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Client communications pg.B.13
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Health Care
11th Grade
01/30/2012

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@
Definition
At
Term
abd
Definition
Abdomen, abdominal
Term
ABG
Definition
Artierial blood gas
Term
ac
Definition
Before meals
Term
ad lib
Definition
As desired
Term
ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living
Term
AIDS
Definition
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Term
Amb
Definition
Ambulatory
Term
ASA
Definition
Aspirin
Term
ASAP
Definition
As soon as possible
Term
ASHD
Definition
Arteriosclerotic heart disease
Term
Ax
Definition
Axilla
Term
BE
Definition
Barium enema
Term
bid
Definition
Twice a day
Term
BM
Definition
Bowel movement
Term
BP
Definition
Blood pressure
Term
BR
Definition
Bed rest
Term
BRP
Definition
Bathroom privileges
Term
BS
Definition
Blood sugar
Term
Bx
Definition
Biopsy
Term
°c
Definition
Degrees celsius
Term
__
c
Definition
With
Term
Ca
Definition
Calcium
Term
CA
Definition
Cancer
Term
CAT
Definition
Computerized axial tomography
Term
Cath
Definition
Catheter
Term
CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
Term
CBR
Definition
Complete bed rest
Term
cc
Definition
Cubic centimeter
Term
CC
Definition
Chief complaint
Term
CCU
Definition
Coronary or critical care unit
Term
CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
Term
Cl
Definition
Chloride
Term
cl liq
Definition
Clear liquids
Term
cm
Definition
Centimeter
Term
c/o
Definition
Complains of
Term
CO2
Definition
Carbon dioxide
Term
COPD
Definition
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
CS
Definition
Central supply
Term
C&S
Definition
Culture and sensitivity
Term
CVA
Definition
Cerebral vascular accident
Term
D&C
Definition
Dilatation and curettage
Term
D/C or dc
Definition
Discontinued, discharge
Term
Diff
Definition
Differential white count
Term
DNR
Definition
Do not resuscitate
Term
DOA
Definition
Dead on arrival
Term
DOB
Definition
Date of birth
Term
DON
Definition
Director of nursing
Term
dr
Definition
Dram or drainage
Term
dsg
Definition
Dressing
Term
D/W
Definition
Dextrose in water
Term
Dd
Definition
Diagnosis
Term
EEG
Definition
Electronencephalogram
Term
EENT
Definition
Ear, eyes, nose and throat
Term
EKG or ECG
Definition
Electocardiogram
Term
Exc
Definition
Excision
Term
Exp
Definition
Exploatory
Term
°F
Definition
Degrees Fahrenheit
Term
FBS
Definition
Fasting blood sugar
Term
Fe
Definition
Iron
Term
FF
Definition
Force fluids
Term
Fl or fl
Definition
Fluid ounces
Term
Fx
Definition
Fracture
Term
FUO
Definition
Fever of unknown origin
Term
GB
Definition
Gallbladder
Term
GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal
Term
Gm
Definition
Gram
Term
gr
Definition
Grain
Term
gtt
Definition
Drop
Term
GU
Definition
Genitourinary
Term
Gyn
Definition
Gynocology
Term
H
Definition
Hydrogen
Term
H2O
Definition
Water
Term
HA
Definition
Headache
Term
HBV
Definition
Hepititis B virus
Term
hct
Definition
Hematocrit
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