a list of medical abbreviations used to study for my midterm :)
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| mg | miligram
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| oj | orange juice
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| kcl | pottassium chloride
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| ou | both eyes
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| EENT | ear, eyes, nose and throat
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| CVA | Cerebrovascular accident; stroke
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| HIPPA | health insurance portability and accountability act
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| ROM | range of motion
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| BP | blood pressure
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| AM | morning
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| h | hours
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| Hg | mercury
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| PT | physical therapy
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| D/C | discontinue; discharge
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| ADL | activities of daily living
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| H20 | Water
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| ECG | electrocardiogram
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| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmenary disease
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| EMT | emergency medical technician
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| gtts | glucose tolerance tests; drops; IV drip
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| HS | bedtime
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| Gyn | gynocology
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| FFL | force fluids
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| ↑ | higher; elevate; up
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| ↓ | down; diminish
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| BUN | blood urea nitrogen
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| Ob | obstetrics
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| BR Cˉ BRP only | bed rest with bathroom privledges only
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| ♂ | male
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| ♀ | female
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| AP | apical pulse
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| bid | twice a day
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| ACLS | advanced cardiac life support
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| BL wk | blood work
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| pt | patient
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| q | each, every
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| Rx | prescription; take treatment
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| Iv | itravenous
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| NACL | sodium chloride
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| (:)π | 2
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| cc | cubic centimeter
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| NPO | nothing by mouth
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| ac | before meals
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| 2 gtts bid | two glucose tolerance tests twice a day
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| po | by mouth
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| CCU | coronary care unit
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| q2h | every two hours
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| CBC | complete blood count
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| DX | diagnosis
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| Cap; cap | capsule
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| CL | chloride; chlorine
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| R | respiration rectal
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| CT | computerized tomography
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| LMP | last menstrual period
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| qod | every other day
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| OPD | out patient department
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| N/S | normal saline
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| IM | intramuscular
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| o2 | oxygen
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| IPP | intermittent positive pressure breathing
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| LTC | long term care
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| mm | millimeter
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| ML | milliliter
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| AED | automated external defribilliation
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| prn | whenever neccesary; as needed
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| pc | after food
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| Cˉ | with
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| Ht | height
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| FBS | fasting blood sugar
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| DRG | diagnostic related group
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| OR | operating room
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| Na | sodium
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| BMI | body mass index
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| CL liq | clear liquid
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