"S" Abbreviation Terms

Question 1

s

Answer 1

Second

Question 2

S

Answer 2

Subjective clinical findings

Question 3

SA

Answer 3

Sinoatrial

Question 4

SAMe

Answer 4

S-adenosylmethion

Question 5

SARD

Answer 5

Sudden acquired retinal degeneration

Question 6

SC

Answer 6

Subcutaneous

Question 7

SCC

Answer 7

Squamous cell carcinoma

Question 8

Segs

Answer 8

Segmented neutrophils

Question 9

Sevo

Answer 9

Sevoflurane

Question 10

SG

Answer 10

Specific gravity

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sid

Answer 11

once a day, Semel in die

Question 12

Sig

Answer 12

Instructions on prescription label

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SIMV

Answer 13

Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation

Question 14

SIRS

Answer 14

Systemic inflammatory response syndrome

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SLE

Answer 15

Systemic lupus erythematosis

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SOAP

Answer 16

Subjective, obhjective, assessment, plan

Question 17

SO₂

Answer 17

Oxygen saturation

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SOB

Answer 18

Shortness of breath

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sp.

Answer 19

species

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SPB

Answer 20

Soft padded bandage

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SQ

Answer 21

Subcutaneous (see SC)

Question 22

SR

Answer 22

Suture removal

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ss

Answer 23

one half, Semis

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SSRI

Answer 24

Selective serotonin reupake inhibitor

Question 25

SST

Answer 25

Serum separator tube

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ST

Answer 26

Schroeder-Thomas (splint)

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Staph

Answer 27

Staphylococcus sp.

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Stat

Answer 28

immediately, Statim

Question 29

Strep

Answer 29

Streptococcus sp.

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Struv

Answer 30

Struvite crystals or stones

Question 31

STT

Answer 31

Schirmear tear test

Question 32

SVT

Answer 32

Supraventricular tachycardia

Question 33

SWB

Answer 33

Stored whole blood

Question 34

Sx

Answer 34

Surgery