Basic Medical Abbreviations Flashcards by Jen Wahleithner

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Abx

A

Antibiotics

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BID

A

2x daily

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CABG

A

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (Open heart surgery)

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CAD

A

Coronary Artery Disease (heart disease)

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CP

A

Chest pain

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CVA

A

Cardiovascular acc ident/Costovertebral Angle

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CXR

A

Chest X-Ray

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DM

A

Diabetes Mellitus

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DVT

A

Deep Vein Thrombosis

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Dz

A

Disease

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FHx

A

Family History

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HA

A

Headache

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HEENT

A

Head, eyes, ears, nose, throat

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HPI

A

History of Present Illness

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HTN

A

Hypertension

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LNMP

A

Last normal menstrual period

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LOC

A

Loss of consciousness

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MI

A

Myocardial Infarction

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MVA/MVC

A

Motor Vehicle Accident/Collision

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NKDA

A

No known Drug Allergies

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NTG

A

Nitroglycerin

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N/V/D

A

Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea

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PE

A

Pulmonary Embolism/Physical Exam

Q

pt

A

Patient

ROM

Range of Motion

RUQ

Right Upper Quadrant

SOB

Shortness of breath

s/p

Status post (after)

Sx

Symptoms

UTI

Urinary Tract Infection