ABREVIATIONS Documentation part I Flashcards by matthew tarzwell

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what does the abbreviation DAT mean?

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diet as tolerated

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what does the abbreviation FBS mean?

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fasting blood sugar

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what does the abbreviation # mean?

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fracture

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what does the abbreviation FWB mean?

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full weight bearing

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what does the abbreviation HOB mean?

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head of bed

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what does the abbreviation HNV mean?

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has not voided

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what does the abbreviation L, Lt. , or L with a circle around it mean?

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left

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what does the abbreviation NWB mean?

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non-weight bearing

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what does the abbreviation NYD mean?

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not yet diagnosed

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what does the abbreviation PWB mean?

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partial wait bearing

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what does the abbreviation R mean?

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right

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what does the abbreviation W/C mean?

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wheelchair

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what does the abbreviation a.c. mean?

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before meals

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what does the abbreviation b.i.d. mean?

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bi-daily

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what does the abbreviation CVA mean?

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cerebrovascular accident

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what does the abbreviation HNV mean?

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has not voided (urine)

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what does the abbreviation R, Rt. , rt , or R with a circle around it mean?

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right

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what does the abbreviation BM mean?

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bowel movement

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what does the abbreviation BRP mean?

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bathroom privileges

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what does the abbreviation CBC mean?

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complete blood count

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what does the abbreviation OD mean?

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once daily

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what does the abbreviation q4h mean?

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every four hours

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what does the abbreviation GI mean?

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gastrointestinal

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what does the abbreviation hs mean?

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at night/bed-time

what does the abbreviation NPO mean?

nothing by mouth

what does the abbreviation qd mean?

daily

what does the abbreviation OT mean?

occupational therapy

what does the abbreviation p.c. mean?

after meals

what does the abbreviation po mean?

by mouth

what does the abbreviation qs mean?

sufficient quantity

what does the abbreviation prn or ad lib mean?

as needed

what does the abbreviation dc mean?

discontinue

what does the abbreviation qh mean?

every hour

what does the abbreviation ij + O mean?

intake/output

what does the abbreviation q mean?

every

what does the abbreviation stat mean

immediately

what does the abbreviation vs mean?

vital signs

what does the abbreviation qid mean?

4 times a day