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AHS II Abbreviations
AHS II Abbreviations A - C
Question | Answer |
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@ | at |
abd | abdomen, abdominal |
ABG | arterial blood gas |
ac | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
ADL | activities of daily living |
AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
Amb | ambulatory |
ASA | aspirin |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
Ax | axilla |
BE | barium enema |
bid | twice a day |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BR | bedrest |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BS | blood sugar |
Bx | biopsy |
c | with |
Ca | calcium |
CA | cancer |
CAT | computerized axial tomography |
Cath | catheter |
CBC | complete blood count |
CBR | complete bed rest |
cc | cubic centimeter |
CC | chief complaint |
CCU | coronary or criticl care unit |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
Cl | chloride |
cl liq | clear liquids |
cm | centimeter |
c/o | complaints of |
CO2 | carbon dioxide |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CS | central supply |
C&S | culture and sensitivity |
CS | central supply |
CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
CXR | chest x-ray |