Abbreviation Flashcards

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ABG

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Arterial blood gas

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Abd

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Abdomen

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A.c

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Before meals

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ADL

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Activities of daily living

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Adm

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Admission

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Amb

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Walk

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Amt

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Amount

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Asa

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Aspirin

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Ashd

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Arteriosclerotic heart disease

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Au

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Both ears

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Ax

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Armpit

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Be

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Barium enema

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Bid

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Twice a day

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Bm

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Bowel movement

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B/p/bp

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Blood Pressure

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Brp

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Bathroom Privileges

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Bs

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Blood sugar

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Bx

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Biopsy

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CA

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Cancer

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Ca

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Calcium

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CBC

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Complete blood count

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CC

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Chief complaint

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CHF

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Congestive heart failure

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Cl

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Chloride

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Cl liq

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Clear liquid

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C/o

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Complains of

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COPD

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary

Disease

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CPR

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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Cs

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Central supply

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Cva

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Cerebrovascular accident / stroke

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dc d/c

A

Discontinue

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Del. Rm

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delivery room

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Dnr

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Do not resuscitate

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DOA

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Dead on arrival

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DOB

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Date of birth

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DON

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Director of nursing

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Dr.

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Doctor

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dsg

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Dressing

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dx

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Diagnosis