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What does 'a' stand for in medical abbreviations?
What does 'ac' mean?
What does 'ad lib' refer to?
What does 'ADL' stand for?
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What is the meaning of 'Am' in medical terms?
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What does 'amb' stand for?
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What does 'amt' mean?
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What does 'ax' refer to?
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What does 'B&B' refer to in medical terms?
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What does 'bid' mean?
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What does 'BM' stand for?
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What does 'BP' refer to?
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What does 'BR' stand for?
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What does 'BRP' mean?
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What does 'BSC' refer to?
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What is the meaning of 'Bx'?
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What does 'c' mean in medical abbreviations?
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What does 'cal' refer to?
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What does 'cath' stand for?
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What does 'CBC' mean?
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What does 'cc' stand for?
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What does 'CC' refer to?
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What does 'cl liq' stand for?
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What does 'cm' mean?
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What do 'co, c/o' abbreviate?
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What does 'C&S' refer to?
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What does 'd' stand for?
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What does 'DAT' mean?
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What does 'dc, D/C' refer to?
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What does 'DNR' mean?
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What does 'Dx' refer to?
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What does 'ea' mean?
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What does 'EBL' stand for?
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What does 'ECG, EKG' mean?
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What does 'FF' refer to?
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What does 'Fr, Fx' mean?
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Study Notes
Medical Abbreviations Study Notes
- a: Indicates "before."
- ac: Refers to actions "before meals."
- ad lib: Means "as desired," often regarding patient activity or medication.
- ADL: Stands for "activities of daily living," which encompasses essential self-care activities.
- Am: Abbreviation for "Morning," used in scheduling.
- amb: Short for "ambulate," which means to walk or move independently.
- amt: Represents "amount," frequently concerning dosages or quantities.
- ax: Denotes "axillary," related to the armpit area, often in temperature measurements.
- B&B: Refers to "bowel and bladder training," crucial for patients recovering from specific conditions.
- bid: Stands for "twice a day," indicating frequency of medication or treatment administration.
- BM: Abbreviation for "bowel movement," a key indicator of digestive health.
- BP: Represents "blood pressure," a vital sign of cardiovascular health.
- BR: Denotes "bed rest," often prescribed for recovery or monitoring.
- BRP: Refers to "bathroom privileges," relating to patient mobility and independence.
- BSC: Stands for "bedside commode," used for patients unable to use standard bathrooms.
- Bx: Indicates a "biopsy," a procedure to remove tissue for diagnostic examination.
- c: Abbreviation for "with," often used in medication instructions.
- cal: Means "calorie," a unit of energy in nutrition.
- cath: Short for "catheter," a tube inserted into the body for various medical purposes.
- CBC: Stands for "complete blood count," a comprehensive blood test.
- cc: Represents "cubic centimeter," a unit of volume commonly used in medication dosage.
- CC: Refers to "chief complaint," the primary issue reported by the patient.
- cl liq: Stands for "clear liquids," often a dietary guideline.
- cm: Abbreviation for "centimeter," a unit of measurement.
- co, c/o: Indicates "complains of," used to describe patient symptoms.
- C&S: Stands for "culture and sensitivity," tests for infection determination.
- d: Abbreviation for "day," commonly used in medication schedules.
- DAT: Refers to "diet as tolerated," indicating patient dietary flexibility.
- dc, D/C: Means "discharge" or "discontinue," relevant in treatment plans.
- DNR: Stands for "do not resuscitate," an important directive regarding patient care.
- Dx: Indicates "diagnosis," essential for identifying medical conditions.
- ea: Means "each," often used in dosage instructions.
- EBL: Stands for "estimated blood loss," important in surgical contexts.
- ECG, EKG: Refers to "electrocardiogram," a test for heart activity.
- FF: Abbreviation for "force fluids" or "frequent fluids," indicating hydration needs.
- Fr, Fx: Denotes "fracture," relevant in injury assessments.
- Ft: Abbreviation for "Foot," used in anatomical references.
- FUO: Stands for "fever of unknown origin," a diagnostic challenge.
- gal: Represents "gallon," a unit of liquid measurement.
- GI: Refers to "gastrointestinal," relating to the digestive system.
- GM, g: Stands for "gram," a unit of weight commonly used in medication.
- gtt, gtts: Indicates "drop" or "drops," often in liquid medication dosing.
- H2O: Refers to "water," essential for hydration.
- GTT: Stands for "Glucose Tolerance Test," a screening for diabetes.
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