Psw Abbreviations Flashcards by Cynthia Whiteside

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Ac

A

Before meals

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Abd

A

Abdomen

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Am

A

Morning

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Amb

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Ambulate

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Amt

A

Amount

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B/d

A

Twice a day

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Bm

A

Bowl movement

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Brp

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Bathroom privileges

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C

A

With

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S

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Without

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Ca

A

Cancer

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CBC

A

Complete blood count

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Cbr

A

Complete bed rest

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C/o

A

Complains of

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D/c

A

Discharge, discontinue

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DOA

A

Dead on arrival

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Drsg

A

Dressing

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FBS

A

Fasting blood sugar

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GI

A

Gastro intestinal

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GU

A

Genital urinary

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Hr

A

Hour

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CHF

A

Congestive heart failure

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CNS

A

Central nervous system

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T/D

A

Three times a day

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Q/D

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Four times a day

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OD

A

Once a day

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Q4hr

A

Every four hours

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VS

A

Vital signs

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VSS

A

Vital signs stable

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IV

A

Intervenus

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Im

A

Inter muscular

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I + O

A

Input output

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ASAP

A

As soon as possible

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P

A

Pulse

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T

A

Temperature

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R

A

Respiratory

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Tx

A

Treatment

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Dx

A

Diagnosis

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Rx

A

Prescription

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Sx

A

Surgery

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PC

A

After meals

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CVA

A

Cardiovascular attack

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CVD

A

Cardiovascular disease

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(Triangle symbol)

A

Change

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Pm

A

Afternoon

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od

A

Right eye

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RBS

A

Random blood sugar

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MSK

A

Musculoskeletal

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CVS

A

Cardiovascular system

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Q

A

Every

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Hx

A

History

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DNR

A

Do not resuscitate

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Fmm

A

Full medical management

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PNS

A

Peripheral nervous system

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CSF

A

Cebrospinal fluid

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SOB

A

Shortness of breath

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SOBOE

A

Shortness of breath on exertion

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SC

A

Subcutaneous

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SL

A

Sublingual

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NPO

A

Nothing per oral

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OTC

A

Over the counter

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ABX

A

Antibiotics

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NIDDM

A

Non insulin dependent diabetic

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IDDM

A

Insulin dependent diabetic

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w/c

A

Wheelchair

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Ht

A

Height

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Wt

A

Weight

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Mi

A

Myocardial infarction

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VSA

A

Vital signs absent

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D+I

A

Dry and intact

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Hs

A

Hour of sleep

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BP

A

Blood pressure