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Common Abbreviations Flashcards

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ABG

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ABG arterial blood gases*

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AC

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AC before meals*

Ante Cibum
Ante = Before
Cibo=English words for the Italian word cibo. cheer, fare, food, grub, meat

“Ay, before you Consume your food…..”

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ACE

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ACE angiotensin converting enzyme*

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ADH

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ADH antidiuretic hormone*

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Ad lib

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free to move around*

Like MadLIbs, free to change up the words in the sentence

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ADL

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ADL activities of daily living*

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AKA

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AKA above knee amputation*

also known as rennesha, my friend who had her leg amputated bcuz of osteosarcoma.

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AMA

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AMA against medical advice OR advanced maternal age

Ama go, I don’t care what the dr says.
Ama lil older than most mom’s.

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AMI

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AMI acute myocardial infarction*

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AP

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AP apical pulse *

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ARF

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ARF acute renal failure*

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au

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AU both ears* (au - a looks like an ear and u for union)

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BG

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BG blood glucose*

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BI

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BI brain injury

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BID

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BID twice a day*

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BKA

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BKA below knee amputation*

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BLE

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BLE Bilateral lower extremities*

If grandma says her foot goes number, check the pulse BLE to compare side.

“My BLEepin legs are numb.”

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BM

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BM bowel movement* or breast milk

Babies have a BM after some BM :-P

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BP

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BP blood pressure *

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BPH

But Peeing’s Hard

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BPH benign prostatic hypertrophy (A common, noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.)

Boy! my Prostate be Hurtin!

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BRP

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BRP bathroom privileges *

You might wanna see a bathroom about that BuRP.

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BS

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BS bowel sounds , breath sounds, bachelor of science, blood sugar*

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BUN

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BUN blood urea nitrogen*

A blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test measures the amount of nitrogen in your blood that comes from the waste product urea. Urea is made when protein is broken down in your body. Urea is made in the liver and passed out of your body in the urine. A BUN test is done to see how well your kidneys are working.

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C&S

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C&S culture and sensitivity*

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CA

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CA calcium, cancer, carcinoma*

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CABG

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CABG coronary artery bypass graft*

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CAD

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CAD coronary artery disease *

FYI - PAD - peripheral artery disease

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CBC

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CBC complete blood count*

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CO

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CO cardiac output*

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C/O

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C/O complaint of*

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COPD

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COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease*

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CPM

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CPM continuous passive motion*

The continuous passive motion (CPM) machine is attached to, for example, a knee that has had surgery. The CPM machine then constantly moves the knee through a range of motion for a period of time while the patient relaxes.

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CSF

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CSF cerebrospinal fluid, colony stimulating factors*

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CXR

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CXR chest x-ray*

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DAT

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DAT diet as tolerated *

Dat ain’t something my stomach can tolerate, so I don’t eat dat.

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DC

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DC (dc) discontinue *

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DIC

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DIC disseminated intravascular coagulation*

a condition in which blood clots form throughout the body’s (disseminated through the body) small blood vessels (intravascular). These blood clots (coagulation) can reduce or block blood flow through the blood vessels, which can damage the body’s organs.

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DKA

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DKA diabetic ketoacidosis*

…is a serious complication of diabetes that occurs when your body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones; develops when your body is unable to produce enough insulin. Insulin normally plays a key role in helping sugar (glucose) enter your cells. Without enough insulin, your body begins to break down fat as an alternate fuel. This process produces a buildup of toxic acids in the bloodstream called ketones, eventually leading to diabetic ketoacidosis if untreated.

