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1
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amp

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Ampule

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caps

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Capsules

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elix

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Elixir

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gtt

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Drops

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HHN

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Handheld nebulizer

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IC

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Intracardiac

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IVP

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Intravenous push

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IVPB

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Intravenous piggyback

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KO

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Keep open

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KVO

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Keep vein open

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LR

A

Lactated Ringer (solution)

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max

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Maximum

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MDI

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Metered-dose inhaler

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mEq

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Milliequivalents

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MS or MSO4

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Morphine sulfate

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pr

A

Per rectus (by rectum)

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RL

A

Ringer lactate (solution)

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SVN

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Small-volume nebulizer

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tid

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Ter in die (three times a day)

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TKO

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To keep open

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ut dict

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Ut dictum (as directed)

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A&P

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Anatomy and physiology

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ā

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Before

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24
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AAA

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Abdominal aortic aneurysm

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abd

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Abdomen

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ABCDE

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Airway, breathing, circulation, disability, and exposure

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ac

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Before meals

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ACLS

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Advanced cardiac life support

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ACS

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Acute coronary syndrome

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ADL

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Activities of daily living

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31
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ad lib

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As desired

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32
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AED

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Automated external defibrillator

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AF, A-fib, A fib, AFib

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Atrial fibrillation

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AICD

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Automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator

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AIDS

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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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AK

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Above the knee

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37
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AKA

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Above the knee amputation

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38
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AMA

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Against medical advice

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39
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amb

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Ambulatory

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40
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AMI

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Acute myocardial infarction

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AMS

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Altered mental status

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42
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ant

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Anterior

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43
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AOx4, A/Ox4, A&O x 4

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Alert and oriented to person, place, time, and event

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AP

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Anteroposterior, front-to-back, action potential, angina pectoris, anterior pituitary, arterial pressure

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ARDS

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Adult respiratory distress syndrome

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ASA

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Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)

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ASHD

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Arteriosclerotic or atherosclerotic heart disease

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AV

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Atrioventricular

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BBB

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Bundle branch block

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BGL

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Blood glucose level

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51
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bid

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Twice daily

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52
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BKA

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Below the knee amputation

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53
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BM

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Bowel movement

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54
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BMD

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Bag-mask device

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BMV

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Bag-mask ventilation

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BP, B/P

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Blood pressure

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BPM

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Beats per minute

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BS

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Blood sugar, breath sounds, bowel sounds, bachelor of science (degree)

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BSA

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Body surface area

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60
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BVM

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Bag-valve-mask

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61
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Bx

A

Biopsy

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62
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ć

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With

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CA

A

cancer, carcinoma, cardiac arrest, chronologic age, coronary artery, cold agglutinin

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CABDE

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Circulation, airway, breathing, disability, and exposure

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65
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CABG

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Coronary artery bypass graft

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CAD

A

Coronary artery disease

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CBC

A

Complete blood cell count

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CC, C/C

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Chief complaint

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CCU

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Coronary care unit, critical care unit

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70
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C diff

A

Clostridium difficile

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cm

A

Centimeter

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72
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CNS

A

Central nervous system

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73
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c/o

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Complaining of

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74
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CO

A

Cardiac output, carbon monoxide

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75
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CO2

A

Carbon dioxide

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76
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COLD

A

Chronic obstructive lung disease

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77
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COPD

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CP

A

Chest pain, chemically pure, cerebral palsy

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79
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CPAP

A

Continuous positive airway pressure

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80
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CPR

A

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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81
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CR

A

Capillary refill

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82
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CRNA

A

Certified registered nurse anesthetist

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83
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CRT

A

Capillary refill time, cathode ray tube

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84
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CSF

A

Cerebrospinal fluid

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85
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CVA

A

Cerebrovascular accident

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86
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DM

A

Diabetes mellitus

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87
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DNR

A

Do not resuscitate

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88
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DOA

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Dead on arrival

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89
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DOB

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Date of birth

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90
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DOD

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Date of death

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91
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DOE

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Dyspnea on exertion

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92
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DON

A

Director of nursing

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93
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DPT

A

Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis vaccine, Doctor of Physical Therapy

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DSD

A

Dry sterile dressing

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95
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DtaP

A

Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine

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DTP

A

Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis vaccine

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97
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DTs

A

Delirium tremens

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98
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DVT

A

Deep vein thrombosis

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99
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Dx

A

Diagnosis

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100
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EBL

A

Estimated blood loss

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101
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ECG, EKG

A

Electrocardiogram

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102
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ED

A

Emergency department, erectile dysfunction

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103
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EDC

