medical abbreviations of gerneral interest
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| a | before
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| ac | before meals
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| abd | abdomen
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| ad lib | as desired
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| adm | admitted
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| ADL | activities of daily living
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| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrone
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| am | morning
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| ASAP | as soon as possible
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| bid | twice a day
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| BM | bowel movement
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| BP | blood pressure
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| BR | bed rest
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| BRP | bathroom privileges
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| BCS | bedside commode
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| C | Celsius, centigrade
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| c | with
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| Ca | cancer
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| cardio | heart
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| cath | catheter
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| CC | chief complaint
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| CHF | congestive heart failure
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| CNA | certified nurse assitant
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| c/o | complains of
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| co2 | carbon dioxide
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| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary diease
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| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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| CVA | cardiovascular accident/ stroke
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| CXR | chest x ray
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| d/c | discontinue/ discharge
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| DNR | do not resuscitate
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| Dr. | doctor
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| Dx | diagnosis
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| ECG or EKG | electrocardiogram
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| EBL | estimated blood loss
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| ER | emergency room
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| F | Fahrenheit
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| Fb | foreign body
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| FBS | fasting blood sugar
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| fx | fracture
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| gal | gallon
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| gtt | drop liquid measurement
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| GU | genitor urinary
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| Gyn | gynecology
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| hemi | half
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| hepat | liver
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| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus
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| HOB | head of bed
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| HOH | hard of hearing
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| H&P | history and physical
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| HR | heart rate
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| Hr/H | hour
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| hs | hour of sleep
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| ht | height
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| hyper | above
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| hypo | below
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| H2O | water
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| i | 1
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| ii | 2
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| iii | 3
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| iv | 4
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| v | 5
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| I&O | intake and output
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| ICU | intensive care unit
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| IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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| in | inches
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| inc | incontinent
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| IV | intravenous
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| IM | intramuscular
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| LE | lower extremity
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| LLE | left lower extremity
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| LUE | left upper extremity
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| LPN | licensed vocational nurse
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| L | liter
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| mg | milligram
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| ml | milliliter
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| MI | myocardial infarction
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| Min | minute
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| MS | multiple sclerosis
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| MVA | motor vehicle accident
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| naso | nose
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| NG | nasogastric
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| NKA | no know allergies
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| noc | night
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| NPO | nothing by mouth
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| NTG | nitroglycerin
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| O2 | oxygen
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| OBRA | omnibus budget reconciliation act
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| OD | right eye
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| OS | left eye
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| OU | both eyes
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| os | opening/mouth
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| OOB | out of bed
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| OT | occupational therapy
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| oz | ounce
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| p | after
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| post-op | postoperative
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| pre-op | preoperative
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| pm | evening
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| po | by mouth
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| pt | patient
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| PT | physical therapy
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| prn | as needed
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| pc | after meals
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| R | rectal
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| RN | registered nurse
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| RLE | right lower extremity
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| RUE | right upper extremity
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| ROM | range of motion
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| PROM | passive range of motion
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| AROM | active range of motion
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| RN | registered nurse
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| Rx | prescription, treatment
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| sc/sq | subcutaneous
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| s | without
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| SOB | short of breath
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| tab | tablet
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| T | temperature
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| TB | tuberculosis
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| tsp | teaspoon
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| tbsp | tablespoon
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| TID | three times a day
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| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration
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| UA | urinalysis
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| UE | upper extremity
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| URI | upper respiratory infection
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| UTI | urinary tract infection
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| vs | vital signs
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| w/c | wheelchair
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| WT | weight
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| an up arrow | increase/upper
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| a down arrow | decrease/ lower
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