Common Medical Abbreviations
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| abd | abdomen
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| ac | before meals
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| ad lib | as desired
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| amb | ambulatory
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| amt | amount
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| ap | apical pulse
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| ASAP | as soon as possible
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| Ax | auxillary
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| b.i.d | twice a day
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| BM | bowel movement
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| B.R | bathroom
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| BRP | bathroom privileges
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| BSC | bed-side commode
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| C | celsius
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| - c | with
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| CA | cancer
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| cath | catheter
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| CBC | complete blood count
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| CBR | complete bed rest
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| cc | cubic centimeter
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| CCU | critical care unit
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| CHD | coronary heart disease
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| CHF | congestive heart failure
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| cl liq | clear liquid
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| c/o | complains of
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| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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| CPR | cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
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| CVA | cerebral vascular attack
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| d/c | discontinue
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| DJD | degenerative joint disease
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| DNR | do not resuscitate
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| DOB | date of birth
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| drsg | dressing
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| Dx | diagnosis
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| ECG EKG | electrocardiogram
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| EEG | electroencephalogram
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| ER | emergency room
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| F | fahrenheit
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| FBS | fasting blood sugar
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| FF | force fluids
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| Fl | fluid
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| Ft | feet
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| GB | gallbladder
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| GI | gastrointestinal
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| GU | genital urinary
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| H | hour
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| H2O | water
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| HBV | hepatitis B virus
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| HOB | head of bed
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| Ht | height
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| ICU | intensive care unit
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| In | inches
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| L | liters
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| Lab | laboratory
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| lb | pound
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| LLQ | left lower quadrant
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| L.M.P | last menstrual period
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| LUQ | left upper quadrant
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| meds | medication
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| min | minute
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| ml | millileters
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| neg | negative
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| noc | night
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| N/V | nausea/vomiting
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| O2 | oxygen
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| OB | obstetrics
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| OOB | out of bed
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| OR | operating room
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| OT | occupational therapy
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| oz | ounces
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| pc | after meals
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| Peds | pediatrics
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| per | by
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| po | by mouth
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| prep | preparation
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| prn | as needed
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| PT | physical therapy
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| q | every
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| qd | every day
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| qh | every hour
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| qhs | every hour sleep
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| qid | four times a day
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| qod | every other day
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| qs | quantity sufficient
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| RBC | red blood count
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| RLQ | right lower quadrant
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| RR | recovery room
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| RUQ | right upper quadrant
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| Rx | prescription
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| - s | without
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| SOB | shortness of breath
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| Spec | specimum
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| SSE | soap suds enema
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| ST | speech therapist
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| STAT | again
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| s/s | signs and symptoms
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| tbsp | tablespoon
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| t.i.d | three times a day
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| tsp | teaspoon
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| Tx | treatment
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| UA | urinanalysis
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| UKA | unknown allergies
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| URI | upper respiratory infection
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| UTI | urinary tract infection
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| WBC | white blood count
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| w/c | wheelchair
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| WNL | within normal limits
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| wt | weight
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