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word abbreviations
word abbriviations for nursing 204 exam one
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aa | of each |
| ac | before meals |
| ad | to, up to |
| ad lib | as freely as desired |
| amt | amount |
| Aq | water |
| Aq dest | distilled water |
| A.S. | left ear, but write the word out instead, so they are not mistaken for each other |
| A.D. | right ear, but write the word out instead, so they are not mistaken for each other |
| A.U. | both ear,s but write the word out instead, so they are not mistaken for each other |
| bid | twice a day before waking hours |
| bin | twice a night |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| c (or c with a line above it) | with |
| caps | capsule |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| C/O | complains of |
| comp | compound |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| DC | discontinue |
| D/C | discharge, but write out word, so it doesnt get confused with discontinue |
| Dsg | dressing |
| D5W | 5% dextrose in water |
| dil | dilute |
| DX | diagnosis |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EKG (ECG) | electrocardiogram |
| elix | elixir |
| ext | extract |