Medical Abbreviations Flashcards

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ā

A

Before

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@

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At

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A&D

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Admission and Discharge

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A&P

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Anterior and Posterior

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āā

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Of each

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Ab

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Abortion

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Abd

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Abdomen, abdominal

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ABG

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Artificial blood gas

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ac

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Before meals

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ADH

A

Antidiuretic hormone

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AD

A

Right ear

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Ad lib

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As desired

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ADL

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Activities of daily living

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Adm

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Admission

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am , AM

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Morning , before noon

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amt

A

Amount

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ant

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Anterior

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AP

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Apical Pulse

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Approx

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Approximately

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As tol

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As tolerated

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ASA

A

Aspirin

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ASAP

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As soon as possible

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AX

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Axilla, axillary , armpit

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BA

A

Barium

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B&B

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bowel and bladder

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BE

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Barium enema

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bid

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Twice a day

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Bl WK

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Blood work

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BM

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Bowel movement

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BMR

A

Basal metabolic rate

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BP

A

Blood pressure

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BR

A

Bed rest

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BRP

A

Bathroom privileges

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BS

A

Blood sugar

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BUN

A

Blood urea nitrogen

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Bx

A

Biopsy

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C

A

Celsius

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c (with a line)

A

With

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Ca

A

Calcium

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Cap

A

Capsule

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Cath

A

Catheter

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CBC

A

Complete blood count

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CBR

A

Complete bed rest

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cc

A

Cubic centimeter

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CC

A

Chief complaint

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CCU

A

Critical care unit

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CF

A

Cystic fibrosis

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CHD

A

Coronary heart disease

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CHF

A

Congestive heart failure

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Chol

A

Cholesterol

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CICU

A

Cardiac intensive care unit

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Cl liq

A

Clear liquids

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Co, c/o

A

Complains of

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COPD

A

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CP

A

Cerebral palsy

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CPR

A

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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C & S

A

Culture & Sensitivity

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CSF

A

Cerebral spinal fluid

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CT

A

Computerized Tomography

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CVA

A

Cerebrovascular accident

Stroke

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Cx

A

Cervix , complication

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d

A

Day

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D&C

A

Dilation & curettage

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D/C , dc

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Discontinue , discharge

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Del

A

Delivery

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Diff

A

Differential WBC count

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Dil

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Dilute , dissolve

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DM

A

Diabetes mellitus

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DNR

A

DO NOT RESUSCITATE

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DOA

A

DEATH ON ARRIVAL

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DOB

A

Date of Birth