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vc lvn abbreviations
vc lvn abbreviation a-d for quiz
Question | Answer |
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abd | abdomen |
ABG(S) | arterial blood gas (es) |
a.c | before meals |
ACLS | advanced cardiac life support |
ad lib | as desired as much as needed |
adm | admission |
AFIB | atrial fibrilation |
A.K | above knee |
a.m | morning |
AMA | against medical advice |
ANA | american nurse association |
AMB | ambulatory |
amp | amputation ampule |
amt | amount |
ant | anterior |
approx | approximately |
ASA | aspirin |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
AX | AXILLARY |
BBG | bedside blood glucose |
BE | barium enema |
BID | twice daily |
BK | below knee |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
bpm | beats per minute |
BR | bed rest |
BRAT | banana, rice, applesauce, tea diet |
BRP | bathroom privleges |
BS | bowel sounds |
BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
BSC | bedside commode |
BX | biopsy |
Ca | calcium, cancer |
CABD | carotid artery bypass graft |
CAD | coronary artery disease |
Cap | capsule |
CBI | constant bladder irrigation |
CBC | complete blood count |
CBR | complete bed rest |
CCU | coronary care unit |
C & DB | cough and deep breath |
CHO | carbohydrates |
CL | central line |
cm | centimeters |
CMS | color motor sensory |
CO2 | Carbon dioxide |
c/o | Complaining of |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
DAT | diet as tolerated |
DC d/c | discontinued |
DM | diabetes mellitus |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
DOA | dead on arrival |
DOB | date of birth |
DRG's | diagnostic related groups |
Dsg | dressing |
Drng | drainage |
DT | dilirium tremors |
dx | diagnosis |