Medical Abbreviations (A's) Flashcards

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a with a line above it

A

Before

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A&O

A

Alert and oriented

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A&Ox4

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Alert and oreinted to person place time and event

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A&P

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Anterior and posterior, Anatomy and physiology

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5
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AAA

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Abdominal aortic aneurysm

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AB

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Abortion

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ABD, abd

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Abdomen

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8
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a.c.

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Before Meal

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9
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AC

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Antecubital (Vein)

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ACE

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Angitensin-converting enzyme

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ACS

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Acute coronary syndrome

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12
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ADL

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Activities of daily living

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13
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ab lib.

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As desired

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adm.

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Admission

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Afib

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Atrial Fibrillation

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AIDS

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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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AMA

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Against medical advice

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AMI

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Acute myocardial infarction

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Amt

A

Amount

20
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Ant, ant.

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Anterior

21
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approx

A

Approximately

22
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ARDS

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Adult respiratory distress syndrome

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ASA

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Asprin

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ASHD

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Atherosclerotic heart disease

25
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ass’t

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Assisted/assist

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AV

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Arteriovenous,atrioventricular