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Med Abbreviations/Symbols & HOSA Info Flashcards

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BM

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Bowel Movement

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FE

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Iron

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BP

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Blood Pressure

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FF

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Force Fluid

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BR

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Bed Rest

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Fl or fl

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Fluid

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BRP

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Bathroom Privilege

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Fx

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Fracture

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BS

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Blood Sugar

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FUO

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Fever of Unknown Origin

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BX

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Biopsy

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GB

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Gall Bladder

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ºC

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Degrees Celsius

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GI

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Gastrointestinal

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c

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With

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Gm

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Gram

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Ca

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Calcium

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gr

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Grain

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CA

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Cancer

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gtt

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Drop

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CAT

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Computer Axial Tomography

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GU

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Genitourinary

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Cath

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Catheter

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Gyn

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Gynecology

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CBC

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Complete Blood Count

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H

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Hydrogen

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CBR

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Complete Bed Rest

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H20

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Water

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cc

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Cubic Centimeter

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HA

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Headache

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CC

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Chief Complaint

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HBV

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Hepatitis B Virus

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CCU

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Coronary/Critical Care Unit

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hct

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Hematocrit

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CHF

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Congestive Heart Failure

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Hg

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Mercury

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Cl

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Chloride

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Hgb

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Hemoglobin

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Cl liq

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Clear Liquid

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HOB

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Head of Bed

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cm

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Centimeter

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Hr or h

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Hour

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C/O

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Complains Of

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HS

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Hour of Sleep (Bedtime)

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CO2

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Carbon Dioxide

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Ht

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Height

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COPD

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Chronic Obstructer Pulmonary Disease

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I & D

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Incision & Drainage

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CS

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Central Supply

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I & O

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Intake and Output

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C & S

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Culture & Sensitivity

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ICU

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Intensive Care Unit

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CVA

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Cerebral Vascular Accident

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IM

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Intramuscular

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D & C

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Dilation and Curettage

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Inj

A

Injection

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D/C , dc

A

Discontinued , Discharged

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Int.

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Internal or Interior

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Diff

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Differential White Count

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Irrig

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Irrigation

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DNR

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Do Not Resuscitate

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IV

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Intravenous

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DOA

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Dead on Arrival

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IVP

A

Intravenous Pyelogram

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DOB

A

Date of Birth

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K

A

Potasium

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KCl

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Potassium Chloride

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Prn

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As Necessary

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Kg or kg

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Kilogram

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PT or pt

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Patient

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KUB

A

Kidney, Ureter, & Bladder X-Ray

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Q or q

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Every

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L & D

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Labor and Delivery

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qd or Qd

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Every Day

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(L)

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Left

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Qh or qh

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Every Hour

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Lap

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Laparatomy

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Q2h or q2h

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Every Two Hours

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lb

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qhs

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Every Night at Bedtime

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Liq

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Qid or qid

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Four Times Daily

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LLQ

A

Lower Left Quadrant

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Qs or qs

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Quantity Sufficient

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LP

A

Lumbar Puncture

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Qt or qt

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LUQ

A

Left Upper Quadrant

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R

A

Respiration or Rectal

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MTQ

A

Millequivalent

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®

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mg

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RBC

A

Red Blood Cell

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MI

A

Myocardial Infraction

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RLQ

A

Right Lower Quadrant

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ml

A

Milliliter

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R/O

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mm

A

millimeter

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ROM

A

Range of Motion

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MN

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RR

A

Recovery Room

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MRI

A

Magnetic Resonance Imagining

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RT

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Respiratory Therapist

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Na

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RUQ

A

Right Upper Quadrant

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NA

A

Nurse Assistant

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Rx

A

Prescription Take

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NaCl

A

Sodium Chloride

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S & A

A

Sugar & Acetone

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Ng

A

Nasogastric

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s

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Nact

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Sc

A

Subcutaneous

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NPO

A

Nothing By Mouth

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SIDS

A

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

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N/A

A

Normal Saline

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SOB

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Short of Breath

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N & V

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Nausea & Vomiting

118
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Sp gr

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Specific Gravity

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O2

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ss

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O & P

A

Ova & Parasites

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SSE

A

Soap Suds Enema

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Obs

A

Obstetrics

124
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Stat

A

Immediately

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Od

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T & A

A

Tonsils & Adenoids

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OOB

A

Out of Bed

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TB

A

Tuberculosis

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OR

A

Operating Room

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tbsp or Tbsp

A

Tablespoon

131
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OS

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TIA

A

Transient Ischemic Attack

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OT

A

Occupational Therapy

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Tid or tid

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3 Times Daily

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OU

136
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TLC

A

Tender Loving Care

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Oz

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p

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TPR

A

Temperature, Pulse & Respiration

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Tsp or tsp

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PAP

A

Papanicolaou Smear

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Tx or tx

A

Traction & Treatment

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Path

144
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UA or U/A

A

Urinalysis

145
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Pc or pc

A

After Meals

146
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QOD

A

Every Other Day

147
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PDR

A

Physicians Desk Reference

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BSC

A

Bedside Commode

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Per

A

By or Through

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ER

A

Emergency Room

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PH

A

Measure of Acidity/Alkalinity

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MD

A

Medical Doctor

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PID

A

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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LOC

A

Laxative of Choice

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PO or po

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Cx or cx

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Pre-op

A

Before an Operation

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FC

A

Foley Catheter

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BUN

A

Blood, Urea, Nitrogen

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CPR

A

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

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Sig

A

Give the Following

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S/S

A

Signs and Symptoms

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Post-op

A

After Surgery

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PP

A

Postpartum

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DM

A

Diabetes Mellitus

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HTN

A

Hypertension

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TO

A

Telephone Order

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VO

A

Verbal Order

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NKA

A

No Known Allergies

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HMO

A

Health Maintenance Organization

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AKA

A

Above Knee Amputation

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BKA

A

Below Knee Amputation

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D & I

A

Dry & Intact

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EBL

A

Estimated Blood Loss

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HOH

A

Hard of Hearing

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H & P

A

History and Physical

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AP

A

Apical Pulse

178
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HOSA Emblem: Circle

A

The circle represents the continuity of health care.

179
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HOSA Emblem: Triangle

A

The triangle represents social, physical, and mental well-being.

180
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HOSA Emblem: Hands

A

The hands signify the caring of each HOSA member.

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HOSA Emblem: Maroon

A

Background of outer circle.

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HOSA Emblem: Medical White

A

Letters of circle. Hands, figure, HOSA in triangle. Area around triangle.

183
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HOSA Emblem: Navy Blue

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Triangle. Founded in 1976.

184
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HOSA URL

A

www.HOSA.org

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HOSA COLORS:

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Navy Blue, Medical White, Maroon

186
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HOSA COLORS: Navy Blue

A

Loyalty to the Healthcare Profession

187
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HOSA COLORS: Medical White

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Purity of Purpose

188
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HOSA COLORS: Maroon

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Compassion of HOSA Members

189
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HOSA Motto

A

The Hands of HOSA Mold the Health of Tomorrow

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