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| CRT | certified respiratory therapist
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| ABG | arterial blood gas
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| ICD | international classification of diseases
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| Tbsp | tablespoon
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| Subq or sq | subcutaneous
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| WBC | white blood count
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| XR | x-ray
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| Sx | symptoms
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| SNF | skilled nursing facility
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| y/o | years old
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| YOB | year of birth
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| CVA | cerebral vascular accident
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| Tx | treatment
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| * > | greater then
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| * < | less than
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| ⇧ arrow (up) | higher, up, elevate
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| ⇩ arrow (down) | down or lower
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| # | pound or number
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| ' | foot or minute
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| " | inch or second
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| ∘ | degree
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| ♀ | female
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| ♂ or M | male
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| △ | change
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| II or ii or . . TT | Two
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| I or i or . T | One
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| V | FIVE
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| X | TEN
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| L | FIFTY
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| C | ONE HUNDRED
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| D | FIVE HUNDRED
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| M | ONE THOUSAND
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| ac | BEFORE MEALS
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| Cl | chloride or chlorine
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| AP | apical pulse
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| c with line on top also w/ | with
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| BP | blood pressure
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| CDC | centers for disease control and prevention
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| AED | automated external defilbrillation
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| BMI | body mass index
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| bid | twice a day
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| cc | cubic centimeter
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| AM | morning or before noon
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| BR | bed rest
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| BRP | bathroom privilages
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| CCU | critical care unit
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| Bl WK | blood work
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| ADL | activities of daily living
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| cl liq | clear liquid
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| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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| Cap | capsule
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| CT | computed tomography
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| ACLS | Advanced Cardiac Life Support
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| D/C | Discontinue or discharge
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| DRG | diagnotic related group
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| HIPAA | health insurance portability and accountability act
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| gtts | drops
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| h | hours
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| HS | hour of sleep
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| Ht | height
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| ECG | electrocardiogram
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| H2O | WATER
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| FBS | Fasting blood sugar
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| Hg | mercury
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| EENT | ears, eyes, nose, throat
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| FFL | force fluids
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| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease
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| Dx | diagnosis
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| EMT | emergency medical technician
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| OR | operating room
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| NPO | nothing by mouth
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| Na | sodium
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| LMP | last menstrual period
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| MRSA | Mecillian-resistant staphylococcis aureus
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| LTC | long term care
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| IM | intramuscular
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| oz | ounces
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| OJ | orange juice
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| n/s | normal saline
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| IV | intravenous
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| NaCl | sodium chloride
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| mm | millimeters
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| mg | milligrams
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| c/o | complains of
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| ippb | intermittent positive pressure breathing
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| kcl | Potassium Chloride
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| KVO | keep vein open
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| prn | when necessary
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| RN | Registered Nurse
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| Rx | prescription
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| qid | four times a day
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| q | long arm of a chromosome
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| qod | every other day
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| Pc | phosphocreatine
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| pt | pint
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| pre-op | preoperative
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| q2h | every 2 hours
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| p (line on top) | post or after
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| PA | physician assistant
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| qd | every day
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