Using Medical Abbreviations
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| 2 tsp syp per os | 2 teaspoons syrup by mouth
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| NPO pre-op @ 12 MN | nothing by mouth before surgery at 12 midnight
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| An EMT does CPR to prevent DOA | an emergency medical technician does cardiopulmonary resuscitation to prevent dead on arrival
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| VS: TPR and BP qid | vital signs: temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure four times a day
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| Ht and Wt qod in am | height and weight every other day in the morning
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| 2 cc IM inj LUQ | 2 cubic centimeters intramuscular injection left upper quadrant
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| R/O CVA, do EEG in OPD | rule out a cerebrovascular accident, do an electroencephalogram in the outpatient department
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| C&S for GC | culture and sensitivity for gonococcus
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| Sig: 500 mg Ca (1 Cap) po bid q12h | give the following directions: 500 milligrams calcium (1 capsule) by mouth twice a day every 12 hours
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| FFl to 60 ml qh and record I | force fluids to 60 milliliters every hour and record intake and output
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| Do CBC c Hgb, hct, and Diff | do a complete blood count with hemoglobin, hematocrit, and differential white blood cell count
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| ECG in ER stat | electrocardiogram in emergency room immediately
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| An MD can specialize in Ob or Gyn | a medical doctor can specialize in obstetrics or gynecology
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| ss tab po tid q8h | one-half tablet by mouth three times a day every 8 hours
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| CBR c BSC only | complete bed rest with bedside commode only
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| To Lab for GTT, FBS, and BUN | to laboratory for glucose tolerance test, fasting blood sugar, and blood urea nitrogen
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| AP q2h in CCU | apical pulse every two hours in coronary care unit
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| Check K, Na, Cl, Fe, and P+ | check potassium, sodium, chloride, iron, and phosphorus
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| 1000 cc SSE prn for BM | 1000 cubic centimeter soap solution enema whenever necessary for bowel movement
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| To PT for ROM per w/c bid | to physical therapy for range of motion by wheelchair twice a day
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| O2 sos for SOB | oxygen if necessary for shortness of breath
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| 4 gtts OS qd @ noct | 4 drops in the left eye every day at night
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| NO supervises RN, LPN, NA, and SPN | nursing office supervises registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nurse aide or assistant, and student practical nurse
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| To OT for ADL | to occupational therapy for activities of daily living
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| Do BE, GB, and GI XR | do barium enema, gallbladder, and gastrointestinal X-ray
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| Take Ax or R T p T | Take an axillary or rectal temperature after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
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| D/C 500 cc D/W IV sol | discontinue 500 cubic centimeters dextrose in water intravenous solution
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| Collect ur spec for SpGr and PKU | collect urine specimen for specific gravity and phenylketonuria
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| Dx: COPD, IPPB q8h | diagnosis: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, intermittent positive pressure breathing every 8 hours
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| In Roman numerals, C>L | in Roman numerals, 100 is greater than 50
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| 2 gtts AU ac and HS | 2 drops in both ears before meals and at hour of sleep
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| 30 ml MOM or LOC prn | 30 milliliters milk of magnesia or laxative of choice whenever necessary
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| Up ad lib and DAT | up as desired and diet as tolerated
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| B&B, BRP q2h | bowel and bladder training, bathroom privileges every 2 hours
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| etiol of AIDS is HIV | etiology of acquired immune deficiency syndrome is human immunodeficiency virus
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| Dx: CHF, amb as tol | diagnosis: congestive heart failure, ambulate as tolerated
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| R/O PID, do IVP and KUB XR | rule out pelvic inflammatory disease, do an intravenous pyelogram and kidney, ureter, bladder X-ray
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| Rx: 3 tab po tid q8h | prescription: 3 tablets by mouth three times a day every 8 hours
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| FUO, R/O staph or strep | fever of unknown origin, rule out staphylococcus or streptococcus infection
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| CDC and NIH are divisions of the DHHS | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Institutes of Health are divisions of the Department of Health and Human Services
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| Add 40 mEq KCl to IV | add 40 milliequivalents potassium chloride to intravenous
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| gr X ASA prn HA | grain 10 aspirin whenever necessary for headache
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| R/O STD, do PAP and VDRL | rule out sexually transmitted disease, do Papanicolaou test and serology for syphilis
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| Dx: TIA, do ABG and NVS | diagnosis: transient ischemic attack, do arterial blood gas and neurological vital signs
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| mix ss pt aa H2O and H2O2 | mix one-half pint of each water and hydrogen peroxide
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| irr NG c 2 oz N/S pc | irrigate nasogastric tube with 2 ounces of normal saline after meals
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| HOB 45 degrees sos SOB | elevate the head of the bed 45 degrees if necessary for shortness of breath
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| Convert lb to Kg and in to cm | convert pounds to kilograms and inches to centimeters
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| Bill CT to HMO or PPO | bill computerized tomography to health maintenance organization or preferred provider organization
