CCA LVN Medical Abbreviations
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| ac | before meals
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| ABG | arterial blood gases
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| AC | air conduction
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| ACTH | adrenocorticotropic hormone
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| ad lib | as desired
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| ADH | antidiuretic hormone
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| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome
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| ALS | amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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| ANS | autonomic nervous system
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| ARD | acute respiratory distress
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| ARF | acute respiratory failure
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| ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease
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| AV node | atrioventricular node
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| bid | twice a day
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| BC | bone conduction
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| BE | barium enema
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| BOM | bilateral otitis media
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| BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy
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| BUN | blood urea nitrogen
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| BX | biopsy
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| c | with
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| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft
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| CAD | coronary artery disease
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| cap | capsule
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| CBC | complete blood count
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| CHF | congestive heart failure
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| cm | centimeter
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| CNS | central nervous system
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| CO2 | carbon dioxide
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| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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| CP | cerebral palsy
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| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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| C-section | cesarean section
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| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid
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| CST | contraction stimulation test
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| CVA | cerebrovascular accident
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| D&C | dilatation and curettage
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| DIP | distal interphalangeal
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| dr | dram
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| DTR | deep tendon reflexes
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| DVT | deep vein thrombosis
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| ECCE | extracapsular cataract extraction
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| EDB | expected date of birth
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| EDC | expected or estimated date of confinement
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| EDD | expected date of delivery
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| EEG | electroencephalography
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| EENT | eyes, ears, nose, throat
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| EGD | esophagogastroduodenoscopy
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| EKG | electrocardiogram
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| EMG | electromyography
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| ENT | ears, nose, throat
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| EOM | extraocular movement
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| ERCP | endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
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| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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| FBS | fasting blood sugar
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| FHR | fetal heart rate
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| FSH | follicle-stimulating hormone
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| GERD | gastroesophagea reflux disease
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| GH | growth hormone
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| GI | gastrointestinal
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| GI series | gastrointestinal series
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| g | gram
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| gr | grain
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| gt | drop
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| GTT | glucose tolerance test
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| GYN | gynecology
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| h | hour
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| hs | at bedtime
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| Hct | hematocrit
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| Hgb | hemoglobin
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| HHD | hypertensive heart disease
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| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus
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| ICCE | intracapsular cataract extraction
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| ICP | intracranial pressure
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| ID | intradermal
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| IDDM | insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
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| IM | intramuscular
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| inj | injection
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| IOL | intraocular lens
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| IOP | intraocular pressure
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| IU | international unit
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| IV | intravenous
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| IVP | intravenous push; intravenous pyelography
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| kg | kilogram
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| KUB | kidneys, ureters, and bladder (radiograph)
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| L | liter
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| L&D | labor and delivery
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| LH | luteinizing hormone
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| LLQ | left lower quadrant
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| LMP | last menstrual period
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| LP | lumbar puncture
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| LUQ | left upper quadrant
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| MCP | metacarpophalangeal
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| MD | muscular dystrophy
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| mEq | milliequivalent
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| mg | milligram
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| MI | myocardial infarction
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| mL | millilter
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| MS | multiple sclerosis
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| MSH | melanocyte-stimulating hormone
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| MTP | metatarsophalangeal
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| NG | nasogastric
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| NIDDM | non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
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| NPO | nothing by os, nothing by mouth
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| NSD | normal spontaneous delivery
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| OB | obstetrics
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| oint | ointment
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| oz | ounce
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| pc | after meals
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| po | by mouth
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| prn | as needed
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| PAC | premature atrial contraction
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| PAP | prostatic acid phosphatase
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| Pap smear | Papanicolaou smear
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| PAT | paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
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| PCP | Pneumocystitis carinii pneumonia
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| PEG | pneumoencephalogram
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| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accomodation
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| PFTs | pulmonary function tests
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| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease
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| PIP | proximal interphalangeal
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| PMS | premenstrual syndrome
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| PNS | peripheral nervous system
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| PRK | photo-refractive keratectomy
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| PSA | prostate-specific antigen
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| PT | prothrombin time
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| PTCA | percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
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| PTH | parathyroid hormone
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| PVC | premature ventricular contraction
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| q | every
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| q2h | every 2 hours
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| qam | every morning
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| qh | every hour
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| RA | rheumatoid arthritis
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| RAIU | radioactive iodine uptake test
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| RBC | red blood cell
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| REM | rapid eye movement
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| RF | rheumatoid factor
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| RHD | rheumatic heart disease
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| RK | radial keratotomy
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| RLQ | right lower quadrant
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| RUQ | right upper quadrant
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| Rx | take; treatment; prescription
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| s | without
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| SA node | sinoatrial node
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| SBF | small bowel follow-through
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| sig | write on label
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| SNS | somatic nervous system
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| SOB | shortness of breath
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| sol | solution
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| sos | if necessary
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| stat | immediately
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| STD | sexually transmitted disease
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| STH | somatotropin hormone
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| subQ | subcutaneous
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| supp | suppository
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| SVD | spontaneous vaginal delivery
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| T | tablespoon
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| t | teaspoon
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| tid | three times a day
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| T3 | triiodothyronine
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| T4 | thyroxine
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| tab | tablet
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| TAH | total abdominal hysterectomy
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| TB | tuberculosis
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| TEE | transesophageal echocardiogram
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| TENS | transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
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| TIA | transient ischemic attack
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| tinct | tincture
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| TM | tympanic membrane
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| TO | telephone order
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| TPN | total parenteral nutrition
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| TSH | thyroid-stimulating hormone
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| TSS | toxic shock syndrome
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| TURP | transurethral resection of the prostate
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| TVH | total vaginal hysterectomy
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| U | unit
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| UA | urinalysis
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| UGI | upper gastrointestinal series
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| UPPP | uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
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| URI | upper respiratory tract infection
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| UTI | urinary tract infection
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| VA | visual acuity
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| VF | visual field
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| VO | verbal order
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| WBC | white blood cell, white blood count
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| @ | at
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| > | greater than
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| < | less than
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| aa | indicating equal amounts of each
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| AMA | against medical advice
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| AND | allow natural death
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| BP | blood pressure
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| BRP | bathroom privileges
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| CDC | Centers for Disease Control Center
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| c/o | complaints of
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| CO | carbon monoxide
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| CT | computer tomography
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| D5W | 5% dextrose in water
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| dL | deciliter
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| DNR | do not resuscitate
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| DX | diagnosis
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| elix | elixir
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| ER | emergency room
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| ETOH | ethyl alcohol
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| FUO | fever of unknown origin
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| Fx | fracture; fractional urine test
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| H&P | history and physical examination
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| I&O | intake and output
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| IVU | intravenous urogram
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| K | potassium
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| KVO | keep vein open
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| LOC | laxative of choice; level of consciousness
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| m | meter
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| mcg | microgram
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| mm | millimeter
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| mm Hg | millimeters of Mercury
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| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging
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| Ndx | nursing diagnosis
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| O2 | oxygen
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| OD | optical density; overdose
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| pH | hydrogen ion concentration (acidity and alkalinity)
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| prn | as often as necessary, when required
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| ROM | range of motion
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| SSE | soapsuds enema
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| TKO | to keep open
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| TLC | tender loving care
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| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respirations
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| gm | gram
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| gtt | drops
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| hr | hour
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| ung | ointment
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| ECG | electrocardiogram
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| Tbsp | tablespoon
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| tsp | teaspoon
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