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Abreviations final
Term | Definition |
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ADHD | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
AIDS | Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome |
APAP | Acetaminophen |
ASA | Aspirin |
BP | Blood Pressure |
Ca | Calcium |
CHF | Congestive Heart Failure |
GI | Gastrointestinal |
H2O2 | Hydrogen Peroxide |
HCTZ | Hydrochlorothiazide |
HIV | Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus |
HMO | Health Maintenance Organization |
ICU | Intensive Care Unit |
K | Potassium |
KCL | Potassium Chloride |
MOM | Milk of Magnesia |
N/V or N&V | Nausea and Vomiting |
NaCl | Sodium Chloride |
NSAID | Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory |
NTG | Nitroglycerin |
PCN | Penicillin |
pre op | Before surgery |
TCN | Tetracycline |
BS | Blood Sugar |
Fe | Iron or Ferrous Sulfate |
MV or MVI | Multi Vitamin or Multi Vitamin Injection |
Na | Sodium |
PPO | Preferred Provider Organization |
BSA | Body surface area |
COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
CNS | Central Nervous System |
DNR | Do Not Resucitate |
ENT | Ear, Nose, Throat |
FBS | Fasting Blood Sugar |
GERD | Gastro esophageal reflux disease |
HDL | High density lipoprotein |
HTN | Hypertension |
Mg | Magnesium |
NKDA | No Known Drug Allergies |
UTI | Urinary tract infection |
TB | Tuberculosis |
SOB | Shortness of Breath |
TPN | Total parental nutrition |
STD | Sexually transmitted disease |