CMA Abbreviations Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| Ac | before meals |
| ad lib | at will, as desired |
| adm | admission, admitted |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| Bid | twice a day |
| Bm | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| C | Centigrade, Celsius |
| Cap | capsule |
| CC | chief complaint |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| c/o | complains of |
| C02 | carbon dioxide |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| d/c | discontinue or discharge |
| ECG or EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EBL | estimated blood loss |
| ER | emergency room |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| Fb | foreign body |
| fx | fracture |
| gtt | drop-liquid measurement |
| H & P | history and physical |
| HR | heart rate |
| hr | hour |
| hs | hour of sleep (bedtime) |
| I & O | intake and output |
| IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| IV | intravenous |
| IM | intramuscular |
| Mg | milligram |
| Ml | milliliter |
| MVA | motor vehicle accident |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NTG | nitroglycerin |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OD | right eye |
| OS | left eye |
| OU | both eyes |
| post-op | postoperative (after surgery) |
| pre-op | preoperative (before surgery) |
| po | by mouth |
| pt | patient |
| prn | as needed |
| pc | after meals |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| qid | four times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| Rx | prescription, treatment |
| sc/sq | subcutaneous |
| s | without |
| sx | symptoms |
| s/s | signs and symptoms |
| stat | immediately |
| SOB | short of breath |
| tab | tablet |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| vs | vital signs |
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