ABBREVIATIONS Flashcards by Immacolata Damato | Brainscape

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a.c.

A

before meals

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b.i.d

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twice a day

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Bx

A

biopsy

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c

A

with

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C&S

A

culture and sensitivity

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CVA

A

cerebrovascular accident/stroke

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DNR

A

do not resuscitate

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Dx

A

diagnosis

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ECG

A

electorcardiogram

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EEG

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electroencephalogram/brain study

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E.S.W.L.

A

extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy/to pulverize kidney stones

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Fx

A

fracture

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gtt

A

drop

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LAO

A

left anterior oblique

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LLQ

A

left lower quadrant

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LPO

A

left posterior oblique

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NPO (n.p.o)

A

nothing by mouth

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PACU

A

post-anesthesia care unit/recovery room

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PO

A

by mouth

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PRN

A

as needed (meds as needed)

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q.h.

A

every hour

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q.2h.

A

every two hours

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ROM

A

range of motion

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s

A

without

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ss

A

one half

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TIA

A

transient ischemic attack

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Tx (Rx)

A

treatment