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medical abbreviation
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| Question | bathroom privileges |
|---|---|
| bs | blood sugar |
| bsc | bedside commode |
| - c | with |
| C | centigrade |
| ca | cancer |
| cs | central supply |
| cabg | coronary artery bypass grafting |
| cath | catheter |
| cbc | complete blood count |
| cbr | complete bedrest |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| ccu | coronary care unit |
| cdc | centers for disease control and prevention |
| chf | congestive heart failure |
| cl liq | clear liquid |
| cms | circulation, motion, sensation |
| cna | certified nursing assistant |
| cns | central nervous system |
| c/o | complains of, in care of |
| copd | chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder |
| cpr | cardiopulmonary resusciation |
| cva | cerebrovascular accident, stroke |
| cvs | cardiovascular system |
| dat | diet as tolerated |
| dm | diabetes mellitus |
| dnr | do not resuscitate |
| cal | calorie |
| eent | eye, ear, nose, throat |
| doe | dead on arrival |
| dob | date of birth |
| don | director of nursing |
| dr. | doctor |
| drsg | dressing |
| dvt | deep vein thrombosis |
| dx | diagnosis |
| ecg, ekg | electrocardiogram |
| eeg | electroencephalogram |
| er | emergency room |
| etoh | alcohol |
| exam | examination |
| f | fahrenheit |
| fbs | fasting blood sugar |
| ff | force fluids |
| fl, fld | fluid |
| fsbs | fingerstick blood sugar |
| ft | foot |
| fwb | full weight-bearing |
| fyl | for your information |
| F/U, f/u | follow-up |
| fx | fracture |
| gal | gallon |
| geri chair | geriatric chair |
| gi | gatrointestinal |
| gb | gallbladder |
| gu | genitourinary |