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Medical Abbreviations Flashcards

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HPI

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history of present illness

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PMH

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past medical history

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PSH

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past surgical history

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ED

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emergency department

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NKDA

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no known drug allergies

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HEENT

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head, eyes, ears, nose, & throat

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BUN

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blood urea nitrogen

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WBC

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white blood cell count

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NPO

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nothing per oral (nothing by mouth)

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ACL

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anterior cruciate ligament, type of injury

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ADR

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adverse drug reaction

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ARDS

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acute respiratory distress syndrome

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BMP

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basic metabolic panel

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BP

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blood pressure

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CBC

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complete blood count

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C/O

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complaint of; what the patient’s concern is

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COPD

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CPAP

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continuous positive airway pressure; a treatment for sleep apnea

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DNR

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do not resuscitate

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ETOH

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alcohol; intake history of alcohol is often documented as part of a patient history

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FX

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fracture

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HTN

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hypertension

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IBD

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inflammatory bowel disease

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ICU

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intensive care unit

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JT

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joint

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M/H

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medical history

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PT

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physical therapy

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RDS

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respiratory distress syndrome

MED 101 - Medical Terminology (19 decks)

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