Ch 15: Abbreviations Flashcards
Diseases of the Nervous System
1
Q
CNS
A
Central nervous system
2
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CPAP
A
Continuous positive airway pressure
3
Q
CSF
A
Cerebrospinal fluid
4
Q
CVA
A
Cerebrovascular accident
5
Q
DBS
A
Deep brain stimulation
6
Q
EEG
A
Electroencephalogram
7
Q
EMG
A
Electromyelogram
8
Q
ICD-10-CM
A
International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification
9
Q
ICD-10-PCS
A
International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Procedure Coding System
10
Q
IOL
A
Intraocular lens
11
Q
IOP
A
Intraocular pressure
12
Q
IV
A
Intravenous
13
Q
LP
A
Lumbar puncture
14
Q
MCI
A
Mild cognitive impairment
15
Q
MRI
A
Magnetic resonance imaging
16
Q
NPH
A
Normal pressure hydrocephalus
17
Q
OM
A
Otitis media
18
Q
OSA
A
Obstructive sleep apnea
19
Q
PDT
A
Photodynamic therapy
20
Q
SIRS
A
Systemic inflammatory response syndrome
21
Q
SOM
A
Serous otitis media
22
Q
TIA
A
Transient ischemic attack
23
Q
VPS
A
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt
24
Q
VNS
A
Vagal nerve simulator
