Acronyms Flashcards
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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
A
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
A
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
Chest X‐ray
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Dc
Discontinue
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DEXA
Dual Energy X‐ray Absorptiometry
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DNR
Do Not Resuscitate
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DOA
Dead On Arrival
30
DOB
Date Of Birth
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DOE
Date Of Expiry
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DT's
Delirium Tremens
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DU
Duodenal Ulcer
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DVT
Deep Vein Thrombosis
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ECG/EKG
Electrocardiogram
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ECU
Extended Care Unit
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EEG
Electroencephalogram
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EENT/ENT
Eyes/Ears/Nose/Throat or Ears/Nose/Throat
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ER/ED
Emergency Room / Emergency Department
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ES&D
Esophagus Stomach & Duodenum
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ESWL
Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy
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FB
Foreign Body
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FOSH/FOOSH
Fall on Outstretched Hand
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F/U
Follow Up
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FUO
Fever of Unknown Origin
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GB
Gall Bladder
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GER/GERD
Gastroesophageal Reflux (Disease)
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GI
Gastrointestinal
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GSW
Gunshot Wound
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GU
Genitourinary
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HBP
High Blood Pressure
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HBV
Hepatitis B Virus
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HGB
Hemoglobin
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HH
Hiatus Hernia
55
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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HRT
Hormone Replacement Therapy
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IBD
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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ICP
Intracranial Pressure
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ICU/NICU
Intensive Care Unit/Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
60
IM
Intramuscular
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IUD/IUCD
Intrauterine Device/Intrauterine Copper Device
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IV
Intravenous
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IVDU
Intravenous Drug User
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IVP
Intravenous Pyelogram
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KUB
Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder
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KV
Kilovolt
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KVO
Keep Vein Open
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LLL
Left Lower Lobe
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LLQ
Left Lower Quadrant
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LMP
Last Menstrual Period
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LOC
Level of Consciousness
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LP
Lumbar Puncture
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LUE
Left Upper Extremity
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LUL
Left Upper Lobe
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LUQ
Left Upper Quadrant
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LV
Left Ventricle
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MD
Muscular Dystrophy or Medical Doctor
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MG
Myasthenia Gravis
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MI
Myocardial Infarction
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MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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MS
Multiple Sclerosis
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MVA
Motor Vehicle Accident
83
NAD
No Abnormality Detected
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NG
Nasogastric
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NKA
No Known Allergies
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NPO
Nothing per os (by mouth)
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NYD
Not Yet Diagnosed
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OHS
Open Heart Surgery
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OP/OPD
Out Patient (Department)
90
OR
Operating Room
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ORIF
Open Reduction Internal Fixation
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OT
Occupational Therapy
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PAR
Post Anesthetic Recovery
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Pb
Lead
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PCA
Patient Controlled Analgesia
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PCP
Primary Care Physician
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PE
Pulmonary Embolism
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PEG
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube
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PET
Positron Emission Tomography
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PFT
Pulmonary Function Test
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PICC
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
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PID
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
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PKD
Polycystic Kidney Disease
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PMS
Pre‐menstrual Syndrome
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p.r.n.
As needed (pro re nata - latin)
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PT
Physiotherapy
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PTT
Prothrombin Time
108
PVD
Peripheral Vascular Disease
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RA
Rheumatoid Arthritis
110
RDS
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
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RFA
Radiofrequency ablation
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RLE
Right Lower Extremity
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RLL
Right Lower Lobe
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RLQ
Right Lower Quadrant
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RML
Right Middle Lobe
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R/O
Rule Out
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ROM
Range of Motion
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RUE
Right Upper Extremity
119
RUL
Right Upper Lobe
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RUQ
Right Upper Quadrant
121
S&D
Stomach & Duodenum
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SA
Sinoatrial
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SB
Small Bowel
124
SC
Subcutaneous
125
SIDS
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
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SLE
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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SOB
Short of Breath
128
SOL
Space Occupying Lesion
129
STD
Sexually Transmitted Disease
130
STAT
Immediately
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TB
Tuberculosis (Tubercle Bacillus)
132
TENS
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
133
THR
Total Hip Replacement
134
TIA
Transient Ischemic Attack
135
TKR
Total Knee Replacement
136
TMJ
Temporomandibular Joint
137
TPR
Temperature, Pulse, Respirations
138
TUPR
Transurethral Prostatic Resection
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UGI
Upper Gastrointestinal
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URI
Upper Respiratory Infection
141
VSD
Ventricle Septal Defect
142
WBC
White Blood Cell
143
IPAC
Infection Prevention and Control
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HAI
Hospital Acquired Infections
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SPECO
Student Practice Education Core Orientation
