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ā
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before
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@
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at
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AA
|
Alcoholics Anonymous
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abd
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abdomen
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ABG
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arterial blood gases
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a.c.
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before meals (ante cibum)
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ACLS
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advanced cardiac life support
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ACS
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American Cancer Society
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ADA
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American Diabetic Association
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ADH
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antidiuretic hormone
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ADL
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activities of daily living
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ad lib
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as desired (ad libitum)
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adm.
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admitted
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A.F.B.
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acid-fast bacillus
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A. Fib
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atrial fibrillation
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A Flutter
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atrial flutter
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AHA
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American Hospital Association
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AIDS
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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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AKA
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above the knee amputation
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A.M./a.m.
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before noon (ante meridiem)
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AMA
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against medical advice
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A.M.A.
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American Medical Association
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amb
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ambulate
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amt
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amount
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ANA
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anti-nuclear antibody
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anes.
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anesthesia
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ant
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anterior
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A & O
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alert & oriented
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A/R
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apical radial (pulse)
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ARF
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acute renal failure
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AROM
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active range of motion or Artificial Rupture of Membranes
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ASA
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aspirin
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ASAP
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as soon as possible
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ASHD
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arteriosclerotic heart disease
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asp.
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aspiration
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AV
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atrioventricular
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Ax/ax
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axillary
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abx
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antibiotics
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B.A.
|
blood alcohol
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BCP
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birth control pills
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BE
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barium enema
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b.i.d.
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twice a day
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bilat
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bilateral
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BIPAP
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bilevel positive airway pressure
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BKA
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below the knee amputation
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bld
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blood
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BLE
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bilateral lower extremities
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BM
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bowel movement (Description:
br – brown, gr – green, liq – liquid, mec – meconium, yel – yellow) |
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BMR
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basal metabolic rate
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B.O.M.
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bilateral otitis media
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BP
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blood pressure
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BPH
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benign prostatic hypertrophy
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B.P.M.
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beats per minute
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BR
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bathroom
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BR
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bedrest
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BRP
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bathroom privileges
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BS
|
blood sugar (or)
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BS
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bowel sounds (or)
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BS
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breath sounds
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BSA
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body surface area
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BTL
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bilateral tubal ligation
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BUE
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bilateral upper extremities
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BUN
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blood urea nitrogen
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Bx
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biopsy
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C
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with
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CA
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carcinoma, cancer
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CABG
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coronary artery bypass graft
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CAD
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coronary artery disease
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CAT
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computerized axial tomography (scanning)
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cath
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catheter
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CBD
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closed bladder drainage
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CBI
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continuous bladder irrigation
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CBR
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complete bed rest
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CCRN
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Critical Care Registered Nurse
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CCU
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coronary care unit
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CHD
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coronary heart disease
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chemo
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chemotherapy
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CHF
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congestive heart failure
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CHO
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carbohydrate
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Chole
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cholecystectomy
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circ
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circumcision
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C.M.S.
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circulation, motion, sensation
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CNS
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central nervous system
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c/o
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complains of, complaining of
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co or CO
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cardiac output
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CO2
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carbon dioxide
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conj
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conjunctivitis
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cont
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continue or continuous
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COPD
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CP
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cerebral palsy
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CPAP
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continuous positive airway pressure
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CPK
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creatinine phosphokinase
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CPM
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continuous passive motion
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CPP
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chest pain protocol
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CPR
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CPT
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chest physiotherapy
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CRD
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chronic renal disease
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CRF
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chronic renal failure
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CRF
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chronic renal failure
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CRI
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chronic renal insufficiency
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C+S
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culture and sensitivity
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CSF
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cerebrospinal fluid
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CT
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chest tube
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CT scan
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computerized tomography scan
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CVA
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cerebrovascular accident
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C.V.A.
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costovertebral angle
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CVD
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cardiovascular disease
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CVL
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central venous line
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CVP
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central venous pressure
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CXR
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chest x-ray
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cysto
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cystoscopy
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DB&C
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deep breathe and cough
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DBP
|
diastolic blood pressure
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D+C
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dilation and curettage
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dept/Dept.
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department
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D&I
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dry and intact
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DJD
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degenerative joint disease
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DM
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diabetes mellitus
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DNR
|
do not resuscitate
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D.O.
|
Doctor of Osteopathy
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DOA
|
dead on arrival
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DOB
|
date of birth
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DOE
|
dyspnea on exertion
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DP
|
dorsalis pedis
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Dr.
|
Doctor
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drng
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drainage
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DRG
|
diagnostic related grouping
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drsg
|
dressing
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DTR
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deep tendon reflexes
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DT's
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delirium tremors
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DUI
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driving under the influence
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DWI
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driving while intoxicated
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Dx
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diagnosis
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ECG
|
electrocardiogram
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ED
|
Emergency Department
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EEG
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electroencephalogram
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EENT
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eyes, ears, nose, and throat
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EKG
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electrocardiogram
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EMS
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Emergency Medical Services
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EMT
|
Emergency Medical Technician
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ENT
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ears, nose, throat
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ERCP
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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram
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ESR
|
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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et
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and
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ETA
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estimated time of arrival
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ETOH
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alcohol
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ETT
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endotracheal tube
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exam
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examination
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ESRD
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end stage renal disease
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F
|
female
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F.
