Final Exam Flashcards
ACL
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
AIDS
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
ALC
Alternate Level of Care
APPC
Application of Plaster of Paris Cast
ARC
AIDS Related Complex
ARDS
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ARF
Acute Respiratory Failure
ART
Assisted Reproductive Technology
ASHD
Atherosclerotic/Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
AVM
Arteriovenous Malformation
BPH
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
CA/Ca
Cancer/Carcinoma
CAD
Coronary Artery Disease
CAPD
Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
CCI
Canadian Classification of Health Interventions
CCS
Canadian Coding Standards
CDAD
Clostridium Difficile-Associated Diarrhea
CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
CHIMA
Canadian Health Information Management Association
CIHI
Canadian Institute for Health Information
CIN
Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
CNS
Central Nervous System
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
CPAP
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
CPE
Continuing Professional Education
CSF
Cerebrospinal Fluid
CVA
Cerebrovascular Accident
CVC
Central Venous Catheter
CVP
Central Venous Pressure
D and C
Dilation/Dilatation and Curettage
D and E
Dilation/Dilatation and Evacuation
DAD
Discharge Abstract Database
DKA
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
DNR
Do Not Resuscitate
DNS
Deviated Nasal Septum
DT’s
Delirium Tremens
DUB
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
DVT
Deep Vein Thrombosis
ECT
Electroconvulsive Therapy
EMG
Electromyography
ERC
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiography
ESRD
End Stage Renal Disease
ESWL
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
ETOH
Ethyl Alcohol / Alcohol
EUS
Endoscopic Ultrasonography
FAS
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
FB
Foreign Body
FESS
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
FHR
Fetal Heart Rate
FNA
Fine Needle Aspiration
FOOSH
Fall On Outstretched Hand
FUO
Fever of Unknown Origin
GERD
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
GFR
Glomerular Filtration Rate