Midterm Acronyms Sem 3 Flashcards by Caitlin MacDonald

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HIV

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human immunodeficiency virus

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AIDS

A

acquired immune deficiency syndrome

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OT

A

occipitotransverse

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HAART

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highly active antiretroviral

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VBAC

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vaginal birth after cesarean

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ARM

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artificial rupture of membranes

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VAP

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ventilator-associated pneumonia

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PONV

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postoperative nausea and vomiting

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IVF

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in-vitro fertilization

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NICU

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neonatal intensive care unit

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ARC

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aids related complex

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D and C

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dilation and curettage

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IUGR

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intrauterine growth restriction

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PCP

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pneumocystis carinii pneumonia

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FAS

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fetal alcohol syndrome

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D and E

A

dilation and evacuation

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RDS

A

respiratory distress syndrome

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KS

A

Kaposi’s sarcoma

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GTT

A

glucose tolerance test

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SVD

A

spontaneous vaginal delivery

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NHL

A

Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

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CMV Retinitis

A

cytomegalovirus retinitis

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OP

A

occipitoposterior

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PROM

A

premature rupture of membranes

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FHR

A

fetal heart rate

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NST

A

non stress test

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PIH

A

pregnancy induced hypertension

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PJP

A

pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia

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HPV

A

human papilloma virus

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CPD

A

cephalopelvic disproportion