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Abbreviations wk1-5
Abbreviations
Question | Answer |
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a | before |
abd | abdomen |
a.c. | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
ADLs | activities of daily living |
AED | automated external defibrillator |
AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
AKA | above knee amputation, as known as |
am,AM | morning |
AMA | against medical advice, Americian Medical Association |
AP | apical pulse |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
as tol | as tolerated |
BID,b.i.d. | two times a day |
BKA | below-knee amputation |
BM | bowel movement |
BR | bedrest |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
CAD | coronary artery disease |
CBC | complete blood count |
cc | cubic centimeter |
CDC | Centers for Disease Control |
C-diff | clostridium difficile |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
cl liq | clear liquids |
cm | centimeter |
CO2 | carbon dioxide |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident, stroke |
DM | diabetes mellitus |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
DO | doctor of osteopathy |
DOA | dead on arrival |
DOB | date of birth |
DON | director of nursing |
Dr. | doctor |
DRG | diagnostic related group |
drs | dressing |
DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
dx | diagnosis |
ECG,EKG | electrogram |
EENT | eye,ear,nose,throat |
EMS | emergency medical services |
ER | emergency room |
ETOH | alcohol |
F | Fahrenheit,female |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
Fe | iron |
FYI | for your information |
fx | fracture |
GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
GI | gastrointestinal |
GU | genitourinary |
GYN | gynecology |
h,hr | hour |
H2O | water |
H2O2 | hydrogen peroxide |
H/A | headache |
HHA | home health aid |
HBV | hepatitis B virus |
Hg | mercury |
HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
H&P | history and physical |
HOB | head of bed |
HOH | hard of hearing |