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DM

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DM diabetes mellitus*

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DNR

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DNR do not resuscitate*

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DVT

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DVT deep vein thrombosis*

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DX

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DX diagnosis*

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43
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ET

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ET endotracheal tube*

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FX

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FX fracture*

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45
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FUO

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FUO fever of unknown origin*

UFO is an unidentifed object from unknown place in space

FUO is a fever of unknown origin

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GERD

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GERD gastroesophageal reflux disease*

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HB or HGB

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HB hemoglobin* HGB hemoglobin*

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HG A1C

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HG A1C hemoglobin A1C*

The hemoglobin A1c test, also called HbA1c, glycated hemoglobin test, or glycohemoglobin, is an important blood test that shows how well your diabetes is being controlled. Hemoglobin A1c provides an average of your blood sugar control over the past 2 to 3 months and is used along with home blood sugar monitoring to make adjustments in your diabetes medicines.

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HCG

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HCG *

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a hormone that supports the normal development of an egg in a woman’s ovary, and stimulates the release of the egg during ovulation. HCG is used to cause ovulation and to treat infertility in women, and to increase sperm count in men.

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HCO3

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HCO3 bicarbonate*

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51
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HCT

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HCT hematocrit*

% of rbcs

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HDL

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HDL high density lipoprotein*

“Helper” cholesterol

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HS

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HS bedtime*

At bedtime “He’S sleepin.”

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HX

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HX history*

HX = hospital history - history X

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H&P

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H & P history and physical*

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ICP

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ICP intracranial pressure*

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57
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IDDM

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IDDM insulin dependent diabetes mellitus*

Insulin shots are given intradermal/ID IDDM

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IM

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IM intramuscular*

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INR

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INR international normalization ratio*

International Normalized Ratio

Does this test have other names?
INR, standardized prothrombin time

What is this test?
This blood test looks to see how well your blood clots.

The international normalized ratio (INR) is a standardized number that’s figured out in the lab. If you take blood thinners, also called anti-clotting drugs or anticoagulants, it’s especially important to check your INR. The INR is figured out using the results of the prothrombin time (PT) test, which measures the time it takes for your blood to clot. The INR is an international standard for the PT.

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IV

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IV intravenous*

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IVPB

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IVPB intravenous piggyback*

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IVP

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IVP intravenous push or intravenous pyelography*

Pyelo - (Anatomy) denoting the renal pelvis

An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is a special x-ray examination of the kidneys, bladder, and ureters (the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder).

py·e·log·ra·phy: X-ray technique for producing an image of the renal pelvis and urinary tract by the introduction of a radiopaque fluid.

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K

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K potassium*

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KUB

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KUB kidney, ureter, bladder*

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KVO

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KVO keep vein open*

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LUQ

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LUQ left upper quadrant* or RUQ etc.

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MAR

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MAR medication administration record *

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MI

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MI myocardial infarction *

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MRI

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MRI magnetic resonance imaging*

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MRx2

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MRx2 May repeat times 2*

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NA

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NA sodium*

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NKA

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NKA no known allergies*

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NPO

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NPO nothing by mouth*

Nothing Per Oral

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NSAID

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NSAID nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug*

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OD

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OD right eye*

right hand is dextrous
O looks like an eyeball

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OS

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OS left eye*

Left hand is sinister (used for toileting) S=Sinister
O looks like an eye.

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OU

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OU both eyes*

U for Union or Both

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PAD

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PAD peripheral artery disease*

Peripheral artery disease (also called peripheral arterial disease) is a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs

FYI - CAD coronary artery disease *

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PC

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PC after meals*

Post Consumption
post cibum-opposite pf ac ante cibum

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PCA

ex PCA pump

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PCA patient controlled analgesia, posterior communicating artery*

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PDR

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PDR physician’s desk reference*

Physicians’ Desk Reference: A thick volume that provides a guide to prescription drugs available in the United States. Although not exactly recommended fare for bedtime reading, the PDR is the most commonly used drug reference.

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PERRLA

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PERRLA pupils equal, round, react to light, accommodation*

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PICC

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PICC peripherally inserted central venous catheter*

A central venous catheter, also called a central line, is a long, thin, flexible tube used to give medicines, fluids, nutrients, or blood products over a long period of time, usually several weeks or more. A catheter is often inserted in the arm or chest through the skin into a large vein. The catheter is threaded through this vein until it reaches a large vein near the heart.

