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A-O medical abbrs
Question | Answer |
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ac | before meals |
Cl | chloride or chlorine |
AP | Apical pulse |
c with the line over it | with |
BP | blood pressure |
CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
↑ | higher, elevate, or up |
↓ | low, below average |
♀ | female |
♂ | male |
AED | automated external defibrillator |
BMI | body mass index |
bid | twice a day |
cc | cubic centimeter |
AM | in morning, before noon |
BR | Bed Rest |
BRP | Bathroom Privileges |
CCU | coronary care unit; critical care unit |
Bl Wk | Blood Work |
CBC | Complete Blood Count |
BUN | Blood urea nitrogen |
cap | capsule |
ADL | activities of daily living |
cl liq | Clear liquid |
COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
π | two |
CVA | Cerebral vascular accident (stroke) |
CT | computerized tomography scan |
ACLS | Advanced cardiac life support |
C/o | complains of |
D/C | discontinue, discharge |
DRG | diagnostic related group |
HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
gtts | drops |
h | hour(s) |
HS | hours of sleep (bed time) |
Ht | height |
ECG | electrocardiogram |
H2O | water |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
Hg | mercury |
EENT | ear, eye, nose and throat |
Gyn | gynecology |
FFl | Force fluids |
Dx | Diagnosis |
EMT | Emergency Medical Technician |
OR | Operating room |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
Na | Sodium |
LMP | Last menstrual period |
LTC | Long-term care |
IM | Intramuscular |
oz | ounces |
OJ | Orange juice |
mL | milliliters |
N/S | normal saline |
IV | Intravenous |
NaCl | Sodium chloride (salt) |
mm | millimeters |
op | operation |
OPD | Outpatient department or clinic |
Ob | Obstetrics |
mg | milligrams |
OU | In each eye |
O2 | Oxygen |
IPPB | Intermittent positive pressure breathing |
KCL | Potassium chloride |