Med Abbreviation A-D

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Intro to Health Occupations

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@

At (Writing “at” preferred)

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a

Before

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aa

of each

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abd

Abdomen

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ABG’s

Arterial blood gases

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ac

Before meals

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ADL

Activities of daily living

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ad lib

As desired

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AIDS

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome

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am, AM

Morning, before noon

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Amb

Ambulate or to walk

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aq, aqua

Aqueous (Water base)

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asap

As soon as possible

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as tol

As tolerated

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Ax

Axilla, axillary, armpit

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bid

Twice a day

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Bl

Blood

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Bl Wk

Blood work

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BM

Bowel movement

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BP

Blood pressure

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c, w/

With

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CA

Cancer

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cal

Calorie

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CBC

Complete blood count

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cc

Cubic centimeter (Use mL)

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ck

Check

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cl liq

Clear liquids

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CNS

Central nervous system

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co, c/o

Complains of

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CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CXR

Chest X-Ray

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d

Day

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DAT

Diet as tolerated

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DNR

Do not resuscitate

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DOA

Dead on arrival

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DOB

Date of birth

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DOD

Date of death

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Dx, dx

Diagnosis