Acronyms Flashcards
1
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a.c.
A
Before meals
2
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ADR
A
Adverse drug reaction
3
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ACL
A
Anterior cruciate ligament
4
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AKA
A
Above the knee amputation
5
Q
ARDS
A
Acute respiratory distress sydrome
6
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ANED
A
Alive no evidence of disease
7
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ARF
A
Acute renal (kidney) failure
8
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b.i.d.
A
Twice daily
9
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BKA
A
Below the knee amputation
10
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BMP
A
Basic metabolic panel
11
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BP
A
Blood pressure
12
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BPD
A
Borderline personality disorder
13
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C&S
A
Culture and sensitivity
14
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CBC
A
Complete blood count
15
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CC
A
Chief complaint
16
Q
cc
A
Cubic centimeters
17
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COPD
A
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
18
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CPAP
A
Continuous positive airway pressure
19
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CPR
A
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
20
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CVA
A
Cerebrovascular accident
21
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DC
A
Discharge
22
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DOB
A
Date of birth
23
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DJD
A
Degenerative joint disease
24
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DM
A
Diabetes mellitus
25
D&C
Dilation and curettage
26
DNR
Do not resuscitate
27
DOE
Dyspnea on exertion
28
DTR
Deep tendon reflexes
29
DVT
Deep venous thrombosis
30
EKG
Electrocardiogram
31
ECT
Electroinclusive therapy
32
ER
Emergency room
33
GvHD
Graft vs. host disease
34
H&H
Hemogoblin and hematocrit
35
H&P
History and physical examination
36
h.s.
At bedtime
37
H/O
History of
38
HA
Headache
39
HRT
Hormone replacement therapy
40
I&D
Incision and drainage
41
ICD
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator
42
ICU
Intensive care unit
43
IM
Intramuscular
44
ITU
Intensive therapy unit
45
IPF
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
46
IU
International units
47
IV
Intravenous
48
LCIS
Lobular carcinoma in situ
49
LBP
Low back pain
50
LLQ
Lower left quadrant
51
LUQ
Left upper quadrant
52
MCL
Medical collateral ligament
53
NCP
Nursing care plan
54
O&P
Ova and parasites
55
O.D.
Right eye
56
O.S.
Left eye
57
PUD
Peptic ulcers disease
58
QD
Each day
59
q.i.d.
Four times daily
60
QOD
Every other day
61
R/O
Rule out
62
ROS
Review of systems
63
RUQ
Right upper quadrant
64
s/p
Status post
65
SLAP lesion
Superior labrum anterior posterior tear
66
SOB
Shortness of breath
67
T
Temperature
68
TAH
Total abdominal hysterectomy
69
THR
Total hip replacement
70
t.i.d.
Three times a day
71
TKR
Total knee replacement
72
u/a
Urinalysis
73
URI
Upper respiratory infection
74
VSS
Vital signs are stable
