Exam Abbreviations Flashcards by alexis Patterson

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ac

A

Before eating or before meals

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ad lib

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As desired or at discretion

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ADL

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activities of daily living

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adm

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Admission or admitted

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AIDS

A

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

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am

A

Morning

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Amb

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Ambulate or walk

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ASAP

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as soon as possible

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ASHD

A

Arteriosclerotic heart disease

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ax

A

Axilla/Armpit

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BE

A

Barium enema

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bid

A

Twice a day

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BM

A

Bone marrow or bowel movement

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BP

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Blood pressure

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BRP

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Bathroom privileges

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BS

A

Blood sugar, breath sounds, bowel sounds

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c/o

A

Complains of

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CA

A

Cancer

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CBC

A

Complete blood count

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CC

A

Chief complaint

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CCU

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Coronary care or critical care unit

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COPD

A

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CT

A

Computerized axial tomography

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CVA

A

cerebrovascular accident (stroke)

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D/C

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discharge

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DNR

A

Do not resuscitate

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EEG

A

Electroencephalogram

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ENT

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Ears, nose, throat

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ER

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Emergency room

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Exam

A

Examination

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FUO

A

Fever of unknown origin

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Fx

A

Fracture

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GB

A

Gallbladder

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GYN

A

Gynecology

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ha

A

Headache

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HIV

A

Human immunodeficiency virus

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hs

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Bedtime

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Hx

A

History

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I&O

A

Intake and output

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ICU

A

Intensive care unit

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IM

A

Intramuscular

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IV

A

Intravenous

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IVP

A

Intravenous pyelogram

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LMP

A

Last menstrual period

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LPN

A

Licensed practical nurse

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MD

A

Medical doctor

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mEq

A

Milliequivalent

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mg

A

Milligram

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MI

A

Myocardial infarction ( heart attack )

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MRI

A

Magnetic resonance imaging

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N&V

A

Nausea and vomiting

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N/A

A

Not applicable

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neg

A

Negative

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Neuro

A

Neurology or neurological

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NG

A

Nasogastric

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NPO

A

Nothing by mouth

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O2

A

Oxygen

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OD

A

Overdose Right eye

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OOB

A

Out of bed

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Ortho

A

Orthopedic

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OS

A

Left eye

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OU

A

Both eyes

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P

A

Pulse

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p

A

After

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po

A

By mouth

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post op

A

Post operative

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Pre op

A

Pre operative

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PT

A

Physical therapy

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prn

A

As needed

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pt

A

Patient

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q2h

A

Every 2 hours

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q4h

A

Every four hours

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qh

A

Every hour

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qhs

A

Every night at bedtime

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qid

A

Four times a day

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qod

A

Every other day

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R

A

Right or respiration

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RN

A

Registered nurse

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ROM

A

Range of motion

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Rx

A

Therapy or prescription

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s

A

Without

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SOB

A

Shortness of breath

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stat

A

Immediately and one time only

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TB

A

Tuberculosis

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temp

A

Temperature

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tid

A

Three times a day

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Tx

A

Treatment

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UTI

A

Urinary tract infection

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VD

A

Venereal disease

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VS

A

Vital signs

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WNL

A

Within normal limits

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Wt

A

Weight

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yr

A

Year