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Medical Abvreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| D/C | discontinue |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EKG, ECG | electrocardiogram |
| FBAO | foreign body airway obstruction |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FF | force fluids |
| GB | gallbladder |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| Hct | hematocrit |
| HOB | head of bed |
| hs | hour of sleep, bedtime |
| ht | height |
| hx | history |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
| LTC | long term care |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| L | left |