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A-O medical term(s)
Question | Answer |
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D/C | discontinue, discharge |
OR | Operating room |
ac | before meals |
Cl | chloride or chlorine |
AP | apical pulse |
c(with a line over it) | with |
BP | blood pressure |
Na | Sodium |
CDC | Centers for disease control and prevention |
DRG | diagnostic related group |
LMP | last menstrual period |
AED | automated external defibrillation |
HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability |
LTC | long-term care |
BMI | body mass index |
gtts | drops |
bid | twice a day |
cc | cubic centimeters |
IM | intramuscular |
OJ | orange juice |
oz | ounces |
ac | before meals |
Ht | height |
AM | before noon |
BR | Bed Rest |
BRP | bathroom priveleges |
mL | milliliters |
N/S | normal saline |
IV | intravenous |
ECG | electro cardiogram |
CCU | coronary care unit |
H2O | Water |
NaCL | sodium chloride(salt) |
HS | bed time |
Bl Wk | Blood Work |
CBC | complete blood count |
BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
Hg | Mercury |
mm | millimeters |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
EENT | ears, eyes, nose, and throat |
OPD | outpatient department |
Ob | Obstetrics |
Gyn | Gynecology |
mg | milligrams |
ADL | activities of daily living |
FFl | Force Fluids |
OU | in each |
Dx | Diagnosis |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
O2 | oxygen gas |
IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
roman numeral with two dots over it | two |
Cap | capsules |
CVA | cerebral vascular accident(stroke) |
CT | computerized tomography |
KCL | pottasium chloride |
EMT | emergency medical technician |
ACLS | advanced cardiac life support |