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Medical Abbreviation

NHA study material

TermDefinition
bpm beats per minute
BP blood pressure
ASAP as soon as possible
AMA against medical advice
ad lib as desired
ADLs activities of daily living
ac before meals
CAD coronary artery disease
CBC complete blood count
C & S culture and sensitivity
CP chest pain
CSF cerebrospinal fluid
CLIA Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments
CMS Centers for Medicaire & Medicaid Services
CVA Cerebral Vascular Accident
DNR Do Not Resuscitate
DVT Deep vein thrombosis
ECG/EKG Electrocardiogram
f/u follow-up
GI gastrointestinal
GTT glucose tolerance test
HIPPA Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act
HTN Hypertension
Hx history
I & O intake & output
IS Incentive spirometry
BM bowel movement
LOC level of consiousness
MAR medication administration record
MRSA methicillin-resistance staphpylococcis aureus
NKA no known allergies
NSR normal sinus rhythm
N/V nausea/vomiting
OOB out of bed
OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Administration
pc after meals
PRN as needed
RBCs red blood cells
ROM Range of motion
r/t related to
RX prescription
SOB shortness of breath
SRDs Safety Reminder Device (restraints)
S/S signs & symptoms
STAT immediately
TCDB Turn, Cough, Deep Breath
Tx treatment
UA urinalysis
VS vital signs
WBCs white blood cells
2/2 secondary to
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