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PMI

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PMI point of maximal impulse*
POINT OF MAXIMUM INTENSITY

The apex beat (lat. ictus cordis), also called the point of maximum impulse (PMI), is the furthermost point outwards (laterally) and downwards (inferiorly) from the sternum at which the cardiac impulse can be felt.

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PO

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PO by mouth*

Per Oral

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PR

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PR by rectum*

Per Rectum

87
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PRN

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PRN as needed* (Pro Re Nata)

88
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PRBC

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PRBC packed red blood cells*

89
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PUD

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PUD peptic ulcer disease *

Peptic ulcer disease refers to painful sores or ulcers in the lining of the stomach or first part of the small intestine, called the duodenum.

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PVD

A

PVD peripheral vascular disease *

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PT

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PT Physical Therapist or physical therapy*

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QD

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QD everyday *

93
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QH

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QH every hour*

94
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QID

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QID four times a day *

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QOD

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QOD every other day*

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QS

QNS

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QS quantity sufficient, quantity required*

Quantity not sufficient

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ROM

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ROM range of motion *

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RUQ

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RUQ right upper quadrant*

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S/S

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S/S signs & symptoms *

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SL

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SL sublingual*

SLide it under the tongue

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SNF

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SNF skilled nursing facility*

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SOB

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SOB short of breath*

103
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Susp

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Susp Suspension*

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TIA

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TIA transient ischemic attack*

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is like a stroke, producing similar symptoms, but usually lasting only a few minutes and causing no permanent damage.

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TID

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TID three times a day*

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TKO

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TKO to keep vein open*

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TKR

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TKR total knee replacement*

TaKeR knees out if she don’t pay up!

108
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TPN

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TPN total parenteral nutrition*

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TX

A

TX treatment, traction*

110
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UA

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UA urinalysis *

Ur Aching when you pee, so you get a UrinAlysis

111
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UTI

A

UTI urinary tract infection*

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W/C

A

W/C wheelchair *

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WBC

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WBC white blood cell*

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WDL

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WDL Within desired limits*

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WNL

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WNL within normal limits*

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XR

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XR x-ray* or extended release

117
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CBI

A

continuous bladder irrigation

118
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A&W

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ALIVE AND WELL

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Abd

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ABDOMINAL

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ADL

A

ACTIVITES OF DAILY LIVING

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AK

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ABOVE KNEE

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AP

A

APICAL PULSE OR ANTERIOR POSTERIOR

123
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BK

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BELOW KNEE

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CHD

A

CHILDHOOD DISEASE
CONGENITAL DISEASE
CORONARY HEART DISEASE

125
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CVA

A

COSTOVERTEBRAL ANGEL

CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT

126
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Cx

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CERVIX

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DM

A

DIABETES MELLITUS

128
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DOE

A

DYSPNEA ON EXERTION

129
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DUB

A

DYSFUNCTIONAL UTERINE BLEEDING

130
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ECG EKG

A

ELECTROCARDIOGRAM; ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH

131
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ENT

A

EAR NOSE THROAT

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FB

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FOREIGN BODY

133
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FROM

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FULL RANGE OF MOTION

134
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Fx

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FRACTURE

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GB

A

GALLBLADDER

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GYN

A

GYNECOLOGIC

137
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HCG

A

HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN

138
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HPI

A

HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS

139
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ICS

A

INTERCOSTAL SPACE

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IUD

A

INTRAUTERINE DEVICE

141
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JVP

A

JUGULAR VENOUS PRESSURE

142
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LCM

A

LEFT COSTAL MARGINE

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LLL

A

LEFT LOWER LOBE (LUNG)

