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Lcc Nursing
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
09/24/2009
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Term
a
 Definition
before
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aa
 Definition
of each
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abd
 Definition
abdomen
Term
a.c.
 Definition
before meals
Term
ADL
 Definition
activities of daily living
Term
ad lib
 Definition
as desired
Term
adm.
 Definition
admit, admitted or admission
Term
AM
 Definition
morning
Term
AMA
 Definition
against medical advice
Term
amb.
 Definition
ambulate
Term
amp
 Definition
ampule
Term
approx
 Definition
approximately
Term
ASA
 Definition
aspirin
Term
ax
 Definition
axillary
Term
Ba
 Definition
Barium
Term
b.i.d
 Definition
twice daily
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BM
 Definition
bowel movement
Term
BP or B/P
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
BR
 Definition
Bed rest
Term
BRP
 Definition
bathroom privileges
Term
BS
 Definition
blood sugar
Term
BUN
 Definition
blood urea nitrogen
Term
c (with line over it)
 Definition
with
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C
 Definition
celsius, centigrade
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Ca+
 Definition
calcium
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CA or Ca
 Definition
cancer; carcinoma
Term
cap
 Definition
capsule
Term
CT ot CAT scan
 Definition
computer axial tomography
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CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
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CBR
 Definition
complete bed rest
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cl.
 Definition
clear
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cm
 Definition
centimeter
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CNS
 Definition
central nervous system
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c/o
 Definition
complaints of
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cont.
 Definition
continues; continued
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C&S or CS
 Definition
culture and sensitivity
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CV
 Definition
cardiovascular
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amt.
 Definition
amount
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