Module 1 - Commonly Used Abbreviations, Acronyms, Symbols Flashcards by McKenzie Cooper

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A.C.

A

Before meals

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AD LIB

A

As desired, as needed

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BID, B.I.D.

A

Twice a day

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BP

A

Blood pressure

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BPM

A

Beats per minute

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CA,ca

A

Cancer

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CBC

A

Complete blood count

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CNS

A

Central nervous system

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C/O

A

Complains of

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COPD

A

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CVA

A

Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)

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D&C

A

Dilation and curettage

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DX

A

Diagnosis

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ECG, EKG

A

Electrocardiogram

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EEG

A

Electroecephalogram

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Fe

A

Iron

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FH

A

Family history

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G

A

Gram

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GERD

A

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

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GI

A

Gastrointestinal

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GU

A

Genitourinary

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GYN

A

Gynecology

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H&P

A

History and physical

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H.S.

A

At bedtime (hour of sleep)

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Hx

A

History

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I&D

A

Incision and drainage

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ICU

A

Intensive care unit

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IM

A

Intramuscular

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IV

A

Intravenous

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KCI

A

Potassium chloride

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Kg

A

Kilogram

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L

A

Liter

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Mg

A

Milligram

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MI

A

Myocardial infarction

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mL, ml

A

Milliliter

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NaCl

A

Sodium chloride

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NPO, npo

A

Nothing by mouth

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oint

A

Ointment

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OR

A

Operating room

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OTC

A

Over the counter

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p.c.

A

After meals

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PE

A

Physical exam

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PMH

A

Past medical history

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PO, p.o.

A

By mouth, orally

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POSTOP; postop

A

Postoperative

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PREOP; preop

A

Preoperative

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PRN, prn

A

Whenever necessary

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qd, q.d.

A

Every day

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qid, q.i.d.

A

Four times a day

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Rx

A

Prescription

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SOB

A

Shortness of breath

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subq, SubQ, subcu

A

Subcutaneous

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Susp

A

Suspension

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Tab

A

Tablet

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Tid, t.i.d.

A

Three times a day

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TX

A

Treatment

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U/A

A

Urinalysis

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URI

A

Upper respiratory infection

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US

A

Ultrasound

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UTI

A

Urinary tract infection