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Liles AHSII Abbrev 1
AHSII Abbreviations 1
Question | Answer |
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@ | at |
abd | abdomin |
ABG | art. blood gas |
ac | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
ADL | act. of daily living |
amb | ambulatory |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
Ax | axilla |
BE | barium enema |
bid | twice a day |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BR | bed rest |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BS | blood sugar |
Bx | biopsy |
-c | with |
CBC | complete blood count |
CBR | complete bed rest |
cc | cubic centimeter |
CC | cheif complant |
CCU | coronary or critical care unit |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
cl liq | clear liqud |
cm | centimeter |
c/o | complains of |
co2 | carbon dioxide |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CS | central supply |
C&S | culture and sensitivity |
CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
D&C | dilation and curettage |
D/C or dc | discontinued, discharge |
Diff | differential white count |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
DOA | dead on arrival |
DOB | date of birth |
DON | director of nursing |
dr | dram or drainage |
dsg | dressing |
D/W | dextrose in water |
Dx | diagnosis |
EEG | electroencephalogram |
EENT | ear, eyes, nose and throat |
EKG or ECG | electrocardiogram |
Exc | excision |
Exp | exploratory |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
Fe | iron |
FF | force fluid |
Fl or fl | fluid |
Fx | fracture |
FUO | fever of unknown origin |
GB | gallbladder |
GI | gastrointestinal |
Gm | gram |
gr | grain |
gtt | drop |
GU | genitourinary |
Gyn | gynecology |
H | hydrogen |
H2O | water |
HA | headache |
HBV | hepatitis B virus |
hct | hematocrit |