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BC Fundamentals of Nursing
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Nursing
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09/11/2014
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Term
ABG
 Definition
arterial blood gas
Term
ac
 Definition
before meals
Term
ad lib
 Definition
freely as desired
Term
ADL
 Definition
activity of daily living
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am
 Definition
morning
Term
ARC
 Definition
AIDS-related complex
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bid
 Definition
two times a day
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bm
 Definition
bowel movement
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BP
 Definition
blood pressure
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BRP
 Definition
bathroom privileges
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c
 Definition
with
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c/o
 Definition
complains of
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CA
 Definition
cancer
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CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
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cc
 Definition
cubic centimeter
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CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
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COPD
 Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CVA
 Definition
cerebrovascular accident
Term
D5W
 Definition
5% dextrose in water
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dc
 Definition
discontinue
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mg
 Definition
milligram
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MI
 Definition
myocardial infarction
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ml
 Definition
milliliter
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Na
 Definition
sodium
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NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
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NS
 Definition
normal saline
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O2
 Definition
oxygen
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OD
 Definition
right eye
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OS
 Definition
left eye
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OOB
 Definition
out of bed
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ORIF
 Definition
open reduction internal fixation
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oz
 Definition
ounce
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pc
 Definition
after meals
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PE
 Definition
pulmonary embolism
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per
 Definition
through, by way of
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PERRLA
 Definition
pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
Term
pm
 Definition
evening
Term
po
 Definition
by mouth, orally
Term
prn
 Definition
as often as necessary, as needed
Term
q
 Definition
every
Term
DJD
 Definition
degenerative joint disease
Term
DNR
 Definition
do not resuscitate
Term
dx
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
EKG, ECG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
Fe
 Definition
iron
Term
FUO
 Definition
fever of unknown origin
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fx
 Definition
fracture
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g, gm, Gm
 Definition
gram
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gr
 Definition
grain
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gtt, gtts
 Definition
drops
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H2O
 Definition
water
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hct
 Definition
hematocrit
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hgb
 Definition
hemoglobin
Term
HIV
 Definition
human immunodeficiency virus
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hs
 Definition
at bedtime
Term
I & O
 Definition
intake and output
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IM
 Definition
intramuscular
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IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
K
 Definition
potassium
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L
 Definition
liter
Term
LLQ
 Definition
left lower quadrant
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LUL
 Definition
left upper lobe
Term
qh
 Definition
every hour
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q2
 Definition
every two hours
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q4
 Definition
every four hours
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qid
 Definition
four times a day
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qod
 Definition
every other day
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r/o
 Definition
rule out
Term
RLL
 Definition
right lower lobe
Term
RLQ
 Definition
right lower quadrant
Term
RML
 Definition
right middle lobe
Term
ROM
 Definition
range of motion
Term
RUL
 Definition
right upper lobe
Term
RUQ
 Definition
right upper quadrant
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s
 Definition
without
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sc, sq
 Definition
subcutaneous
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ss
 Definition
one half
Term
stat
 Definition
immediately
Term
tid
 Definition
three times a day
Term
tko
 Definition
to keep open
Term
TPN
 Definition
total parenteral nutrition
Term
TPR
 Definition
temperature, pulse, respiration
Term
vs
 Definition
vital signs
Term
wbc
 Definition
white blood cells
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LUQ
 Definition
left upper quadrant
Term
r/t
 Definition
related to
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ou
 Definition
both eyes
Term
loc
 Definition
level of consciousness
Term
n/v, N & V
 Definition
nausea and vomiting
Term
HOH
 Definition
hard of hearing
Term
HOB
 Definition
head of bed
Term
SOB
 Definition
short of breath
Term
LBM
 Definition
last bowel movement
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p
 Definition
after
Term
H2O2
 Definition
hydrogen peroxide
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TCDB
 Definition
cough, turn, deep breathe
Term
CPT
 Definition
chest physiotherapy
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