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04/14/2013
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a line drawn over the letter c
 Definition
with
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a line drawn over the letter s
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without
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the letter o with a backslash through it
 Definition
none
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NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
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Amb
 Definition
ambulate
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Bid
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twice a day
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Tid
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three times a day
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Qid
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four times a day
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a.c.
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before meals
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p.c.
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after meals
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DNR
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do not resucitate
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02
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oxygen
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Prn
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as needed/asnecessary
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CIV
 Definition
capped intravenous
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IV
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intravenous
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SRX2
 Definition
side rails times two
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an up arrow HOB
 Definition
elevate head of bed
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Flexion
 Definition
bending a body part
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Extension
 Definition
straightening a body part
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Rotate
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turning the axis of the center of a body as in rotation of a joint
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Prone
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lying on the abdomen
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Supine
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lying on the back
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Adduction
 Definition
moving toward body midline
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Abduction
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moving away from the body midline
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Dorsiflxion
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toes turning upward
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Planter flexion
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toes turning upward
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SRX4
 Definition
side rails four
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ADL
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Activities of daily living
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A.m.
 Definition
Morning before noon
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Amb.
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Ambulate
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BM
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Bowel movement
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B/P
 Definition
Blood pressure
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BR
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Bedrest
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BRP
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Bathroom privalages
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BS
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Blood sugar, "one step," sure step
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C
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With
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CA
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Cancer
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cc
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Cubic centimeters
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C/o
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Complains of
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CAD
 Definition
Coronary artery disease
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