Abbrev Flashcards by Ruth Bisson

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Anaes

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Anaesthesia, anaesthetic, anesthetist

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Abd

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Abdomen, abduction

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ADC

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Ambulatory day care , adult day care

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BID

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Twice a day

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CA

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Cancer, calcium

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CCU

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Cardiac, coronary, critical care unit

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CP

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Copy to pharmacy , chest pain

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D/C

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Discharge, discontinue, day care

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DPU

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Discharge planning unit

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ELOS

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Expected length of stay

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FNS

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Food nutrition services

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GDC

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General day care

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H

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Hour

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HAU

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High acuity unit

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LOC

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Loss of consciousness, level of consciousness , laxative of choice

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MVA

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Motor vehicle accident

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MRO

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Multi drug resistant organism

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MRSA

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Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus

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NYD

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Not yet diagnosed

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OD

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Once a day, overdose, right eye

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OPD

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Outpatient department

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PRN

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Whenever necessary

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PAC

A

Pre admission clinic

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PATH

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Patient assessment and transfer home

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SDA

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Same day admission

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SDC

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Surgical day care

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TCU

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Transitional care unit

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TID

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Three times a day

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Tx

A

Treatment

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VRE

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Vancomycin resistant enterococci

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AFB

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Acid fast bacilli