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5.1 med abbreviation
med abb
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| CDC | center for disease control and prevention |
| DRG | diagnostic related group |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| D/C | discontinue, dishcharge |
| OR | operating room |
| prn | as needed |
| ac | before meals |
| stat | immediately, at once |
| RN | Registered Nurse |
| wt | weight |
| Cl | Cloride |
| Rx | prescription |
| AP | apical pulse |
| T | temperature |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| spec | specimen |
| - c | with |
| ___ ss | one half |
| _ s | without |
| pt | patient |
| BP | blood pressure |
| R | respiration, rectal |
| Na | sodium |
| HIV | human immunodeficieny virus |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficieny syndrom |
| CVA | cereebrovascular accident |
| DPT | diptheria pertussis tetanus |
| EMT | emergency medical technician |
| REM | rapid eye movement |
| ROM | range of motion |
| VS | vital signs |
| XR | x-ray |
| STD or STI | sexually transmitted disease or infection |
| staph | stapholococcus infection |
| strep | streptococcus infection |
| Sx | signs or symptoms |
| HOSA | health occupations students of america |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| ↑ | increase |
| ♂ | male |