Ch. 8: Medical Terminology, Common Abbreviations, Part Three Flashcards

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L; lt

A

left

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meds

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medications

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mid noc

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midnight

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min

A

minute

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mL

A

milliliter

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neg

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negative

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noc

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night

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NPO; npo

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nothing by mouth (nil per os)

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O2

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oxygen

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OOB

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out of bed

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OR

A

operating room

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os

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mouth

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OT

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occupational therapy

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oz; OZ

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ounce

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PC; p.c.

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after meals (post cibum)

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per

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by, through

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PM; p.m.

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after noon (post meridian)

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PO; po

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by mouth (per os)

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prep

A

preparation

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PRN; prn

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when necessary; as needed (pro re nata)