Medical Abbreviations Flashcards by Reshma Joil

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AMI

A

Acute Myocardial Infarction

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FSH

A

Follicle Stimulating Hormone

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HAPE

A

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema

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IBS

A

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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B-ALL

A

B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

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HPS

A

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

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IDDM

A

Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus

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MDS

A

Myelo Dysplastic Syndrome

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NBCCS

A

Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome

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PE

A

Pulmonary Embolism

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SIDS

A

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

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TSH

A

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

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AFR

A

Acute Renal Failure

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ADHD

A

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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ADR

A

Adverse Drug Reaction

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AIDS

A

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

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AKA

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Above the knee Amputation

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ADH

A

Antidiuretic Hormone

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ARDS

A

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

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ARF

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Acute Renal Failure

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ASCVD

A

Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease.

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I & D

A

Incision and Drainage

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IBD

A

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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ICD

A

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator

IM

Intramuscular

IMP

Impression

ITU

Intensive Therapy Unit

in vitro

In the laboratory

in vivo

In the body

IPF

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

IU

International Units

JT

Joint

k

Potassium

KCL

Potassium Chloride

LBP

Low Back Pain

LLQ

Left Lower Quadrant

LUQ

Left Upper Quadrant

Lytes

Electrolytes

M/H

Medical History

MCL

Medial Collateral Ligament

MVP

Mitral Valve Prolapse

NA

Sodium

NCP

Nursing Care Plan

NSR

Normal Sinus Rhythm of heart

O.D

Right eye

O.S

Left eye

O.U

Both eyes

ORIF

Open Reduction and Internal fixation.

P

Pulse

PCL

Posterior Cruciate Ligament

PD

Progressive Disease