Medical Abbreviations: Section 3 Flashcards

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CHD

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Coronary heart disease

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CDC

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Centers for disease control and prevention

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CHF

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Congestive heart failure

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CHO

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Carbohydrate

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chol

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Cholesterol

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CICU

A

Cardiac intensive care unit

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ck

A

Check

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cl liq

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Clear liquids

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cm

A

Centimeter

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CNS

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Central nervous system

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co, c/o

A

Complains of

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CO2

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Carbon dioxide

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cont

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Continued

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COPD

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CPK

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Creatine phosphokinase (cardiac enzyme)

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CPR

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CS

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Central supply or service

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C&S

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Culture and sensitivity

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CSF

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Cerebrospinal fluid

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CSR

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Central supply room

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CT

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Computerized tomography

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CVA

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Cerebral vascular accident (stroke)

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Cx

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Cervix, complication, complaint

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d

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Day

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DAT

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Diet as tolerated