Acronyms Flashcards by Liz Aguiar

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AAA

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

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AF

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Atrial Fibrillation

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AIDS

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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome

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ALS

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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a.m.a

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Against medical advice

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AOB

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Alcohol on breath

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ARDS

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Acute respiratory distress syndrome

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ASAP

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As soon as possible

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BaE/BE

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Barium Enema

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B/P

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Blood pressure

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C/O

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Complains of

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CABG

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Coronary artery bypass graft

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CAD

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Coronary artery disease

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CBC

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Complete blood count

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CBD

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Common bile duct

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CCU

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Coronary care unit

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CDH

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Congenital dislocated hips

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CF

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Cystic fibrosis

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CHF

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Congestive heart failure

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CNS

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Central nervous system

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COLD

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Congestive obstructive lung disease

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CP

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Cerebral palsy

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CSF

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Cerebrospinal fluid

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CVA

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Cerebrovascular accident

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CXR

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Chest x-ray

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Dc

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Discontinue

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DEXA

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Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry

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DNR

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Do not resuscitate

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DOA

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Dead on arrival

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DOB

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Date of birth

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DOE

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Date of expiry

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DT’s

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Delirium tremens

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DU

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Duodenal Ulcer

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DVT

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Deep vein thrombosis

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ECG/EKG

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Electrocardiogram

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ECU

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Extended care unit

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EEG

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Electroencephalogram

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EENT/ENT

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Eyes/ears/nose/ throat or
Ear/nose/throat

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ER/ED

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Emergency room/department

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ES&D

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Esophagus Stomach & Duodenum

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FB

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Foreign body

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FOSH/FOOSH

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Fall on outstretched hand

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F/U

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Follow up

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FUO

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Fever of unknown origin

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GB

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Gall bladder

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GER/GERD

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Gastroesophageal Reflux (disease)

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GI

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Gastrointestinal

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GSW

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Gunshot wound

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GU

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Genitourinary

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HBP

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High blood pressure

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HBV

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Hepatitis B virus

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HGB

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Hemoglobin

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HH

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Hiatus hernia

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HIV

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Human immunodeficiency virus

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HRT

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Hormone replacement therapy

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IBD

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Inflammatory bowel disease

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ICP

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Intracranial pressure

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ICU/NICU

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(Neonatal) intensive care unit

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IM

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Intramuscular

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IUD/IUCD

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Intrauterine (copper) device

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IV

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Intravenous

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IVDU

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Intravenous drug user

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IVP

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Intravenous pyelogram

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KUB

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Kidneys, ureters, bladder

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KV

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Kilovolt

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KVO

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Keep vein open

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LLL

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Left lower lobe

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LLQ

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Left lower quadrant

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LMP

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Last menstrual period

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LOC

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Level of consciousness

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LP

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Lumbar puncture

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LUE

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Left upper extremity

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LUL

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Left upper lobe

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LUQ

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Left upper quadrant

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LV

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Left ventricle

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MD

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Muscular dystrophy or medical doctor

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MG

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Myasthenia Gravis

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MI

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Myocardial infarct