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Fahrenheit
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FBS
|
fasting blood sugar
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fdg
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feeding
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Fe
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iron
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FOB
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foot of bed
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freq.
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frequency
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F/U
|
follow up
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FUO
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fever undetermined origin
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FWB
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full weight bearing
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Fx
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fracture
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GB
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gallbladder
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GC
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gonorrhea/gonococcus
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GCS
|
Glasgow Coma Scale
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GDM
|
gestational diabetes mellitus
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Gen/gen
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general
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GERD
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gastroesophageal reflux disease
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GI
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gastrointestinal
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g.
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gram
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gr.
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grain
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gt.
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drop
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gtt.
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drops
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Gtt./min.
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drops per minute
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GTT
|
glucose tolerance test
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GU
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genitourinary
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GYN
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gynecology
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G-tube
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gastrostomy tube
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H/A
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headache
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HCG
|
human chorionic gonadotropin (Follutein)
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HCl
|
hydrochloric acid
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Hct
|
hematocrit
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HEENT
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head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
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hemi
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hemiplegic
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Hep B
|
hepatitis B
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Hg
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mercury
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Hgb
|
hemoglobin
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H&H
|
hemoglobin and hematocrit
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HIV
|
human immunodeficiency virus
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HOB
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head of bed
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Hosp/hosp
|
hospital
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H+P
|
history and physical
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hr
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hour
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HR
|
heart rate
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h.s.
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hour of sleep (hora somni)
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ht
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height
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HTN
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hypertension
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H2O
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water
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Hx
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history
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hyst
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hysterectomy
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HRT
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hormone replacement therapy
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HPV
|
Human Papilloma Virus
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ICF
|
intracellular fluid
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ICF
|
intermediate care facility
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ICP
|
intracranial pressure
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ICS
|
intercostal space
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ICU
|
intensive care unit
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I+D
|
incision and drainage
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IDDM
|
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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IM
|
intramuscular
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incont
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incontinent
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inj
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injection
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insp
|
inspiration
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INT
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capped off intravenous device
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Inv or invol
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involuntary
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I & O
|
intake and output
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IOP
|
intraocular pressure
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IPA
|
Illinois Public Aid
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IPPB
|
intermittent positive pressure breathing
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irreg
|
irregular
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irrig
|
irrigate or irrigation
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IS
|
incentive spirometer
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ITP
|
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
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IUD
|
intrauterine device
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IV
|
intravenous
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IVC
|
inferior vena cava
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IVP
|
intravenous pyelogram (OR)
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IVP
|
intravenous push
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IVPB
|
intravenous piggyback
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JCAHO
|
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health-care Organization
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JVD
|
jugular venous distention
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JP
|
Jackson Pratt
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J-tube
|
jejunostomy tube
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K+
|
potassium
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Kcal
|
Kilocalories
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KCl
|
potassium chloride
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kg
|
kilogram
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KUB
|
kidneys, ureters, bladder
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KVO
|
keep vein open
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Left
|
left
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L
|
liter
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Lab
|
laboratory
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Lap
|
laparotomy
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lat
|
lateral
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lb
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pound (libra)
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LCA
|
left coronary artery
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LLE
|
left lower extremity
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LLL
|
left lower lobe
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LLQ
|
left lower quadrant
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LMP
|
last menstrual period
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LOC
|
level of consciousness
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LP
|
lumbar puncture
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LPN
|
licensed practical nurse
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LUE
|
left upper extremity
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LUL
|
left upper lobe
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LUQ
|
left upper quadrant
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L+W
|
living and well
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Lytes
|
electrolytes
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LPM / lpm
|
liters per minute
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m
|
meter
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M
|
male
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M.A.E.
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moves all extremities
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MAP
|
mean arterial pressure
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mcg
|
microgram
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MCL
|
midclavicular line
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MCV
|
mean corpuscular volume
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MD
|
muscular dystrophy
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M.D.
|
doctor of medicine, physician
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meds
|
medicine or medication
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mEq
|
milliequivalent
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mg
|
milligram
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MI
|
myocardial infarction
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min
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minute
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min.
