BURPS D-G Flashcards
D/C
discharge, discontinue
D&C
dilation and curettage
DFA
difficulty falling asleep
DJD
degenerative joint disease
DM
diabetes mellitus
DNR
do not resuscitate
DOA
death on arrival
DOB
date of birth
DOE
dyspnea on exertion
DPT
diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (vaccine)
DSM
diagnostic & statistical manual
DTR
deep tendon reflexes
DVT
deep vein thrombosis
Dx
diagnosis
ECG
electrocardiogram ( or EKG)
ED
emergency department
EEG
electroencephalogram-gram
EMA
early morning awakening
ENT
ears, nose, and throat
EOM
extraocular muscles or movement
ERT
estrogen replacement therapy
ESR
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
ESRD
end-stage renal disease
ETOH
ethanol (alcohol)
FB
foreign body
FBS
fasting blood sugar
FUO
fever of unknown origin
FX
fracture
GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
GI
gastrointestinal
GU
genitourinary