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ch12/13abbreviations
Exploring Medical Language, 8th edition (N.D.'s class) ch12 and 13 abbreviations
Question | Answer |
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ad lib | as desired |
ADL | activities of daily living |
amb | ambulate |
BR | bed rest |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
W/C | wheel chair |
WC | wheel chair |
FU | follow-up |
F/U | follow-up |
PDR | Physician Desk Reference |
IOL | intraocular lens |
IOP | intraocular pressure |
ASA | aspirin |
AMA | American Medical Association |
CDC | Centers for Disease Control |
ENT | ear, nose, throat otorhinolaryngologist |
TM | tympanic membrane |
gtt(s) | drop(s) |
Kg | kilogram |
L | liter |
lb | pound |
# | pound |
mEq | milliequivalent |
ml | milliliter |
mL | milliliter |
OTC | over the counter |
oz | ounce |
DTaP | diphtheria–tetanus- acellular pertussis. under 7 years |
HepA | hepatitis A vaccine |
HepB | hepatitis B vaccine |
Hib | Haemophilus influenzae b vaccine |
IPV | polio vaccine |
MMR | measles, mumps, rubella |
Tdap | tetanus-diphtheria - acellular pertussis over 7 years |
VAR | varicella |