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59 Cards in this Set
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abd |
Abdomen |
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ac |
Before meal |
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ADLs |
Activities of daily living |
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ad lib |
As desired |
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adm |
Admission, admitted |
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AM |
Morning |
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amb |
Ambulatory, ambulate |
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amt |
Amount |
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as tol |
As tolerated |
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ax |
Axillary |
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bid |
Twice a day |
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BM |
Bowel movement |
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BP, B/P |
Blood pressure |
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BR |
Bed rest |
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cath |
Catheter |
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CBR |
Complete bed rest |
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cc |
Cubic centimeter |
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cl liq |
Clear liquids |
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c/o |
Complains of |
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dc, d/c |
Discontinue |
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disch |
Discharge |
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DNR |
Do not resuscitate |
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DOB |
Date if birth |
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DR |
Dining room |
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drsg |
Dressing |
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fl (fld) |
Fluid |
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h (hr) |
Hour |
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HOB |
Head of bed |
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hs |
Hour of sleep (bedtime) |
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I&O |
Intake and output |
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noc, noct |
Night |
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NPO |
Nothing by mouth |
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N&V |
Nausea and vomiting |
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O |
Oral |
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oc-bed |
Occupied bed |
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OOB |
Out of bed |
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OT |
Occupational therapy |
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pc |
After meal |
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PM |
Afternoon |
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PRN |
As needed |
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PT |
Physical therapy |
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q |
Every |
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qd |
Every day |
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qh |
Every hour |
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R |
Rectal |
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resp |
Respiration |
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ROM |
Range of motion |
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SOB |
Shortness of breath |
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ST |
Speech therapy |
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STAT |
Immediately |
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tid |
Three times a day |
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TPR |
Temperature, pulse, respirations |
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TY |
Tympanic (temp measured in ear) |
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un-bed |
Unoccupied bed |
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UTI |
Urinary tract infection |
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VS |
Vital signs |
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WA |
While awake |
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w/c |
Wheelchair |
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wt |
Weight |
