Medical Abbreviations Flashcards by Tyler Boyd

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ABG

A

arterial blood gas

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AV

A

atrioventricular

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AVR

A

aortic valve replacement

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BUN

A

blood urea nitrogen

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CABG

A

coronary artery bypass graft

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CAD

A

coronary artery disease

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CT or CAT

A

computerized (axial) tomography

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CO

A

cardiac output

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CVA

A

cerebrovascular accident

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CSF

A

cerebral spinal fluid

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DRE

A

digital rectal exam

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DVT

A

deep vein thrombosis

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FH

A

family history

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HEENT

A

head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat

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H&H

A

hemoglobin and hematocrit

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HPI

A

history of present illness

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LP

A

lumbar puncture

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MRI

A

magnetic resonance imaging

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MVR

A

mitral valve replacement

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NAD

A

no apparent distress

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NKA

A

no known allergies

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NPO

A

nothing by mouth

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PERRLA

A

pupils equal, round, and reactive to light

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PFT

A

pulmonary function tests

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PMH

A

past medical history

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PVC

A

premature ventricular contraction

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RLQ

A

right lower quadrant

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RRR

A

regular rate and rhythm

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RTC

A

return to clinic

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SH

A

social history

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SOB

A

shortness of breath

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TSH

A

thyroid stimulating hormone

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UA

A

urinalysis

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URI

A

upper respiratory infection

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WDWN

A

well developed, well nourished

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WNL

A

within normal limits