AbbreviationsFINAL* Flashcards
AD
Alzheimer’s disease
ADHD
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
ADH
Antidiuretic hormone
AFB
Acid-fast bacillus
AIDS
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
ARDS
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
ASHD
Arteriosclerotic heart disease
BE
Barium enema
BMR
Basal metabolic rate
BP
Blood pressure
BPH
Benign prostatic hyperplasia/hypertrophy
BSO
Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
BUN
Blood urea nitrogen
Bx
Biopsy
CAD
Coronary artery disease
CABG
Coronary artery bypass graft
Cath
Catheter or Catheterization
CBC
Complete blood count
CHF
Congestive heart failure
CKD
Chronic kidney disease
CNS
Central nervous system
COLD
Chronic obstructive lung disease
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CSF
Cerebrospinal fluid
CT
Computed tomography
C Section
Cesarean section
CVA
Cerebrovascular accident
Cysto
Cystoscopy
D and C
Dilation and curettage
DI
Diabetes insipidus
DM
Diatbetes mellitus
DT
Delirium tremendous
ECG
Electrocardiogram
ECHO
Echocardiography
EEG
Electroencephalogram
EENT
Eyes, ears, nose & throat
EGD
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy