Abbreviations 1 - 38 Flashcards by Shannon Derkson

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⬆️

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Up, above, more, increase, higher

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⬇️

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Down, below, less, decrease, lower

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>

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Greater than

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<

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Less than

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~

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Approximately

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ā

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Before

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AAA

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

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A Fib

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Atrial Fibrillation

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Abd

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Abdomen, Abdominal

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Abx

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Antibiotics

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AMA

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Against Medical Advice

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AMS

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Altered Mental State

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ASA

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Acetylsalicylic Acid “Aspirin”

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BID

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Twice daily

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Bilat LE

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Bilateral Lower Extremities

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BM

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Bowel Movement

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BP

A

Blood Pressure

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C

A

With

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CA

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Cancer, Carcinoma

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CABG

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft “Open heart surgery”

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CAD

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Coronary Artery Disease “Heart disease”

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CT or CAT

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Computerized Assisted Tomography

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CHF

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Congestive Heart Failure

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COPD

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, lung disease commonly seen in smokers

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CP

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Chest Pain

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CPR

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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C-section

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Caesarea section

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CSF

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Cerebrospinal Fluid

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CVA

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Cerebrovascular Accident OR Costovertebral Angle

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CXR

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Chest X-Ray

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C/O

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Complains of

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C-spine

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Cervical Spine (neck)

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DKA

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Diabetic Ketoacidosis

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DM

A

Diabetes Mellitus

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DNR

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Do Not Resuscitate

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DOE

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Dyspnea On Exertion

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DVT

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Deep Venous Thrombosis