Chapter 2: Abbreviations and Acronyms of the Nervous Systems. Flashcards
1
Q
What means AD?
A
Alzheimer’s disease.
2
Q
What means ADHD?
A
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
3
Q
What means ALS?
A
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
4
Q
What means CNS?
A
Central Nervous System.
5
Q
What means CP?
A
Cerebral palsy.
6
Q
What means CSF?
A
Cerebrospinal fluid.
7
Q
What means CVA?
A
Cerebrovascular accident (stroke).
8
Q
What means EEG?
A
Electroencephalography.
9
Q
What means EMG?
A
Electromyography.
10
Q
What means GAD?
A
Generalized anxiety disorder.
11
Q
What means LOC?
A
Loss of consciousness.
12
Q
What means LP?
A
Lumbar puncture.
13
Q
What means MS?
A
Multiple sclerosis.
14
Q
What means OCD?
A
Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
15
Q
What means PD?
A
Parkinson’s disease.
