A Abbreviations Flashcards by Nursingstudent .

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ā

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before

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@

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at

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AA

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Alcoholics anonymous

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abd

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Abdomen

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ABG

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arterial blood gases

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abx

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antibiotics

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a.c.

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before meals

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ACLS

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Advanced cardiac life support

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ACS

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American cancer society

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ADA

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American diabetic Association

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ADH

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Anti-diuretic hormone

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ADL

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Activities of daily living

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ad lib

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As desired

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adm.

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Admitted

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A.F.B

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Acid-fast bacillus

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A. Fib

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Arterial fibrillation

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A flutter

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Arterial flutter

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AHA

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American Hospital Association

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AIDS

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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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AKA

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Above the knee amputation

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A.M. / a.m.

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Before noon

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AMA

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Against medical advice

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A.M.A.

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American medical Association

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amb

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ambulate

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amt

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Amount

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ANA

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American nurses Association

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anes.

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anesthesia

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ant

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Anterior

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A / R

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apical radial

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ARF

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Acute renal failure

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AROM

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Active range of motion

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ASA

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Aspirin

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ASAP

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As soon as possible

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ASHD

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Arteriosclerotic heart disease

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asp.

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Aspiration

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AV

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Atrioventricular

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Ax/ax

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Axillary

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A and O

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Alert and oriented