Medical Abbreviations Flashcards

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1
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STAT

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Abbreviations

Immediately

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VS

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Abbreviations

Vital signs

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3
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Rx

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Abbreviations

Prescription

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4
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PRN

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Abbreviations

As needed

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5
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HS/hs

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Abbreviations

Hour of sleep, bedtime

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6
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NPO

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Abbreviations

Nothing by mouth

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7
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PO

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Abbreviations

By mouth

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8
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Bid

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Abbreviations

Twice a day

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9
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q2h

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Abbreviations

Every 2 hours

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10
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Amb

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Abbreviations

Ambulate, walk

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11
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Mg

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Abbreviations

Milligram

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12
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mL

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Abbreviations

Milliliter

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13
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L

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Abbreviations

Liter

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14
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cc

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Abbreviations

Cubic centimeter

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15
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Tsp

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Abbreviations

Teaspoon

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16
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Qs

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Abbreviations

Every shift

17
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EKG

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Abbreviations

Electrocardiogram

18
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DC

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Abbreviations

Discontinue/discharge

19
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EEG

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Abbreviations

Electroencephalogram

20
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DNR

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Abbreviations

Do not resuscitate