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Liles AHSII Abbrev 1
AHSII Abbreviations 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| @ | at |
| abd | abdomin |
| ABG | art. blood gas |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADL | act. of daily living |
| amb | ambulatory |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| Ax | axilla |
| BE | barium enema |
| bid | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | blood sugar |
| Bx | biopsy |
| -c | with |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CC | cheif complant |
| CCU | coronary or critical care unit |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| cl liq | clear liqud |
| cm | centimeter |
| c/o | complains of |
| co2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CS | central supply |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
| D&C | dilation and curettage |
| D/C or dc | discontinued, discharge |
| Diff | differential white count |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DON | director of nursing |
| dr | dram or drainage |
| dsg | dressing |
| D/W | dextrose in water |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EENT | ear, eyes, nose and throat |
| EKG or ECG | electrocardiogram |
| Exc | excision |
| Exp | exploratory |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| Fe | iron |
| FF | force fluid |
| Fl or fl | fluid |
| Fx | fracture |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| Gm | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drop |
| GU | genitourinary |
| Gyn | gynecology |
| H | hydrogen |
| H2O | water |
| HA | headache |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| hct | hematocrit |