HCA 201A ABBREVIATIONS

HCA 201A ABBREVIATIONS




abd Answer - abdomen


ac Answer - before meals


ADL Answer - activities of daily living


ad lib Answer - as desired


AM, am Answer - morning


amd Answer - ambulatory


amt Answer - amount


bid Answer - twice a day


BM, b.m. Answer - bowel movement


BP, b/p Answer - blood pressure


BRP Answer - bathroom privileges

, c Answer - centigrade


CA Answer - cancer


cath Answer - catheter


CBC Answer - complete blood count


CBR Answer - complete bed rest


C/O Answer - complains of


Co2 Answer - carbon dioxide


CPR Answer - cardiopulmonary resuscitation


Dc, d/c Answer - discontinue


DOA Answer - dead on arrival


DON Answer - director of nursing


Dx Answer - diagnosis


ECG, EKG Answer - electrocardiogram