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Stack #159850
Kilgore lvl1: met terms 5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a (with a line over it) | before |
| abd | adbomen |
| Abn | abnormal |
| ac | before meals |
| AD | right ear |
| ADA | american diabetes assoc. |
| ADH | antidiuretic hormone |
| ADLs | activities of daily living |
| ad libs | as desired |
| AMA | american medical advice |
| AMB | ambulatory |
| amp | ampule |
| amt. | amount |
| ant. | anterior |
| AP | anterior-posterior |
| AS | left ear |
| ASA | asprin |
| ax | axillary |
| bid | twice a day |
| bil | bilateral |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP, B/P | blood pressure |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS, bs | breath sounds |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| BSE | breast self-exam |
| BSI | body substance isolation |
| bx | biopsy |
| C | centigrade |
| c (with line over) | with |
| cap | capsule |
| cath | catheter |
| CBI | continuous bladder irrigation |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CDC | centers for disease control and prevention |
| CN | crainial nerve |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CPM | continuous passive motion |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CVP | central venous pressure |
| c/o | complains of |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| D/C | discontinue |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOA | date of admission, dead on arrival |
| dr | dram |
| drsg | dressing |
| DSD | dry sterile dressing |
| DTR | deep tendon reflex |
| DT's | delirium tremens |
| Dx, dx | diagnosis |
| D5NS | 5% dextrose in 0.9% (normal) saline |
| D51/2NS | 5% dextrose in 0.45% saline |
| D5W | 5% DEXTROSE IN WATER |
| EBL | estimated blood loss |
| EC | enteric coated |
| e.g. | for example |
| elix | elixir |
| ENT | ear, nose, throat |
| ER | extended release |
| ET | enterostomal therapist |
| ETOH | alcohol |
| F | Faherenheit |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| fx | fracture |
| g | gram |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drops |
| GU | genitourinary |
| GYN, gyn | gynecology |
| H/A | headache |
| H&P | history and physical |
| h, hr. | hour |
| HEENT | Head, ear, eye, nose & throat |
| HEPA | high-efficiency particulate air |
| HL | heparin lock |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HR | heart rate |
| hs | hour of sleep (bedtime) |
| ht. | height |
| h/o | history of |
| hx | history |
| H2O2 | hydrogen peroxide |
| I&D | incision & drainage |
| I&O | input & output |
| ICP | intracranial pressure |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IPPB | intermittent positive-pressure breathing |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVF | intravenous fluids |
| IVPB | intravenous piggy-back |
| kg | kilogram |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| L | liter |
| L, lt | left |
| lat | lateral |
| lb | pound |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| LLL | left lower lobe |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LMP | last mentrual period |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LR (or RL) | lactaed ringer's , ringer's lactate |
| LUE | left upper extremity |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| MAE | moves all extremities |
| MAP | mean arterial pressure |
| mg | milligram |
| mod. | moderate |
| neg | negative |
| neuro | neurology, neruosurgery |
| NG, N/G | nasogastric |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| noct. | night time |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS | normal saline |
| NSAIDs | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
| N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| O.D. | right eye |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OP | outpatient |
| OR | operating room |
| O.S. | left eye |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| OTC | over the counter |
| O.U | both eyes |
| oz | ounce |
| p (with line over it) | after |
| P | pulse |
| PACU | postanesthesia care unit |
| pc | after meals |
| PCA | patient-controled analgesia |
| PEARL | pupils equal, round, reactive to light |
| PEARLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light with accommodation |
| PMH | past medical history |
| PMI | point of maximal impulse |
| PO | by mouth |
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