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Question | Answer |
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@ | at |
a | before |
ABG | arterial blood gas |
ac | before meals |
ACLS | advanced cardiac life support |
AD | right ear |
ad lib | as desired |
ADL | activities of daily living |
AED | automated external defibrillation |
AHA | american hospital association |
AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
am | morning |
ant | anterion |
AS | left ear |
ASA | aspirin |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
AU | both ears |
A&W | alive and well |
BBB | bundle branch block |
bid | twice a day |
B | bilateral |
BM | bowel movement |
BMI | body mass index |
BMR | basal metabolic rate |
BP | blood pressure |
BR | bed rest |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BS | blood sugar |
BSA | body surface area |
BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
Bx | biopsy |
c | with |
CA | cancer |
CBC | complete blood count |
CC | chief complaint |
CCU | coronary care unit |
CDC | center for disease control |
CF | cystic fibrosis |
CHD | coronary heart disease |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
CHO | carbohydrates |
chol | cholesterol |
CICU | cardiac intensive care unit |
Cl | chloride |
cl liq | clear liquid |
cm | centimeter |
CNS | central nervous system |
c/o | chief complaint of |
CO2 | carbon dioxide |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
CVA | cerebral vascular accident (stroke) |
CVD | cardiovascular disease |
DAT | diet as tolerated |
D/C | discontinued |
Diff | differential white blood cell count |
DM | diabetes mellitus |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
DOA | dead on arrival |
DOB | date of birth |
DOD | date of death |
D/S | dextrose in saline |
D/W | dextrose in water |
Dx | diagnosis |