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thalia navarro p.3
medical abbreviation
| CRT | certified respiratory therapist |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ICD | international classification of diseases |
| Tbsp | tablespoon |
| Subq or sq | subcutaneous |
| WBC | white blood count |
| XR | x-ray |
| Sx | symptoms |
| SNF | skilled nursing facility |
| y/o | years old |
| YOB | year of birth |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
| Tx | treatment |
| * > | greater then |
| * < | less than |
| ⇧ arrow (up) | higher, up, elevate |
| ⇩ arrow (down) | down or lower |
| # | pound or number |
| ' | foot or minute |
| " | inch or second |
| ∘ | degree |
| ♀ | female |
| ♂ or M | male |
| △ | change |
| II or ii or . . TT | Two |
| I or i or . T | One |
| V | FIVE |
| X | TEN |
| L | FIFTY |
| C | ONE HUNDRED |
| D | FIVE HUNDRED |
| M | ONE THOUSAND |
| ac | BEFORE MEALS |
| Cl | chloride or chlorine |
| AP | apical pulse |
| c with line on top also w/ | with |
| BP | blood pressure |
| CDC | centers for disease control and prevention |
| AED | automated external defilbrillation |
| BMI | body mass index |
| bid | twice a day |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| AM | morning or before noon |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privilages |
| CCU | critical care unit |
| Bl WK | blood work |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| cl liq | clear liquid |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| Cap | capsule |
| CT | computed tomography |
| ACLS | Advanced Cardiac Life Support |
| D/C | Discontinue or discharge |
| DRG | diagnotic related group |
| HIPAA | health insurance portability and accountability act |
| gtts | drops |
| h | hours |
| HS | hour of sleep |
| Ht | height |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| H2O | WATER |
| FBS | Fasting blood sugar |
| Hg | mercury |
| EENT | ears, eyes, nose, throat |
| FFL | force fluids |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| EMT | emergency medical technician |
| OR | operating room |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| Na | sodium |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| MRSA | Mecillian-resistant staphylococcis aureus |
| LTC | long term care |
| IM | intramuscular |
| oz | ounces |
| OJ | orange juice |
| n/s | normal saline |
| IV | intravenous |
| NaCl | sodium chloride |
| mm | millimeters |
| mg | milligrams |
| c/o | complains of |
| ippb | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
| kcl | Potassium Chloride |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| prn | when necessary |
| RN | Registered Nurse |
| Rx | prescription |
| qid | four times a day |
| q | long arm of a chromosome |
| qod | every other day |
| Pc | phosphocreatine |
| pt | pint |
| pre-op | preoperative |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| p (line on top) | post or after |
| PA | physician assistant |
| qd | every day |
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