Med Term Flashcards

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1
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BAL

A

Blood Alcohol Level

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TIA

A

transient ischemic attack

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3
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OCD

A

obsessive compulsive disorder

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ADHD

A

attention deficit hyperactive disorder

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5
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ICP

A

intracranial pressure

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6
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BBB

A

blood brain barrier

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MVA

A

motor vehicle accident

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NSAID

A

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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CT

A

computed tomography

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A &A

A

awake and alert

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CNS

A

central nervous system

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PNS

A

peripheral nervous system

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13
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CVA

A

cardiovascular accident

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EEG

A

electroencephalogram

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15
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CP

A

cerebral palsy

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CSF

A

cerebrospinal fluid

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LP

A

lumbar puncture

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Q

LOC

A

Level of Consciousness

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MS

A

multiple sclerosis

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ALS

A

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

21
Q

TENS

A

transient electric nerve stimulation

22
Q

SAD

A

seasonal affective disorder

23
Q

ST

A

sore throat

24
Q

AD

A

right ear

25
Q

AS

A

left ear

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AU

A

both ears

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OT

A

otitis media

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TM

A

tympanic membrane

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Q

ENT

A

ear nose and throat

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OD

A

right eye

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OS

A

left eye

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Q

OU

A

both eyes

33
Q

REM

A

rapid eye movement

34
Q

ROM

A

extraocular movement

35
Q

SMD

A

senile macular degeneration

36
Q

PERRLA

A

pupils equal round reactive to light accommodation

37
Q

Dx

A

diagnosis

38
Q

I & D

A

incision and drainage

39
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R/O

A

rule out

40
Q

NKDA

A

no known drug allergies

41
Q

NKA

A

no known allergies

42
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VS

A

vital signs