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ABB 31-60
medical core abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CP | cerebral palsy/chest pain |
| CS | central supply |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| D & C | dilation and curettage |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DS | down syndrome |
| dx | diagnosis |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram, electrocardiography |
| EMT | emergency medical technician |
| ENT | ears nose throat |
| ER | emergency room |
| FB | foreign body |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| Fx | fracture |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GP | general practice |
| gtt | drops |
| GYN,gyn | Gynecology |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HRT | hormone replacement therapy |
| HTN | hypertension |
| hr | hour |
| Hx | history |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| I & O | intake and output |