Abbreviations Flashcards
Q.i.d. Means
4 times a day
I.V. Means
Intravenous
A patient who tests positive for _______ may develop AIDS
HIV
The ____ may be performed if a patient has meningitis
LP
The right eye
OD
Ad lib means
Freely, as often as desired
My patient is complaining about not being able to get their breath
SOB
FBS means
Fasting blood sugar
CHF
Congestive heart failure
DEA
Drug enforcement agency
A spinal tap is also called a ____, the process in which the ____ is taken out by a needle inserted between the vertebrae
LP, CSF
A ____ is a mini stroke, whereas a ____ can cause a major stroke due to an aneurysm, hemorrhage, or thrombosis.
TIA, CVA
EEG
Electroencephalogram
Right ear
AD
Both eyes
OU
ENT
Ears, nose, throat
OS
Left eye
Head ache
Ha
The hormone ____ is secreted by the placenta and is tested in most pregnancy kits
HCG
A woman must perform ____ regularly to check for lumps
BSE
A pregnant woman’s due date or _____ can be calculated to be 40 weeks from her ______
EDC, LMP
An ____ is a contraceptive pill that prevents implantation
IUD
A man who has an enlarged prostate has ____ and surgery performed to remove it without an abdominal incision is called ______
BPH, TURP
PMS
Premenstrual syndrome
D & C
Dilations and currtage
Fx
Fracture
Sx
Seizure
These vaccines are given to prevent childhood diseases: ______ and ______
DPT, MMR
Chlamydia and gonorrhea are examples of _____ and if left untreated can cause _____
STD, PID
Annual test for cervical cancer
PAP
Abbreviation for doctor who delivers babies
OBGYN
Means as need
PRN
Q.h.s means
Every hour of sleep/night
The good cholesterol
HDL
CABG
Coronary artery bypass graft
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
ECG
Electrocardiogram
PVC
Premature ventricular contraction
Receiving all meds by IV or parenteral route
TPN
N.p.o
Nothing by mouth
