Ch. 8: Medical Terminology, Common Abbreviations, Part Two Flashcards

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Dx

A

diagnosis

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ECG; EKG

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electrocardiogram

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ER; ED

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emergency room; emergency department

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F

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Fahrenheit

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fl; fld

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fluid

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Fx

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fracture

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GI

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gastro-intestinal

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h; hr

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hour

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H2O

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Water

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HIV

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human immunodeficiency virus

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ht

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height

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Hx

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History

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ICU

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intensive care unit

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I&O

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intake and output

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IV

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intravenous

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L

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liter

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lab

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laboratory

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lb / lbs

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pound / pounds

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LOC

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level of consciousness