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minimum
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Midnoc or MN
|
midnight
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mL
|
milliliter
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mm
|
millimeter
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MMR
|
measles, mumps, rubella
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mod
|
moderate, modified
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MOM
|
Milk of Magnesia
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MRI
|
magnetic resonance imager
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MRSA
|
methicillin resistant staph aureus
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M-S
|
Medical Surgical
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MS
|
multiple sclerosis
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M/S
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musculoskeletal
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MVA
|
motor vehicle accident
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MVP
|
mitral valve prolapse
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Mg
|
magnesium
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Na
|
sodium
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N/A
|
non applicable
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NaCl
|
sodium chloride
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N.C.
|
nasal cannula
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Neuro
|
neurology
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NG
|
nasogastric
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NH
|
nursing home
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NIDDM
|
non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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NKA
|
no known allergies
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Nl
|
normal
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Noc
|
night
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N.P.O./NPO
|
nothing by mouth
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NRB
|
non-rebreather
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NREM
|
nonrapid eye movement
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NS
|
normal saline
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NSR
|
normal sinus rhythm
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NST
|
non stress test
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NTT
|
nasal-tracheal tube
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N+V
|
nausea and vomiting
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NWB
|
non-weight bearing
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O2
|
oxygen
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Ø
|
no, none
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O.B.
|
occult blood
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obs
|
observation
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O.D.
|
right eye (oculus dexter)
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OD
|
overdose
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OM
|
otitis media
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OOB
|
out of bed
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OP
|
outpatient
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O+P
|
ova and parasites
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OR
|
operating room (surgery)
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orient x3
|
oriented times 3 (to person, place and time)
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ORIF
|
Open Reduction Internal Fixation
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Ortho
|
Orthopedics
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os
|
by mouth
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O.S.
|
left eye (oculus sinister)
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O2Sat
|
oxygen saturation
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OT
|
occupational therapy
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OTC
|
over the counter (nonprescription)
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O.U.
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both eyes
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oz
|
ounce (onza)
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_
P |
after (post)
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P.
|
pulse
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PA
|
posterior and anterior
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PACU
|
post-anesthesia care unit
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PAP/Pap
|
Papanicolaou (smear for cancer detection)
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PAP
|
pulmonary artery pressure
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PAT
|
paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
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p.c.
|
after meals (post cibos)
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PE
|
physical exam
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PE
|
pulmonary emboli
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Peds
|
pediatric
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PEEP
|
positive end expiratory pressure
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per
|
by or through
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PERL
|
pupils equal and react to light
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PERRL
|
pupils equal, round and react to light
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PERRLA
|
pupils equal, round, react to light & accommodation
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pH
|
measure of alkalinity and acidity
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PH
|
past history
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PID
|
pelvic inflammatory disease
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PKU
|
Phenylketonuria
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PMH
|
past medical history
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PMI
|
point of maximal impulse
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PMS
|
premenstrual syndrome
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p.o.
|
by mouth (per os)
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P.O./
post-op |
postoperative
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POMR
|
problem oriented medical record
S – subjective, O – objective; A – assessment; P – plan |
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PP
|
post-partum
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PP
|
postprandial
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PPD
|
postpartum day
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PPD
|
purified protein derivative
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PRBP
|
pulse, respiration, blood pressure
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pre-op
|
preoperative
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Prep
|
preparation
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Prn
|
as needed (pro re nata)
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PROM
|
premature rupture of membranes
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PROM
|
passive range of motion
|
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Pro time
|
prothrombin time
|
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Psych
|
psychology
|
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Pt
|
patient
|
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P.T.
|
physical therapy
|
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PTA
|
prior to admission
|
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PTT
|
partial thromboplastin time
|
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Pulse Ox
|
pulse oximeter
|
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PVC
|
premature ventricular contraction
|
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PVD
|
peripheral vascular disease
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PWB
|
partial weight bearing
|
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Px
|
physical
|
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Q
|
every
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q A.M.
|
every morning
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Qh
|
every hour
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q2h
|
every 2 hours (may substitute any number)
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q.i.d./qid
|
four times a day
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Qnoc
|
every night
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Qs
|
quantity sufficient
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Qt
|
quart
|
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Quad
|
quadriplegic
|
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quads
|
quadrants
|
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Right
|
right
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R.
