Common Medical Terms & Abbreviations Flashcards by Edwin Moya | Brainscape

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AMB

A

ambulatory

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ADL

A

activities of daily living

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BID

A

twice a day

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TID

A

three times a day

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BRP

A

bathroom privileges

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OOB

A

out of bed

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MAE

A

moves all extremities

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NPO

A

nothing by mouth

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ROM

A

range of motion

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Up ad lib

A

up as desired

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mg

A

milligram

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mEq

A

milliequivalent

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mcg

A

microgram

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tsp

A

teaspoon

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Tbsp

A

tablespoon

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mL

A

milliliter

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Gm

A

gram

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gr

A

grain

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oz

A

ounce

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lb

A

pound

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kg

A

kilogram

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dx

A

diagnosis

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hx

A

history

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s/s and S&S

A

signs/symptoms

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tx

A

treatment

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rx

A

prescription

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KVO

A

keep vein open

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NKDA

A

no known drug allergies

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TPR

A

temp, pulse, and resp

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H/A

A

headache

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B/P and BP

A

blood pressure

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FUO

A

fever of unknown origin

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unk

A

unknown

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N/V/D

A

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

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PERRLA

A

pupils equal, round, reactive to light, and accommodation

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SOA

A

shortness of air

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OTC

A

over the counter

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CBC

A

complete blood count

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BE

A

barium enema

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CXR

A

chest x-ray

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UA

A

urinalysis

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RBC

A

red blood cells

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WBC

A

white blood cells

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ECG/EKG

A

electrocardiogram

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C&S, C/S

A

culture and sensitivity

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Hgb

A

hemoglobin

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Hct

A

hematocrit

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BUN

A

blood urea nitrogen

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UTI

A

urinary tract infection

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URI

A

upper respiratory infection

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KUB

A

kidneys, ureters, bladder