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AHS II Abbreviations
AHS II Abbreviations A - C
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| @ | at |
| abd | abdomen, abdominal |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| Amb | ambulatory |
| ASA | aspirin |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
| Ax | axilla |
| BE | barium enema |
| bid | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BR | bedrest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | blood sugar |
| Bx | biopsy |
| c | with |
| Ca | calcium |
| CA | cancer |
| CAT | computerized axial tomography |
| Cath | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CCU | coronary or criticl care unit |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| Cl | chloride |
| cl liq | clear liquids |
| cm | centimeter |
| c/o | complaints of |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CS | central supply |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CS | central supply |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
| CXR | chest x-ray |