Medical Abbrevs. A & B Flashcards
1
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@
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at
2
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A & D
A
admission and discharge
3
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abd
A
abdomen, abdominal
4
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ac
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before meals
5
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AD
A
right ear
6
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ADL
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activities of daily living
7
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ad lib
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as desired
8
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adm
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admission
9
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AIDS
A
Acquired Immunodeficiency syndroms
10
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AKA
A
above knee amputation
11
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am or AM
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morning, before noon
12
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amb
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ambulate, walk
13
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amt
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amount
14
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ant
A
anterior
15
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A & P
A
anterior and posterior, anatomy and physiology
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AP
A
apical pulse
17
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ASA
A
aspirin
18
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ASHD
A
arteriosclerotic heart disease
19
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AS
A
left ear
20
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as tol
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as tolerated
21
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AU
A
both ears
22
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Ax
A
axilla, axillary, armpit
23
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BE
A
barium enema (x-ray)
24
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bid
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twice a day
25
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bil
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bilateral
26
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BKA
A
below-the-knee amputation
27
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Bl
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blood
28
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Bl Wk
A
blood work
29
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BM
A
bowel movement
30
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BP
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blood pressure
31
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BR
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bed rest
32
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BRP
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bathroom privileges
33
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BS
A
blood sugar
34
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BX or bx
A
biopsy
