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Client communications pg.B.13
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Health Care
11th Grade
01/30/2012
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Term
@
 Definition
At
Term
abd
 Definition
Abdomen, abdominal
Term
ABG
 Definition
Artierial blood gas
Term
ac
 Definition
Before meals
Term
ad lib
 Definition
As desired
Term
ADL
 Definition
Activities of daily living
Term
AIDS
 Definition
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Term
Amb
 Definition
Ambulatory
Term
ASA
 Definition
Aspirin
Term
ASAP
 Definition
As soon as possible
Term
ASHD
 Definition
Arteriosclerotic heart disease
Term
Ax
 Definition
Axilla
Term
BE
 Definition
Barium enema
Term
bid
 Definition
Twice a day
Term
BM
 Definition
Bowel movement
Term
BP
 Definition
Blood pressure
Term
BR
 Definition
Bed rest
Term
BRP
 Definition
Bathroom privileges
Term
BS
 Definition
Blood sugar
Term
Bx
 Definition
Biopsy
Term
°c
 Definition
Degrees celsius
Term
__
c
 Definition
With
Term
Ca
 Definition
Calcium
Term
CA
 Definition
Cancer
Term
CAT
 Definition
Computerized axial tomography
Term
Cath
 Definition
Catheter
Term
CBC
 Definition
Complete blood count
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CBR
 Definition
Complete bed rest
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cc
 Definition
Cubic centimeter
Term
CC
 Definition
Chief complaint
Term
CCU
 Definition
Coronary or critical care unit
Term
CHF
 Definition
Congestive heart failure
Term
Cl
 Definition
Chloride
Term
cl liq
 Definition
Clear liquids
Term
cm
 Definition
Centimeter
Term
c/o
 Definition
Complains of
Term
CO2
 Definition
Carbon dioxide
Term
COPD
 Definition
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
CS
 Definition
Central supply
Term
C&S
 Definition
Culture and sensitivity
Term
CVA
 Definition
Cerebral vascular accident
Term
D&C
 Definition
Dilatation and curettage
Term
D/C or dc
 Definition
Discontinued, discharge
Term
Diff
 Definition
Differential white count
Term
DNR
 Definition
Do not resuscitate
Term
DOA
 Definition
Dead on arrival
Term
DOB
 Definition
Date of birth
Term
DON
 Definition
Director of nursing
Term
dr
 Definition
Dram or drainage
Term
dsg
 Definition
Dressing
Term
D/W
 Definition
Dextrose in water
Term
Dd
 Definition
Diagnosis
Term
EEG
 Definition
Electronencephalogram
Term
EENT
 Definition
Ear, eyes, nose and throat
Term
EKG or ECG
 Definition
Electocardiogram
Term
Exc
 Definition
Excision
Term
Exp
 Definition
Exploatory
Term
°F
 Definition
Degrees Fahrenheit
Term
FBS
 Definition
Fasting blood sugar
Term
Fe
 Definition
Iron
Term
FF
 Definition
Force fluids
Term
Fl or fl
 Definition
Fluid ounces
Term
Fx
 Definition
Fracture
Term
FUO
 Definition
Fever of unknown origin
Term
GB
 Definition
Gallbladder
Term
GI
 Definition
Gastrointestinal
Term
Gm
 Definition
Gram
Term
gr
 Definition
Grain
Term
gtt
 Definition
Drop
Term
GU
 Definition
Genitourinary
Term
Gyn
 Definition
Gynocology
Term
H
 Definition
Hydrogen
Term
H2O
 Definition
Water
Term
HA
 Definition
Headache
Term
HBV
 Definition
Hepititis B virus
Term
hct
 Definition
Hematocrit
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