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Question | Answer |
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D/C | discontinue,discharge |
OR | operating room |
prn | whenever necessary, as needed |
ac | before meals |
stat | immediately, at once |
RN | registered nurse |
wt | weight |
Cl | chloride or chlorine |
Rx | prescription, take, treatment |
AP | apical pulse |
T | temperature |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
spec | specimen |
c with line on top | with |
ss with line on top | one half |
s with line on top | without |
pt | physical therapy/therapist |
BP | blood pressure |
R | respiration, rectal |
Na | sodium |
CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
DRG | diagnostic related group |
LMP | last menstraul period |
arrow up | higher, elevate, or up |
female symbol | female |
vp | veni puncture, venus pressure |
AED | automated external diffribilation |
HIPPA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
LTC | long term care |
BMI | body mass index |