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med abrv
medical abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ADD | attention deficit disorder |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| AWP | average wholesale price |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BS | blood sugar |
| BSA | body surface area |
| CA | cancer |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| D/C | discontinue |
| DM | diabetes melitus |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DUR | drug utilization review |
| EC | enteric coated |
| ENT | ears, nose, throat |
| ER | emergence room |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| Gtt | drop |
| HA | headache |
| HR | heart rate |
| IV | intravenous |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS | normal saline |
| NVD | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| s | without |
| SOB | short of breath |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| T | temperature |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TEDS | thrombo-embolic disease stockings |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| U | units |
| URD | upper respiratory disease |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |