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264 Cards in this Set
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Abd |
Abdomen |
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AC;ac |
Before meals |
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ADL |
Activities of daily living |
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ad lib |
As desired |
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AIDS |
Acquired-immunodeficiency syndrome |
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AKA |
Above the knee amputation |
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AM |
Morning |
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AMB; amb |
Ambulate: ambulatory |
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Amt |
Amount |
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ap;AP |
Apical |
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BE |
Barium enema (x-ray) |
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BKA |
Below the knee amputation |
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BM; bm |
Bowel movement |
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BP |
Blood pressure |
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BRP |
Bathroom privileges |
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Č |
With |
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C |
Centigrade; Celsius |
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Ca; CA |
Cancer |
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CABG |
Coronary artery bypass graft |
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Cal |
Calories |
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Cath |
Catheter |
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CBC |
Complete blood count |
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CBR |
Complete bed rest |
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CDC |
Centers of disease control and prevention |
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CNA |
Certified nursing assistant |
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CS |
central service; central supply |
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C/O |
Complains of |
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CPR |
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
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CNS |
Central nervous system |
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DOA |
Dead on arrival |
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DOE |
Dyspnea on exertion |
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DON |
Director of nursing |
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Drsg |
Dressing |
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Dx |
Diagnosis |
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ECG;EKG |
Electrocardiogram |
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EEG |
Electroencephalogram |
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EENT |
Eyes, ears, nose, and throat |
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ER |
Emergency room |
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F |
Fahrenheit |
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FBS |
Fasting blood sugar |
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Fl; fld |
Fluid |
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Fl; fld |
Fluid |
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Fx |
Fracture |
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FUO |
Fever of unknown origin |
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FUO |
Fever of unknown origin |
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Gal |
Gallon |
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FUO |
Fever of unknown origin |
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Gal |
Gallon |
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GB |
Gallbladder |
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FUO |
Fever of unknown origin |
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Gal |
Gallon |
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GB |
Gallbladder |
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Gl |
Gastro-intestinal |
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GU |
Genito-urinary |
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GU |
Genito-urinary |
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H;hr |
Hour |
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GU |
Genito-urinary |
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H;hr |
Hour |
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H2O |
Water |
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HIV |
Human immunodeficiency virus |
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ht |
Height |
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Hx |
History |
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ICU |
Intensive care unit |
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I&O |
Intake and output |
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IV |
Intravenous |
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L |
Left, liter |
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Lab |
Laboratory |
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Lab |
Laboratory |
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Lb |
Pound |
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Liq |
Liquid |
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LLQ |
Left lower quadrant |
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LOC |
Level of unconsciousness |
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LOC |
Level of unconsciousness |
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LPN |
Licensed practical nurse |
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Lt |
Left |
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LVN |
Licensed vocational nurse |
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LUQ |
Left upper quadrant |
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Meds |
Medication |
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Mid noc |
Midnight |
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Min |
Minute |
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Min |
Minute |
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mL |
Milliliter |
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Min |
Minute |
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mL |
Milliliter |
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NA |
Nursing assistant |
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Neg |
Negative |
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Noc |
Night |
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Noc |
Night |
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NPO |
Nothing by mouth |
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O2 |
Oxygen |
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OB |
Obstetrics |
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OOB |
Out of bed |
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OOB |
Out of bed |
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OR |
Operating room |
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Os |
Mouth |
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OT |
Occupational therapy |
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OT |
Occupational therapy |
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Oz |
Ounce |
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PC |
After meals |
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PCA |
Patient-controlled analgesia |
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PCA |
Patient-controlled analgesia |
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Peds |
Pediatrics |
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Per |
By; through |
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Per |
By; through |
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PM |
Afternoon |
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PO |
By mouth, orally |
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Postop |
Post operative |
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Postop |
Post operative |
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Prep |
Preparation |
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Prn |
When necessary |
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Pt |
Patient |
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PT |
Physical therapy |
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q |
Every |
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q |
Every |
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qh |
Every hour |
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q2h,q3h,etc |
Every 2 hours , every 3 hours and so on |
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q2h,q3h,etc |
Every 2 hours , every 3 hours and so on |
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R |
Rectal temperature; respirations |
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RBC |
Red blood cell |
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RLQ |
Right lower quadrant |
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R/O |
Rule out |
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RN |
Registered nurse |
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ROM |
Range of motion |
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ROM |
Range of motion |
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rt |
Right |
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RUQ |
Right upper quadrant |
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RUQ |
Right upper quadrant |
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Ś |
Without |
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SNf |
Skilled nursing facility |
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Spec |
Specimen |
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SSE |
Soapsuds enema |
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Stat |
