Medical Abbreviations Flashcards

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1
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Abd

A

Abdomen

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2
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ac

A

Before meals

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3
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AKA

A

Above the Knee Amputation

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4
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APAP

A

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

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5
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R (circle)

A

Right

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6
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L (circle)

A

Left

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7
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AS

A

Left ear

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8
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AU

A

Both ears; in each ear

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9
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AD

A

Right ear

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10
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OS

A

Left eye

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11
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OU

A

Both eyes

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12
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OD

A

Right eye

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13
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ASA

A

Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)

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14
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ASAP

A

As Soon As Possible

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15
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A&W

A

Alive and Well

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16
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B/A

A

Back Ache

17
Q

b.i.d

A

Twice a day

18
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BM

A

Bowel Movement

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BPM

A

Beats Per Minute

20
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c

A

with

21
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s

A

without

22
Q

CHF

A

Congestive Heart Failure

23
Q

t.i.d

A

Three times a day

24
Q

hs

A

At bedtime

25
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A&B

A

Apnea (w/out oxygen) & Bradycardia (slow heart rate or pulse)