Basic Medical Abbreviations Flashcards by cody wileman | Brainscape

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Abd

A

Abdomen, abdominal

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Abx

A

Antibiotics

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A fib

A

Atrial fibrillation

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ASA

A

Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin)

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BID

A

Twice daily

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BLE

A

Bilateral Lower Extremities

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BM

A

Bowel movement

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BP

A

Blood Pressure

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CABG

A

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

A

Congestive Heart Failure

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COPD

A

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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CXR

A

Chest X-Ray

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DM

A

Diabetes Mellitus

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DOE

A

Dyspnea on Exertion

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DVT

A

Deep Vein Thrombosis

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Dx

A

Diagnosis

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EKG/ECG

A

Electrocardiogram