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medical abbreviation
nursing arts
Question | Answer |
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AB, ab, Ab | abortion |
A B G | arterial blood gases |
abd | abdomen |
AC, AC | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
ADD | attention deficit disorder |
AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
Amb amb | ambulatory, ambulance |
Amt | amount |
AR | apical rate |
ARMD | age related macular degeneration |
AROM | active range of motion |
ASA | aspirin, acetylsalicylic |
ASD | atrial septal defect |
ax | axilla, axillary |
BE | barium enema |
BID bid | twice a day |
bil, bilat | bilateral |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BX, Bx | Biopsy |
Ca, CA | carcinoma/cancer |
CAP, cap | capsule |
cath | catheterization |
CBC | complete blood count |
CC | chief complaint |
CCU | cardiac care unit |
C/O, c/o | complaining of |
COLD | chronic obstructive lung disease |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPE | complete physical exam |
CXR | chest x-ray |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
DOB | date of birth |
D/C, d/c | discontinue |
D | dilating and curettage |
dec | deceased |
DOA | dead on arrival |
DOD | date of death |
DPT | diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus |