#3 Abbreviations Flashcards

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A&A

A

Awake and alert

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CNS

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Central nervous system

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PNS

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Peripheral nervous system

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ICP

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Intracranial pressure

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CP

A

Cerebral palsy

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CSF

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Cerebrospinal fluid

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CVA

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Cerebrovascular accident

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BBB / BBB

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Blood brain barrier/ bundle branch block

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EEG

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Electroencephalogram

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LOC

A

Level/ loss of conscience

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MS

A

Multiple sclerosis

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LP

A

Lumbar puncture

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ALS

A

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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TENS

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Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation

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SAD

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Seasonal affective disorder

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BAL

A

Blood alcohol level

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TIA

A

Transient ischemic attack

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OCD

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Obsessive compulsive disorder

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ADHD

A

Attention deficit hyperactive disorder

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MVA

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Motor vehicle accident