A Abbreviations
ASAP
As Soon As Possible
B/P
Blood Pressure
c
with
C/O
Complaining of
DME
Durable medical equipment
AM
Morning
BM
Bowel Movement
CNA
Certified Nurse's Aide Certified Nurse's Assistant
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
DNR
Do not resuscitate
ADL
Activity of Daily Living
BPM
Beats per Minute
CBC
Complete Blood Count
CVA
Cerebrovascular accident or Stroke
DOB
Date of Birth
ad lib
As desired
BID
Twice a day
CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure ("CPAP" machine)
DC
Discontinue or Discharge
AC
Before eating (Antes de Comer)
CAP
Capsule
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
DM
Diabetes mellitus