common medical abbreviations
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| AB or ab | abortion
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| abd | abdomen
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| ac | before meals
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| AD | Right ear
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| ad lib | as desired
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| ADHD | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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| AFB | Acid-Fast Bacilli
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| amp | ampule
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| A/P or A | anterior/posterior
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| AS | Left ear
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| ASA | aspirin
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| ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease
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| AU | Both ears
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| AVR | aortic valve replacement
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| ax | axillary
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| Ba | barium
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| BE | barium enema
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| bid | twice a day
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| BM | bowel movement
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| BMR | basal metabolic rate
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| BP | blood pressure
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| BUN | blood urea nitrogen
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| bx | biopsy
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| C | celcius
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| ~c | with
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| C1,C2 | 1st cervical vertebra,2nd cervical vertebra
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| CA | cardiac arrest
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| Ca | cancer
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| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft
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| CAD | coronary artery disease
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| caps | capsules
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| CBC | complete blood count
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| CDC | center for disease control
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| CCU | coronary care unit
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| CF | cystic fibrosis
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| CHF | congestive heart failure
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| chol | cholesterol
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| cm | centimeter
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| CMV | cytomegalovirus
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| CNS | central nervous system
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| CO2 | Carbon Dioxide
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| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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| CRF | chronic renal failure
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| CS | cesarean section
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| C | culture and sensitivity
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| CMV | cytomegalovirus
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| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid
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| CT scan or CAT scan | computerized tomography
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| CVA | cerebral vascular accident
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| CC | chief complaint
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| c/o | complains of
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| CXR | chest x-ray
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| cysto | cystoscopy
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| D | dilation and curettage
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| d/c or dc | discontinue
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| diff | differential count(WBC)
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| DIG | digoxin
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| DPT | diphtheria,pertussis,tetanus
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| DM | Diabetes Mellitus
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| DOA | Dead on arrival
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| DRE | digital rectal exam
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| DUB | dysfunctional uterine bleeding
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| DVT | deep vein thrombosis
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| Dx | diagnosis
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| ECF | Extended Care Facility
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| ECG or EKG | electrocardiogram
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| ECHO | echocardiography
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| EDC | estimated date of confinement
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| EEG | electroencephalogram
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| EMB | endometrial biopsy
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| HEENT | head,eyes,ears,nose,throat
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| EMG | Electromyelogram
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| EOM | extraocular movement
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| ER | emergency room
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| ERT | estrogen replacement therapy
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| F | Fahrenheit
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| FB | foreign body
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| FBS | fasting blood sugar
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| FDA | Food and Drug Administration
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| Fe | iron
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| FH | family history
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| F/U or FU | follow up
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| FUO | fever of undetermined origin
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| Fx | fracture
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| g or gm | gram
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| GB | gallbladder
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| GBS | gallbladder series
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| GI | gastrointestinal
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| Grav 1,2,3 | 1st,2nd or 3rd pregnancy
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| GTT | glucose tolerance test
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| GYN | gynecology
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| hr | hour
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| H | hematocrit and hemoglobin
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| h/o | history of
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| Hct | hematocrit
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| HDL | high density lipoprotein
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| Hg | Mercury
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| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus
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| H2O | water
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| HPI | history of present illness
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| hs | at bedtime
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| hx | history
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| I | incision and drainage
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| ICU | intensive care unit
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| IM | intramuscular
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| inj | injection
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| IOL | intraocular lens
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| IUD | intrauterine device
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| IUP | intrauterine pregnancy
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| IV | intravenous
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| IVP | intravenous pyelogram
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| K | potassium
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| kg | kilogram
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| KUB | kidney ureter bladder
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| L1,L2 | 1st or 2nd vertebra
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| lap | laparotomy
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| LAT or lat | lateral
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| OD | right eye
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| OS | left eye
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| OT | occupational therapy
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| OU | both eyes
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| oz | ounce
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| P | pulse
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| PA | posterior/anterior
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| P | percussion and Auscultation
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| Para 1,2,3 | number of viable births
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| Path | pathology
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| pc | after meals
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| PDR | Physician Desk Reference (drugs)
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| PE | physical exam
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| per os | by mouth
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| PERRLA | pupils equal round reactive to light
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| PH | past history
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| pH | acid/alkalinity measurements
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| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease
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| PKU | phenylketonuria
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| PMS | premenstrual syndrome
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| po | passed orally
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| PPD | test for tuberculosis (purified protein derivative)
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| PRN | as needed
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| POMR | Problem Oriented Medical Record
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| PT | prothrombin time
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| pt | patient
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| PTT | partial prothromboplastin time
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| PU | pregnancy urine
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| q | every
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| qd | everyday
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| qid | four times a day
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| qh | every hour
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| qhs | every night
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| qod | every other day
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| RBC | Red Blood Cells
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| R/O | rule out
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| REM | rapid eye movement
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| Rh | Rhesus factor in the blood
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| RLL | right lower lobe
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| RML | right middle lobe
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| ROM | range of motion
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| ROS | review of systems
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| RUL | right upper lobe
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| RUQ | right upper quadrant
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| Rx | therapy, prescription
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| s | without
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| S1,S2 | 1st or 2nd sacral vertebra
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| SAB | spontaneous abortion
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| Sed Rate | sedimentation rate
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| sig | let it be written
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| SMAC 6 | 6 different serum tests
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| SMAC 20 | test of 20 chemical constituents
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| SOAP | subjective, objective, assessment, plan
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| SL | sublingual
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| SNF | Skilled Nursing Facility
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| sol | solution
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| SpG | specific gravity
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| Staph | staphylococcus
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| STAT | immediately
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| STD | sexually transmitted disease
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| Strep | streptococcus
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| subq | subcutaneous
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| T | temperature
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| T | tonsilloadenoidectomy
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| T1,T2 | 1st or 2nd thoracic vertebra
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| TA | therapeutic abortion
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| tab | tablet
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| TAH | total abdominal hysterectomy
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| TB | tuberculosis
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| TENS | transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
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| TFT | thyroid function test
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| TIA | transient ischemic attack
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| tid | three times a day
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| top | topical
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| Trig | triglycerides
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| TSS | toxic shock syndrome
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| TUR,TURP | transurethral resection of the prostate
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| Tx | treatment or therapy
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| U | unit
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| UC | uterine contraction
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| UA | urinalysis
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| UGI | upper gastrointestinal series
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| umb | umbilical
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| URI | upper respiratory infection
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| US | ultrasound
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| UTI | urinary tract infection
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| VD | venereal disease
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| VS | vital signs
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| WBC | white blood cells, white blood count
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| Wt | Weight
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| Ht | Height
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| y/o | year old
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| Hgb | hemoglobin
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| gtt | drops
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| 1* | primary
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| 2* | secondary
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| _ | negative
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| + | positive
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| > | greater than
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| /\ | change
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| AMA | against medical advice
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| BASA | baby aspirin
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| BPM | beats per minute
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| CRC | colorectal cancer
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| KCI | potassium chloride
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| LBP | lower back pain
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| LMP | last menstrual cycle
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| N/C | no complaints
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| NKA | no known allergies
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| NKDA | no known drug allergies
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| NTG | nitroglycerine
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| NV | nausea and vomiting
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| NVD | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
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| OTC | over the counter
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| OV | office visit
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| PCN | penicillin
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| PFT | pulmonary function test
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| PSA | prostate specific antigen
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| rect | rectal, rectally
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| Sx | symptoms
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| tr | trace
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| VO | verbal order
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| VS | vital signs
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| WNL | within normal limits
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| WO | written order
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| x | times
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| DTR | deep tendon feflex
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