Medical Abbreviations 1 Flashcards

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1
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ABG

A

Arterial blood gas

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ADL

A

Activities of daily living

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3
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Ad lib

A

As desired

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Approx.

A

Approximately (about)

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Bid

A

Twice a day

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BM

A

Bowel movement

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BP

A

Blood pressure

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8
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BR

A

Bed rest

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BRP

A

Bathroom privileges

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C

A

Centigrade, Celsius

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Ca

A

Cancer

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Cap(s)

A

Capsule(s)

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CBC

A

Complete blood count

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cm

A

Centimeter

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15
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C/o

A

Complains of

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16
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CXR

A

Chest X-Ray

17
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(Triangle) Delta

A

Change

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D.C or D/C

A

Discontinue

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DJD

A

Degenerative joint disease

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DOE/ doe

A

Dyspnea on exertion

21
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Dsg

A

Dressing

22
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Dx

A

Diagnosis

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ECG/EKG

A

Electrocardiogram

24
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F.

A

Fahrenheit

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Fx

A

Fracture

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GI

A

Gastro intestinal

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Gm (g) (gm)

A

Gram

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gr

A

Grain

29
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gt (gtts)

A

Drop(s)

30
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Abd

A

Abdomen