health science abbreviations - q3 exam (diagnostic studies)

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arterial blood gases

ABG

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barium enema

BE

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culture and sensitivity

C&S

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carbon dioxide

CO2

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computed tomography

CT

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chest x-ray

CXR

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electroencephalogram

EEG

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electrocardiogram

EKG or ECG

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hemoglobin

Hb or Hgb

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hematocrit

Hct

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electrolytes

lytes

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pupils equal round reactive to light and accommodation

PERRLA

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before

a

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as desired

ad lib

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against medical advice

AMA

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as soon as possible

ASAP

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twice a day

bid

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with

-c-

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capsules

caps

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

CPR

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discontinue

d/c

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do not resuscitate

DNR

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gram

g or gm

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hour of sleep

hs

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intake and output

I&O

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intramuscular

IM

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intravenous

IV

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nastogastric tube

NGT

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nothing by mouth

NPO

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normal saline

NS

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after

-p-

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by mouth

po

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postoperative

postop