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Abbreviations #1
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| abd | abdomen |
| ABR | absolute bedrest |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| adm | admission |
| ADL | Activities of daily living |
| AFB | acid-fast bacillus |
| AIDS | Acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| AKA | above knee amputation |
| AL | assisted living |
| am, AM | morning |
| amb | ambukatory |
| amt | amount |
| ap | apicical |
| approx. | approximately |
| AROM | Active range of motion |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ax | axilary |
| BUD, b.i.d | two times a day |
| BKA | below-knee amputation |
| bld | blood |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BR | bedrest |