Abbreviations Flashcards

0
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VS

A

Vital signs

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Stat

A

Immediately

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Rx

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Treatment

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PRN

A

As needed

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HS

A

Hour of sleep

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NPO

A

Nothing by mouth

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PO

A

By mouth

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7
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Bid

A

Twice a day

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q2h

A

Every two hours

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amb

A

Ambulate

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mg

A

Milligram

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mL

A

Milliliter

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L

A

Liter

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cc

A

Cubic centimeter

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tsp

A

Teaspoon

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EKG

A

Electrocardiogram

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D/C

A

Discontinue, discharge

17
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EEG

A

Electroenchelogram

18
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DNR

A

Do not resuscitate

19
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>

A

Greater than

20
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<

A

Less than