Miscellaneous Flashcards by Vince Maes

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ADA

A

American Diabetic Association

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ADL

A

activities of daily living

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AMA

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against medical advice

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BM

A

bowel movement

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B&C

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Board and Care facility

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BMR

A

basal metabolic rate

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BSC

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bedside commode

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CCU

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critical care unit

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CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CHO

A

carbohydrate

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D5W

A

5% dextrose in water

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DNAR

A

do not attempt resuscitation

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DNR

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do not resuscitate

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Dsg

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dressing

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dx

A

diagnosis

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GT

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gastric tube

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HHA

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home health aide

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HOB

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head of bed

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I&O

A

intake and output

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ICU

A

intensive care unit

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IPPB

A

intermittent positive pressure breathing

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IS

A

incentive spirometer

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NC

A

nasal cannula

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NCS

A

no concentrated sweets

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NICU

A

neonatal intensive care unit

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NG

A

nasogastric

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NGT

A

nasogastric tube

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NPO or n.p.o.

A

nothing by mouth

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NS

A

normal saline

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O2

A

oxygen

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OT

A

occupational therapy

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PACU

A

post anesthesia care unit

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PCA

A

patient controlled analgesia

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PD

A

postural drainage

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PPN

A

peripheral parenteral nutrition

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postop

A

postoperative

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preop

A

preoperative

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prep

A

preparation

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PT

A

physical therapy

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RDA

A

recommended daily allowance

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SCD

A

sequential compression device

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SICU

A

surgical intensive care unit

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SL

A

saline lock

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SNF

A

skilled nursing facility

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SO

A

significant other

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S/P

A

status post

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STAT

A

immediately

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TF

A

tube feeding

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T/L

A

teaching learning

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TKO

A

to keep open

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TO or T.O.

A

telephone order

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TPN

A

total parenteral nutrition

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Tx

A

treatment

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VO or V.O.

A

verbal order

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VS

A

vital signs

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WA

A

while awake

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X

A

times