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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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antibioitcs

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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(Asprin)

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BID

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Twice Daily

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Bilate 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(with line on top)

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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

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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

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Computerized assisted Tomography

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CTA

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clear to auscultation

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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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DVT

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Deep Vein Thrombosis

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Dx

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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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EtOH

A

Alcohol

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FHx

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Family History

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F/U

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

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Fx

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Fracture

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GERD

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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GI

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Gastrointestinal

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41
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G/P/Ab

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Gravida/Para/abortion

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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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HIPAA

A

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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HLD

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Hyperlipidemia

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HPI

A

History of Present Illness

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HTN

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Hypertension(high blood pressure)

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Hx

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H&H

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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

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Intrauterine Pregnancy

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IVDA

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Intravenous Drug Abuse

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LLE

A

Left Lower Extremity

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LLQ

A

Left Lower Quadrant

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LNMP

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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

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Non-insulin dependent Diabetes Mellitus

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NKDA

A

No known drug allergies

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nl/nml

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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

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Oxygen saturation(aka SaO2 or Sp[O2 or Pulse Ox or Sat)

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OB/GYN

A

Obsterics and gynecology

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OD

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OM

A

Otitis Media(inner ear infection)

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OP

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Oropharynx(mouth and throat)

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ORIF

A

Open Reduction and Internal Fixation(orthopedic surgery)

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PCP/PMD

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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

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Pt

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PTA

A

Prior to Arrival or Peritonsillar Abscess

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PVD

A

Peripheral vascular disease

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q

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QD

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QHS

A

At every bedtime

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QID

A

Four Times a Day

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RLE

A

Right Lower Extremity

90
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RLQ

A

Right Lower Quadrant

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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

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RIght Upper Extremity

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RUQ

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Right Upper Quadrant

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Rx

A

Prescription

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r/o

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SOB

A

Shortness of breath

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SOAP

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Subjective Objective , Assessment , and Plan

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s/p

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Status Post(after)

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Sx

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STEMI

A

S/T elevation Myocardial infarction

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T&A

A

Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy(tonsils and adenoids removal surgery)

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TIA

A

Transient Ischemic Attack

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TID

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Three times a Day

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TM

A

Tympanic Membrane(Ear drum)

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Tx

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T-spine

A

Thoracic spine

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UA

A

Urinalysis

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URI

A

Upper Respiratory infection

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UTD

A

up to date

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UTI

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Urinary Tract Infection

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WNL

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Within Normal limits(normal, not of concern)

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y/o

A

Year(s) Old

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