Abbreviations and Meaning Flashcards by Taylor Revet

Q

c/o

A

complains of

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prn

A

when necessary

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COPD

A

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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PT

A

Physiotherapy

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CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resus

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qhs

A

@ every bedtime

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CVA

A

cerebral vascular accident (stroke)

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qid

A

4 x per day

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DAT

A

diet as tolerated

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ROM

A

range of motion

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DNR

A

do not resuscitate

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stat

A

immediately

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drsg

A

dressing

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SOB

A

shortness of breath

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dx

A

diagnosis

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tid

A

3 x per day

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EKG (ECG)

A

electrocardiogram

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TPR

A

temp/pulse

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V/S

A

vital signs

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EEG

A

electroencephalogram

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abd

A

abdomen

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ac

A

before meals

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ad lib

A

as desired

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a.m

A

morning

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ADL

A

activities of daily living

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as tol

A

as tolerated

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bid

A

2 x per day

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BM

A

bowl movement

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BP

A

blood pressure

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BRP

A

bathroom privileges

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C

A

celsius

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CA

A

cancer

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cath

A

catheter

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CHF

A

congestive heart failure

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FF

A

force fluid

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H

A

hour

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hs

A

hour of sleep

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ICU

A

intensive care unit

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I&O

A

intake/output

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IV

A

intravenous

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MI

A

myocardial infarction

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NPO

A

nothing per os

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NWB

A

non-weight bearing

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O2

A

oxygen

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OR

A

operating room

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OTC

A

over the counter

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pc

A

after meals

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p.m

A

afternoon/ evening