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FCC abbreviations
Med Terms
Term | Definition |
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ac | before meals |
ad-lib | as needed or desired |
AK | above knee |
alt noct | alternate nights |
ASAP | As soon as possible |
b.i.d. | twice a day |
BAC | Blood alcohol concentration |
BP | Blood pressure |
Bx | biopsy |
C/O | complaints of |
CAB | coronary artery bypass |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CTS | carpal tunnel syndrome |
D&C | dilation and curettage |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
DPT | Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus |
EENT | Eye, ear, nose and throat |
ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
FH | Family history |
IV | intravenous |
IM | intramuscular |
LLQ | Left lower Quadrant |
RLQ | Right Lower Quadrant |
RUQ | Right Upper Quadrant |
LUQ | Left Upper Quadrant |
HO | history of |
ICU | intensive care unit |
jt | joint |
MI | myocardial infraction |
npo/NPO | nothing by mouth |
OB/GYN | obstetrics and gynecology |
P.C | after meals |
FU | follow-up |
q.i.d. | four times a day |
pt | patient |
Rx | prescription |
t.i.d | three times a day |
Hgb, Hb | hemoglobin |
FROM | Full range of motion |
s(w line on top) | without |
c(w line on top) | with |
p (w line on top) | after |
Vs | Vital signs |
p | pulse |
i, ii, iii | one, two, three |
R | respiration |