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RCT 121
abbreviations page 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ca | cancer |
| cap | capsule |
| CD | communicable disease |
| c/o | complains of |
| COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
| CRF | Chronic Respiratory Failure |
| dist | distilled |
| Dr | Doctor |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram(tracing of heart function) |
| EEG | electroencephalogram(brain wave training) |
| ER | emergency room |
| exam | examination |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| fld | fluid |
| Fx | Fracture |
| GI | gastrointestinal(stomach and intestinal) |
| gr | grain (measurement) |
| gtt.(sing. gt) | drops (measurement) |
| GU | genitourinary (pertaining to organs of reproduction and urinary excretion) |
| h or hr or H | hour |
| HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, throat |
| Hb | Hemoglobin (g/dl) |
| H&P | History and Physical Exam |
| IM | intramuscular |
| I&O | intake & outtake |
| IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
| ICS, IS | intercostal space |
| I.V. | intravenous (within vein) |
| liq | liquid |
| LLQ | Left Lower Quadrant ( left lower section of abdomen) |
| LUQ | Left Upper Quadrant (left upper section of abdomen) |
| LSB | Left Sternal Border |
| MCL | Mid Costal Line |