Acronyms & Abbreviations Flashcards
MRSA
Methycillin Resistant Staphilococcus Aureus, Estafilococo áureo resistente a meticilina (SARM) (tmb. estafilococo dorado)
VRE
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus, Enterococos resistentes a vancomicina (ERV)
MMR
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. Vacuna triple vírica, Sarampión-Paperas-Rubéola (SPR)
EMG
Electro-MYO-graphy. There’s no such thing as electro-Myelo-graphy, myelograms are contrast x-rays.
DEXA
Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (Densiometría ósea)
GABA
Gamma Amino Butyric Acid
CRP
C-reactive protein, a blood test that shows inflammation. Proteina c-reactiva, PCR
PICC line
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (inserted in the arm, but empties near the heart)
BUN
Blood Urea Nitrogen, a blood test for kidney function, Nitrógeno uréico en la sangre
ET
Essential Tremor
PEG tube
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (Gastrostomía endoscópica percutánea)
VSD
Ventricular Septal Defect
TIA
Transient Ischemic Attack
TBI
Traumatic Brain Injury
DVT
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Bx
Biopsy
Dx
Diagnosis
Fhx
Family history
Ex
Examination
Hx
History
Rx
Prescription
Sx
Surgery, Symptoms
Tx
Treatment
ac
before meals
atc
around the clock
bib
drink
dc
discontinue, discharge
hs
at bedtime
pp, pc
after meals
prn
as needed
po
by mouth
pr
by rectum
q
every
qd
every day