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CNA Abbreviations 1

  1. aa
    of each, equal parts
  2. abd
    abdomen
  3. ac
    before meals
  4. AD
    admitting diagnosis
  5. A&D
    admisssions & discharge
  6. ad lib
    as desired, if the patient so desires
  7. ADL
    activities of daily living
  8. AIDS
    Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
  9. AKA
    • above knee amputation, or
    • Also known as
  10. A.M. AM a.m. am
    morning
  11. amb.
    ambulation, walking, ambulatory, able to walk
  12. amt.
    amount
  13. AP A.P.
    appendectomy
  14. aqua
    water or H2O
  15. @
    at
  16. Approx
    approximately
  17. ASAP
    as soon as possible
  18. ATC
    around the clock
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Card Set
CNA Abbreviations 1
Description
medical abbreviations
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