Medical Abbreviations review 1-4 Flashcards

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1
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ASHD

A

arteriosclerotic heart disease

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2
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y/o

A

years old

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3
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RBC

A

erythrocyte; red blood cells

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4
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WBC

A

leukocytes; white blood cells

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5
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BID

A

twice a day

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TID

A

three times a day

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7
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QID

A

four times a day

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8
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PRN or prn

A

as needed

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9
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Tx

A

traction;treatment

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10
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Rx

A

prescription

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11
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ASCVD

A

arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease

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12
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CCU

A

coronary (critical)care unit

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13
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EGD

A

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

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14
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elix

A

elixir (sweetened hydro-alchoholic medication)

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15
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ABG

A

arterial blood gas

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16
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ac

A

before meals

17
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pc

A

after meals

18
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sol

A

solution