A

Estimated date of confinement

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104
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EDD

A

Expected/Estimated date of delivery

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105
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EEG

A

Electroencephalogram

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106
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ENT

A

Ears, nose, and throat

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107
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EOC

A

Emergency Operations Center

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108
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ER

A

Emergency room

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109
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ET, ETT

A

Endotracheal (tube)

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110
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ETA

A

Estimated time of arrival

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111
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ETCO2

A

End-tidal carbon dioxide

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112
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ETOH

A

Ethyl alcohol

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113
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FiO2

A

Fraction of inspired oxygen

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114
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FBS

A

Fasting blood sugar

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115
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Fe

A

Iron

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116
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FHR

A

Fetal heart rate

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117
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FHx

A

Family history

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fl, fld

A

Fluid

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fx

A

Fracture

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GB

A

Gallbladder

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GCS

A

Glasgow Coma Scale

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GERD

A

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

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GI

A

Gastrointestinal

124
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GSW

A

Gunshot wound

125
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GTT

A

Glucose tolerance test

126
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GU

A

Genitourinary

127
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GYN, gyn

A

Gynecology

128
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h

A

Hour

129
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H&P

A

History and physical

130
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H/A

A

Headache

131
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Hb, Hgb

A

Hemoglobin

132
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HBV

A

Hepatitis B virus

133
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HCV

A

Hepatitis C virus

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HCVD

A

Hypertensive cardiovascular disease

135
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HF

A

Heart failure

136
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HH

A

Hiatal hernia

137
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HIV

A

Human immunodeficiency virus

138
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H2O

A

Water

139
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HPI

A

History of present illness

140
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HPV

A

Human papilloma virus

141
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HR

A

Heart rate

142
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hr

A

Hour

143
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HTN

A

Hypertension

144
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Hx

A

History

145
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I&O

A

Intake and output

146
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ICP

A

Intracranial pressure

147
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ICS

A

Incident command system, intercostal space

148
Q

ICU

A

Intensive care unit

149
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IDDM

A

Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus

150
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IHD

A

Ischemic heart disease

151
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IM

A

Intramuscular

152
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IMS

A

Incident management system

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IO

A

Intraosseous

154
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IPPB, IPPV

A

Intermittent positive pressure breathing/ventilation

155
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IUD

A

Intrauterine device

156
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IV

A

Intravenous

157
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JVD

A

Jugular vein distention

158
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kg

A

Kilogram

159
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L

A

Liter

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LAC, lac

A

Laceration

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LE

A

Lower extremity, left eye, lupus erythematosus

162
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LLL

A

Left lower lobe (of the lung)

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LLQ

A

Left lower quadrant (of the abdomen)

164
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L/M, LPM

A

Liters per minute

165
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LMP

A

Last menstrual period

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LOC

A

Level of consciousness, loss of consciousness

167
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LOM

A

Loss of motion

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LUL

A

Left upper lobe (of the lung)

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LUQ

A

Left upper quadrant (of the abdomen)

170
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LVAD

A

Left ventricular assist device

171
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MAE

A

Moves all extremities

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MAEW

A

Moves all extremities well

173
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mcg

A

Microgram

174
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mg

A

Milligram

175
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MI

A

Myocardial infarction

176
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MICU

A

Mobile/medical intensive care unit

177
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mL

A

Milliliter

178
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mm

A

Millimeter

179
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mm Hg

A

Millimeters of mercury

180
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MOI

A

Mechanism of injury

181
Q

MRI

A

Magnetic resonance imaging

182
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MRSA

A

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

183
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MVA

A

Motor vehicle accident

184
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MVC

A

Motor vehicle crash

185
Q

MVP

A

Mitral valve prolapse

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N/A, NA

A

Not applicable

187
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NAD

A

No apparent distress

188
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NARD

A

No apparent respiratory distress

189
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NC

A

Nasal cannula

190
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NG

A

Nasogastric (tube)

191
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NICU

A

Neonatal intensive care unit

192
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NIDDM

A

Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus

193
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NKA

A

No known allergies

194
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NKDA

A

No known drug allergies

195
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NPA

A

Nasopharyngeal airway

196
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NPO

A

Nil per os (nothing by mouth)

