Med Terminology abreviations Flashcards

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DOB

A

Date of birth

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BP

A

Blood pressure

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3
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CPR

A

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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4
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PRN

A

As needed (pro re nata)

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5
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CVA

A

Cerebrovascular accident

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6
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NBM

A

Nil by mouth

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7
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IDDM

A

Insulin dependent diabetes mellitis

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DVT

A

Deep vein thrombosis

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9
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D/C

A

Discharge

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10
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IV

A

Intraveinous

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11
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ENT

A

Ear nose throat

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12
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GA

A

General anaesthetic

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13
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UTI

A

Urinary tract infection

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14
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OPD

A

Out patient department

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15
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MRN

A

Medical record number

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16
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BMI

A

Body mass index

17
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DOB

A

Date of birth