|
respirations
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RA
|
room air
|
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RBC
|
red blood count
|
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RD
|
respiratory distress
|
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RDS
|
respiratory distress syndrome
|
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reg
|
regular
|
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Rehab
|
rehabilitation
|
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REM
|
rapid eye movement
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RICE
|
rest, ice, compression, and elevate
|
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RLE
|
right lower extremity
|
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RLL
|
right lower lobe
|
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RLQ
|
right lower quadrant
|
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rm
|
room
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RML
|
right middle lobe
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RN
|
registered nurse
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R/O
|
rule out
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ROM
|
range of motion
|
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RPh
|
registered pharmacist
|
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RR
|
respiratory rate
|
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RRR
|
regular rate and rhythm
|
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RSR
|
regular sinus rhythm
|
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RT
|
respiratory therapy
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RUE
|
right upper extremity
|
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RUL
|
right upper lobe
|
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Rupt
|
ruptured
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RUQ
|
right upper quadrant
|
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Rx
|
prescription or treatment
|
|
_
S |
without (sine)
|
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SaO2
|
oxygen saturation
|
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SBP
|
systolic blood pressure
|
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Sec
|
secondary
|
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sec
|
seconds
|
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sed
|
sedimentation
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Sed rate
|
sedimentation rate
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sig
|
let it be labeled
|
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SL
|
saline lock
|
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SL
|
suture line
|
|
SLE
|
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
|
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SNKC
|
student nurse Kishwaukee College
|
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SNF
|
Skilled Nursing Facility
|
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SOB
|
shortness of breath
|
|
sol
|
solution
|
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S/P
|
status post
|
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spec
|
specimen
|
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sp gr
|
specific gravity
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|
SpO2
|
pulse O2 saturation
|
|
SR
|
sinus rhythm
|
|
S/S
|
signs and symptoms
|
|
SSE
|
soap suds enema
|
|
ST
|
sinus tachycardia
|
|
Staph
|
Staphylococcus
|
|
STAT
|
immediately
|
|
Strep
|
Streptococcus
|
|
subl
|
sublingual
|
|
Subq/Sub-Q
|
subcutaneous
|
|
supp.
|
suppository
|
|
SVC
|
superior vena cava
|
|
Sx
|
symptoms
|
|
T
|
temperature
|
|
tab
|
tablet
|
|
TAH
|
total abdominal hysterectomy
|
|
TB
|
tuberculosis
|
|
Tbsp/tbs
|
Tablespoon
|
|
T & C
|
type and cross match
|
|
T.E.D.S.
|
antiembolism stockings
|
|
TEE
|
transesophageal echocardiography
|
|
Tele
|
telemetry
|
|
TENS
|
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
|
|
THA
|
total hip arthroplasty
|
|
TIA
|
transient ischemic attack
|
|
tid
|
three times a day
|
|
TKO
|
to keep open
|
|
TL
|
tubal ligation
|
|
TLC
|
tender loving care
|
|
TM
|
tympanic membranes
|
|
TMJ
|
temporal mandibular joint
|
|
TNS
|
Trauma Nurse Specialist
|
|
TO
|
telephone order
|
|
TPN
|
total parenteral nutrition
|
|
TPR
|
temperature, pulse, respirations
|
|
trach
|
tracheostomy
|
|
Trend.
|
trendelenburg
|
|
Trich
|
Trichomonas
|
|
TSH
|
thyroid stimulating hormone
|
|
tsp
|
teaspoon
|
|
TURP
|
transurethral resection prostate
|
|
TV
|
tidal volume
|
|
TWB
|
total weight bearing
|
|
TWE
|
tap water enema
|
|
Tx
|
treatment
|
|
UA or U/A
|
urinalysis
|
|
UCG
|
urinary chorionic gonadotropin (preg. test)
|
|
UGI
|
upper gastrointestinal
|
|
Umb
|
umbilicus, umbilical
|
|
U/O or U.O.
|
urine output
|
|
UR
|
utilization review
|
|
URI
|
upper respiratory infection
|
|
URO
|
urology
|
|
US or U/S
|
ultrasound
|
|
UTI
|
urinary tract infection
|
|
VD
|
venereal disease
|
|
VDRL
|
venereal disease research laboratory
|
|
V-Fib
|
ventricular fibrillation
|
|
Vit
|
vitamin
|
|
VO
|
verbal order
|
|
VS
|
vital signs
|
|
VSS
|
vital signs stable
|
|
V-tach
|
ventricular tachycardia
|
|
WA
|
while awake
|
|
WBC
|
white blood count
|
|
w/c
|
wheelchair
|
|
W & D
|
warm and dry
|
|
WNL
|
within normal limits
|
|
wt
|
weight
|
|
Xmatch
|
type and cross match
|
|
_
X |
except
|
|
y/o
|
year old
|
|
yr
|
year
|
|
yrs
|
years
|
|
і
|
one
|
|
ï
|
two
|
|
♀
|
female
|
|
♂
|
male
|
|
√
|
check
|
|
re-√
|
recheck
|
|
↑
|
increase or elevated
|
|
↓
|
decrease
|
|
›
|
greater than
|
|
‹
|
less than
|
|
=
|
equal to
|
|
x
|
Times
|
|
#
|
number
|
|
′
|
Feet
|
|
″
|
Inches
|
|
≅
|
almost
|
|
∆
|
change
|
|
2°
|
secondary, second degree, 2 hours
|
|
ø
|
None
|