CH.5 Abbreviations NS Flashcards

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ADHD

A

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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ALS

A

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease)

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3
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CP

A

cerebral palsy

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4
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CVA

A

cerebrovascular accident

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5
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EEG

A

electroencephalogram

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EMG

A

electromyogram

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ICP

A

intracranial pressure

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LOC

A

level of consciousness

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LP

A

lumbar puncture

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MRA

A

magnetic resonance angiography

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MS

A

multiple sclerosis

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12
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OCD

A

obsessive compulsive disorder

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13
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TIA

A

transient ischemic attack

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