abbreviations NTK Flashcards by Syy Luang

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NKDA

A

no known drug allergies

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CHF

A

congestive heart failure

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XRT

A

radiation therapy

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HTN

A

hypertension

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STAT

A

immediately, at once

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UTI

A

urinary tract infection

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EEG

A

electroencephalogram

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QID

A

4 times a day

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CA

A

cancer
calcium

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ICU

A

intensive care unit

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PT

A

physical therapy / therapist

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AMA

A

against medical advice

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PRN

A

as needed

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NSAID

A

non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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SOB

A

shortness of breath

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CHD

A

coronary heart disease

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WBC

A

white blood cell

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CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CBC

A

complete blood count

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Dx

A

diagnosis

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TID

A

3 times a day

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RBC

A

red blood cell

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BID

A

twice a day

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IM

A

intramuscular

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Rx

A

prescription

Q

MI

A

myocardial infarction

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AFIB

A

atrial fibrillation

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IV

A

intravenous

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ECG/EKG

A

electrocardiogram

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CXR

A

chest x-ray

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BP

A

blood pressure

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VS

A

vital signs

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c/o

A

complains of

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y/o

A

years old

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MD

A

doctor

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Pt

A

patient

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RN

A

registered nurse

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CNA/PCA

A

certified nursing assistant/patient care assistant

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APRN

A

advanced practice registered nurse

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po

A

by mouth

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npo

A

nothing by mouth

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hs

A

at bedtime

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qpm

A

every afternoon

Q

qn

A

nightly

Q

ac

A

before meals

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pc

A

after meals