Abbreviations List Flashcards

1
Q

1oPG

A

1-hour post-glucola (glucose challenge test)

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2
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2oGTT

A

2-hour glucose tolerance test

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3
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3oGTT

A

3-hour glucose tolerance test

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4
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ā

A

before

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5
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A&P

A

assessment and plan

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6
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a.m.

A

before noon

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7
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Ab

A

abortion

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8
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ad. lib.

A

as desired

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9
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abd

A

abdominal

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10
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abx

A

antibiotics

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11
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ac

A

before meals

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12
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ACHES

A
abdominal pains
chest pains
headaches
eye problems
severe leg cramps
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13
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ACOG

A

American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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14
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ADL

A

Activities of Daily Living

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15
Q

AF

A

anteflexed (uterus)

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16
Q

AGUS

A

Atypical Glandular Cells of Undetermined Significance

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17
Q

AIDS

A

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

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18
Q

Amt

A

amount

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19
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Amnio

A

amniocentesis

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20
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Ant

A

anterior

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21
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Ann

A

annual

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22
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ap

A

antepartum

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23
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approx

A

approximately (also “~”)

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24
Q

appt

A

appointment

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25
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AMA

A

American Medical Association

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26
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ARMS

A

Affiliates Risk Management Services

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27
Q

ASA

A

aspirin

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28
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asap

A

as soon as possible

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29
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ASCUS

A

Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance

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30
Q

ASEC

A

American Society for Emergency Contraception

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31
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ASHA

A

American Social Health Organization

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32
Q

AV

A

anteverted (uterus)

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33
Q

BBT

A

basal body temperature

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34
Q

B.M

A

bowel movement

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35
Q

bc

A

birth control

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36
Q

bcm

A

birth control method

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37
Q

bid

A

twice daily

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38
Q

bi or bilat

A

bilateral

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39
Q

bkfst

A

breakfast

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40
Q

BMI

A

Body Mass Index

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41
Q

BP

A

blood pressure

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42
Q

BS

A

bowel sounds or blood sugar

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43
Q

BSE

A

breast self exam

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44
Q

BTB

A

breakthrough bleeding

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45
Q

BTL

A

bilateral tubal ligation

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46
Q

BUM

A

back up method

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47
Q

BUS

A

Bartholin’s glands, urethra, Skene’s glands

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48
Q

BV

A

bacterial vaginosis

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49
Q

bx

A

biopsy

50
Q

c

A

with

51
Q

C&S

A

culture and sensitivity

52
Q

C&F

A

condoms and foam

53
Q

Co (degree symbol)

A

Centigrade or celsius

54
Q

c/o

A

complains of or care of

55
Q

c/s, c/sec

A

Cesarean section

56
Q

Ca

A

cancer

57
Q

cap

A

capsule

58
Q

CBC

A

complete blood count

59
Q

CBE

A

clinical breast exam

60
Q

CC

A

chief complaint

61
Q

CDC

A

US. Centers for Disease Control

62
Q

CF

A

Cystic Fibrosis

63
Q

CHC

A

combined hormonal contraceptive

64
Q

CHD

A

coronary heart disease

65
Q

chol

A

cholesterol

66
Q

CI

A

contraindicated, client information sheet

67
Q

CIIC

A

Client Information for Informed Consent

68
Q

CIN

A

cervical intraepithelial neoplasia

69
Q

CIS

A

carcinoma in situ

70
Q

cm

A

centimeter

71
Q

CM-BBT

A

cervical mucus- basal body temperature

72
Q

CMV

A

cytomegalovirus

73
Q

CMT

A

cervical motion tenderness

74
Q

CNM

A

Certified Nurse Midwife

75
Q

CNS

A

central nervous system

76
Q

COC

A

combined oral contraceptives

77
Q

colpo

A

colposcopy

78
Q

CRNP

A

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

79
Q

cryo

A

cryotherapy

80
Q

CT

A

Chlamydia trachomatis

81
Q

CTAB

A

clear to auscultation bilaterally

82
Q

CV

A

cardiovascular

83
Q

CVA

A

costovertebral angle

84
Q

CVAT

A

costovertebral angle tenderness

85
Q

CVR

A

contraceptive vaginal ring

86
Q

CVS

A

chorionic villus sampling

87
Q

cx

A

cervix

88
Q

D5W

A

5% dextrose in water

89
Q

D&C

A

dilation and curettage

90
Q

D&E

A

dilation and evacuation

91
Q

d/c

A

discontinue

92
Q

dc or disch

A

discharge

93
Q

Depo

A

Depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera)

94
Q

DES

A

diethylstilbestrol

95
Q

Disp

A

dispense

96
Q

DM

A

diabetes mellitus

97
Q

DMPA

A

Depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera)

98
Q

DO

A

Doctor of Osteopathy

99
Q

DOB

A

date of birth

100
Q

Doxy

A

doxycycline

101
Q

DUB

A

dysfunctional uterine bleeding

102
Q

DVT

A

deep vein thrombosis

103
Q

Dx

A

diagnosis

104
Q

EAB

A

elective abortion

105
Q

EE

A

estrogen estradiol

106
Q

EBV

A

Epstein Barr Virus

107
Q

EC

A

emergency contraception

108
Q

ECC

A

endocervical curretage

109
Q

ECP

A

emergency contraceptive pill

110
Q

ECS

A

endocervical sampling

111
Q

ED

A

emergency department

112
Q

EDC

A

expected date of confinement (delivery)

113
Q

EDD

A

expected date of delivery

114
Q

EGA

A

estimated gestational age

115
Q

ELISA

A

enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

116
Q

ENMT

A

ear, nose, mouth, and throat

117
Q

ENDO

A

endocrine system

118
Q

ER

A

emergency room

119
Q

ET

A

estrogen therapy

120
Q

ex

A

example

121
Q

ext

A

external