1. Medical Terminology
Abbreviations
Lesson 12

2. @ at

3. 
Increase
Elevate
Raise

4. 
Decrease
Lower
Low

5. 
Less then

6. 
Greater then

7. C
With

8. S
Without

9. cc
Cubic centimeter
1 ounce = 30 cc

10. Fe
Iron
An element

11. K
Potassium
An electrolyte

12. Hg
Mercury
An element

13. p
After
Before a

14. Na
Sodium
An electrolyte

15. Lb
pound

16. oz
ounce

17. Insert cath before GB surgery.
Review
Insert cath before GB surgery.
Catheter
gallbladder

18. Review EKG, H & H in the am. electrocardiogram
Hemoglobin and hematocrit

19. Review
I & D lession rt arm.
Incision and drainage
right

20. Review
KUB x-ray today.
Kidney, ureter, bladder

21. Review
 HOB.
Elevate
Head of bed

22. Review  Na diet c 600 cc fluid restriction. Low Sodium With
cubic centimeters

23. Review Check K level. If  2.8 call physician. If  3.5 D/C pt.
Potassium
Less then
Greater then
Discharge
patient

24. Review
Ensure 4 oz per NG bid.
Ounces
nasogastric
Twice a day

25. Review
BR c BRP.
Bed rest
With
bathroom privelages

26. Review Wt qd. Call for loss of  4 lbs. Weight Everyday Greater then
pounds

27. Review
4 oz = 120 cc
Ounces
Cubic centimeters

28. Review C/O chest pain c exertion.
Had previously been s S&S of angina for 3 months
Complains of
With
Without
Signs and symptoms