Abbreviations 3/14 Flashcards by Irene Marquez | Brainscape

Q

CVA

A

Cerebrovascular accident

Stroke

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dc (d/c)

A

Discontinue

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DOA

A

Dead on arrival

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DON

A

Director of nursing

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drsg

A

Dressing

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Dx

A

Diagnosis

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ECG (EKG)

A

Electrocardiogram

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EEG

A

Electroencephalogram

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ER

A

Emergency room

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F

A

Fahrenheit

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FBS

A

Fasting blood sugar

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FF

A

Force fluids

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fld

A

Fluid

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ft.

A

Foot/feet

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gal

A

Gallon

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GI

A

Gastrointestinal

Q

h(hr)

A

Hour

Q

H2O

A

Water

Q

H.S. (h.s.)

A

Hour of sleep

Q

ht

A

Height

Q

dr.

A

Dram

Q

g

A

Gram

Q

gr.

A

Grain

Q

gtt.

A

Drop

Q

foley

A

Urinary catheter

Q

H2O2

A

Hydrogen peroxide

Q

Dr.

A

Doctor

Q

Fx

A

Fracture

Q

HOH

A

Hard of hearing

Q

GU

A

Genitourinary

Q

EENT

A

Eyes
Ears
Nose
Throat

Q

CPR

A

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation