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CABG
coronary arterty bypass or
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CAD
coronary artery disease
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CHF
congestive heart failure
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CVA
cerebral vascular accident
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COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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IDDM
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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PVD
peripheral vascular disease
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ADLs
activities of daily living
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ECG, EKG
electrocardiogram (tracing of heart activity)
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EEG
electroencephalogram (tracing of brain activity)
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H and H
hemoglobin and hematocrit
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IVP
intravenous push or IV push
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IVPB
intravenous piggyback or IV piggyback
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NPO
nil per os (nothing by mouth)
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PT
physical therapy or Protime
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STAT
at once, immediately
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TPR
temperature, pulse, respiration
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Under the guideline rationale for medication order writing, you clearly indicate the medication name. Which name preferred?
the generic name is preferred
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Is it okay to abbreviate the name of the medication?
It is not okay.
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