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Med abre.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ac | before meals |
| Cl | chloride |
| AP | apical pulse |
| -c (line over the c) | with |
| BP | blood pressure |
| CDC | Center for Disease Control and Prevention |
| arrow up | higher, elevate |
| female sign | female |
| AED | Automated External Defibrillation |
| BMI | Body Mass Index |
| bid | twice a day |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| AM | morning |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privilege |
| CCU | Critical Care Unit |
| Bl | blood |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| cap | capsule |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| cl liq | clear liquids |
| COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
| symbol: Pi | 2 |
| CVA | Cerebral Vascular Accident (stroke) |
| CT | computerized tomography |
| ACLS | Advanced Cardiac Life Support |
| c/o | complains of |
| D/C | discharge |
| DRG | diagnostic related group |
| HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
| gtts | drops |
| HS | hours of sleep |
| Ht | height |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| H2O | water |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| Hg | mercury |
| EENT | ears, eyes, nose, throat |
| FFl | force fluids |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| EMT | emergency medical technician |
| Gyn | gynecologist |
| OR | operating room |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NA | sodium |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LTC | long term care |
| IM | intramuscular |
| OJ | orange juice |
| N/S | normal saline |
| NaCl | salt |
| mm | millimeters |
| OPD | clinic |
| Ob | obstetrics |
| mg | milligrams |
| mL | milliliters |
| OU | each eye |
| O2 | oxygen |
| IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
| KCL | potassium chloride |
| CRT | certified respiratory therapist |
| prn | as needed |
| RN | registered nurse |
| Rx | treatment |
| pt | patient or pint |
| R | respiration |
| qid | 4 times a day |
| q | every |
| qod | every other day |
| qt | quart |
| pc | after meals |
| pre | before |
| PT | physical therapy |
| ROM | range of motion |
| stat | immediately |
| Wt | weight |
| T | temperature |
| spec | specimen |
| ss with line | one half |
| s with line | without |
| vp | venous pressure |
| TPR | temperature, pulse and respiration rate |
| tsp | teaspoons |
| SSE | soap solution enema |
| tab | tablet |
| vs | vital signs |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| sig | give the following directions |
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