Medical Terminology Flashcards by Adelynn Knight

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abd

A

abdomen abdominal

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ac

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before meals

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ad lib

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as desired

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ADL

A

activities of daily living

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am

A

morning, before noon

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amb

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ambulate, walk

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amt

A

amount

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as tol

A

as tolerated

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bid

A

twice a day

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bm

A

bowel movement, bonemarrow

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bp

A

blood pressure

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brp

A

bathroom privileges

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c/o

A

complains of

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cap

A

capsule

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cbc

A

complete blood count

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cl liq

A

clear liquids

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CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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d/c

A

discontinue, discharge

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fx

A

fracture

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GI

A

gastrointestinal

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g/gm

A

gram

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gtts

A

drop, drops

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h/hr

A

hours

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hs

A

hour of sleep (bedtime)

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hx

A

history

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I&O

A

intake and output

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IM

A

intramuscular

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IV

A

intravenous

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kg

A

kilogram

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lab

A

Laboratory

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mg

A

milligrams

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mL

A

milliliters

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mn

A

midnight

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n/v

A

nausea and vomiting

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npo

A

nothing by mouth

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OOB

A

out of bed

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OR

A

operating room

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OTC

A

over the counter

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p/P

A

pulse, phosphorus

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pc

A

after meals

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po/PO

A

by mouth, phone order

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prn

A

whenever necessary

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PT

A

physical therapist

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pt

A

patient, pint

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qid

A

four times daily

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r/o

A

rule out

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rx

A

prescription, treatment, take

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ss

A

signs and symptoms

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stat

A

immediately

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SOB

A

short of breath

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susp

A

suspension

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tab

A

tablet

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tid

A

three times daily

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TPR

A

temperature, pulse, respiration

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tx

A

traction, treatment, transplant

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UA

A

urinalysis

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URI

A

upper respiratory infection

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UTI

A

urinary tract infection

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vs

A

vital signs

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w/

A

with

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w/o

A

without

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w/c

A

wheelchair

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WNL

A

within normal limits

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wt

A

weight