197
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NRB, NRBM

A

Nonrebreathing mask

198
Q

NS

A

Normal saline

199
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NSR

A

Normal sinus rhythm

200
Q

NTG

A

Nitroglycerin

201
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N/V, N&V

A

Nausea and vomiting

202
Q

N/V/D

A

Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

203
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O2

A

Oxygen

204
Q

OB

A

Obstetrics

205
Q

OBS

A

Organic brain syndrome

206
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OD

A

Overdose, right eye, optical density, outside diameter, doctor of optometry

207
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OP

A

Outpatient

208
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OPA

A

Oropharyngeal airway

209
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OR

A

Operating room

210
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oz

A

Ounce

211
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p`

A

After

212
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pc

A

After meals

213
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PCI

A

Percutaneous coronary intervention

214
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PCO2

A

Partial pressure of carbon dioxide

215
Q

PDR

A

Physicians’ Desk Reference

216
Q

PE

A

Pulmonary embolism, physical examination

217
Q

PEARL, PERL

A

Pupils equal and reactive to light

218
Q

PEARLA

A

Pupils equal and reactive to light and accommodation

219
Q

PEARRL

A

Pupils equal and round, regular in size, react to light

220
Q

ped, peds

A

Pediatric

221
Q

PEEP

A

Positive end-expiratory pressure

222
Q

PERRL, PERRLA

A

Pupils equal, round, and reactive to light (and accommodation)

223
Q

PID

A

Pelvic inflammatory disease

224
Q

PMH

A

Past medical history

225
Q

PND

A

Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

226
Q

po

A

Per os (by mouth)

227
Q

PO

A

Postoperative, “post op”

228
Q

PRN

A

Pro re nata (as needed)

229
Q

psi

A

Pounds per square inch

230
Q

PSVT

A

Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia

231
Q

pt

A

Patient

232
Q

PT

A

Physical therapy, prothrombin time

233
Q

PTA

A

Prior to admission, plasma thromboplastin antecedent

234
Q

PTT

A

Partial thromboplastin time

235
Q

PVC

A

Premature ventricular complex, polyvinyl chloride

236
Q

PVD

A

Peripheral vascular disease

237
Q

q`

A

Every

238
Q

RA

A

Rheumatoid arthritis, right atrium

239
Q

RAD

A

Reactive airway disease, right axis deviation

240
Q

RBC

A

Red blood cell

241
Q

Rh

A

Rhesus blood factor, rhodium

242
Q

RLL

A

Right lower lobe (of the lung)

243
Q

RLQ

A

Right lower quadrant (of the abdomen)

244
Q

RML

A

Right middle lobe (of the lung)

245
Q

RN

A

Registered nurse

246
Q

R/O

A

Rule out

247
Q

ROM

A

Range of motion, rupture of membranes

248
Q

RUL

A

Right upper lobe (of the lung)

249
Q

RUQ

A

Right upper quadrant (of the abdomen)

250
Q

Rx

A

Prescription

251
Q

ś

A

Without

252
Q

SAH

A

Subarachnoid hemorrhage

253
Q

SaO2

A

Oxygen saturation

254
Q

SARS

A

Severe acute respiratory syndrome

255
Q

SICU

A

Surgical intensive care unit

256
Q

SIDS

A

Sudden infant death syndrome

257
Q

SL

A

Sublingual

258
Q

SOB

A

Shortness of breath

259
Q

SpO2

A

Saturation of peripheral oxygen

260
Q

S/S, S&S

A

Signs and symptoms

261
Q

stat

A

Immediately

262
Q

STI

A

Sexually transmitted infection

263
Q

STEMI

A

ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

264
Q

subcut

A

Subcutaneous

265
Q

SUID

A

Sudden unexpected infant death

266
Q

SVT

A

Supraventricular tachycardia

267
Q

sym or Sx

A

Symptoms

268
Q

T

A

Temperature

269
Q

tab

A

Tablet

270
Q

TB

A

Tuberculosis

271
Q

TBA

A

To be admitted, to be announced

272
Q

tech

A

Technician, technologist

273
Q

TIA

A

Transient ischemic attack

274
Q

Tx

A

Treatment

275
Q

UA, U/A

A

Urinalysis

276
Q

UE

A

Upper extremity

277
Q

URI

A

Upper respiratory infection

278
Q

UTI

A

Urinary tract infection

279
Q

VF, V fib, VFib

A

Ventricular fibrillation

280
Q

VRE

A

Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus

281
Q

VS

A

Vital signs

282
Q

VT, V tach

A

Ventricular tachycardia

283
Q

W/

A

With

284
Q

WBC

A

White blood cell

285
Q

WMD

A

Weapon of mass destruction

286
Q

WNL

A

Within normal limits

287
Q

W/O

A

Without

288
Q

wt

A

Weight

289
Q

yo, y/o

A

Year old

290
Q

x`

A

Except

Paramedic Class (12 decks)

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