Ch 15: Abbreviations Flashcards

Diseases of the Nervous System

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CNS

A

Central nervous system

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CPAP

A

Continuous positive airway pressure

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CSF

A

Cerebrospinal fluid

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CVA

A

Cerebrovascular accident

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DBS

A

Deep brain stimulation

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EEG

A

Electroencephalogram

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EMG

A

Electromyelogram

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ICD-10-CM

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International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification

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ICD-10-PCS

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International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Procedure Coding System

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IOL

A

Intraocular lens

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IOP

A

Intraocular pressure

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IV

A

Intravenous

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LP

A

Lumbar puncture

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MCI

A

Mild cognitive impairment

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MRI

A

Magnetic resonance imaging

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NPH

A

Normal pressure hydrocephalus

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OM

A

Otitis media

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OSA

A

Obstructive sleep apnea

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PDT

A

Photodynamic therapy

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SIRS

A

Systemic inflammatory response syndrome

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SOM

A

Serous otitis media

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TIA

A

Transient ischemic attack

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VPS

A

Ventriculoperitoneal shunt

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VNS

A

Vagal nerve simulator