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Med Abbrev NTK 2018
Exploring Med Abbrev
Question | Answer |
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oz | ounces |
a.m. | morning |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
bid | twice a day |
BM | bowel movement |
BS | blood sugar |
Bx | biopsy |
CBR | complete bed rest |
cc | cubic centimeter |
c | with |
CNS | central nervous system |
CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
GTT | Glucose Tolerance Test |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
ECG | electrocardiogram |
EMT | emergency medical technician |
ER | emergency room |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
H&P | history & physical |
HS | hour of sleep |
Hx | history |
I&O | intake & output |
ICU | intensive care unit |
IM | intramuscular |
L&D | labor & delivery |
LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
MA | medical assistant |
mg | milligram |
NVD | nausea vomiting diarrhea |
O2 | oxygen |
OR | operating room |
PM | evening |
Pt | patient |
PT | physical therapy |
c/o | complaining of |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
DEA | drug enforcement agency |
DOB | date of birth |
dx | diagnosis |
ht | height |
I&D | incision & drainage |
NPO | nothing by mouth (per oral) |
OT | occupational therapy |
peds | pediatrics |
pre-op | before operation |
post-op | after operation |
MD | medical doctor |
BP | blood pressure |
PA | physician assistant |
DO | doctor of osteopathy |
@ | at |