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Cricks Med AbbrevT1
Cricks Medical Abbrev Ch 2
| Abbreviation | Answer |
|---|---|
| @ | at |
| A&D | admission and discharge |
| abd | abdomen |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ac | before meals |
| AD | right ear |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| am | morning, before noon |
| amb | ambulate, walk |
| amt | amount |
| AP | apical pulse |
| AS | left ear |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ASHD | artherosclerotic heart disease |
| AU | both ears |
| av | average |
| Ax | axillary, armpit |
| BE | barium enema |
| bid | twice a day |
| Bl | blood |
| Bl Wk | blood work |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | blood sugar |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| CA | cancer |
| cal | calorie |
| cap | capsule |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CCU | critical care unit |
| CEBBS | clear, equal bilateral breath sounds |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CICU | cardiac intensive care unit |
| ck | check |
| Cl | chloride or chlorine |
| cl liq | clear liquid |
| cm | centimeter |
| co | complains of |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |