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Common Abbreviations Flashcards

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AC, a.c.

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before meals

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a with a line on top

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before

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ABG

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arterial blood gasses

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ADL

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activities of daily living

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ADA

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above the knee amputation

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Ad lib

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as desired (without restriction)

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bid

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twice a day

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BKA

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below the knee amputation

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BM

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bowel movement

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BP

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blood pressure

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BRP

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bathroom privileges

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BUN

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blood urea nitrogen

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c with a line on top

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with

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C

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Celsius

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CABG

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coronary artery bypass graft

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CAD

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coronary artery disease

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CBC

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complete blood count

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CHF

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congestive heart failure

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cc

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cubic centimeters

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cm

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centimeters

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CNS

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central nervous system

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COPD

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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c/o

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complains of

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C+S or C&S

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culture and sensitivity

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CS

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chemstick

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CVA

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cerebral vascular accident

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CXR

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chest x-ray

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D5W

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dextrose 5% solution

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D/C

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discontinue or discharge

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DNR

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do not resuscitate

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DOE

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dyspnea on exertion

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DRG

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diagnostic related group

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DVT

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deep vein thrombosis

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DX, Dx

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diagnosis

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ECG, EKG

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electrocardiogram

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ECU

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emergency care unit

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ER

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emergency room

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F

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Fahrenheit

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FBS

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fasting blood sugar

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F/U

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follow up

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Fx, fx

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frature

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GI

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gastrointestinal

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GTT

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glucose tolerance test

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Hb, Hgb

A

hemoglobin

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HBV

A

hepatitis B virus

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Hct

A

hematocrit

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H+H, H&H

A

hemoglobin and hematocrit

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H&P

A

history and physical

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ICU

A

intensive care unit

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IM

A

intramuscular

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IV

A

Intravenous

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I&O

A

intake and output

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JP, J-P

A

Jackson-Pratt drain

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LA

A

long-acting

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lb

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pound

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LLQ

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lower left quadrant

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LUQ

A

left upper quadrant

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LOC

A

level of consciousness

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M, m

A

meter

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MDI

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metered dose inhaler

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MI

A

myocardial infarction

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min.

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minute

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MRI

A

magnetic resonance imaging

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MVA

A

motor vehicle accident

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NC

A

nasal cannula

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NG

A

nasogastric

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NKDA

A

no known drug allergies

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NPO

A

nothing by mouth

69
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NSS or NS

A

normal saline solution

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O2

A

oxygen

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OOB

A

out of bed

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OT

A

occupational therapy

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OTC

A

over-the-counter

74
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p with a line on top

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after

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PC, p.c.

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after meals

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PACU

A

post-anesthesia care unit

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PAT

A

pre-admission testing

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PCA

A

patient controlled analgesia

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PCN

A

penicillin

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PCU

A

progressive care unit

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Per

A

by or through

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PICC

A

peripherally inserted central catheter

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Pt.

A

paitent

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prn

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when necessary or as needed

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PTA

A

prior to admission

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PVD

A

peripheral vascular disease

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RDA

A

recommended daily allowance

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r/o

A

rule out

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ROM

A

range of motion

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RLQ

A

right lower quadrant

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RUQ

A

right upper quadrant

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RX, Rx

A

medication, prescribed

93
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s with a line on top

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without

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SOB

A

shortness of breath

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SR

A

sustained release

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STAT

A

immediately

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TEDs

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antiembolic device stockings

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Tid, t.i.d.

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three times daily

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TPN

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total parenteral nutrition

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TPR

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temperature, pulse, respirations

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U/A

A

urnalysis

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URI

A

upper respiratory infection

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UTI

A

urinary tract infection

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VS

A

vital signs

105
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WBC

A

white blood count

106
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WC or w/c

A

wheelchair

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WNL

A

within normal limits

Nursing 209 + Lab (2 decks)

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