A

Question 1

AA

Answer 1

Anemia, acute appendicitis

Question 2

AAA

Answer 2

Abdominal aortic aneurysm

Question 3

AAS

Answer 3

Active assisted stretching

Question 4

AB, an

Answer 4

Abortion, asthmatic bronchitis

Question 5

ABCDE

Answer 5

Asymmetry (of shape), border (irregularity), color (variation with one lesion), diameter (>6mm), evolution (change)—characteristics of malignant melanoma

Question 6

ABD

Answer 6

Abdomen; abduction

Question 7

AC

Answer 7

Acromioclavicular (joint), adhesive capabilities

Question 8

ACD

Answer 8

Allergic contact dermatitis

Question 9

ACE

Answer 9

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE inhibitors)

Question 10

ACL

Answer 10

Anterior cruciate ligament (of knee)

Question 11

ACS

Answer 11

Acute coronary syndrome, acute cervical sprain

Question 12

AD

Answer 12

Alzheimer disease, Addison disease

Question 13

ADD

Answer 13

Attention deficit disorder

Question 14

Add

Answer 14

Adduction

Question 15

Adh

Answer 15

Adhesion, fibrosis

Question 16

ADHD

Answer 16

Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder

Question 17

ADL

Answer 17

Activities of daily living

Question 18

AED

Answer 18

Automated external defibrillator, anti epileptic drug

Question 19

AF

Answer 19

Atrial fibrillation

Question 20

AFO

Answer 20

Ankle-foot orthosis (device for stabilization)

Question 21

AGE

Answer 21

Acute gastroenteritis

Question 22

AI

Answer 22

Accidental injury

Question 23

AIDS

Answer 23

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Question 24

AIS

Answer 24

Active isolated stretching

Question 25

AKA

Answer 25

Above-knee amputation

Question 26

ALL

Answer 26

Acute lymphocytic leukemia

Question 27

AML

Answer 27

Acute myelogenous leukemia

Question 28

ALS

Answer 28

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig disease)

Question 29

AM, a.m.

Answer 29

In the morning or before noon (ante meridiem)

Question 30

AMA

Answer 30

Against medical advice, American Medical Association

Question 31

amb

Answer 31

Ambulate, ambulatory (walking)

Question 32

AMD

Answer 32

Age-related macular degeneration

Question 33

An

Answer 33

Aneurysm

Question 34

AN

Answer 34

Anorexia nervosa

Question 35

ANS

Answer 35

Autonomic nervous system

Question 36

ant

Answer 36

Anterior

Question 37

AOB

Answer 37

Alcohol on breath

Question 38

A/O

Answer 38

Alert and oriented

Question 39

AODM

Answer 39

Adult-onset diabetes mellitus

Question 40

AP, A/P, A&P

Answer 40

Anteroposterior

Question 41

ap

Answer 41

Angina pectoris

Question 42

APIE

Answer 42

Assessment, plan, implementation, evaluation (used for charting)

Question 43

AR

Answer 43

Allergic rhinitis

Question 44

ARDS

Answer 44

Acute respiratory distress syndrome

Question 45

ARF

Answer 45

Acute renal failure

Question 46

AROM

Answer 46

Active range of motion

Question 47

AAR

Answer 47

Arrhythmia

Question 48

ASAP

Answer 48

As soon as possible

Question 49

ASD

Answer 49

Autism spectrum disorder

Question 50

ASHD

Answer 50

Arteriorsclerotic heart disease

Question 51

ASIS

Answer 51

Anterior superior iliac spine

Question 52

Asp

Answer 52

Anklyosing spondylitis

Question 53

AVM

Answer 53

Anteriovenous malformation

Question 54

AVR

Answer 54

Aortic valve replacement

Question 55

A&W

Answer 55

Alive and well