diseases
CA
cancer
Obstetrics
OB
F
fahrenheit
CNA
certified nursing assistant
po
by mouth
CHF
congestive heart failure
NWB
non weight bearing
C
centigrade
fracture
fx
CO2
carbon dioxide
TB
tuberculosis
GI
gastrointestinal
DOA
dead on arrival
FWB
full weight bearing
c/s
culture and sensitivity
DJD
dejenerative joint disease
NG
nasogastric
(tube)
ACHS
before meals and at bedtime
ECG or EKG
electrocardiogram
DD
developmentally disabled
CVA
cerebral vascular accident
stroke
GU
genitourinary
DOE
dyspnea on exertion
EEG
electroencephalogram
CPR
cardio-pulmonary resuscitation