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common abbreviations

medical terms- sets 1-3

QuestionAnswer
abd abdomen
ABR absoloute bedrest
ac before meals
ad lib as desired
adm. admission
ADL activities of daily living
AFB acid-fast bacillus (TB)
AIDS acquired immune deficiency syndrome
BE barium enema
C caesarian
AKA above-knee amp.
AL assisted living
am or AM morning
amb ambulatory
amt amount
ap apical (pulse)
approx. approximately
AROM active range of motion
ASAP as soon as possible
as tol as tolerated
ax axillary(armpit)
BID or b.i.d. two times a day
BKA below-knee amp.
bld blood
BM bowel movement
BP or B/P blood pressure
BR bedrest
BPR bathroom privileges
BS blood sugar
BSC bedside commode
c(with line above) with
C centigrade
CA cancer
CS central supply
CABG coronary artery bypass grafting
cath catheter
CBC complete blood count
CBR complete bedrest
cc cubic centimeter
CCU coronary care unit
CDC centers for disease control and prevention
CHF congestive heart failure
cl liq clear liquid
CMS circulation, motion, sensation
CNA certified nursing assistant
CNS central nervous system
c/o complains of/in care of
COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder
CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CVA cerebrovascular accident/ stroke
CVS cardiovascular system
DAT diet as tolerated
DM diabetes mellitus
DNR do not resuscitate
Cal calorie
EENT eye,ear,nose and throat
DOE dyspnea on exertion
DOA dead on arrival
DOB date of birth
DON director of nursing
Dr. doctor
drsg dressing
DVT deep vein thrombosis
dx diagnosis
ECG, EKG electrocardiogram
EEG electroencephalogram
ER emergency room
ETOH alcohol
exam examination
F fahrenheit
FBS fasting blood sugar
FF force fluids
fl, fld fluid
FSBS finger stick blood sugar
ft foot
FWB full weight bearing
FYI for your information
F/U or f/u follow up
fx fracture
gal gallon
geri chair geriatric chair
GI gastrointestional
GB gallbladder
GU genito urinary
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