secojd 3 Flashcards
1
Q
CXR
A
chest x-ray
Example: The doctor ordered a CXR to check for any abnormalities in the patient’s lungs.
2
Q
D/W
A
dextrose in water
3
Q
D&C
A
dilation and curettage
4
Q
dc
A
discontinue or discharge
5
Q
DHHS, HHS
A
Department of Health and Human Services
6
Q
DM
A
diabetes mellitus
7
Q
DNR
A
do not resuscitate
8
Q
DO
A
doctor of osteopathic medicine
9
Q
DOA
A
dead on arrival
10
Q
DOB
A
date of birth
11
Q
DVT
A
deep vein thrombosis
12
Q
DX
A
diagnosis
13
Q
ED
A
emergency department
14
Q
EEG
A
electroencephalogram
15
Q
EKG, ECG
A
electrocardiogram
16
Q
ENT
A
ear, nose, throat
17
Q
ER
A
emergency room
18
Q
ETA
A
estimated time of arrival
19
Q
F
A
fahrenheit
20
Q
f/u
A
follow up
21
Q
FBS
A
fasting blood sugar
22
Q
FDA
A
Food and Drug Administration
23
Q
FUO
A
fever of unknown origin
24
Q
FX
A
fracture
