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Term | Definition |
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ac | before meals |
ADL | activities of daily living |
ad lib | as desired |
AIDS | acquired infectious disease |
AP | apical pulse |
ax | axilla;axillary |
amb | ambulance;ambulate |
am | morning |
amt | amount |
abd | abdomen |
aka | above-knee amputation |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BS | blood sugar |
BRP | bathroom privilages |
bka | below-knee amputation |
BR | bed rest |
CA | cancer |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
C/S | culture and sensitivity |
C/O | complains of |
c (with a line over the c) | with |
CBC | complete blood count |
CDC | center for disease control |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
Cath | catheter |
CVA | cardiovascular accident;cerebrovascular accident |
DW | distilled water |
DX | diagnosis |
D/C | discontinue |
DSD | dry sterile dressing |
DNA | deoxyribonucleic acid |
DNR | do not resusciatate |
EKG | electrocardiogram |
EMS | emergency medical system |
EMT | emergency medical technician |
EEG | electroencephalogram |
ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
Foley | Foley catheter |
fx | fracture |
F | fahrenheit |
GB | gait belt |
GI | gastrointestinal |
G-tube | gastrointestinal tube |
ht | height |
HOH | hard of hearing |
HOB | head of bed |
hct | hematocrit |
Hg | mercury |
hgb | hemoglobin |
H2O | water |
HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
Hr, hr ,or h | hour |