ABBREVIATIONS:DISEASE STATES Flashcards by Sarah Ross | Brainscape

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AIDS

A

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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ARDS

A

adult respiratory distress syndrome

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ARF

A

acute renal failure

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ASHD

A

arteriosclerotic heart disease

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CA

A

cancer

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CAD

A

coronary artery disease

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CF

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cystic fibrosis

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CHD

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coronary heard disease

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CHF

A

congestive heart failure

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COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CRD

A

chronic respiratory distress

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CVA

A

cerebrovascular acident

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DVT

A

deep venous thrombosis

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GERD

A

gastroesophageal reflux disease

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HIV

A

human immunodeficiency virus

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HTN

A

hypertension

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MI

A

myocardial infarction

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MS

A

multiple sclerosis

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NIDDM

A

non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (type 2)

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STD

A

sexually transmitted disease

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TB

A

tuberculosis

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TIA

A

transient ischemic attack

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URI

A

upper respiratory infection

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UTI

A

urinary tract infection