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bratcher 1-g
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| - a | before |
| A&D | admission and discharge |
| __ aa | of each |
| ac | before meals |
| AD | right ear |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| amb | ambulate, walk |
| AP | apical pulse |
| AS | left ear |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ASA | aspirin |
| AU | both ears |
| A&W | alive and well |
| Ax | axilla, axillary, armpit |
| bid | twice a day |
| Bl Wk | blood work |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | blood sugar |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| Bx, bx | biopsy |
| _ c, w/ | with |
| Ca | calcium |
| CA | cancer |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| ck | check |
| cl liq | clear liquid |
| co, c/o | complains of |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CP | cerebral palsy |
| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident (stroke) |
| d | day |
| D&C | dilatation and curettage |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DOD | date of death |
| Dx, dx | diagnosis |
| ea | each |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| ER | emergency room |
| Ex, exam | examination |
| Exc | excision |
| ext | extract, extraction, external |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FF, FFl | force fluids |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gt, gtt, gtts | drop, drops |
| HBP | high blood pressure |
| Hg | mercury |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| HS | hour of sleep (bedtime) |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IM | intramuscular |
| inj | injection |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| IV | intravenous |
| jt | joint |
| K | potassium |
| L | lumbar |
| L&D | labor and delivery |
| LCT | long-term care |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |