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MedAbbreviations1
Question | Answer |
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abd | Abdomen |
ABR | Absolute bedrest |
ac | Before meals |
ad libs | as desired |
adm. | admission |
ADL | activities of daily living |
Afb | Acid-fast bacillus |
AIDS | Acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
BE | Barium Enema |
C | Caesarian |
AKA | Above-knee amputation |
AL | Assisted living |
AM / am | Morning |
amb | Ambulatory |
amt | Amount |
ap | Apical |
approx. | Approximately |
AROM | Active range of motion |
ASAP | As soon as possible |
as tol | As tolerated |
ax | Axillary (armpit) |
BID / b.i.d | Two times a day |
BKA | Below-knee amputation |
bld | Blood |
BM | Bowel movement |
BP, B/P | Blood pressure |
BR | Bedrest |