Med term abbreviations Flashcards
AD/DAT
alzheimer’s/dementia
A FIB
atrial fibrilation
AKI`
acute kidney injury
AL5
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
ARF
acute renal failure
BI
brain injury
BPH
benign prostate hypertrophy
CA
cancer
CABG
coronary artery disease
CAD
coronary artery disease
CF
cystic fibrosis
CHF
congestive heart failure
CKD
chronic kidney disease
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CP
cerebral palsy/chest pain
A&O
alert and oriented
ADLs
activities of daily living
AMA
against medical advice
AMS
altered mental status
CC or c/o
chielf complaint
c/w
consistent with
CXR
chest x ray
Dx
diagnosis
D/C
discharge or discontinue
d/w
discuss with
DNI
do not intubate
DNR
do not resucitate
ED
emergency department
ETOH
alcohol
CP
cerebral palsy/chest pain
CVA
cerebrovascualr accident
DJD
degenerative joint disease
DM
diabetes mellitus
DVT
deep vein thrombosis
ESRD
end state renal disease
GBS
guillain barre syndrome