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
GI
Gastrointestinal
GTT
Glucose Tolerance Test
HAV
Hepatitis A Virus
HI
Head Injury
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
HPV
Human Papilloma Virus
IBD
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
ICD-O
International Classification of Diseases for Oncology
ICD-10-CA
International (Statistical) Classification of Diseases and Health Related Problems, 10TH Revision, Canada
IVP
Intravenous Pyelogram
IVF
In-Vitro Fertilization
KS
Kaposi’s Sarcoma
LEEP
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
LLL
Left Lower Lobe
LOS
Length of Stay
LP
Lumbar Puncture
LS
Lumbosacral
MCV
Mean Corpuscular Volume
MI
Myocardial Infarction
MODS
Multiple Organ Dysfuntional Syndrome
MOF
Multiple Organ Failure
MRDx
Most Responsible Diagnosis
MRSA
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
MTPJ
Metatarsophalangeal Joint
MVA
Motor Vehicle Accident
NACRS
National Ambulatory Care Reporting System
NCS
Nerve Conduction Study
NEC
Not Elsewhere Classified
NG
Nasogastric
NICU
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
NOS
Not Otherwise Specified
NSAIDS
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
NST
Non-stress Test
NSTEMI
Non ST Elevation/Elevated Myocardial Infarction
NYD
Not Yet Diagnosed
OCD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
OOH
Out of Hospital
ORIF
Open Reduction Internal Fixation
OSAS
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
OTC
Over the Counter
PCI
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
PCP
Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia
PEG
Permanent Endoscopic Gastrostomy
PHAC
Public Health Agency of Canada
PICC
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
PID
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
PIN
Prostatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia
PROM
Premature Rupture of Membranes
PSA
Prostatic Specific Antigen
PTA
Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
PTC
Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography
PUD
Peptic Ulcer Disease
PUO
Pyrexia of Unknown Origin
PVD
Peripheral Vascular Disease
RAD
Reactive Airway Disease
RICE
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
RLL
Right Lower Lobe
RLQ
Right Lower Quadrant
RML
Right Middle Lobe
R/O
Rule Out
RUQ
Right Upper Quadrant
SIRS
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
SMR
Submucous Resection
SNOMED CT
Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical Terms
SUI
Stress Urinary Incontinence
SVD
Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
T & A
Tonsils & Adenoids / Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy
TB
Tuberculosis
TAH
Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
TBSA
Total Body Surface Area
TIA
Transient Ischemic Attack
TURP
Transurethral Resection of Prostate
TVT
Tension Free Vaginal Tape
UA
Unstable Angina / Urinalysis
UPJ
Ureteropelvic Junction
UTI
Urinary Tract Infection
VAP
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
VBAC
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean
VRE
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus
WHO
World Health Organization