Gen Flashcards
BNO
Bowels not open
BM
Bowel movement
ERCP
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
GORD
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
HBV
Hepatitis B virus
LFTs
Liver function tests
NBM
Nil by mouth
FT
Feeding tube
NG or NGT
Nasogastric tube
Cr or Creat.
Creatinine
GFR
Glomerular filtration rate
HT or H/t or HTN
Hypertension
UTI
Urinary tract infection
KUB
Kidneys, ureters, and bladders
DCIS
Ductal carcinoma in situ
HCG or hCG
Human chorionic gonadotropin
HRT
Hormone replacement therapy
HSG
Hysterosalpingogram
IUD
Intra-uterine device
LMP
Last menstrual period
ARDS
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CPAP
Continuous positive air pressure
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
LRTI
Lower respiratory tract infection
SOB
Shortness of breath
TLC
Total lung capacity
URTI
Upper respiratory tract infection
AE
Air entry
NEB
Nebulised