abbreviations - patient charts Flashcards by naomi keating

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Ad. Lib

A

as much as desired

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CXR

A

chest x-ray

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Cal

A

Calories

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CT

A

computed tomography

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C & S

A

culture and sensitivity

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COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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c (astermark above)

A

with

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bid

A

twice per day

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qid

A

4 times a day

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O2

A

oxygen

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PFT

A

pulmonary function test

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HOB

A

head of bed

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HBP

A

high blood pressure

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IV

A

intravenous

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L or l

A

litre

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Mg.

A

miligram

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CHF

A

congestive heart failure

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ECG, or EKG

A

electrocardiogram

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D5W

A

dextrose 5% in water

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cc.

A

cubic centimeter

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AC

A

before meals

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AE

A

air entry

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A & P

A

anterior and posterior

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ARDS

A

acute respiratory distress syndrome

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BRP

A

bathroom privileges

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CCABC

A

cancer control agency of British Columbia

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PC

A

after meals

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P.O.

A

Phone order, or physicians order

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PHX

A

past history, patient history

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ADR

A

allergy or adverse drug reaction

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PO

A

by mouth

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BPMH

A

best possible medication history

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NIDDM

A

non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitis

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NP

A

by mouth

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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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PT

A

physiotherapist

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FBS

A

fasting blood sugar

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HS

A

bedtime

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MIP

A

maximum inspiratory pressure

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MEV

A

maximum expiratory volume

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CVA

A

cardiovascular accident, cerebrovascular accident

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CWMS

A

color, warmth, movement, sensation

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DB&C

A

deep breathing and coughing

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Dx

A

Diagnosis

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ENT

A

ear, nose and throat