acronyms (set 8) Flashcards by charlene <3 | Brainscape

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AV

A

arteriovenous

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BKA

A

below-knee amputation

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BUN

A

blood urea nitrogen

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EEG

A

electroencephalogram

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FYI

A

for your information

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HBP

A

high blood pressure

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HEENT

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head, eye, ear, nose and throat

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HIV

A

human immunodeficiency virus

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ICU

A

intensive care unit

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LOA

A

leave of absence

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LRS

A

lactated Ringer’s solution

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MD

A

muscular dystrophy

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MOM

A

milk of magnesia

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MS

A

multiple sclerosis

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NBM

A

nothing by mouth

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NPO

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nil per os (nothing by mouth)

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NSD

A

no significant disease

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PDR

A

physician’s desk reference

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PERRLA

A

the pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accomodation

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RA

A

rheumatoid arthritis

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STD

A

sexually transmitted disease

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VDRL

A

venereal disease research laboratory