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| BP is measured in mm of Hg | blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury
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| Dx: MI and BBB, to CCU, ABG | diagnosis: myocardial infarction and bundle branch block, to coronary care unit, arterial blood gas
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| Cath ur spec for C | catheter urine specimen for culture and sensitivity
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| Dx: TB, TCDB q2h | diagnosis: tuberculosis, turn, cough, and deep breathe every two hours
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| Pituitary gland secretes TSH, GH, and FSH | pituitary gland secretes thyroid stimulating hormone, growth hormone, and follicle stimulating hormone
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| Dx: IDDM, check S | diagnosis: insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, check sugar and acetone
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| 1000 mg Ca is RDA | 1000 milligrams calcium is recommended daily allowance
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| TPN of 1000 ml N/S q8h | total parenteral nutrition of 1000 milliliters normal saline every eight hours
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| Dx: MS, do EMG | diagnosis: multiple sclerosis, do an electromyogram
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| Sig: 2 gtts OS qAM | give the following directions: 2 drops in left eye every morning
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| ophthalmoscope | instrument for examining the eye
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| oliguria | less than normal urine
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| atrophy | without nutrition
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| hepatitis | inflammation of the liver
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| cephalgia | head pain
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| proctologist | person who studies diseases of rectum
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| hypoglycemia | low blood sugar
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| gastroenteritis | inflammation of stomach and intestine
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| cholelithiasis | condition of stones in the gallbladder
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| bradycardia | slow heart rate
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| transdermal | across the skin
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| aphasia | without speech
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| dysphagia | difficult swallowing
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| hydrophobia | fear of water
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| craniotomy | cutting into the skull
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| otoscopy | diagnostic examination of the ear
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| bilateral | two sides, both sides
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| hysterectomy | surgical removal of the uterus
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| cyanosis | condition of blueness
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| pathology | study of disease or abnormal condition
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| paraplegia | paralysis of lower half of body
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| pseudomyoma | false muscle tumor or swelling
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| microcytemia | small blood cell
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| homogenous | same kind or type
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| histology | study of tissue
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| tracheostomy | creation of an opening in trachea or windpipe
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| hydrocele | enlarged space or chamber of water
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| electrocardiograph | instrument for recording heart
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| dyspnea | difficult or painful breathing
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| thrombocytopenia | lack of clotting cells
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| mastectomy | surgical removal of the breast
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| periencephalitis | inflammation around the brain
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| phleboplasty | surgical correction of vein
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| nephrogenetic | originating in the kidney
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| rhinostenosis | condition of narrowing in nose
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| dysmenorrhagia | difficult or painful excessive or sudden monthly flow
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| arteriosclerosis | condition of hardening in arteries
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| polydactyl | many fingers
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| intercostal | between the ribs
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| litholysis | destruction or dissolving of stone
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| hematuria | blood in the urine
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| bronchiectasis | expansion of air tubes in lungs
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| osteochondroma | tumor of bone and cartilage
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| leukocyte | white blood cell
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| glossopharyngeal | pertaining to the tongue and throat (pharynx)
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| pseudoneuroma | false tumor of a nerve
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| ectoderm | outside the skin
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| pleurocentesis | surgical puncture to remove fluid from the side or rib
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| hyperopia | excessive or more than normal vision
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| neopathy | new disease
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| dermatologist | person who studies the skin
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| hematuria | blood in the urine
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| polycythemia | excessive blood cells
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| pseudoappendicitis | false inflammation of the appendix
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| septicemia | blood poison or rot
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| myasthenia | muscle weakness or lack of strength
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| thoracentesis | surgical puncture to remove fluid in thorax or chest
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| oophorectomy | surgical removal of an ovary
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| pyorrhea | flow or discharge of pus
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| amenorrhea | without menstrual flow
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