abbreviation Flashcards by Tabitha Unknown

Q

a

A

without

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ac

A

before meals

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ADLs

A

Activity of Daily Living

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BID

A

twice a day

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BLE

A

Bilateral Lower Extremities

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BM

A

bowel movement

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BR

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bed rest

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BRP

A

bathroom privileges

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BSC

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bedside commode

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BS

A

bowel sound

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BSA

A

body surface area

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BUE

A

Bilateral Upper Extremities

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BMI

A

body mass index

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cm

A

centimeter

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c/o

A

complaint of

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C&S

A

culture and sensitivity

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CXR

A

chest x-ray

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D/C

A

discharge

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DNR

A

do not resuscitate

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Dx

A

Diagnosis

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ECG

A

electrocardiogram or EKG

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g (gm)

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gram

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GI

A

gastrointestinal

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GU

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gastrourinary

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H&P

A

history and physical

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hs

A

hour of sleep

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I&O

A

Intake and Output

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IM

A

intramuscular

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IV

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intravenous

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IVPB

A

intravenous piggy back

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kg

A

kilogram

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KVO

A

keep vein open

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L

A

liter

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lb

A

pound

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LOC

A

level of consciousness

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LMP

A

last menstrual period

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mcg

A

microgram

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mEq

A

milliequivalent

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mg

A

milligram

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ml

A

milliliter

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NGT

A

nasal gastric tube

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NKA

A

no known allergies

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NKDA

A

no known drug allergies

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NPO

A

nothing by mouth

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OOB

A

out of bed

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oz

A

ounce

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PERRLA

A

pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation

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PO

A

by mouth

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PMD

A

past medical history

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PRN

A

as needed

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q, Q

A

every

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qh

A

every hour

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q4h

A

every four hours

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q6h

A

every 6 hours

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q8h

A

every 8 hours

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qid

A

four times a day

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qhs

A

every night

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r/o

A

rule out

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ROM

A

range of motion

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r/t

A

related to

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SC

A

subcutaneous (subQ)

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SOB

A

shortness of breath

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SL

A

sublingual

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s/p

A

status post (after)

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S/S

A

signs and symptoms

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STAT

A

immediately, now

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Tbsp

A

tablespoon

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TCDB

A

turn, cough, deep breathe

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TID

A

three times a day

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tsp

A

teaspoon

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UA

A

urinalysis

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WNL

A

within normal limits

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WDL

A

within desired limits

Q

VS

A

vital signs

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y/o

A

years old