Midterm 1 Flashcards
ASA
aspirin
AAA
abdominal aortic aneurysm
ABx
antibiotics
ABG
arterial blood gas
AMA
against medical advice
Appy
appendectomy
AMS
altered mental status
A&O
alert and oriented
BID
2 times/day
B
bilateral
BP
blood pressure
BM
bowel movement
CA
cancer
CHF
congestive heart failure
CBC
complete blood count
CC
chief complaint
CAD
coronary artery disease
c/o
complaining of
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
CTA
clear to auscultation
CXR
chest x-ray
DM
diabetes Mellitus
D&C
dilation/curettage
DTR
deep tendon reflex
Dx
diagnosis
ECG/EKG
electrocardiogram
EEG
electroencephalogram
ENT
ear, nose, throat
ETOH
alcohol
FB
foreign body
ERSD
End-stage renal disease
FROM
full range of motion
GB
gall bladder
GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
GI
gastrointestinal
GSW
gunshot wound
HA
headache
h/o
history of