Med abbreviations Flashcards

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AV

A

Arteriovenous

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BKA

A

Below -knee amputation

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HBP

A

High blood pressure

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HEENT

A

head, eye, ear, nose and throat

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5
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HIV

A

Human immunodeficiency virus

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LRS

A

lactated Ringer’s solution

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MD

A

muscular dystrophy

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MOM

A

milk of magnesia

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MS

A

multiple sclerosis

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NBM

A

not by mouth

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NPO

A

not by mouth

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12
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NSD

A

no serious disease

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13
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PDR

A

physicians desk reference

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14
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PERRLA

A

Pupils are equal, round and reactive to light and accommodation

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RA

A

rheumatoid arthritis

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16
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VDRL

A

venereal disease research laboratory