Abbreviations Flashcards by Ava Etzel

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VS

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Vital signs

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VSS

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Vital signs stable

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T

A

Temperature

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BP

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Blood pressure

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HR

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Heart rate

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RR

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Respiratory rate

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Ht

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Height

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Wt

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Weight

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I/O

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Intake/Output

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Dx

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Diagnosis

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Tx

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Treatment

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H&P

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History and Phystical

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Hx

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History

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HPI

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History of present illness

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PMHx

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Past medical history

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NKDA

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No known drug allergies

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pt

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patient

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PCP (HCP)

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Primary Care Provider (Health)

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f/u

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Follow up

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d/t

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Due to

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CC

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Chief complaint

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SOB

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Shortness of breath

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HEENT

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Head, eyes, ears, nose, throat

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PERRLA

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Pupils are equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation

NAD

No acute distress

CV

Cardiovascular

RRR

Regular rate and rhythm (heart)

CTA

Clear to auscultation

WDWN

Well developed, well nourished

A&O x

Alert and Orientated times (insert #)

WNL (WDL)

Within normal limits (defined)

PO

Per os (by mouth)

NPO

Nil per os (nothing by mouth)

PR

Per rectum (anal)

IM

Intramuscular

SC

Subcutaneously

IV

Intravascular

CVL

Central Venous Line

PICC

Peripherally inserted central catheter

PRN

As needed

BID

Twice daily

TID

Three times daily

Q

Each

QID

Four times daily

AC/PC

Before meals/ after meals

HS

Hour of sleep

AD LIB

As desired