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abbv | word |
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ACLS | advanced cardiac life support |
ADL | activities of daily living |
AED | automated external; defibrillator |
AM | morning |
AP | apical pulse |
Ac | before meal |
BMI | body mass index |
BP | blood pressure |
BR | bed rest |
BUN | blood urean nitrogen |
Bl Wk | blood work |
CBC | omplete blood count |
CCU | critical care unit |
CDC | center for disease control and prevention |
Cl | chlorine or chloride |
D/C | discontinue, discharge |
Dx | diagnosis |
ECG | electrocardiogram |
EENT | ears,eyes,nose,troat |
EMT | emergency medical technician |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
FFL | force fluids |
H2O | water |
HIPAA | health insurance portability and actuatalblity act |
HS | hour of sleep, bedtime |
Hg | mercury |
IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
IV | intravenous |
KCL | potassium chloride |
LMP | last menstrual period |
LTC | long –term care |
N/S | normal saline |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
NaCl | sodium Chloride |
O2 | oxygen |
OJ | orange juice |
OPD | clinic |
OR | operating room |
OU | in each eye |
Ob-Gyn | obstetric-gynecology |
bid | twice a day |
cc | cubic centimeter |
cl liq | clear liquids |
cˉ (C with a line on top) | with |
gtts | drops |
↑ | higher, elevate or up |
♀ | female |
♂ | male |
Stat | immediately |
wt | weight |
T | temperature |
Spec | specimen |
ss(with a line on top) | one half |
s(with a line on top) | without |
vp | venipuncture, venous pressure |
VS | vital signs |
tid | 3 times a day |
w/c | wheel chair |