Abbreviations Flashcards by Alexandra Carter

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Ad. Lib

A

As much as desired

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ARDS

A

Acute respiratory distress syndrome

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A&P

A

Anterior & posterior

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AE

A

Air entry

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AC

A

Before meals

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bid

A

Twice a day

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BRP

A

Bathroom privileges

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c

A

With

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COPD

A

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Cal

A

Calories

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CXR

A

Chest x ray

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CCABC

A

Cancer control agency of British Columbia

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C&S

A

Culture & sensitivity

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CT

A

Computer tomography

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CWMS

A

Colour, warmth, movement sensation

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CHF

A

Congestive heart failure

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CVA

A

Cardiovascular/cerebrovascular accident

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cc

A

Millilitre

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D5W

A

Dextrose 5% in water

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DB&C

A

Deep breathing and coughing

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Dx

A

Diagnosis

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ECG, EKG

A

Electrocardiogram

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ENT

A

Ears, nose, and throat

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FBS

A

Fasting blood sugar

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HOB

Head of bed

HBP

High blood pressure

HS

Bedtime

IV

Intravenous

L, l

Litre

Mg

Milligram

MIP

Maximum inspiratory pressure

MEV

Maximum expiratory volume

NIDDM

Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

NP

Nasal prongs

NOK

Next of kin

NKA

No known allergies

NAS

No added salt

O2

Oxygen

PFT

Pulmonary function test

PT

Physiotherapist

po

By mouth

pc

After meals

P.O.

Phone order, physician order

PHX

Past history, patient history

qid

Four times a day

ADR

Allergy/adverse drug reaction

CBC

Complete blood count

IM

Intramuscular

MRSA

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

VRE

Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus

FOIPPA

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

K

Kardex

MAR

Medication Administration Record

EC

Entered in computer

OE

Order entry

EMR

Electronic Medical Record

VS

Vital signs

VSR

Vital signs routine

AAT

Activity as tolerated

DAT

Diet as tolerated

NPO

Nothing by mouth

MRP

Most responsible physician

NYD

Not yet diagnosed

IDDM

Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

ARO

Antibiotic resistant organisms

ESBL

Extended spectrum beta lactamase producing organisms

CPO

Carbapenemase-producing organisms