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RCT 121
abbreviations page 3
Question | Answer |
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ca | cancer |
cap | capsule |
CD | communicable disease |
c/o | complains of |
COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
CRF | Chronic Respiratory Failure |
dist | distilled |
Dr | Doctor |
Dx | Diagnosis |
ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram(tracing of heart function) |
EEG | electroencephalogram(brain wave training) |
ER | emergency room |
exam | examination |
F | Fahrenheit |
fld | fluid |
Fx | Fracture |
GI | gastrointestinal(stomach and intestinal) |
gr | grain (measurement) |
gtt.(sing. gt) | drops (measurement) |
GU | genitourinary (pertaining to organs of reproduction and urinary excretion) |
h or hr or H | hour |
HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, throat |
Hb | Hemoglobin (g/dl) |
H&P | History and Physical Exam |
IM | intramuscular |
I&O | intake & outtake |
IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
ICS, IS | intercostal space |
I.V. | intravenous (within vein) |
liq | liquid |
LLQ | Left Lower Quadrant ( left lower section of abdomen) |
LUQ | Left Upper Quadrant (left upper section of abdomen) |
LSB | Left Sternal Border |
MCL | Mid Costal Line |