Extra Abbreviations Flashcards

1
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x

A

times

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2
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Q#H

A

taken every # hour

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3
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IM

A

intramuscular

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4
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IV

A

intravenous

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5
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ID

A

intradermal

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6
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SQ or subq

A

subcutaneous

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7
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R & R

A

rest and relax

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8
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hidro

A

sweat

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9
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ECF

A

extra-cellular fluid

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10
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CO2

A

carbon dioxide

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11
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DTR

A

deep tendon reflex

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12
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RICE

A

rest, ice, compression, and elevation

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13
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:

A

ratio

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14
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ROS

A

review of symptoms

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15
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AP

A

anterior and posterior

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16
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-rrhexis

A

just a reminder it’s spelled with 2 r’s

17
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PMH

A

past medical history

18
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PHX

A

patient history

19
Q

BSA

A

body surface area

20
Q

OR

A

operating room

21
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CCU

A

coronary care unit

22
Q

DFM

A

decreased fetal movement

23
Q

py/o

A

pus

24
Q

eti/o

A

cause

25
Q

etiology

A

study of the causes of diseases

26
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tachy

A

fast