Medical Abbreviations for CNA
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| Ca | cancer
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| @ | at
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| abd | abdomen
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| AD | Alzheimer's disease
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| ADL | Activities of daily living
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| ad lib | as desired
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| Adm | admitted or admission
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| AM | morning
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| amb | ambulate or ambulatory (walk)
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| amt | amount
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| b.i.d. | 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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| C | centigrade
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| Cath | catheter
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| CBC | complete blood count
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| CBR | complete bed rest
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| CCU | coronary care unit
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| cl liq | clear liquid
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| c/o | complains of
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| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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| CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
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| drsg | dressing
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| Dx | diagnosis
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| ECG (EKG) | electrocardiogram
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| EEG | electroenchephalogram
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| ER | emergency room
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| F | Fahrenheit
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| FBS | fasting blood sugar
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| FF | force fluids
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| fld | fluids
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| Fx | fracture
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| gal | gallon
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| GI | gastrointestinal
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| gyn | gynecology
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| hr | hour
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| H20 | water
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| I | intake and output
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| ICU | intensive care unit
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| in | inch
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| IV | intravenous
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| L | liter
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| lab | laboratory
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| lb | pound
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| liq | liquid
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| LMP | last menstrual period
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| meds | medications
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| MI | myocardial infarction
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| min | minute
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| neg | negative
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| nil | none
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| NPO | nothing by mouth
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| OB | obstetrics
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| OOB | out of bed
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| OR | operating room
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| ortho | orthopedics
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| OPD | outpatient department
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| O2 | oxygen
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| oz | ounce
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| p or post | after
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| pc | after meals
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| Peds | pediatrics
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| PM | afternoon or evening
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| p.o. | by mouth
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| postop | postoperative
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| preop | preoperative
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| p.r.n. | as needed or as necessary
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| pt | patient or pint
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| PT | physical therapy
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| Px | prognosis
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| q | every
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| q.h. | every hour
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| q.i.d. | four times a day
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| R | rectal
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| ROM | range of motion
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| RR | recovery room
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| Rx | prescription or treatment
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| spec | specimen
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| STAT | immediately!
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| tbsp | tablespoon
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| t.i.d. | three times a day
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| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration
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| tsp | teaspoon
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| U/A | urinalysis
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| URI | upper respiratory infection
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| VS | vital signs
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| wt | weight
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