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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| @ | at |
| A&D | admission and dicharge |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ACLS | advanced cardiac life support |
| ABX | antibiotics |
| ABD | abdomen, abdominal |
| A&P | anatomy and physiology, or anterior and posterior |
| AED | automated external defibrillation |
| AIDS | aquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| am, AM | morning, before noon |
| AMA | against medical advice, American Medical Association |
| amb | ambulate, walk |
| ANP | advanced nurse practitioner |
| AP | apical pulse |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ASA | aspirin |
| Ax | axilla, axillary, armpit |
| B&B | bowel and blatter training |
| BBS | bilateral breath sounds |
| Bid | twice a day |
| Bil | bilateral |
| Bm | bowel movement |
| BMI | body mass index |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | blood sugar |
| BSC | bed side commode |
| BX | biopsy |
| - c | with |
| Ca | calcium |
| CA | cancer |
| cal | calorie |
| Cap | capsule |
| Cath | catheterize, catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CDC | centers for disease control and prevention |
| CEU | continuing education unit |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| cl liq | clear liquids |
| CNP | certified nurse practitioner |
| CMA | certified medical assistant |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| Co, c/o | complains of |
| cont | continue, continued |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CS | central supply |
| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |