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Med Term-VHNCCTC
Medical Terminology-Abbreviations used in Healthcare(CNA)
Question | Answer |
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abd | abdomen |
ADL | activities of daily living |
ad lib | as desired |
am | morning |
amb | ambulatory |
amt | amount |
ap | apical |
bid | twice a day |
BM | bowel movement |
- c | with |
C | centigrade |
CA | cancer |
cath | catheter |
CBC | complete blood count |
CBR | complete bed rest |
CNA | certified nurse assistant |
dc,DC | discontinue |
DOA | dead on arrival |
c/o | complains of |
drsg | dressing |
dx | diagnosis |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
O2 | oxygen |
OOB | out of bed |
pc | after meals |
per | by, through |
po(per os) | by mouth |
post op | postoperative (after surgery) |
pre op | preoperative (before surgery) |
prn | when necessary |
Pt, pt | patient |
q | every |
q2h | every 2 hours |
qd | every day |
qhs | every night at bedtime |
qod | every other day |
ROM | range of motion |
- s | without |
SOB | short of breath |
stat | immediately |
tid | three times a day |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
ua | urinalysis |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
GI | gastrointestinal |
HS,hs | hour of sleep, bedtime |
I&O | intake and output |
IM | intramuscular |
IV | intravenous |
noc | night |
VS | vital signs |
WBC | white blood cell |
w/c | wheelchair |
wt | weight |
NG | nasogastric |
R | right |
L | left |