BX biopsy
CNS central nervous system
CXR chest x-ray
C&S culture and sensitivity
CVA cerebrovascular accident
DC discharge or discontinue
DNR do not resuscitate
DOA dead on arrival
Drsg or Dsg dressing
DT delirium tremens
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DVT deep vein thrombosis
EEG electroencephalogram
ETT endotracheal tube
ER emergency room
Fx fracture
ICU intensive care unit
I&D incision and drainage
LP lumbar puncture
MVA motor vehicle accident
OP outpatient
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OR operating room
ORIF open reduction internal fixation
postop after surgery
preop before surgery
PT prothrombin time
PTT partial thromboplastin time
R/O rule out
TIA transient ischemic attack
UA urinalysis
hemoglobin A1C 4-6
high = pre-diabetic
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