@
at
A & D
abd
abdominal
ac
before meals
ad lib
as desired
ADL
Activities of Daily Living
adm
admission
AIDS
AM
morning
as tol
as tolerated
ASA
aspirin
Ax
BE
Barium enema
BID
twice a day
bil
bilateral
Bl
Blood
Bl Wk
BM
Bowel Movement
BP
Blood Pressure
BR
Bed rest
BRP
BS
BUN
Blood Urea Nitrogen
C
Celsius
with
Ca
Calcium
cal
calorie
Cap
capsule
CBC
Complete Blood Count
CBR
cc
cubic centimeter
CCU
CDA
CDC
CHD
Coronary Heart Disease
CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
chol
Cholesterol
CICU
ck
check
Chlorine
cl liq
clear liquids
cm
centimeter
CMA
Certified Medical Assistant
CNP
CNS
Central Nervous System
c/o
complains of
CO2
Carbon Dioxide
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Culture and Sensitivity
CSF
CVA
d
day
D & C
disc
discharge
DHHS
Department of Health and Human Services
DM
Diabetes Mellitus
DNR
Do Not Resuscitate
DOA
DOB
DOD
DON
Dr
doctor
dressing
dx
diagnosis