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Medical Abvreviations
Term | Definition |
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D/C | discontinue |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
Dx | diagnosis |
EEG | electroencephalogram |
EKG, ECG | electrocardiogram |
FBAO | foreign body airway obstruction |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
FF | force fluids |
GB | gallbladder |
Hgb | hemoglobin |
Hct | hematocrit |
HOB | head of bed |
hs | hour of sleep, bedtime |
ht | height |
hx | history |
IM | intramuscular |
IV | intravenous |
LOC | level of consciousness |
LPN | licensed practical nurse |
LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
LTC | long term care |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
L | left |