Chapter 4 - Abbreviations Flashcards

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1
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prn

A

as needed

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2
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stat

A

immediately

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3
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OCPs

A

oral contraceptive pills

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4
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IV

A

intravenous

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5
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I&O

A

intake and output

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6
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RLQ

A

right lower quadrant

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RUQ

A

right upper quadrant

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NS

A

normal saline

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9
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tid

A

three times a day

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PO

A

orally

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11
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pc

A

after meals

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12
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OC

A

oral contraceptive

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13
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abd

A

abdomen

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q4h

A

every 4 hours

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qh

A

every hour

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16
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q

A

hour

17
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IM

A

intramuscular injection

18
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cap

A

capsule

19
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AMA

A

against medical advice

20
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ad lib

A

as desired

21
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NPO, npo

A

nothing by mouth

22
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LLQ

A

left lower quadrant

23
Q

LUQ

A

left upper quadrant

24
Q

GI

A

gastrointestinal

25
Q

pt

A

patient

26
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qid

A

four times a day

27
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ac

A

before meals

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A&P

A

anatomy and physiology

29
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qm

A

every morning

30
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BRP

A

bathroom privileges

31
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PP

A

after meals

32
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FBS or FGB

A

fasting blood sugar /or/ fasting blood glucose

33
Q

pr

A

per rectum

34
Q

bid

A

twice a day

35
Q

q2h

A

every 2 hours