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5 - October 11, 2011
Introduction to Patient Care - Abbreviations (1 - 47)
Question | Answer |
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a | before |
ac | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
am | before noon |
AMA | against medical advice |
ADL | activities of daily living |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
bid or BID | twice a day |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BR | bed rest |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BSC | bedside commode |
C | centigrade, celsius |
c | with |
CD | constant drainage |
cm | centimeter |
C & S | culture and sensitivty |
c/o | complians of |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
DOB | date of birth |
DSD | dry sterile dressing |
dx | diagnosis |
F | fehrenheit |
FUO | fever of undetermined origin |
FWB | full weight bearing |
fx | fracture |
GI | gastrointestinal |
Gm,gm,g | gram |
gtt,gtts | drop,drops |
H2O | water |
H2O2 | hydrogen peroxide |
HEENT | head,eyes,ears,nose and throat |
H/O | history of |
HOH | hard of hearing |
H & P | history and physical |
hx | history |
I & O | intake & output |
IV | intavenous |
K | potassium |
kg | kilogram |
LMP | last menstrual period |
mg | milligram |
ml | milliliter |
mm | millimeter |
Na | sodium |
NAS | no added sodium,salt |