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Medical terminology
Med terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| AD,AS,AU | Right ear, left ear, both ears |
| AMA | Against medical advice |
| CXR | Chest x-ray |
| GI | Gastrointestinal |
| IUD | Intrauterine device |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| RLE | Right lower extremity |
| OTC | Over the counter |
| PRN | As needed |
| “ | Inches |
| ac | Before meals |
| PT | Physical therapy |
| NKA | No known allergies |
| BKA | Below the knee amputation |
| FUO | Fever of unknown origin |
| DNR | Do not resuscitate |
| pt | Patient |
| NICU | Neonatal intensive care unit |
| ED | Emergency department |
| CPR | Cardio pulmonary resuscitation |
| OP | Outpatient |
| ACLS | Advanced cardiac life support |
| BMI | Body mass index |
| hx | History |
| AED | Automated external defibrillator |
| STI | Sexually transmitted infection |
| VS | Vital signs |
| DOA | Dead on arrival |
| R/O | Rule out |
| SOB | Shortness of breath |