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Abbrs. A-C & symbols
Mrs. Driscoll's Health Science 1 Abbreviations A-C
Question | Answer |
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ac | before meals |
Cl | chloride or chlorine |
AP | Apical pulse |
c with the line over it | with |
BP | blood pressure |
CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
↑ | higher, elevate, or up |
↓ | low, below average |
♀ | female |
♂ | male |
AED | automated external defibrillator |
BMI | body mass index |
bid | twice a day |
cc | cubic centimeter |
AM | in morning, before noon |
BR | Bed Rest |
BRP | Bathroom Privileges |
CCU | coronary care unit; critical care unit |
Bl Wk | Blood Work |
CBC | Complete Blood Count |
BUN | Blood urea nitrogen |
cap | capsule |
ADL | activities of daily living |
cl liq | Clear liquid |
COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
π | two |
CVA | Cerebral vascular accident (stroke) |
CT | computerized tomography scan |
ACLS | Advanced cardiac life support |
C/o | complains of |