At once, immediately |
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Tbsp |
Tablespoon |
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TLC |
Tender loving care |
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TPR |
Temperature, pulse, and respirations |
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TLC |
Tender loving care |
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TPR |
Temperature, pulse, and respirations |
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Tsp |
Teaspoons |
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TPR |
Temperature, pulse, and respirations |
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Tsp |
Teaspoons |
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U/a |
Urinalysis |
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UTI |
Urinary tract infection |
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UTI |
Urinary tract infection |
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VS |
Vital signs |
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UTI |
Urinary tract infection |
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VS |
Vital signs |
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WBC |
White blood cell |
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W/c |
Wheel chair |
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Wt |
Weight |
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5cc |
1 tsp |
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5cc |
1 tsp |
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15cc |
1 tbsp |
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30cc |
1oz |
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A |
Before |
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a.s.a.p |
As soon as possible |
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Ax |
Axis |
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Bid |
Twice a day |
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BRP |
Bathroom privileges |
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BSC |
Bedside commode |
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Cc |
Cubic centimeter |
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CHF |
Congestive heart failure |
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CV |
Cardiovascular |
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CVA |
Cardiovascular accident |
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CVA |
Cardiovascular accident |
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Dc |
Discharge |
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ff |
Forced fluids |
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ff |
Forced fluids |
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Fx |
Fracture |
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GI |
Gastric intestine |
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GI |
Gastric intestine |
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GU |
Genito-urinary |
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H.O.B |
Head of bed |
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H.O.H |
Hard of hearing |
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H(hr) |
Hour |
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CBC |
Complete blood count |
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C/O |
Complains of |
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Ap |
Apical pulse |
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Cl |
Clear liquid |
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EENT |
Eyes , ears, nose, throat |
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EENT |
Eyes , ears, nose, throat |
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DNR |
Do not resuscitate |
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EENT |
Eyes , ears, nose, throat |
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DNR |
Do not resuscitate |
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FBS |
Fasting blood sugar |
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NAS |
No added salt |
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NAS |
No added salt |
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Pc |
Perineal care |
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NAS |
No added salt |
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Pc |
Perineal care |
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Po |
By mouth |
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Pre-op |
Before surgery |
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Post-op |
After surgery |
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PWB |
Partial weight bearing |
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PWB |
Partial weight bearing |
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FWB |
Full weight bearing |
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SOB |
Shortness of breath |
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RT |
Respiratory therapy |
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H2O |
Water |
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HS(hs) |
At bedtime |
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HTN |
Hypertension |
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MI |
Myocardial infarction |
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Noc |
Night |
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NPO |
Nothing by mouth |
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NPO |
Nothing by mouth |
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OT |
Occupational Therapy |
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NPO |
Nothing by mouth |
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OT |
Occupational Therapy |
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pc |
After food |
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NPO |
Nothing by mouth |
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OT |
Occupational Therapy |
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pc |
After food |
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po |
By mouth |
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NPO |
Nothing by mouth |
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OT |
Occupational Therapy |
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pc |
After food |
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po |
By mouth |
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Prn |
When necessary |
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Pt |
Patient |
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qd |
Everyday |
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qid |
4 times a day |
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qod |
Every other day |
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Rx |
To take |
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S |
Sacrum |
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S.T |
Speech therapy |
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SOB |
Shortness of breath |
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T.I.A |
Transient ischemic attack |
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T.W.A |
Tap water enema |
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Tid |
3 times a day |
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Tx |
Transplant |
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WNL |
Within normal limits |
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VD |
Venereal disease |
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URI |
Upper respiratory infection |
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U |
Urinalysis |
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U |
Urinalysis |
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TB |
Tuberculosis |
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Admin |
Admission |
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AMA |
Against medical advise |
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Br |
Bedrest |
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Ć |
With |
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CAD |
Coronary artery disease |
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CDC |
Centers for disease control |
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FUO |
Fever of unknown origin |
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FUO |
Fever of unknown origin |
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HHA |
Home health aide |
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LOC |
Level of consciousness |
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LOC |
Level of consciousness |
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LTC |
Long term care |
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MD |
Medical doctor |
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LTCF |
Long term care facility |
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I |
Incontinent |
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ID |
Identification |
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ID |
Identification |
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Hx |
History |
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ID |
Identification |
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Hx |
History |
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Mod |
Moderate |
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O2 |
Oxygen |
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O2 |
Oxygen |
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CS |
Central supply |
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BPM |
Beats per minute |
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DAT |
Diet as tolerated |
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CNS |
Central nervous system |
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CNS |
Central nervous system |
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DM |
Diabetes mellitus |
