Medical Abbreviations (A-E)

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What does the abbreviation "ac" mean?

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before meals

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What is the abbreviation for aspirin?

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ASA

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What does ASAP mean?

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as soon as possible

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What is the medical abbreviation for electroencephalogram?

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EEG

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What does CBC stand for?

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complete blood count

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Patient has been ordered a "cl liq" diet, what does this mean?

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clear liquid

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Your working the ER on a Friday night and you receive a patient who is DOA, what does this mean?

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dead on arrival

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This is the most unreliable source for obtaining a patient temperature, "Ax". What does this abbreviation mean?

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axilla, axilliary

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According to the patient's care plan, patient's activity level is "ad lib". What does this mean?

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as desired

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When filling out a form, what does the section DOB stand for?

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date of birth