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CH 1 basics and body
Abbreiations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| AAF | African-American female |
| abd | Abodomen;abdominal |
| c/o | Complete blood (cell) count |
| Consult | Consultation |
| CT | Computerized tomography; computed tomography |
| ECG,EKG | Chest X-Ray |
| ER | Electrocardiogram |
| hs | Half strength; bedtime |
| ht | Height |
| NKDA | No known drug allergies |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| OB/GYN | Obstetrician gynecologist |
| OR | Operating room |
| postop | After surgery; preoperative |
| preop | Before surgery; preoperative |
| Pro. time | Prothrombin time (blood-clotting test) |
| Pt,pt. | Patient |
| PTT | Partial thromboplastin time (blood-clotting test) |
| SOB | Shortness of breath |
| stat,STAT | Immediately |
| T&C | Type and cross-match |
| UA | Urinalysis |
| VS,V/S | Vital signs |
| WNL | Within normal limits |
| wt | Weight |
| y/o | Year(s) old; year-old |