Med Term Exam 2 Flashcards
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before
AAA
abdominal aortic aneurysm
abd
abdomen
ABG
Arterial Blood Gas
abx, ABX
antibiotic
a.c.
before meals
AC
antecubital
ADL
activities of daily living
ad lib.
as desired
AEB
as evidenced by
AKA
above the knee amputation
AMA
against medical advice
AMI
acute myocardial infraction
amb. or amb
ambulate
AP
anteriposterior
ASAP
As soon as possible
BCP
birth control pills
BhCG
Beta hCG
BID
twice a day
BKA
below the knee amputation
BLE
bilateral lower extremities
BLS
basic life support
BM
Bowel movement
BMP
basic metabolic panel
BP
blood pressure
BRP
bathroom privilegse
BS
bowel sounds, blood sugar, breath sounds
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
BX
Biopsy
Ca
Calcium
CA
Cancer
Cap
Capsule
Cath
catheter
C & S
Culture and sensitivity
C/O
complains of
CABG
coronary artery bypass grafts
CAD
Coronary artery disease
CT/CAT scan
competed tomography scan, computed axial tomogyaphy scan
CBC
complete blood count
CC
chief complaint
CHF
congestive heart failure
CMP
Compressive Metabolic Panel
CNS
central nervous system
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CPAP
contunuous positive airway pressure
CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscutation
CRF
Chronic Renal Failure
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
CTA
Clear to auscultation
CV
cardiovascular
CVA
cerebrovascular accident
CXR
Chest xray
d
day
D/C
Discontinue
DM
diabetes mellitus
DOE
Dyspnea on exertion
dsg or drsg
dressing
DVT
Deep vein thrombosis
dx
diagnosis
EBL
estimated blood levels
ECG
electrocardiogram
EEG
electroencephalogream
EENT
eyes ears nose throat
ESRD
end stage renal disease
et al.
and others
ET-tube
endotracheal tube