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ch12/13abbreviations
Exploring Medical Language, 8th edition (N.D.'s class) ch12 and 13 abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |