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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A.P. | anteroposterior |
| drsg | dressing |
| dr. | dram |
| drng | drainage |
| DB | deep breath |
| a | before |
| a.c. | before meals |
| AgNO3 | silver nitrate |
| CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
| BBB | bundle branch block |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| Ba | barium |
| AU | both ears |
| as | axillary |
| ASCVD | arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease |
| A.S.H.D | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
| A.S. | left ear |
| A.S.A.P | as soon as possible |
| bws | bowl sounds |
| cm. | centimeter |
| cl. liq | clear liquid |
| CHO | carbohydrates |
| C.V.A | cebebrovascular attack (stroke) |
| cysto | cystoscopic exam |
| CV | cardiovascular |
| C & S | culture and sensitivity |
| D.O.A. | dead on arrival |
| D.O. | doctors order or doctor of osteopathy |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| D & C | dilatation and curettage |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| Alb. | albumin |
| AK | above the knee |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |