Common abbreviations Part I Flashcards by Brianna Unknown

Q

ABG

A

Arterial Blood Gas

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ad lib

A

as desired

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ADL

A

activities of daily living

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adm

A

admission(date)

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amb

A

ambulate, walk

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AND

A

Allow Natural Death

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bid

A

twice a day

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BM

A

bowel movement

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BP

A

Blood Pressure

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Bx

A

biopsy

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Ca

A

Cancer

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cap

A

capsule

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CBC

A

complete blood count

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CCU

A

coronary care unit

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c/o

A

complains of

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C&S

A

culture and sensitivity

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CSF

A

Cerebral Spinal Fluid

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CVA

A

Cerebral Vascular Accident

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CXR

A

Chest X-ray

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DAT

A

Diet As Tolerated

Q

DNR

A

Do Not Resuscitate

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DOA

A

Dead On Arrival

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Dx

A

Diagnosis

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ED

A

Emergency Department

ECG, EKG

electrocardiogram

gt,gtt,gtts

drop(s)

H&P

History and Physical

HS

Hour of Sleep

I&D

Incision and Drainage

I&O

Intake and Output

ICU

Intensive Care Unit