Abbreviations C-D Flashcards by katy FRANKLIN

Q

c

A

with

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CA

A

cancer, carcinoma

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CA+

A

calcium

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CAB

A

coronary artery bypass

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CABG

A

coronary artery bypass graft

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CABG x 3

A

triple CABG

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CABG x 4

A

quadruple CABG

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CAPD

A

continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

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CAD

A

coronary artery disease

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CAT

A

computerized axial tomography

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cath

A

catheter, catheterize

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CBC

A

complete blood count

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CC

A

chief complaint; complications and comorbidities

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CCK

A

cholecystokinin

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CCRN

A

Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse

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CCU

A

cardiac care unit, coronary care unit

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CDC

A

Center for Disease Control

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CEU

A

continuing education unit

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CICU

A

cardiac (coronary) intensive care unit

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CHD

A

coronary heart disease

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CHF

A

congestive heart failure

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CHI

A

closed head injury

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CHO

A

carbohydrate

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CHOL

A

cholesterol

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CAPD

A

continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

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CKD

A

chronic kidney disease

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CN

A

charge nurse

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CNM

A

certified nurse midwife; clinical nurse manager

Q

CNS

A

central nervous system

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c/o

A

complains of

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COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CP

A

chest pain

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CPAP

A

continuous (constant) positive airway pressure

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Cr

A

creatinine

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CRF

A

chronic renal failure

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CSF

A

cerebrospinal fluid

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CVA

A

cerebrovascular accident

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CVD

A

cardiovascular disease

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CXR

A

chest xray

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DASH

A

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension

Q

DAT

A

diet as tolerated

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DBW

A

desirable body weight

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DC, dc

A

discontinue

Q

D/C

A

discharge (unacceptable abbreviation)

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DCCT

A

Diabetes Control and Complications Trial

Q

DD

A

differential diagnosis

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DKA

A

diabetic ketoacidosis

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DM

A

diabetes mellitus

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DNR

A

do not resuscitate

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D5NS

A

Dextrose, 5% in normal saline

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D5W

A

Dextrose, 5% in water

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DOB

A

date of birth

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DOA

A

date of admission

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DOE

A

dyspnea on exertion

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DON

A

director of nurses

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Decub

A

decubitus ulcer

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DRG

A

Diagnosis Related Group

Q

DSM

A

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

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DT

A

delirium tremens

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DVT

A

deep vein thrombosis

Q

DW

A

distilled water; dry weight

Q

Dx

A

diagnosis