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61 Cards in this Set
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Abd |
Abdomen |
Beginning of word, lower part of stomach. |
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ac |
Before meals |
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ADL |
Activity of daily living |
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ad lib |
As desired |
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Am |
Morning |
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Amb |
Ambulatory |
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Amt |
Amount |
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ap |
Apical |
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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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BRP |
Bathroom privilege |
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c |
With |
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C |
Centigrade |
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CA |
Cancer |
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Cath |
Catheter |
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CBC |
Complete blood count |
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cc |
Cubic centimeter |
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CNA |
Certified nurse assistant |
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c/o |
Complains of |
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CPR |
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
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Dc ( d/c) |
Discontinue |
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DOA |
Dead on Arrival |
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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 |
Electroencephalograph |
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ER |
Emergency room |
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F |
Fahrenheit |
F° |
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LLQ |
Left lower quadrant |
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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 |
Mid _______ after dusk |
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Min |
Minute |
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ml |
Milliliter |
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NA |
Nurse assistant |
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Neg |
Negative |
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nil |
None |
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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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OR |
Operating room |
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OT |
Occupational therapist |
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oz. (Oz) |
Ounces |
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pc |
After meal |
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Peds |
Pediatrics |
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Per |
By, through |
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PM (pm) |
Afternoon |
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po (per os) |
By mouth |
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Preop (pre op ) |
Preoperative |
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Postop (post op) |
Postoperative |
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Prep |
Preparation |
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prn |
When necessary |
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PT (pt) |
Physical therapy |
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q |
Every |
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