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Med Abbrev NTK 2018
Exploring Med Abbrev
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| oz | ounces |
| a.m. | morning |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| bid | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BS | blood sugar |
| Bx | biopsy |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| c | with |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
| GTT | Glucose Tolerance Test |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| EMT | emergency medical technician |
| ER | emergency room |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| H&P | history & physical |
| HS | hour of sleep |
| Hx | history |
| I&O | intake & output |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IM | intramuscular |
| L&D | labor & delivery |
| LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
| MA | medical assistant |
| mg | milligram |
| NVD | nausea vomiting diarrhea |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OR | operating room |
| PM | evening |
| Pt | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| c/o | complaining of |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| DEA | drug enforcement agency |
| DOB | date of birth |
| dx | diagnosis |
| ht | height |
| I&D | incision & drainage |
| NPO | nothing by mouth (per oral) |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| peds | pediatrics |
| pre-op | before operation |
| post-op | after operation |
| MD | medical doctor |
| BP | blood pressure |
| PA | physician assistant |
| DO | doctor of osteopathy |
| @ | at |