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P1C1 Flashcards

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ā

A

Before

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A&D

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Admission and discharge

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A&P

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Anterior and posterior, Anatomy and physiology

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āā

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Of each

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Ab

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Abortion

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abd

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Abdomen, abdominal

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ABG

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Arterial blood gas

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ac

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Before meals

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ACTH

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Adrenocorticotrophic hormone

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ADH

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Antidiuretic hormone

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Ad lib

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As desired

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12
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ADL

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Activities of daily living

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adm

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Admission

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AHA

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American hospital association

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15
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AIDS

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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome

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am, AM

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Morning, before noon

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AMA

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American medical association, against medical advice

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amal

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amb

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Ambulate, walk

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amt

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ANA

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American Nurses’ Association

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ANS

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Autonomic nervous system

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ant

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AP

A

Apical pulse

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approx

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Approximately

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aq, aqua

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ARC

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AODS-related complex

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AS

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as tol

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as tolerated

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ASAP

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As soon as possible

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ASCVD

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Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease

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av

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AV

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Arteriovenous, atrioventricular

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A&W

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Alive and well

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Ax

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Axilla, axillary, armpit

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Ba

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ASHD

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Arteriosclerotic heart disease

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BMI

A

body mass index

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AD

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EGD

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esophagogastroduodenoscopy

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AU

Medical Abbreviations (12 decks)

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