Abbreviations F-H Flashcards
What does F stand for?
Fahrenheit
What does FBS represent?
fasting blood sugar
What is FEV an abbreviation for?
Forced Expiratory Volume
What does FFP stand for?
fresh frozen plasma
What does F/U mean in medical terminology?
follow-up
What does FVC stand for?
Forced Vital Capacity
What does Fx indicate?
fracture
What does GERD stand for?
Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease
What does GI represent?
gastrointestinal
What does GSW stand for?
gunshot wound
What does gtt mean?
drops
What does GU refer to?
genitourinary
What does Hct stand for?
hematocrit
What does HDL represent?
High Density Lipoprotein
What does HEENT stand for?
head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
What does Hgb indicate?
hemoglobin
What does H&H refer to?
hemoglobin & hematocrit
What does HCO3 stand for?
bicarbonate
What does HIV represent?
human immunodeficiency virus
What does HOB mean?
head of bed
What does H2O stand for?
water
What is H2O2 an abbreviation for?
hydrogen peroxide
What does HS signify?
at bedtime
What does HTN stand for?
hypertension
What does Hx represent?
history