P2C2 Flashcards
DM
Diabetes mellitus
dil
Dilute, dissolve
DMD
Doctor of Dental Medicine
DMS
diagnostic medical sonography
DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid
DNR
Do not resuscitate
DO
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
DOA
Dead on arrival
DOB
Date of birth
DOD
Date of death
DON
Director of nursing
DPM
Doctor of podiatrist medicine
DPT
Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
Dr
Doctor
dr
Dram, drainage
DRG
Diagnostic related group
drg, drsg, dsg
Dressing
D/S
Dextrose in saline
DSD
Dry sterile dressing
DTs
Delirium tremors
DVM
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
DW
Distilled water
D/W
Dextrose in water
Dx, dx
Diagnosis
ea
Each
EBL
Estimated blood loss
ECG, EKG
Electrocardiogram
ED
Emergency department
EEG
Electroencephalogram
EENT
Eye, ear, nose, throat
Elix
Elixir
EMG
Electromyogram
EMS
Emergency medical services
EMT
Emergency medical technician
ENT
Eyes, nose, throat
EPA
Environmental protection agency
ER
Emergency room
ESR
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
et, etiol
Etiology (cause of disease)
Ex, exam
Examination
Exc
Excision (cutting away)