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MOD C WEEK 4 WORDS
WEEK 4 COMMON MEDICAL TERMS OVERALL
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |