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Abbreviations FINAL
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| BID | twice daily |
| Cx | cervix |
| GYN | gynecology |
| HD | hemodialysis |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| KUB | kidneys, ureters, bladder |
| PERRLA | pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation |
| QHS | at night |
| SV | stroke volume |
| VH | vaginal hysterectomy |
| AD | right ear |
| AU | both ears |
| BS | blood sugar |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| ENT | ear, nose, and throat |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| IVC | inferior vena cava |
| LASIK | laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis |
| N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| OS | left eye |
| OU | Both eyes |
| PKD | polycystic kidney disease |
| SVC | Superior vena cava |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| TID | three times daily |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VA | visual acuity |