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abbravations
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Question | Answer |
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A.P. | anteroposterior |
drsg | dressing |
dr. | dram |
drng | drainage |
DB | deep breath |
a | before |
a.c. | before meals |
AgNO3 | silver nitrate |
CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
BBB | bundle branch block |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
Ba | barium |
AU | both ears |
as | axillary |
ASCVD | arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease |
A.S.H.D | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
A.S. | left ear |
A.S.A.P | as soon as possible |
bws | bowl sounds |
cm. | centimeter |
cl. liq | clear liquid |
CHO | carbohydrates |
C.V.A | cebebrovascular attack (stroke) |
cysto | cystoscopic exam |
CV | cardiovascular |
C & S | culture and sensitivity |
D.O.A. | dead on arrival |
D.O. | doctors order or doctor of osteopathy |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
DM | diabetes mellitus |
DJD | degenerative joint disease |
D & C | dilatation and curettage |
CBC | complete blood count |
Alb. | albumin |
AK | above the knee |
CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |