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Abbreviations and Symbols - 1 of 3 Flashcards

1
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“A” inside circle

A

assistance

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“a” with line above

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before

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AA

A

Alcoholics Anonymous

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AAROM

A

active assisted range of motion

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abd

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abduction

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add

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adduction

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ADD

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Attention Deficit Disorder

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ADHD

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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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ADLs

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activities of daily living

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ad lib.

A

as desired

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AE

A

above elbow
-or-
adaptive equipment

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AFO

A

ankle-foot orthosis

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AIDS

A

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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AK

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above knee

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AKA

A

above knee amputation

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ALS

A

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

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am, AM

A

morning

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AMA

A

against medical advice; American Medical Association

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AMB

A

ambulation

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amt.

A

amount

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21
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ant

A

anterior

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AP

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anterior-posterior

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appt.

A

appointment

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AROM

A

active range of motion

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ASAP

A

as soon as possible

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ASHD

A

arteriosclerotic heart disease

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ATNR

A

asymmetrical tonic neck reflex

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“B” inside circle

A

bilateral

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BADLs

A

basic activities of daily living

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BE

A

below elbow

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BK

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below knee

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32
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BKA

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below knee amputation

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33
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BM

A

bowel movement

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BP

A

blood pressure

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35
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BRP

A

bathroom privileges

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36
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˚C

A

Celcius

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“c” with line above

A

with

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38
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CA

A

carcinoma; cancer

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39
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CABG

A

coronary artery bypass graft

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40
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CAD

A

coronary artery disease

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41
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CAT

A

computerized axial tomography

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42
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CBC

A

complete blood count

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43
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CCU

A

coronary (cardiac) care unit

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44
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CGA

A

contact guard assist

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45
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CHF

A

congestive heart failure

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46
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CHI

A

closed head injury

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47
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CHT

A

Certified Hand Therapist

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48
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CIMT

A

Constraint Induced Movement Therapy

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49
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cm

A

centimeter

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50
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CMC

A

carpometacarpal

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51
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CMS

A

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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CNS

A

central nervous system

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53
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CO2(subscript)

A

carbon dioxide

54
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C/O

A

complains of

55
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cont.

A

continued; continue

56
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COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

57
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COPM

A

Canadian Occupational Performance Measure

58
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COTA

A

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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CP

A

cerebral palsy

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CPAP

A

continuous positive airway pressure

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CPM

A

continuous passive motion

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CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

63
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CPT

A

Current Procedural Terminology

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CRPS

A

complex regional pain syndrome

65
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CSF

A

cerebrospinal fluid

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CST

A

craniosacral therapist

67
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CT

A

computed tomography

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CTD

A

cumulative trauma disorder

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CTR

A

carpal tunnel release

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CTS

A

carpal tunnel syndrome

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CVA

A

cerebrovascular accident

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CXR

A

chest x-ray

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d

74
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“D” inside circle

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DD

A

developmental disability

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DIP

A

distal interphalangeal joint

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DJD

A

degenerative joint disease

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DME

A

durable medical equipment

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DMEPOS

A

durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies

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DNR

A

do not resuscitate

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DOA

A

date of admission; dead on arrival

82
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DOB

A

date of birth

83
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DOE

A

dyspnea on exertion

84
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DPT

A

Doctor of Physical Therapy

85
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Dr.

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DRG

A

diagnostic related group

87
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DRUJ

A

distal radioulnar joint

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DTR

A

deep tendon reflex

89
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DVT

A

deep vein thrombosis

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Dx

91
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ECHO

A

echocardiogram

92
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ECT

A

electroconvulsive therapy

93
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EEG

A

electroencephalogram

94
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EHR

A

electronic health record

95
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EKG; ECG

A

electrocardiogram

96
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EMG

A

electromyogram

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ENT

A

ear, nose, throat

98
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EOB

A

edge of bed; explanation of benefits

99
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ER

A

external rotation; emergency room

100
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e-stim

A

electrical stimulation

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etc.

102
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ETOH

A

ethyl alcohol

103
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eval.

A

evaluation

104
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exam

A

examination

105
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ext.

106
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˚F

A

Fahrenheit

107
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F

A

Fair (muscle strength grade of 3)

108
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f

109
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FBS

A

fasting blood sugar

110
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FCE

A

functional capacity evaluation

111
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FERPA

A

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

112
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FIM(TM superscript)

A

Functional Independence Measure

113
Q

flex.

114
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fl oz

A

fluid ounce

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FM

A

fine motor

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ft.

A

foot; feet (the measurement, not the body part)

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F/U

118
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FUO

A

fever of unknown origin

119
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FWB

A

full weightbearing fracture

120
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Fx

121
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G

A

Good (muscle strength grade of 4)

122
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GAD

A

generalized anxiety disorder

123
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GI

A

gastrointestinal

124
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gm

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GSW

A

gunshot wound

126
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GYN

A

gynecology

127
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GH

A

glenohumeral joint (shoulder)

128
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BID

A

2 times/day (twice a day)

129
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Fww / FWW

A

front-wheel walker

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D/C

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ASIS

A

anterior superior iliac spine (front point of pelvis)

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FOOSH

A

Fall on outstretched hand

OTA 120 - Documentation (12 decks)

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