Abbreviations Flashcards by Alexandra Carter | Brainscape

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Ad. Lib

A

As much as desired

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ARDS

A

Acute respiratory distress syndrome

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A&P

A

Anterior & posterior

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AE

A

Air entry

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AC

A

Before meals

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bid

A

Twice a day

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BRP

A

Bathroom privileges

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c

A

With

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COPD

A

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Cal

A

Calories

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CXR

A

Chest x ray

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CCABC

A

Cancer control agency of British Columbia

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C&S

A

Culture & sensitivity

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CT

A

Computer tomography

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CWMS

A

Colour, warmth, movement sensation

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CHF

A

Congestive heart failure

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CVA

A

Cardiovascular/cerebrovascular accident

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cc

A

Millilitre

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D5W

A

Dextrose 5% in water

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DB&C

A

Deep breathing and coughing

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Dx

A

Diagnosis

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ECG, EKG

A

Electrocardiogram

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ENT

A

Ears, nose, and throat

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FBS

A

Fasting blood sugar

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HOB

A

Head of bed

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HBP

A

High blood pressure

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HS

A

Bedtime

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IV

A

Intravenous

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L, l

A

Litre

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Mg

A

Milligram

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MIP

A

Maximum inspiratory pressure

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MEV

A

Maximum expiratory volume

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NIDDM

A

Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

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NP

A

Nasal prongs

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NOK

A

Next of kin

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NKA

A

No known allergies

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NAS

A

No added salt

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O2

A

Oxygen

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PFT

A

Pulmonary function test

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PT

A

Physiotherapist

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po

A

By mouth

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pc

A

After meals

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P.O.

A

Phone order, physician order

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PHX

A

Past history, patient history

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qid

A

Four times a day

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ADR

A

Allergy/adverse drug reaction

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CBC

A

Complete blood count

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IM

A

Intramuscular

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MRSA

A

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

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VRE

A

Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus

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FOIPPA

A

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

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K

A

Kardex

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MAR

A

Medication Administration Record

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EC

A

Entered in computer

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OE

A

Order entry

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EMR

A

Electronic Medical Record

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VS

A

Vital signs

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VSR

A

Vital signs routine

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AAT

A

Activity as tolerated

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DAT

A

Diet as tolerated

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NPO

A

Nothing by mouth

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MRP

A

Most responsible physician

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NYD

A

Not yet diagnosed

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IDDM

A

Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

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ARO

A

Antibiotic resistant organisms

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ESBL

A

Extended spectrum beta lactamase producing organisms

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CPO

A

Carbapenemase-producing organisms