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Med. Abbreviations
some good things to remember
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A & P | Anatomy and Physiology |
| ad lib | freely/at will |
| ac | before meals *remember by "afore chow"* |
| adm | admission |
| AED | Automated external defibrillator |
| amb | ambulate |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| ax | axillary |
| bid | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BMI | body mass index |
| BMR | basal metabolic rate |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| (C with a line over it) | with |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CHO | carbohydrate |
| cl liq | clear liquids |
| c/o | complaints of |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CT | computerized tomography |
| D/C | discontinue |
| DNR | Do NOT resuscitate |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EKG, ECG | electrocardiogram |
| FBAO | foreign body airway obstruction |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FF | forced fluids |
| GB | gallbladder |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| Hct | Hematocit |
| HOB | head of bed |
| hs | hour of sleep/bedtime |
| ht | height |
| hx | history |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| IV | Intravenous |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LPN, LVN | licensed pratical (vocational) nurse |