Abbreviations Flashcards by Christopher Montoya

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BSI

A

Body Substance Isolation

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BUC

A

Buccal

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BVM

A

Bag-Valve Mask

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C-PAP

A

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

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C-Spine

A

Cervical Spine

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cAMP

A

Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate

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CAD

A

Coronary Artery Disease

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CCB

A

Calcium Channel Blocker

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CCT

A

Critical Care Transport

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CHF

A

Congestive Heart Failure

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CMT

A

Color, Moisture, Temperature

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CNS

A

Central Nervous System

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COPD

A

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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COX

A

Cyclooxygenase

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CPR

A

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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CSF

A

Cerebrospinal Fluid

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CVA

A

Cerebrovascular Accident

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DD

A

Desired Dose

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DKA

A

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

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DNR

A

Do Not Resuscitate

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DOH

A

Dose on Hand

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DVT

A

Deep Vein Thrombosis

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ECG

A

Electrocardiogram

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EPS

A

Extrapyramidal Symptoms

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ET

Endotracheal

ETCO2

End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid

GCS

Glascow Coma Scale

GI

Gastrointestinal

gtts

Drops

HR

Heart Rate

ICP

Intracranial Pressure

IM

Intramuscular

IO

Intraosseous

IV

Interavenous

JVD

Jugular Vein Distention

kg

Kilogram

L

Liter

lb

Pound

LOC

Level of Consciousness

MAOI

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor

mcg

Microgram

mEq

Mil Equivalent

mg

Milligram

MI

Myocardial Infarction

mL

Milliliter

MOA

Mechanism of Action

MOI

Mechanism of Injury/Illness

NC

Nasal Cannula

NEB

Nebulizer

NOI

Mechanism of Illness

NPA

Nasopharyngeal Airway

NRB

Non-Rebreather Mask

NS

Normal Saline

NSAID

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

O2

Oxygen

OPA

Oropharyngeal Airway

OTC

Over the Counter

PALS

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

PE

Pulmonary Embolism

PEA

Pulseless Electrical Activity

pH

Potential of Hydrogen

PMS

Pulse, Motor, Sensory

PO

Per Oral

PPE

Personal Protective Equipment

PR

Per Rectum

PSVT

Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia

ROSC

Return of Spontaneous Circulation

RRQ

Rate, Rhythm, Quality

RSI

Rapid Sequence Intubation

RVR

Rapid Ventricular Response

SA

Sinoatrial Node

SAO2

Arterial Oxygen Saturation

SC

Subcutaneous

SGA

Supraglottic Airway

SL

Sublingual

STEMI

ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction

SVT

Supraventricular Tachycardia

TD

Transdermal

V-Fib

Ventricular Fibrillation

V-Tach

Ventricular Tachycardia

VOH

Volume on Hand