Abbreviations C E Flashcards
What does C-section stand for?
cesarean section
What is the abbreviation for culture and sensitivity?
C&S
What does CABG refer to?
coronary artery bypass graft
What condition is abbreviated as CAD?
coronary artery disease
What imaging technique does CT stand for?
computed tomography
What does CBC represent in medical terminology?
complete blood count
What is the meaning of CBS?
capillary blood sugar
What does CCU stand for?
Critical Care Unit or Coronary Care Unit
What condition is indicated by the abbreviation CHF?
congestive heart failure
What does cm stand for?
centimeter
What does C/N stand for in a medical context?
charge nurse
What does CNA stand for?
Certified Nursing Assistant
What does CNS refer to?
central nervous system
What gas is represented by the abbreviation CO2?
carbon dioxide
What does c/o or C/O mean?
complaint of
What condition is abbreviated as COPD?
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
What does CPAP stand for?
continuous positive airway pressure
What enzyme is indicated by the abbreviation CPK?
creatinine phosphokinase
What does CPR stand for?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What does CSF represent?
cerebrospinal fluid
What does CVA stand for?
cerebral vascular accident
What does CVP refer to?
central venous pressure
What imaging technique is abbreviated as CXR?
chest X-ray
What does CRF stand for?
chronic renal failure
What does EEG stand for?
Electroencephalogram
What is the abbreviation for Electrocardiogram?
ECG / EKG
What does ECT stand for?
Electroconvulsive therapy
What procedure does EGD refer to?
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
What does ER / ED stand for?
Emergency Room, Emergency Department
What does ETT refer to in medical terms?
endotracheal tube
What does ERCP stand for?
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
What substance is referred to by the abbreviation ETOH?
ethanol (ethyl alcohol or ethanol)
What does ESRD stand for?
End Stage Renal Disease
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