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Abbreviations #1
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Question | Answer |
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abd | abdomen |
ABR | absolute bedrest |
ac | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
adm | admission |
ADL | Activities of daily living |
AFB | acid-fast bacillus |
AIDS | Acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
AKA | above knee amputation |
AL | assisted living |
am, AM | morning |
amb | ambukatory |
amt | amount |
ap | apicical |
approx. | approximately |
AROM | Active range of motion |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
as tol | as tolerated |
ax | axilary |
BUD, b.i.d | two times a day |
BKA | below-knee amputation |
bld | blood |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BR | bedrest |