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AD
right ear (error prone)
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B w/a circle around it
bilateral
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-
CAT
computed axial tomography
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-
cc
cubic centimeter (don't use)
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CCU
coronary (cardiac) care unit
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-
cu mm or
mm3
cubic millimeter
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-
DC or D/C
discharge; discontinue (error prone)
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HEENT
head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat
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HPI
history of present illness
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h.s.
hour of sleep (bedtime)
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ID
intradermal (within the skin)
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JCAHO
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
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L w/a circle around it
left
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m with a circle around it
murmur
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-
MRA
magnetic resonance angiography
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MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
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-
NKDA
no known drug allergies
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p with a squiggly line over it
after
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PACU
postanesthetic care unit
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PERRLA
pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation
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-
post-op or postop
postoperative (after surgery)
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-
pre-op or preop
preoperative (before surgery)
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q.d.
every day (don't use)
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q.o.d.
every other day (error prone)
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R with a circle around it
right
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-
RRR
regular rate and rhythm
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-
SC, SQ, or sub-Q
subcutaneous
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Sig
label; instruction to the patient
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ss
one-half (error prone; spell out or use 1/2)
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UCHD
usual childhood diseases
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US or U/S
ultrasound (sonography)
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WDWN
well-developed and well-nourished
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