General Abbreviations 1 Flashcards

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1
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AA

A

Alcoholics Anonymous

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2
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a.c.

A

before meals

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3
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AD, a.d.

A

right ear

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4
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ad lib

A

freely, as often as desired

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5
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am, AM

A

morning (midnight to 11:59)

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6
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AS, a.s.

A

left ear

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7
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AU, a.u.

A

each ear

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8
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BE

A

barium enema

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BID

A

2 times a day

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10
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BP

A

blood pressure

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11
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BR

A

bed rest

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12
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BRP

A

bathroom privileges

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13
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BM

A

bowel movement

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14
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Bx

A

biopsy

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15
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c (with a line over)

A

with

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16
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CA, ca

A

cancer, carcinoma

17
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DC, dc

A

discontinue

18
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DNR

A

Do Not Resuscitate

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Dx, dx

A

diagnosis