Medical abbreviations

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a

Before

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ac

Before meals

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ad lib

As desired

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ax

Axillary

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BR

Bed rest

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BS

breath sounds

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BSE

Brest self examination

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CBC

Complete blood count

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cl liq

Clear liquids only

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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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Dx,dx

Diagnosis

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ED

Emergency department

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FUO

Fever of unknown origin

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gtt

Drop

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NPO

Nothing by mouth

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N/V , N&V

Nausea and vomiting

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p

After

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P

Pulse

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OOB

Out of bed

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pc

After meals

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po

By mouth

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R

Respirations

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R/O

Rule out

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ROM

Range of motion

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Rx

Prescription

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SOB

Shortness of breath

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s/sn

Symptoms

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T, temp

Temperature

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TPR

Temperature, pulse, respiration

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UA, U/A

Urinalysis

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WNL

Within normal limits

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Tx

Treatment