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MOD C WEEK 4 WORDS
WEEK 4 COMMON MEDICAL TERMS OVERALL
Term | Definition |
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a, ante | before |
aa | of equal parts |
a.c. | before meals |
as | left ear |
ad | right ear |
am | morning |
APAP | acetaminophen |
aq | water |
ASA | aspirin |
au | both ears |
bid | twice daily |
biw | twice weekly |
cˉ | with |
caps | capsules |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
dc, d/c | discontinue |
DEA | Drug Enforcement Agency |
Diag, dx | diagnosis |
Disp | dispense |
DME | durable medical equipment |
FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
g, gm | gram |
gr | grain |
gtt | drop |
h, hr | hour |
H20 | water |
hs | hour of sleep, bedtime |
hx | history |
IM | intramuscular |
IV | intravenous |
JCAHO | Joint Commission or Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations |
K | potassium |
KCL | potassium chloride |
kg | kilogram |
l | liter |
lb | pound |
mcg, ug | microgram |
Mg | magnesium |
ml | milliliter |
MOM | milk of magnesia |
Na | sodium |
Non rep, nr | do not repeat |
npo | nothing by mouth |