FCC Abbreviations Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| ac | before meals |
| ad-lib | as needed or desired |
| AK | above knee |
| alt noct | alternate nights |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| b.i.d. | twice a day |
| BAC | Blood alcohol concentration |
| BP | blood pressure |
| Bx | biopsy |
| C/O | complaints of |
| CAB | coronary artery bypass |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CTS | carpal tunnel syndrome |
| D&C | dilation and curettage |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DPT | Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus |
| EENT | Eye, ear, nose and throat |
| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| FH | family history |
| IV | intravenous |
| IM | intramuscular |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| HO | history of |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| jt | joint |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| npo/NPO | nothing by mouth |
| OB/GYN | obstetrics and gynecology |
| p.c. | after meals |
| FU | follow-up |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |
| pt | patient |
| Rx | prescription |
| t.i.d. | three times a day |
| Hgb, Hb | hemoglobin |
| FROM | Full range of motion |
| s (with a line on top) | Without |
| c(with line on top) | with |
| p (with line on top) | after |
| Vs | Vital signs |
| p | pulse |
| i, ii, iii | one, two, three |
| R | respiration |
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Jacqueline Carranza
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