Medical Abbreviations Flashcards
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ā
A
Before
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@
A
At
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A&D
A
Admission and Discharge
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A&P
A
Anterior and Posterior
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āā
A
Of each
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Ab
A
Abortion
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Abd
A
Abdomen, abdominal
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ABG
A
Artificial blood gas
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ac
A
Before meals
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ADH
A
Antidiuretic hormone
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AD
A
Right ear
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Ad lib
A
As desired
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ADL
A
Activities of daily living
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Adm
A
Admission
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am , AM
A
Morning , before noon
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amt
A
Amount
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ant
A
Anterior
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AP
A
Apical Pulse
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Approx
A
Approximately
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As tol
A
As tolerated
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ASA
A
Aspirin
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ASAP
A
As soon as possible
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AX
A
Axilla, axillary , armpit
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BA
A
Barium
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B&B
bowel and bladder
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BE
Barium enema
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bid
Twice a day
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Bl WK
Blood work
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BM
Bowel movement
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BMR
Basal metabolic rate
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BP
Blood pressure
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BR
Bed rest
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BRP
Bathroom privileges
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BS
Blood sugar
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BUN
Blood urea nitrogen
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Bx
Biopsy
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C
Celsius
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c (with a line)
With
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Ca
Calcium
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Cap
Capsule
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Cath
Catheter
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CBC
Complete blood count
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CBR
Complete bed rest
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cc
Cubic centimeter
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CC
Chief complaint
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CCU
Critical care unit
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CF
Cystic fibrosis
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CHD
Coronary heart disease
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CHF
Congestive heart failure
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Chol
Cholesterol
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CICU
Cardiac intensive care unit
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Cl liq
Clear liquids
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Co, c/o
Complains of
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COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CP
Cerebral palsy
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CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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C & S
Culture & Sensitivity
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CSF
Cerebral spinal fluid
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CT
Computerized Tomography
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CVA
Cerebrovascular accident
| Stroke
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Cx
Cervix , complication
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d
Day
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D&C
Dilation & curettage
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D/C , dc
Discontinue , discharge
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Del
Delivery
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Diff
Differential WBC count
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Dil
Dilute , dissolve
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DM
Diabetes mellitus
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DNR
DO NOT RESUSCITATE
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DOA
DEATH ON ARRIVAL
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DOB
Date of Birth
