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med. abb. 13
13 pages of med abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| @ | At |
| A & P | Anatomy and Physiology |
| ab | abortion |
| abd | Abdominal |
| ABG | Arterial Blood Gas |
| a.c. | Before Meals |
| ACLS | Advanced Cardiac Life Support |
| ADL | Activities of Daily Living |
| ad lib | As Desired |
| adm | Admission |
| alt dieb | Alternate Days(every other day) |
| am | Morning |
| AMA | Against Medical Advice |
| amb | Ambulate, Walk |
| AMI | Acute Myocardial Infarction |
| amt | Amount |
| ANS | Autonomic Nervous System |
| ant | Anterior |
| approx | Approximately |
| aq | Aqueous |
| ARDS | Acute Respiratory Distress Sydrome |
| ASA | Aspirin |
| ASAP | As Soon As Possible |
| as tol | As Tolerated |
| ATD | Admission, Transfer, Discharge |
| Ax | Axillary(Armpit) |
| BE | Barium Enema |
| bid | Twice a Day |
| bil | Bilateral |
| BK | Below Knee |
| bl | Blood |
| bl wk | Blood Work |
| BLS | Basic Life Support |
| BM | Bowel Movement |
| B/P | Blood Pressure |
| bpm | Beats Per Minute |
| BR | Bed rest |
| BRP | Bathroom Privileges |
| BS | Breath Sounds |
| BUN | Blood, Urea, Nitrogen |
| bx | Biopsy |
| _ c | With |
| C&S | Culture & Sensitivity |
| c-spine | Cervical Spine(Neck) |
| CA | Cancer |
| CAD | Coronary Artery Disease |
| cal | Calorie |
| CAT | Computerized Axial Tomography |
| cath | Catheter |
| CBC | Complete Blood Count |
| cc | Cubic Centimeter |
| CC | Chief Complaint |
| CCU | Coronary Care Unit |
| CHD | Coronary Heart Disease |
| CHF | Congestive Heart Failure |
| CHO | Carbohydrate |
| chol | Cholesterol |
| circ | Circumcision |
| cl liq | Clear Liquid |
| CNS | Central Nervous System |
| c/o | Complains of |
| COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
| CPK | Creatine Phosphokinase |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
| CPT | Chest Physical Therapy |
| CSF | Cerebolspinal Fluid |
| CT | Computer Tomography |
| CVA | Cerebovascular Accident(Stroke) |
| CVU | Cardiovascular Unit |
| cx | Cervix or Complaint of |
| CXR | Chest X-ray |
| cysto | Cystography |
| d/c | Discontinue |
| D & C | Dilation and Curettage |
| DAT | Diet as Tolerated |
| DC | Discontinue or Discharge |
| del | Delivery |
| Del. Rm. | Delivery Room |
| DNA | Deoxyribonucleic Acid |
| DNR | Do Not Resuscitate |
| DOA | Dead on Arrival |
| DOB | Date of Birth |
| DPT | Diptheria, Pertussis, Tetanus |
| D/S | Dextrose in Saline |
| DT's | Delirium tremens |
| DW | Distilled Water |
| D5W | 5% Dextrose in Water |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| EBL | Estimated Blood Loss |
| ECG | Electrocardiogram |
| EEG | Electroencephalogram |
| EENT | Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat |
| EKG | Electrocardiogram |
| EMG | Electromyogram |
| ESR | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate |
| est | Estimated |
| ER | Emergency Room |
| ET | Endotracheal |
| ETA | Estimated Time of Arrival |
| etiol | Etiology |
| ETOH | Ethyl Alcohol, Intoxicated |
| LD | Lethal Dose |
| LDH | Lactic Dehydrogenase |
| LDL | Low-Density Lipoprotein |
| liq | Liquid |
| LLQ | Left Lower Quadrant(Abdomen) |
| LMP | Last Menstrual Period |
| LOC | Level of Consciousness |
| LP | Lumbar Puncture |
| lt | Left |
| LUQ | Left Upper Quadrant(Abdomen) |
| meds | Medications |
| MI | Myocardial Infarction |
| min | Minute |
| MN | Midnight |
| MOM | Milk of Magnesia |
| MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imagery |
| MS | Multiple Sclerosis |
| MVA | Motor vehicle Accident |
| NVD | Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea |
| Na+ | Sodium |
| NaCl | Sodium Chloride |
| N/C | Nasal Cannula OR No Complaints |
| neg | Negative |
| neuro | Neurology |
| NG | Nasogastric |
| NGT | Nasogastric Tube |
| nitro | Nitroglycerine |
| 0.09% NaCl/Liter H20 | NS(Normal Saline) |
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