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Abd
abdomen
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Ad lib
as desired
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ADL
activities of daily living
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ABG
arterial blood gasses
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A/O
alert and oriented
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BID
bis in die; **twice a day**
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BMI
body mass index
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BP
blood pressure
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BMR
basal metabolic rate
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Bx
biopsy
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BS
blood sugar, bowel sounds, breath sounds
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Cap
capsule
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CBC
complete blood count
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Ca
**calcium, cancer,** cardiac arrest, carcinoma, chronological age
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CNS
**central nervous system**, cutaneous nerve stimulation
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CMA
certified medical assistant
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CNA
certified nursing assistant
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CC
chief complaint
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CO2
carbon dioxide
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C/O
complains of
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CP
cardiopulmonary, **cerebral palsy**
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CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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C&S
culture and sensitivity
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D/C
discontinue
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DX
diagnosis
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ECG/EKG
electrocardiogram/graphy
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ER/ED
emergency room/department
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ENT
ears, nose, and throat
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Fx
fracture
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gtt
drops
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ESR
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
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GI
gastrointestinal
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GYN
gynecology
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H/A
headache
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HCT
hematocrit
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Hgb
hemoglobin
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hs
bedtime, **hour of sleep**
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H&P
history and physical
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Hx
history
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HTN
hypertension
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HR
heart rate
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I&D
incision and drainage
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I&O
intake and output
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IV
intravenous
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K
potassium
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IM
infectious mononucleosis, **intramuscular**
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ICU
intensive care unit
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Ib.
pound
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LMP
last menstrual period
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LPN
licensed practical nurse
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LLE
left lower extremity
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LLQ
left lower quadrant
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LUE
left upper extremity
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LUQ
left upper quadrant
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MDI
metered dose inhaler
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NKA
no known allergies
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NKDA
no known drug allergies
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NOC
night
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NSR
normal sinus rhythm
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N&V
nausea and vomiting
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NPO
nothing by mouth
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OR
operating room
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OTC
over the counter
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OV
office visit
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P
pulse
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PA
physician’s assistant
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OU
both eyes (ocular uterque)
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O2
oxygen
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PMH
past medical history
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PO
by mouth
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PRN
as needed
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q
every
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QNS
quantity not sufficient
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qd
every day
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qh
every hour
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Rx
**prescription**; take; therapy; **treatment**
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SG
serum globulin; skin graft; **specific gravity**
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SOB
shortness of breath
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Stat
immediately
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RLE
right lower extremity
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RUL
right upper lobe
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RLQ
right lower quadrant
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Sx
symptoms
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EEG
electroencephalography
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T
temperature
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Tx
traction, **treatment**
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U/S
ultrasound
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WNL
within normal limits
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Wt.
weight
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MI
mitral insufficiency, **myocardial infarction**
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TIA
transient ischemic attack
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TB
tuberculosis
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UTI
urinary tract infection
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Vol.
volume
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Tab
tablet
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T&A
tonsils and adenoids
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TPR
temperature, pulse, respiration
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WBC
white blood cell
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VS
vital signs
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