ABBREVIATIONS (CLINICAL RECORDS) Flashcards

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1
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Bx

A

biopsy

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CNS

A

central nervous system

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CSF

A

cerebral spinal fluid

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Dx

A

diagnosis

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5
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EDC

A

estimated date of confinement

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ENT

A

ear, nose, and throat

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FUO

A

fever of undetermined origin

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GI

A

gastrointestinal

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HEENT

A

head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat

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I&O

A

intake and output

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IM

A

intramuscular

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IV

A

intravenous

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13
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LMP

A

first day of last menstrual period

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14
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LOC

A

level of consciousness

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N&V

A

nausea and vomiting

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16
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NKA

A

no known allergies

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Q

OB

A

obstetrics

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OB/GYN

A

obstetrics and gynecology

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OT

A

occupational therapy

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Q

OTC

A

over the counter

21
Q

PERRLA

A

pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation

22
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PT

A

physical therapy

23
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Px

A

physical

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Q

Rx

A

prescription

25
Q

subQ or subC

A

subcutaneously

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Q

Sx

A

symptoms

27
Q

Tx

A

treatment

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VS

A

vital signs