POHO Abbreviations Flashcards by jay .

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ā

A

before

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Abd

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abdomen

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Ac

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before meals

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ADA

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American Diabetes Diet/Act/Association

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ADL’s

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Activity’s daily living

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amp

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ampule

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AID’s

A

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome

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AM hours

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before noon

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amb

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ambulate (walk)

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amt

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amount

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apl

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applicatorful

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ASAP

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As soon as possible

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ad lib

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as much as desired

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ax

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axillary

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BID

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Twice a day

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BM

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Bowel movement

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BP

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Blood pressure

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BR

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Bathroom

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BRP

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Bathroom privileges

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-
c

A

with (together) 👩🏻‍🤝‍👩🏽

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cc

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unit of measure

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ca

A

cancer

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cath

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catheter

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CBC

A

Complete blood count

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CNA

A

Certified nursing assistant

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1*

A

One hour

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au

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both ears

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as

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left ear

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ad

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right ear

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DAW

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Dispense as written

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g, gm

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gram

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gr

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grain

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gtt

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drops (ears or eyes)

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h, hr

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hour

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hs

A

hour of sleep

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H2O

A

Water

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IM

A

Intramuscular

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IV

A

Intravenous

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KG

A

Kilogram

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inj

A

injection

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MCG

A

microgram

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MIN

A

Minute

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NEB

A

Nebulizer

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P

A

After

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PER/PR

A

In, through, (through the rectum)

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PO

A

by mouth

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PRN

A

As needed

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q am

A

every morning

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q hs

A

every night

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QOD

A

every other day

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qd

A

every day

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q

A

every

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C/O

A

Complaining of

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MEq

A

Milliequivalent (ImL)

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mg

A

milligram

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mm

A

millimeters

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NPO

A

Nothing by mouth

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os

A

left eye

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od

A

right eye

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ou

A

both eyes

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oz

A

ounce

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PC

A

After meals

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PM

A

Evening

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QS

A

Sufficient amount

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SC

A

Subcutaneous (Under the skin)

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sx

A

symptoms

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SL

A

Sublingual

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O2

A

Oxygen

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dyspnea (SOB)

A

Shortness of breath

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STAT

A

Right now

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tx

A

treatment

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MDI

A

Metered dose inhaler

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SATS (SpO2)

A

Peripheral oxygen saturation

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Supp

A

Suppository

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OOB

A

Out of bed

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NC

A

Nasal cannula

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D/C

A

discontinued, discharged

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I/O

A

intake & output

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Pt

A

Patient

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hx

A

history (healthcare history for patient)

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Tab

A

tablet (medicine)

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Susp

A

Suspension (liquid) - antibiotic

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rx

A

prescription

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N/V

A

Nausea & vomiting

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F/U

A

Follow up