Abbr #3 Flashcards by Brigid Griffin

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BR

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bedrest

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BRP

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bathroom privileges

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BS

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breath sounds or bowel sounds

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BSC

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bedside commode

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BUN

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blood urea nitrogen

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C&S

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culture and sensitivity

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c/o

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complains of

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CABG

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coronary artery bypass graft

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cal

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calories

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CBC

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complete blood count

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C/C

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chief complaint/concern

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CF

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cystic fibrosis

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CHF

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congestive heart failure

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cm

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centimeter

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CMV

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cytomegalovirus

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CNS

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central nervous system

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CO

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cardiac output

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CO2

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carbon dioxide

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cont.

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continue

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COPD

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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COTA

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certified occupational therapy assistant

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CP

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cerebral palsy

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CPAP

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continuous positive airway pressure

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CPR

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CSF

A

cerebrospinal fluid

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CV

A

cardiovascular

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CXR

A

chest x-ray

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Cysto

A

cystoscopic examination

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D/C

A

discontinued or discharged

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dept.

A

department

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DIP

A

distal interphalangeal

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DJD

A

degenerative joint disease

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DM

A

diabetes mellitus

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DME

A

durable medical equipment

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DNR

A

do not resuscitate

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DO

A

doctor of osteopathy

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DOB

A

date of birth

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DOE

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dyspnea on exertion

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DPT

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doctor of physical therapy

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DTR

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deep tendon reflex

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DVT

A

deep vein thrombosis

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Dx

A

diagnosis

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ECF

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extended care facility

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ECG, EKG

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electrocardiogram

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ED

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emergency department

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EEG

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electroencephalogram

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EENT

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ears, eyes, nose, throat

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EMG

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electromyogram, electromyography

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eval.

A

evaluation

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ext.

A

extension