1-25 Medical Abbreviations Flashcards

1
Q

a.c.

A

before meals

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2
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a/g ratio

A

Measures amount of protein in blood or albumin/globulin ratio

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3
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ACL

A

anterior cruciate ligament

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4
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Ad lib

A

at pleasure

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5
Q

ADHD

A

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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6
Q

AFR

A

Atrial Flow Regulator

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7
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ADR

A

adverse drug reaction

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8
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AIDS

A

acquired immune deficiency syndrome

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9
Q

AKA

A

above knee amputation

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10
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ANED

A

alive no evidence of disease

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11
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ADH

A

antidiuretic hormone

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12
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ARDS

A

acute respiratory distress syndrome

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13
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ARF

A

acute renal failure

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14
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ASCVD

A

arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease

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15
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b.i.d.

A

2x a day

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16
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bld

A

blood

17
Q

BKA

A

below knee amputation

18
Q

BMP

A

basic metabolic panel

19
Q

BP

A

Blood pressure

20
Q

C&S

A

culture and sensitivity

21
Q

C/O

A

complains of

22
Q

cap

A

capsule

23
Q

Ca

A

cancer/carcinoma

24
Q

CABG

A

coronary artery bypass graft

25
Q

CBC

A

complete blood count