Phlebotomy Flashcards
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At
a
Before
abd
Abdomen
a.c.
Before Meals
AD
Alzheimer’s Disease
ADL
Activities of Daily Living
Adm
Admitted or Admission
AM/am
Morning
amb
Ambulance or Ambulatory
amt
Amount
ap
Apical
Approx.
Approximately
b.i.d.
Twice a Day
BM
Bowel Movement
BP
Blood Pressure
BR
Bed Rest
BRP
Bathroom Privileges
BMR
Basil Metabolic Rate
BKA
Below Knee Amputation
c
With
C
Centigrade
Ca
Cancer
cath
Catheter
CBC
Complete Blood Count
CBR
Complete Bed Rest
cc
Cubic Centimeter
CCu
Coronary Care Unit
cl liq
Clear Liquid
c/o
Complains of
CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
CNS
Central Nervous System
CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
CVA
Cerebrovascular Accident, Stroke
d/c
Discontinue
disch
Discharge
DNR
Do Not Resuscitate
Dx
Diagnoses
DON
Director of Nursing
drsg
Dressing
D&C
Dilation & Curettage
ECG
(EKG) Electrocardiogram
EEG
Electroencephalogram
ER
Emergency Room
exam
Examination
F
Fahrenheit or female
FBS
Fasting Blood Sugar
FF
Force Fluids
Fid
Fluids