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common abbreviations
medical terms- sets 1-3
Question | Answer |
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abd | abdomen |
ABR | absoloute bedrest |
ac | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
adm. | admission |
ADL | activities of daily living |
AFB | acid-fast bacillus (TB) |
AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
BE | barium enema |
C | caesarian |
AKA | above-knee amp. |
AL | assisted living |
am or AM | morning |
amb | ambulatory |
amt | amount |
ap | apical (pulse) |
approx. | approximately |
AROM | active range of motion |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
as tol | as tolerated |
ax | axillary(armpit) |
BID or b.i.d. | two times a day |
BKA | below-knee amp. |
bld | blood |
BM | bowel movement |
BP or B/P | blood pressure |
BR | bedrest |
BPR | bathroom privileges |
BS | blood sugar |
BSC | bedside commode |
c(with line above) | with |
C | centigrade |
CA | cancer |
CS | central supply |
CABG | coronary artery bypass grafting |
cath | catheter |
CBC | complete blood count |
CBR | complete bedrest |
cc | cubic centimeter |
CCU | coronary care unit |
CDC | centers for disease control and prevention |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
cl liq | clear liquid |
CMS | circulation, motion, sensation |
CNA | certified nursing assistant |
CNS | central nervous system |
c/o | complains of/in care of |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident/ stroke |
CVS | cardiovascular system |
DAT | diet as tolerated |
DM | diabetes mellitus |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
Cal | calorie |
EENT | eye,ear,nose and throat |
DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
DOA | dead on arrival |
DOB | date of birth |
DON | director of nursing |
Dr. | doctor |
drsg | dressing |
DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
dx | diagnosis |
ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
EEG | electroencephalogram |
ER | emergency room |
ETOH | alcohol |
exam | examination |
F | fahrenheit |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
FF | force fluids |
fl, fld | fluid |
FSBS | finger stick blood sugar |
ft | foot |
FWB | full weight bearing |
FYI | for your information |
F/U or f/u | follow up |
fx | fracture |
gal | gallon |
geri chair | geriatric chair |
GI | gastrointestional |
GB | gallbladder |
GU | genito urinary |