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Gen Med Abbrev pp 7-9
Gen Med Abbrev pp 7-9
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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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