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NURS 133 Exam 1 term
Exam 1 med term
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ac | before meals |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| A & O | alert and oriented |
| BE | barium enema |
| BRP | bathroom privilages |
| Bx or bx | biopsy |
| C | celsius |
| CA | cancer |
| CBR | complete bedrest |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CHO | carbohydrate |
| CKD | chronic kidney disease |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| C & S | culture and sensitivity |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| ERCP | endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography |
| etio | etiology |
| F | fahrenheit |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| Fe | iron |
| fx | fracture |
| GSW | gunshot wound |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| H & H | hgb & hct |
| HF | heart failure |
| HOB | head of bed |
| LAC | laceration |
| lg | large |
| LLL | left lower lobe |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| Na | sodium |
| NIDDM | Non-insulin-dependent Diabetes Mellitus |
| NG | naso gastric |
| NS | normal saline |
| N & V | nausea and vomiting |
| OOB | out of bed |
| P | pulse |
| pc | after meals |
| PERRLA | Pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation |
| PICC | Peripherally inserted central catheter |
| PT | prothrombin time |
| R | rectal |
| RLL | right lower lobe |
| rt | right |
| RT | respiratory therapy |
| TCDB | Turn, cough, deep breathe |
| TPN | Total parenteral nutrition |
| trach | Tracheostomy |
| TWE | tap water enema |
| UA | urinalysis |
| VS | vital signs |
| W/C | wheelchair |
| wt | weight |
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