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Undergraduate 2
01/28/2006
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Term
aa
 Definition
of each
Term
Abd
 Definition
abdomen
Term
p.c.
 Definition
before meals
Term
A.D.
 Definition
Right ear
Term
ADL
 Definition
activities of daily living
Term
Ad lib
 Definition
as desired
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Adm
 Definition
admission or admitted
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AM
 Definition
morning
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Amb
 Definition
ambulatory
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Amt
 Definition
amount
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Approx
 Definition
approximately
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Aq
 Definition
aquaeous
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A.S.
 Definition
Left ear
Term
A.U.
 Definition
both ears
Term
BID
 Definition
twice daily
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BM
 Definition
bowel movement
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BP
 Definition
blood pressure
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BR
 Definition
bed rest
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BRP
 Definition
Bathroom privaledges
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c
 Definition
with
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CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
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CBR
 Definition
complete bed rest
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Cl
 Definition
client
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c/o
 Definition
complains of
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CXR
 Definition
chest X-ray
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DAT
 Definition
diet as tolerated
Term
Dc (disc)
 Definition
discontinue
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Drsg
 Definition
Dressing
Term
DX
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
ECG; EKG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
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F
 Definition
fluid
Term
GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
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GP
 Definition
general practitioner
Term
Gtt
 Definition
drops
Term
H (hr)
 Definition
hour
Term
H2O
 Definition
water
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HS
 Definition
bedtime
Term
I&O
 Definition
Intake and Output
Term
ID
 Definition
intradermal
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
IVP
 Definition
intravenous push
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IVPB
 Definition
IV piggy back
Term
Kg
 Definition
kilogram
Term
KVO
 Definition
keep vein open
Term
Lab
 Definition
Laboratory
Term
Lb
 Definition
pound
Term
Liq
 Definition
liquid
Term
LMP
 Definition
last menstrual period
Term
lt (L)
 Definition
left
Term
L
 Definition
liter
Term
Meds
 Definition
Medications
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Mcg
 Definition
Microgram
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mEq
 Definition
milli equivalents
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Mg
 Definition
milligram
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mL (ml)
 Definition
milliliter
Term
Mod
 Definition
moderate
Term
Neg
 Definition
negative
Term
Nil
 Definition
none
Term
No., (#)
 Definition
number
Term
NPO; NBM
 Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
NKA
 Definition
No known allergies
Term
NKDA
 Definition
No known drug allergies
Term
NS; N/S
 Definition
normal saline
Term
O2
 Definition
oxygen
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OD
 Definition
Daily
Term
OD
 Definition
right eye; overdose
Term
OOB
 Definition
out of bed
Term
Postop
 Definition
Postoperatively
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Preop
 Definition
Preoperative
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Prep
 Definition
preparation
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PRN
 Definition
when necessary
Term
Pt
 Definition
patient
Term
Q
 Definition
every
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Qd
 Definition
everyday
Term
QH
 Definition
every hour
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Q HS
 Definition
Every night at bedtime
Term
Qid
 Definition
Four times a day
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Q.O.D
 Definition
Every other day
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Req
 Definition
Requisition
Term
Rt (R)
 Definition
right
Term
S (s)
 Definition
Without
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SI
 Definition
Seriously ill
Term
SL; sL
 Definition
Sublingual
Term
SOB
 Definition
short of breath
Term
S.O.S
 Definition
Administer once as directed
Term
ss
 Definition
One half
Term
Spec
 Definition
Specimen
Term
Stat
 Definition
At once; immediately
Term
os
 Definition
Mouth or opening
Term
OS
 Definition
Left eye
Term
OTC
 Definition
Over the counter
Term
oz
 Definition
ounce
Term
OU
 Definition
Both eyes
Term
pc
 Definition
after meals
Term
PE (PX)
 Definition
Physical examination
Term
Per
 Definition
by or through
Term
PM
 Definition
Afternoon
Term
PO
 Definition
By mouth; Phone Order
Term
Tid
 Definition
three times a day
Term
TL
 Definition
team leader
Term
TLC
 Definition
Tender loving care
Term
TPR
 Definition
Temperature/Pulse/Respirations
Term
Tr
 Definition
Tincture
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UT dict.
 Definition
As directed
Term
VO
 Definition
verbal order
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VS
 Definition
vital signs
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W/A
 Definition
While awake
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WNL
 Definition
Within normal limits
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Wt.
 Definition
weight
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