| A | B |
|---|
| Tx | Treatment of Therapy |
| AAA | abdominal aortic aneurysm |
| Ab | antibody |
| ABx | antibiotics (s) |
| ALL | acute lymphocytic leukemia |
| AP | anterior-posterior |
| B | bilateral |
| BCx | blood culture |
| b.i.d. | twice a day |
| BM | Bowel Movement |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CF | cystic fibrosis |
| CRF | Chronic renal failure |
| EBL | estimated blood loss |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| IMI | inferior myocardial infarction |
| K | potassium |
| I&O | Intake and Output |
| NG | nasogastric (tube) |
| afib | atrial fibrillation |
| ABD | abdomen |
| ac | before meals |
| AC | assist control (ventilation) |
| ad lib | as much as needed or desired |
| BBB | bundle branch block |
| ARDS | adult respiratory distress syndrom |
| Appy | appendectomy |
| AODM | adult onset diabetes mellitus |
| APR | abdominal-perineal resuction |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| Bx | biopsy |
| BPM | beats per minute |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| CHOL | cholesteraol |
| CI | chloride |
| Hct | hematocrit |
| H/O | history of |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
