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Medical Abbreviation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| D/C | Discontinue , discharge |
| ac | before meals |
| CI | chloride or chlorine |
| AP | apical pulse |
| ___ c | with |
| BP | blood pressure |
| CDC | Centers for disease control and prevention |
| DRG | Diagnostic related group |
| AED | Automated external defibrillation |
| HIPAA | Health insurance portability and accountability act |
| BMI | Body mass index |
| AM | morning |
| gtts | drops |
| bid | twice a day |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| h | hour |
| HS | bedtime care |
| Ht | height |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privagles |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| CCU | cardiac care unit |
| H2O | water |
| Bl | blood lab |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| FBS | blood glucose test |
| cap | capsule |
| Hg | mercury |
| EENT | eye ,ear, nose, throat |
| Gyn | gynecology |
| ADL | activities of daily life |
| FFl | force fluids |
| cl | clear |
| GERD | gastreosophageal reflox disease |
| DX | diagnosis |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmanaly |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
| CT | computed tomgraphy |
| EMT | emergency medical treatment |
| ACLS | advanced cardio life support |
| C/O | complain of |
| CRT | certified respitory therapy technician |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| f | female |
| < | less than |
| > | greatee than |
| # | pound or number |
| " | inch or second |
| ' | feet or min |
| v | 5 |
| x | 10 |
| L | 50 |
| C | 100 |
| D | 500 |
| M | 1000 |
| hx | history |
| OR | operating room |
| prn | whenever necessary , as needed |
| stat | immetiately , at once |
| RN | resgistered nurse |
| wt | weight |
| Rx | prescription, take, treatment |
| T | temperature |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| spec | specimen |
| __ ss | one half |
| s with line | without |
| pt | patient |
| R | respiration |
| Na | sodium |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| MRSA | methicillin resistant |
| vp | venipuncture venous pressure |
| LTC | long term care |
| TPR | take temperature |
| pm | after noon |
| IM | intramuscular |
| q | every |
| oz | ounces |
| qid | 4 times |
| Wt | weight |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| NaCl | sodium chloride |
| qt | quart |
| SSE | soap sodium enema |
| po | by mouth |
| pc | aftermeals |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| pre-op | before operation |
| OPD | outpatient department or clinic |
| Ob | obstetrics |
| IM | |
| vs | vital signs |
| PT | physical therapy |
| w/c | wheel chair |
| ROMs | range of motion |
| ADL | activities of daily life |
| NG | nausogastic tube |
| o2 | oxygen |
| IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
| tid | three times |
| RX | prescription |
| KCL | potassiun chloride |
| IV | intravenous |
| NS | normal salin |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| SCD | sequential compression device |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| I PLUS O | intake or output |
| ICD | international classification of disease |
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