P2C1 Flashcards
co, c/o
complains of
CO
carbon monoxide, coronary occlusion
CO2
carbon dioxide
Comp
complete, compound
cont
continued
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
COTA
certified occupational therapy assistant
CP
cerebral palsy
CPK
creatine phosphokinase (cardiac enzyme)
CPR
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
CPT
Current Procedure Terminology
CRTT
certified respiratory therapy technichian
CS
central supply/service
C&S
culture and sensitivity
CSF
cerebral spinal fluid
CSR
central supply room
CST
certified surgical technologist
CT
computerized temography
Cu
copper
CVA
cerebral vascular accident (stroke)
Cx
cervix, complication, complaint
d
day
D&C
dilatation and curettage
DA
dental assistant
DAT
Diet as tolerated
DC
Doctor of chiropractic
DDS
Doctor of Dental Surgery
DEA
Drug Enforcement Agency
del
delivery
Dept
department
dil
dilute, dissolve
DH
dental hygienist
DHHS
Dept. of health and human services
Diff
differential white blood cell count
DM
diabetes mellitus
DMD
doctor of dental medicine
DMS
diagnostic medical sonography
DNA
deoxyribonucleic acid
DNR
do not resusitate
DO
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
DOA
dead on arrival
DOB
date of birth
DOD
date of death
DON
director of nursing
DPM
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine