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AHS II Abbreviations A - C

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@   at  
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abd   abdomen, abdominal  
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ABG   arterial blood gas  
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ac   before meals  
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ad lib   as desired  
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ADL   activities of daily living  
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AIDS   acquired immune deficiency syndrome  
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Amb   ambulatory  
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ASA   aspirin  
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ASAP   as soon as possible  
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ASHD   arteriosclerotic heart disease  
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Ax   axilla  
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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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BP   blood pressure  
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BR   bedrest  
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BRP   bathroom privileges  
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BS   blood sugar  
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Bx   biopsy  
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c   with  
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Ca   calcium  
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CA   cancer  
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CAT   computerized axial tomography  
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Cath   catheter  
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CBC   complete blood count  
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CBR   complete bed rest  
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cc   cubic centimeter  
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CC   chief complaint  
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CCU   coronary or criticl care unit  
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CHF   congestive heart failure  
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Cl   chloride  
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cl liq   clear liquids  
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cm   centimeter  
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c/o   complaints of  
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CO2   carbon dioxide  
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COPD   chronic obstructive pulmonary disease  
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CS   central supply  
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C&S   culture and sensitivity  
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CS   central supply  
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CVA   cerebral vascular accident  
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CXR   chest x-ray  
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