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medical abbreviation
Different medical terms
Question | Answer |
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D/C | discontinue, discharge |
OR | operating room |
prn | whenever necessary, as needed |
ac | before meals |
stat | immediately, at once |
RN | registered nurse |
wt | weught |
Cl | chloride, chlorine |
Rx | prescription |
AP | apical pulse |
T | temperature |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
spec | specimen |
c | with |
ss | one half |
s | without |
pt | patient |
BP | blood pressure |
R | respiration |
Na | sodium |
CDC | center for disease control & prevention |
DRG | dressing |
LMP | last menstrual cycle |
AED | autimated external defibrillator |
HIPPA | health insurance porability and accountability act |
LTC | long term care |
BMI | body mass index |