Abbreviations 1 Flashcards by Nicole Ellis

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ACA

A

Affordable care act

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ADA

A

Americans with disabilities act

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Ad lib

A

As desired

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ADLs

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Activities of daily living

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AED

A

Automated external defibrillator

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A.m.

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Morning

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ASA

A

Aspirin

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aq

A

Water

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BBPS

A

Blood-borne pathogen standard

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BID

A

Two times per day

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BLS

A

Basic life support

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BMR

A

Basal metabolic rate

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BP

A

Blood pressure

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BTL

A

Bottle

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C

A

With

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CABG

A

Coronary artery bypass graft

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CAD

A

Coronary artery disease

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CARD

A

Check, assign, reverse, define

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CBC

A

Complete blood count

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CC

A

Chief complaint

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CCMA

A

Certified clinical medical assistant

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CDC

A

Centers for disease control

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CHD

A

Coronary heart disease

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CHF

A

Congestive heart failure

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CKD

A

Chronic kidney disease

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CMP

A

Comprehensive metabolic profile

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CNS

A

Central nervous system

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COPD

A

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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COW

A

Certificate of waiver

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CPOE

A

Computerized provider order entry

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CPR

A

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CPT

A

Current procedural terminology

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CVA

A

Cerebrovascular accident

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CXR

A

Chest x-ray

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D

A

Day

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DJD

A

Degenerative joint disease

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DKA

A

Diabetic keto acidosis

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DM

A

Diabetes mellitus

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DNR

A

Do not resuscitate

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DOB

A

Date of birth

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DV

A

Daily value

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DVT

A

Deep vein thrombosis

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E/M

A

Evaluation and management

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ECG

A

Electrocardio gram

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ED

A

Emergency department

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EEG

A

Electroencephalography