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Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology ( Chapter 6:1 using medical abbreviations )
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| D/C | discontinue or discharge |
| OR | operating room |
| prn | whenever necessary , as needed |
| ac | before meals |
| stat | immidiately,at once |
| RN | registered nurse |
| wt | weight |
| Cl | chloride or chlorine |
| Rx | prescription,take,treatment |
| AP | apical pulse |
| T | temperature |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| spec | specimen |
| _ c | with |
| - ss | one half |
| - s | without |
| pt | patient or pint |
| BP | blood pressure |
| R | respiration , rectal |
| Na | sodium |
| CDC | centers for disease and control and prevention |
| DRG | diagnostic related group |
| LMP | last menstrual period |