144
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LMD

A

LOCAL MEDIAL DOCTOR

145
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LOC

A

LEVEL OF CONSCIOUSNESS

LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS

146
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LSB

A

LEFT STERNAL BORDER

147
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MCL

A

MIDCLAVICULAR LINE

148
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MSL

A

MIDSTERNAL LINE

149
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N&T

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NOSE AND THROAT

150
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NA

A

NO ANSWER

NOT APPLICABLE

151
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NKDA

A

NO KNOWN DRUG ALLERGIES

152
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NSR

A

NORMAL SINUS RHYTHM

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P

A

PARA

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PE

A

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
PULMONARY EMBOLISM
PULMONARY EDEMA

155
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PGF

A

PATERNAL GRANDFATHER

156
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PI

A

PRESENT ILLNESS

157
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PMH

A

PAST MEDICAL HISTORY

158
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PMS

A

PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROM

159
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PVC

A

PREMATURE VENTRICULAR COMPLEX

160
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REM

A

RAPID EYE MOVEMENT

161
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ROS

A

REVIEW OF SYSTEMS

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RSB

A

RIGHT STERNAL BORDER

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SCM

A

STERNOCLEIDOMASTOID

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T&A

A

TONSILLECTOMY AND ADENOIDECTOMY

165
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TPR

A

TEMP PULSE RESPIRATION

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URI

A

UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTION

167
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WD

A

WELL DEVELOPED

168
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AB

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ABORTION

169
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AJ

A

ANKLE JERK

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CC

A

CHIEF COMPLAINT

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c/o

A

COMPLAINS OF

172
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CV

A

CARDIOVASCULAR

173
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CVP

A

CENTRAL VENOUS PRESSURE

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D&C

A

DILATION AND CURETTAGE

cu·rette
kyo͝oˈret/Submit
noun
1.
a surgical instrument used to remove material by a scraping action, especially from the uterus.
verb
1.
clean or scrape with a curette.
175
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DTRs

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DEEP TENDON REFLEXES

176
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EENT

A

EAR, EYE, NOSE, THROAT

177
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EOM

A

EXTRAOCULAR MOVEMENT

178
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FH

A

FAMILY HISTORY

179
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FTT

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FAILURE TO THRIVE

180
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G

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GRAVIDA

  1. a woman’s status regarding pregnancy: usu. followed by a numeral designating the number of times the woman has been pregnant. 2. a pregnant woman.
181
Q

GE

A

GASTROESOPHAGEAL

182
Q

GU

A

GENITOURINARY

183
Q

HA

A

HEADACHE

184
Q

HEENT

A

HEAD, EYES, EARS, NOSE AND THROAT

185
Q

Hx

A

HISTORY

186
Q

IOP

A

INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE

187
Q

KJ

A

KNEE JERK

188
Q

lat

A

LATERAL

189
Q

LE

A

LOWER EXTREMITY

190
Q

LMP

A

LAST MENSTRUAL PERIOD

191
Q

LS

A

LUMBOSACRAL; LUMBAR SPINE

192
Q

LUL

A

LEFT UPPER LOBE

193
Q

MAL

A

MIDAXILLARY LINE

194
Q

MGF

A

MATERNAL GRANDFATHER

195
Q

MVA

A

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT

196
Q

OM

A

OTITIS MEDIA

197
Q

PGM

A

PATERNAL GRANDMOTHER

198
Q

PID

A

PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE

199
Q

RCM

A

RIGHT COSTAL MARGIN

200
Q

RLL

A

RIGHT LOWER LOBE (LUNG)

201
Q

RRR

A

REGULAR RATE AND RHYTHM

202
Q

RUL

A

RIGHT UPPER LOBE (lung)

203
Q

Sx

A

SYMPTOMS

204
Q

TM

A

TYMPANIC MEMBRANE

205
Q

UE

A

UPPER EXTREMITY

206
Q

WN

A

WELL NOURISHED

Pharmacology-Tong (13 decks)

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