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CH 15 + 16 abbreviations Flashcards

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USMLE® Step 1 flashcards
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ABCDE

A 
Asymmetry (of shape)
border (irregularity)
color (variation w/i 1 lesion)
diameter (>6mm)
evolution (change)

associated with melanoma

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Bx

A

biopsy

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Derm

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dermatology

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DLE

A

discoid lupus erythematosus

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PPD

A

purified protein derivative- used for TB

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PUNA

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psoralen- UV A light therapy- tx for psoriasis and other skin conditions

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SLE

A

systemic lupus erythematosus

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SC

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subcutaneous

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THR

A

total hip replacement

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TKR

A

total knee replacement

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TMR

A

temporomandibular joint

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ACL

A

anterior cruciate ligament of the knee

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BKA

A

below knee amputation

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CTS

A

carpal tunnel syndrome

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EMG

A

electromyography

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ESR

A

erythrocyte sedimentation rate- inidicates inflammation

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HNP

A

herniated nucleus pulposus

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IM

A

intramuscular

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L1-L5

A

lumbar vertebrae

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NSAID

A

non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

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OA

A

osteoarthritis

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ORIF

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open reduction (or fracture), internal fixation

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orthro

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orthopedics

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RA

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rheumatoid arthritis

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SLE

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systemic lupus erythematosus

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T1-T12

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thoracic vertebrae

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Ca

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serum calcium

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