Abbreviations Flashcards by Kristin Hilger

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COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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TB

A

tuberculosis

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URI

A

upper respiratory infection

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BMI

A

body mass index

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EGD

A

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

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GI

A

gastrointestinal

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NG tube

A

nasogastric tube

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TPN

A

total parenteral nutrition

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IUD

A

intrauterine device

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L&D

A

labor & delivery

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NICU

A

neonatal intensive care unit

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PMS

A

premenstrual syndrome

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CSF

A

cerebrospinal fluid

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EEG

A

electroencephalography

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LOC

A

level of consciousness or loss of consciousness

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LP

A

lumbar puncture

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PERRLA

A

pupils are equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation

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DM

A

diabetes mellitus

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bpm

A

beats per minute

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BP

A

blood pressure

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BUN

A

blood urea nitrogen

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CBC

A

complete blood count

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RBC

A

red blood cell or red blood count

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RR

A

respiratory rate

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WBC

A

white blood cell or white blood count