Patient Charts - Abbreviations Flashcards by Leslie Fisher | Brainscape

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Ad. Lib.

A

As much as desired

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ARDS

A

acute respiratory distress syndrome

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A & P

A

anterior and posterior

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AE

A

air entry

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AC

A

before meals

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bid

A

twice a day

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BRP

A

bathroom privileges

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A

with

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COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Cal

A

calories

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CXR

A

chest x-ray

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CCABC

A

Cancer Control agency of British Columbia

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C&S

A

culture & sensitivity

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CT

A

computerized tomography

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CWMS

A

color, warmth, movement, sensation

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CHF

A

congestive heart failure

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CVA

A

cardiovascular/cerebrovascular accident

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cc.

A

millilitre

1cc = 1ml

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D5W

A

Dextrose 5% water

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DB&C

A

Deep breathing and coughing

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Dx

A

Diagnosis

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ECG, EKG

A

electrocardiogram

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ENT

A

ear, nose and throat

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FBS

A

fasting blood sugar

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HOB

A

head of bed

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HBP

A

high blood pressure

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HS

A

bedtime

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IV

A

intravenous

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L, l

A

litre

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Mg

A

milligram

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MIP

A

maximum inspiratory pressure

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MEV

A

maximum expiratory volume

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NIDDM

A

non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

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NP

A

nasal prongs

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NOK

A

next of kin

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NKA

A

no known allergies

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NAS

A

no added salt

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A

oxygen

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PFT

A

pulmonary function test

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PT

A

physiotherapist

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po

A

by mouth

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pc

A

after meals

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P.O.

A

phone order
physician’s order

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PHX

A

past history
patient history

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qid

A

four times a day

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ADR

A

allergy/adverse drug reaction

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BPMH

A

Best Possible Medical History

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FoD

A

Forms on Demand

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MAR

A

Medication Administration Record

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V.O.

A

Verbal Order

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T.O.

A

Telephone Order

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PRN

pro re nata

A

As Needed

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V.S.

A

Vital Signs

T - Temperature; P - Pulse; R - Respiration; BP - Blood Pressure

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PHN

A

Personal Health Number

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MRSA

A

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

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VRE

A

Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus

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ESBL

A

Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase Producing Organisms

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CPO

A

Carbapenemase Producing Organisms

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ARO

A

Antibiotic Resistant Organisms

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FOIPPA

A

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act