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2.13 common abbrv.
2.13 common abbrv. tancredi
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| a | before |
| abd | abdomen |
| ac | before meals/consumption |
| ACLS | Advanced Cardiac Life Support |
| ad lib | as desired |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| ASA | aspirin |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BMI | Body Mass Index |
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| BPM | Beats Per Minute |
| BRP | Bathroom Privileges |
| Bx | biopsy |
| C&S | Culture & Sensitivity |
| ca | calcium; cancer |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident (aka stroke) |
| CBC | complete blood (cell) count |
| cm | centimeter |
| CP | Chest Pain |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
| CT | Computerized Tomography |
| CXR | Chest X-Ray |
| DNR | DO NOT RESUSCITATE |
| DOB | Date of Birth |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| ECG/EKG | Electrocardiogram |
| f/u | follow up |
| FBS/FBG | Fasting Blood Sugar/Glucose |
| Fx | fracture |
| GI | GastroIntestinal |
| htn | hypertension |
| Hx | history |
| I&O | Intake & Output |
| mL | milliliters |
| mm Hg | millimeters of mercury |
| MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| N/V | Nausea & Vomiting |
| NG | Nasogastric |
| NKA | No Known Allergies |
| NPO | Nothing by Mouth/Oral (nil per os) |
| O₂ | Oxygen |
| OOB | Out of Bed |
| p | after |
| pc | post meals/consumption |
| PE | Physical Examination |
| PO | Per Oral; by mouth |
| PRN | as needed |
| ROM | range of motion |
| Rx | prescription |
| SOB | Shortness of Breath |
| stat | immediately |
| Sx | symptoms |
| Tx | treatment |
| UA | Urinalysis |
| VS | Vital Signs |
| YO, y/o | years old |
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