A-D Acronyms Flashcards by Emily Lamie | Brainscape

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Abd

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Abdomen

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ABG

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Arterial blood gas

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Ā

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Before

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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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AS

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Left ear

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AU

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Both ears

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ad lib

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As desired

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ADL

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Activities of daily living

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AM

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Morning/before noon

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amt

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Amount

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ant

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Anterior (back)

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approx

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Approximately

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as tol

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As tolerated

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ASA

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Aspirin

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bid

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Twice a day

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bil

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Bilateral (both sides)

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BI wk

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Blood work

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BM

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Bowel movement

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BMI

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Body mass index (body fat)

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BP

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Blood pressure

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BR

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Bed rest

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BRP

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Bathroom privileges

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BS

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Blood sugar

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BSA

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Body surface area (burned skin)

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bsc

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Bedside commode

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BSE

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Breast self examination

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BUN

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Blood urea nitrogen (kidney test)

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Bx

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Biopsy

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bacti

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Bacteriology

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cap

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Capsule

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č

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With

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cath

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Catheter

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CBC

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Complete blood count

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CBR

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Complete bed rest

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CCU

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Critical care unit

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CDC

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Centers for disease control and prevention

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CHD

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Coronary heart disease

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CHF

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Congestive heart failure

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cl liq

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Clear liquids

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c/o

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Complains of

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COPD

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CPR

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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C&S

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Culture and sensitivity

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CSF

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Cerebrospinal fluid

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CVA

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Cerebral vascular accident (stroke)

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D

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Day

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D&C

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Dilation and curettage (miscarriage)

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DAT

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diet as tolerated

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d/c

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Discontinue or discharge

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dept

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Department

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DHHS

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Department of health and human services

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Diff

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Differential white blood cell count

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DEA

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Drug enforcement agency

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DM

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Diabetes Mellitus

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DNR

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Do Not Resuscitate

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DOA

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Dead on arrival

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DOB

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Date of Birth

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DON

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Director of nursing

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DPM

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Doctor of Pediatric medicine

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DPT

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Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus

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Dr.

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Doctor

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Dsg.

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Dressing

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DT’s

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Delirium tremors

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DVM

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Doctor of Veterinary Medicene

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DX

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Diagnosis