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HPHY 211 Common Abbreviations Flashcards

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ASA

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Aspirin

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AAA

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

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ABG

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Arterial Blood Gas

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ABx

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Antibiotics

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AMA

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Against Medical Advice

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AMS

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Altered Mental Status

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A&O

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Alerted and Oriented

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Appt

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Appendectomy

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B

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Bilateral

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BID

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2 Times/Day

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BM

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Bowel Movement

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BP

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Blood Pressure

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CA

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Cancer

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CAD

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Coronary Arterial Disease

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CBC

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Complete Blood Count

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CC

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Chief Complaint

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CHF

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Congestive Heart Failure

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c/o

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Complaining Of

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COPD

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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CSF

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Cerebrospinal Fluid

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CTA

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Clear To Auscultation

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CXR

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Chest X-Ray

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D&C

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Dilation/Curettage

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DM

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Diabetes Mellitus

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DTR

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Deep Tendon Reflex

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Dx

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Diagnosis

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ECG/EKG

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Electrocardiogram

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EEG

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Electroencephalogram

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ENT

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Ear, Nose, & Throat

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ETOH

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Alcohol

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FB

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Foreign Body

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32
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ESRD

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End Stage Renal Disease

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33
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FROM

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Full Range Of Motion

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GB

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Gall Bladder

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GERD

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Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease

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GI

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Gastrointestinal

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GSW

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Gun Shot Wound

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HA

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Headache

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h/o

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History Of

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HR

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Heart Rate

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HTN

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Hypertension

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IM

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Intramuscular

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IUD

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Intrauterine Device

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IV

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Intravenous

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JVD

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Jugular Vein Distension

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KUB

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Kidney, Ureter, Bladder

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LFT

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Liver Function Test

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LE

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Lower Extremity

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LQ

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Lower Quadrant

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LOC

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Loss Of Consciousness

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LMP

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Last Menstrual Period

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LP

A

Lumbar Puncture

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LUL

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Left Upper Lobe (Of The Lung)

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LLL

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Left Lower Lobe (Of The Lung)

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MI

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Myocardial Infarction

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MVA/MVC

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Motor Vehicle Accident/Crash

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NAD

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No Acute Distress

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NKA

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No Known Allergies/No Known Drug Allergies

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NPO

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Nothing By Mouth (No Food/Drink)

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O2

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OM

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Otits Media

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PCP

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Primary Care Physician

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PMD

A

Primary Medical Doctor

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PO

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“Per Os,” By Mouth

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PE

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Pulmonary Embolism

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PEx

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Physical Exam

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PID

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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PRN

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Pt

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PTA

A

Prior To Arrival

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QID

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4 Times/Day

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QH

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Every Hour

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Q4H

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Every 4 Hours

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RBC

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Red Blood Cells

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r/o

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ROM

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Range Of Motion

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RR

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Respiration Rate

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RXN

79
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TID

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3 Times/Day

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Fx

81
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Hx

82
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Rx

A

Prescription

83
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Sx

84
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Tx

85
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UE

A

Upper Extremity

86
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UQ

A

Upper Quadrant

87
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sub q

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Subcutaneous

88
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SOB

A

Shortness Of Breath

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STAT

A

Immediately

90
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US

A

Ultrasound

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UA

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Urine Analysis

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UTI

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Urinary Tract Infection

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VSS

A

Vital Signs Stable

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WBC

A

White Blood Count

95
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WNL

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Within Normal Limits

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XR

97
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Y/O

Human Physiology 211 (Medical Terminology) (34 decks)

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