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Gen Med Abbrev pp 7-9
Gen Med Abbrev pp 7-9
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Health Care
Graduate
02/14/2012
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Term
ABD
 Definition
abdomen
Term
ac
 Definition
before meals
Term
ADL
 Definition
activities of daily living
Term
ADR
 Definition
adverse drug reaction
Term
AIDS
 Definition
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Term
AKA
 Definition
above knee amputation
Term
ALS
 Definition
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Term
AM
 Definition
morning
Term
AMA
 Definition
against medical advice
Term
AMB
 Definition
ambulatory
Term
AMI
 Definition
acute myocardial infarction
Term
ASCVD
 Definition
arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Term
ASD
 Definition
atrial septal defect
Term
ASHD
 Definition
arteriosclerotic heart disease
Term
BID
 Definition
twice a day
Term
BKA
 Definition
below knee amputation
Term
BM
 Definition
bowel movement
Term
BP
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
BR (2 defns)
 Definition
bathroom/bedrest
Term
BRP
 Definition
bathroom privileges
Term
BS
 Definition
blood sugar
Term
CA
 Definition
cancer
Term
CABG
 Definition
coronary artery bypass graft
Term
CARF
 Definition
commission on accreditation of rehabilitation facilities
Term
CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
Term
CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
CNS
 Definition
clinical nurse specialist
Term
CO2
 Definition
carbon dioxide
Term
COPD
 Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
COTA
 Definition
certified occupational therapy assistant
Term
CPAP
 Definition
continuous positive airway pressure
Term
CPM
 Definition
continuous passive motion
Term
CPR
 Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Term
C/S
 Definition
caesarean section
Term
C&S
 Definition
culture & sensitivity
Term
CVA
 Definition
cerebral vascular accident
Term
CVC
 Definition
central venous catheter
Term
CXR
 Definition
chest x-ray
Term
d
 Definition
day
Term
DC
 Definition
discharge/discontinue
Term
DJD
 Definition
degenerative joint disease
Term
DM
 Definition
diabetes mellitus
Term
DME
 Definition
durable medical equipment
Term
DNI
 Definition
do not intubate
Term
DNR
 Definition
do not resuscitate
Term
DOE
 Definition
dyspnea on exertion
Term
DRG
 Definition
diagnosis related group
Term
DVT
 Definition
deep vein thrombosis
Term
DX
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
ECG (EKG)
 Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
ED
 Definition
emergency department
Term
ER
 Definition
emergency room
Term
ESRD
 Definition
end-stage renal disease
Term
ET
 Definition
enterostomal therapist
Term
FBS
 Definition
fasting blood sugar
Term
FHR
 Definition
fetal heart rate
Term
FX
 Definition
fracture
Term
GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
G-tube (GT)
 Definition
gastronomy tube
Term
gtts.
 Definition
drops
Term
GU
 Definition
genitourinary
Term
H2O
 Definition
water
Term
HEP
 Definition
home exercise program
Term
HHA
 Definition
home health aide (or home health agency)
Term
HHC
 Definition
home health care
Term
HME
 Definition
home medical equipment
Term
HMO
 Definition
health maintenance organization
Term
HOB
 Definition
head of bed
Term
HOH
 Definition
hard of hearing
Term
HR
 Definition
heart rate
Term
@hs
 Definition
at bedtime
Term
hs
 Definition
hour of sleep
Term
HTN
 Definition
hypertension
Term
IADL
 Definition
instrumental activities of daily living
Term
IDDM
 Definition
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
I & O
 Definition
intake & output
Term
IPPB
 Definition
intermittent positive pressure breathing
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
JCAHO
 Definition
joint commission on accreditation of healthcare organizations
Term
L
 Definition
left
Term
LLE
 Definition
left lower extremity
Term
LLL
 Definition
left lower lung
Term
LLQ
 Definition
left lower quadrant
Term
LOC
 Definition
level of consciousness
Term
LOS
 Definition
length of stay
Term
LPN
 Definition
licensed practical nurse
Term
LUE
 Definition
left upper extremity
Term
LUQ
 Definition
left upper quadrant
Term
MI
 Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
MNT
 Definition
medical nutrition therapist
Term
MOW
 Definition
meals on wheels
Term
MS
 Definition
multiple sclerosis
Term
MSS
 Definition
medical social services
Term
MSW
 Definition
medical social work
Term
MT
 Definition
massage therapist
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