Med Term Abbreviations Flashcards Flashcards by Ivi Mayo

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q.d.

A

every day (DO NOT USE)

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BID

A

twice a day

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TID

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three times a day

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QID

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four times a day

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q

A

every

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q.h.

A

every hour

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q2h

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every 2 hours

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q.n.

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every night

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q.o.d.

A

every other day (DO NOT USE)

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Cx, Cxr

A

Chest x-ray

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Dx

A

Diagnosis

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Hx

A

History

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Rx

A

Treatment, Perscription

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Tx

A

Treatment

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AAA

A

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

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COVID

A

Covid-19

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CVA

A

Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)

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DM

A

Diabetes Mellitus

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DVT

A

Deep Vein Thrombosis

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FUO

A

Fever of Unknown Origin

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HBV

A

Hepatitis B Virus

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HIV

A

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

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HTN

A

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

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MI

A

Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)

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SOB

A

Shortness of breath

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TIA

A

Transient Ischemic Attack (mini stroke)

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URI

A

Upper Respiratory Infection

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UTI

A

Urinary Tract Infection

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CBC

A

Complete Blood Count

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FBS

A

Fasting Blood Sugar

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GTT

A

Glucose Tolerance Test

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Hb, Hgb

A

Hemoglobin

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WBC

A

White Blood Cell

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PP

A

Postprandial, Postpartum

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NPO

A

Nothing by Mouth

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MRI

A

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Chemo

A

Chemotherapy

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Chol

A

Cholesterol

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ECG, EKG

A

Electrocardiogram, Electrocardiography

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BP, B/P

A

Blood Pressure

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DNR

A

Do Not Resuscitate

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I&O

A

Input and Output

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IV

A

Intravenous

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LMP

A

Last Menstrual Period

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OV

A

Office Visit

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PE

A

Physical Exam

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PH

A

Past History

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STAT

A

Immediately

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AED

A

Automated External Defibrillator

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BM

A

Bowel Movement

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CPR

A

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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ER

A

Emergency Room

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ENT

A

Ears, Nose, Throat

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GI

A

Gastrointestinal

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GYN

A

Gynecology

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T&A

A

Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy

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AIDS

A

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

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HIPAA

A

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act

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CAT

A

Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT Scan)

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GERD

A

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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SIDS

A

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

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MD

A

Medical Doctor

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DO

A

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

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PA

A

Physician Assistant

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APRN

A

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

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RN

A

Registered Nurse

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NP

A

Nurse Practitioner

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LPN

A

Licensed Practical Nurse

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PT

A

Physical Therapist

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OT

A

Occupational Therapist

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MA

A

Medical Assistant

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MAA

A

Medical Administrative Assistant

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CNA

A

Certified Nursing Assistant

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PCA

A

Patient Care Assistant

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PCT

A

Patient Care Technician