ABBREVIATIONS (PROCEDURES AND LABS) Flashcards
ABG
arterial blood gas
BS
blood sugar
CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
CBC
complete blood count
CK
creatinine kinase
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CT/CAT scan
computer tomography diagnostic procedure
D&C
dilation and curettage
EKG/ECG
electrocardiogram
ESR
sedimentation rate
ESWL
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
FBS
fasting blood sugar
FHT
fetal heart tones
HCT
hematocrit
HCT/HGB
hematocrit and hemoglobin
HGB A1c
glycosylated hemoglobin
I&D
incision and drainage
IVP
intravenous pyelogram
KUB
x-ray of kidney, ureter, and bladder
LP
lumbar puncture
MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
PE
physical exam
PT
protime
PTT
partial thromboplastin time
ROM
range of motion
T&A
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
VS
vital signs
WNL
within normal limits