A, B Flashcards

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aa

A

Of each

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@

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At

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Abd

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Abdomen, abdominal

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ABG

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Arterial blood gas

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Abx

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Antibiotics

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Ac

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Before meals

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AD

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Right ear

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ADL

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Activities of daily living

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Ad lib

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As desired

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Adm

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Admission

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AHA

A

American Hospital Association

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AIDS

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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome

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AKA

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Above the knee amputation

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am or AM

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Morning, before noon

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AMA

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American Medical Association, against medical advice

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Amal

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Amalgam

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Amb

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Ambulate, walk

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Amt.

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Amount

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ANA

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American Nurses Association

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Ant

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Anterior

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A&P

A

Anterior and posterior, anatomy and physiology

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AP

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Apical pulse

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Approx

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Approximately

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Aq, aqua

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Aqueous (water base)

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ARC

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AIDS related complex

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AROM

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Artificial rupture of membranes, active range of motion

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ART

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Accredited records technician

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ARDS

A

Acute respiratory distress syndrome

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AS

A

Left ear

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ASA

A

Aspirin

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ASAP

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As soon as possible

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ASCVD

A

Ateriosclerotic cardiovascular disease

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ASHD

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Ateriosclerotic heart disease

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ATC

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Around the clock

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As tol

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As tolerated

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av

A

average

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AV

A

Ateriovenus, atrioventricular

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AU

A

Both ears

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Ax

A

Axilla, axillary, armpit

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Ba

A

Barium

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Bacti

A

Bacteriology

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B & B

A

Bowel and bladder training

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BBB

A

Bundle branch block

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B & C

A

Biopsy and conization

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BE

A

Barium enema

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bid

A

Twice a day

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bil

A

Bilateral

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Bl

A

Blood

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Bl Wk

A

Blood work

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BKA

A

Below knee amputation

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BM

A

Bowel movement

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BMR

A

Basal metabolic rate

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BP

A

Blood pressure

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BR

A

Bed rest

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BRP

A

Bathroom privileges

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BS

A

Blood sugar

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BSC or bsc

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Bedside commode

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BUN

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Blood urea nitrogen

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Bx or bx

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Biopsy

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BMI

A

Body mass index

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BMT

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Bone marrow transplant