Med Term Flashcards by Jennifer Terry

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BAL

A

Blood Alcohol Level

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TIA

A

transient ischemic attack

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OCD

A

obsessive compulsive disorder

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ADHD

A

attention deficit hyperactive disorder

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ICP

A

intracranial pressure

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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

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peripheral nervous system

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CVA

A

cardiovascular accident

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EEG

A

electroencephalogram

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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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LOC

A

Level of Consciousness

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MS

A

multiple sclerosis

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ALS

A

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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TENS

A

transient electric nerve stimulation

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SAD

A

seasonal affective disorder

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ST

A

sore throat

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AD

A

right ear

Q

AS

A

left ear

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AU

A

both ears

Q

OT

A

otitis media

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TM

A

tympanic membrane

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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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OU

A

both eyes

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REM

A

rapid eye movement

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ROM

A

extraocular movement

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SMD

A

senile macular degeneration

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PERRLA

A

pupils equal round reactive to light accommodation

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Dx

A

diagnosis

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I & D

A

incision and drainage

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R/O

A

rule out

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NKDA

A

no known drug allergies

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NKA

A

no known allergies

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VS

A

vital signs