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Basic Medical Abbreviations Flashcards

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Abd

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Abdomen. Abdominal

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Abx

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Antibiotics

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A fib

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Atrial fibrillation

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AOM

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Acute Otitis Media (new ear infection)

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A/P

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Assessment and Plan

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ASA

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Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin)

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BID

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Twice Daily

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Bilat LE

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Bilateral Lower Extremities

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BM

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Bowel Movement

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BP

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Blood Pressure

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c

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With

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CA

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Cancer. Carcinoma

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CABG

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

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CAD

A

Coronary Artery Disease

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CBC

A

Complete Blood Count (bloodwork to look for infection or anemia)

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CHF

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Congestive Heart Failure

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CP

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Chest Pain

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c/o

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Complains of

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COPD

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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CRF

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Chronic Renal Failure

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C-section

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Caesarean Section

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C-Spine

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Cervical spine

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CT or CAT

A

Computerized Assisted Tomography

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CTA

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Clear to auscultaion

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CV

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Cardiovascular

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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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DM

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Diabetes Mellitus

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DOE

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Dyspnea on Exertion

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DP/PT (pulse)

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Dorsalis Pedis / Posterior Tibialis

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31
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DVT

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Deep Vein Thrombosis

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Dx

A

Diagnosis

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EKG/ECG

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Electrocardiogram

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EOMI

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Extraocular Movements Intact

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35
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EtOH

A

Alcohol

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36
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FHx

A

Family History

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F/U

A

Follow-up (i.e. Follow-up in 3 days for a re-evaluation)

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Fx

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Fracture

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GERD

A

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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GI

A

Gastrointestinal

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41
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G/P/Ab

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Gravida/Para/Abortion

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42
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GU

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Genitourinary

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HA

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Headache

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HEENT

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Head. Ears. Eyes. Nose. Throat

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45
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HIPAA

A

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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HLD

A

Hyperlipidemia

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HPI

A

History of Present Illness

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HTN

A

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

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Hx

A

History

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H&H

A

Hemoglobin and Hematocrit

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I&D

A

Incision and Drainage

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IDDM

A

Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus

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IUP

A

Intrauterine Pregnancy

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LLE

A

Left Lower Extremity

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LLQ

A

Left Lower Quadrant

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LNMP

A

Last Normal Menstrual Period

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LOC

A

Loss of Consciousness

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L-spine

A

Lumbar spine

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LUE

A

Left Upper Extremity

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LUQ

A

Left Upper Quadrant

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MI

A

Myocardial Infarction

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N/A

A

Not Applicable

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NAD

A

No Acute Distress. No Acute Disease

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NIDDM

A

Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus

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NKDA

A

No Known Drug Allergies

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nl/nml

A

Normal

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NSAID

A

Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

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NSR

A

Normal Sinus Rhythm

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N/V/D

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Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea

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O2 Sat

A

Oxygen Saturation (a.k.a. SaO2 or SpO2 or Pulse Ox or Sat)

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OB/GYN

A

Obstetrics and gynecology

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OD

A

Overdose

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OM

A

Otitis Media (inner ear infection)

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OP

A

Oropharynx (mouth and throat)

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ORIF

A

Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (orthopedic surgery)

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PCP/PMD

A

Primary Care Physician/Primary Medical Doctor

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PE

A

Physical exam/Pulmonary Embolism

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PERRL

A

Pupils are Equal. Round. and Reactive. to Light

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PO

A

Per Os (by mouth)

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prn

A

As needed

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Pt

A

Patient

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PTA

A

Prior To Arrival -or- Peritonsillar Abscess

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PVD

A

Peripheral Vascular Disease

84
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q

A

Every

85
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QD

A

Every Day

86
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QHS

A

At Every Bedtime

87
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QID

A

Four Times a Day

88
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RLE

A

Right Lower Extremity

89
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RLQ

A

Right Lower Quadrant

90
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ROM

A

Range of Motion

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ROS

A

Review of System

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RRR

A

Regular rate and rhythm (normal heart sounds)

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RUE

A

Right Upper Extremity

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RUQ

A

Right Upper Quadrant

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Rx

A

Prescription

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r/o

A

Rule Out

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SOB

A

Shortness of Breath

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SOAP

A

Subjective. Objective. Assessment. and Plan

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s/p

A

Status Post (after)

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Sx

A

Symptoms

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T&A

A

Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy (tonsils and adenoids removal surgery)

102
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TIA

A

Transient Ischemic Attack

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TID

A

Three Times a Day

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TM

A

Tympanic Membrane (Ear drum)

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Tx

A

Treatment

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T-Spine

A

Thoracic spine

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UA

A

Urinalysis

108
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URI

A

Upper Respiratory Infection

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US

A

Ultrasound

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UTD

A

Up to Date

111
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UTI

A

Urinary Tract Infection

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WNL

A

Within Normal Limits (normal. not of concern)

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