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ABB 31-60
medical core abbreviations
Question | Answer |
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CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CP | cerebral palsy/chest pain |
CS | central supply |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
DAT | diet as tolerated |
D & C | dilation and curettage |
DOA | dead on arrival |
DOB | date of birth |
DM | diabetes mellitus |
DS | down syndrome |
dx | diagnosis |
ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram, electrocardiography |
EMT | emergency medical technician |
ENT | ears nose throat |
ER | emergency room |
FB | foreign body |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
Fx | fracture |
GB | gallbladder |
GP | general practice |
gtt | drops |
GYN,gyn | Gynecology |
HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
HOB | head of bed |
HRT | hormone replacement therapy |
HTN | hypertension |
hr | hour |
Hx | history |
ICU | intensive care unit |
I & O | intake and output |