2 | oxygen |
| oz | ounce |
| p or post | after |
| PC | after meals |
| Peds | pediatrics |
| PM | afternoon or evening |
| P.O. | by mouth |
| postop | postoperative |
| preop | preoperative |
| prep | preparation |
| p.r.n. | as necessary |
| pt | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| PX | prognosis |
| q | every |
| q.h. | every hour |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |
| R | rectal |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RR | recovery room |
| Rx | prescription |
| W/O | without |
| spec | specimen |
| U/A | urinalysis |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| VS | vital signs |
| wt | weight |
Created by:
jaed008
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