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47 Cards in this Set
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a repeating |
before |
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@ |
at |
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abd |
abdomen |
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ABG |
arterial blood gas |
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ac |
before meals |
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ad lib |
as desired |
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ADL |
activities of daily living |
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AIDS |
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
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amb |
ambulate, walk |
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ASA |
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) |
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ASAP |
as soon as possible |
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ASHD |
arteriosclerotic heart disease |
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ax |
axilla, axillary, armpit |
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BID |
twice a day |
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BM |
bowel movement |
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BP |
blood pressure |
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BR |
bed rest |
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BRP |
bathroom privileges |
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BS |
blood sugar |
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Bx |
biopsy |
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C degrees |
Celsius (centigrade) |
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c repeating |
with |
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Ca |
Calcium |
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CA |
cancer |
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CAT |
computerized axial tomography |
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cath |
catheter(ize) |
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CBC |
complete blood count |
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cc |
cubic centimeter |
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CCU |
coronary/critical care unit |
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CHF |
congestive heart failure |
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cm |
centimeter |
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c/o |
complains of |
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CO2 |
carbon dioxide |
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COPD |
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
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C&S |
culture & sensitivity |
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CVA |
cerebral vascular accident (stroke) |
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D&C |
dilation and curettage |
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dc D/C |
discontinue, discharge |
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DNR |
do not resuscitate |
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DOA |
dead on arrival |
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DOB |
date of birth |
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dr |
dram |
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dsg |
dressing |
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Dx |
diagnosis |
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EEG |
electroencephalogram |
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EENT |
ear, eyes, nose, throat |
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EKG, ECG |
electrocardiogram |
