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