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Section 1: Nursing Abbreviations Flashcards

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ABC

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airway, breathing, circulation

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abd.

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abdomen

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ABG

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arterial blood gas

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ABO

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system of classifying blood groups

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ac

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before meals

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ACE

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angiotensin-converting enzyme

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ACS

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acute compartment syndrome

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ACTH

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adrenocorticotrophic hormone

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ADL

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activities of daily living

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ADH

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antidiuretic hormone

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ad lib

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freely, as desired

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AFP

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alpha-fetoprotein

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AIDS

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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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AKA

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above-knee amputation

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ALL

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acute lymphocytic leukemia

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ALP

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alkaline phosphatase (formerly SGPT)

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ALS

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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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ALT

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alanine aminotransferase

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AMI

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antibody-mediated immunity

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AML

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acute myelogenous leukemia

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amt.

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amount

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ANA

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antinuclear antibody

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ANS

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autonomic nervous system

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AP

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anteroposterior

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A and P

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anterior and posterior

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APC

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atrial premature contraction

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aq.

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water

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ARDS

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adult respiratory distress syndrome

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ASD

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atrial septal defect

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ASHD

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atherosclerotic heart disease

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AST

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aspartate aminotransferase (formerly SGOT)

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ATP

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adenosine triphosphate

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AV

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atrioventricular

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BCG

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Bacille Calmette-Guerin

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bid

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two times a day

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BMR

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basal metabolic rate

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BKA

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below-knee amputation

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BLS

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basic life support

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BP

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blood pressure

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BPH

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benign prostatic hyperplasia

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bpm

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beats per minute

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BPR

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bathroom privileges

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BSA

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body surface area

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BUN

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blood, urea, nitrogen

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C and S

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culture and sensitivity

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C

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centigrade, Celsius

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c̅

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with

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C̅a

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calcium

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CA

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cancer

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cal

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calorie(s)

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CABG

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coronary artery bypass graft

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CAD

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coronary artery disease

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caps

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capsules

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CAPD

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continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

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CBC

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complete blood count

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CBI

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continuous bladder irrigation

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CC

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chief complaint

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CCU

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coronary care unit, critical care unit

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CDC

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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CHF

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congestive heart failure

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CK

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creatine kinase

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Cl

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chloride

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CLL

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chronic lymphocytic leukemia

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cm

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centimeter

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CMV

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cytomegalovirus infection

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CNS

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central nervous system

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CO

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carbon monoxide, cardiac output

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CO2

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carbon dioxide

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comp

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compound

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cont

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continuous

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COPD

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CP

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cerebral palsy

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CPAP

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continuous positive airway pressure

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CPK

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creatine phosphokinase

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CPR

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CRP

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C-reactive protein

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CSF

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cerebrospinal fluid

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CT

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computerized tomography

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CTD

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connective tissue disease

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80
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CTS

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carpal tunnel syndrome

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81
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cu

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cubic

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CVA

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costovertebral angle

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CVC

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central venous catheter

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CVP

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central venous pressure

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D and C

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dilation and curettage (dilation of cervix)

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DIC

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disseminated intravascular coagulation

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dil.

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dilute

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DIFF

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differential blood count

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DJD

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degenerative joint disease

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DKA

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diabetic ketoacidosis

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dL

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deciliter (100 mL)

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DM

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diabetes mellitus

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DNA

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deoxyribonucleic acid

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DNR

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do not resuscitate

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DO

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doctor of osteopathy

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DOE

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dyspnea on exertion

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DTaP or Tdap

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vaccine for diphtheria, pertussis(whooping cough), tetanus

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D/W

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dextrose in water

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Dx

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diagnosis

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ECF

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extracellular fluid

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ECG or EKG

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electrocardiogram

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ECT

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electroconvulsive therapy

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103
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ED

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emergency department

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EDD

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estimated date of delivery

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EEG

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electroencephalogram

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EMD

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electromechanical dissociation

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EMG

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electromyography

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ENT

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ear, nose, and throat

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ESR

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erythrocyte sedimentation rate

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ESRD

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end-stage renal disease

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ET

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endotracheal tube

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F

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Fahrenheit

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4× 4

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piece of gauze 4′′ by 4′′ used for dressings

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FBD

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fibrocystic breast disease

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FDA

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Food and Drug Administration

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116
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FFP

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fresh frozen plasma

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FBS

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fasting blood sugar

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fl

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fluid

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FHR

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fetal heart rate

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FM

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fetal movement

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FSH

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follicle-stimulating hormone

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FUO

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fever of undetermined origin

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g, gm

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gram

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GB

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gall bladder

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GFR

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glomerular filtration rate

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GH

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growth hormone

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127
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GI

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gastrointestinal

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gr

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grain

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129
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GSC

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Glasgow coma scale

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gtts

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drops

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GU

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genitourinary

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GYN

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gynecological

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(H)

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hypodermically

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Hb or Hgb

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hemoglobin

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h or hr

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hour(s)

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hCG

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human chorionic gonadotropin

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HCO3

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bicarbonate

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Hct

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hematocrit

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HD

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hemodialysis

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HDL

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high-density lipoproteins

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Hg

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mercury

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Hgb

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hemoglobin

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143
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HGH

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human growth hormone

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HHNC

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hyperglycemia hyperosmolar nonketotic coma

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HIV

A

human immunodeficiency virus

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HLA

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human leukocyte antigen

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hPL

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human placental lactogen

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HR

A

heart rate

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HSV

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herpes simplex virus

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HTN

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hypertension

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Hx

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history

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Hz

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hertz (cycles/second)

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I and O

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intake and output

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IAPB

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intra-aortic balloon pump

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IBS

A

irritable bowel syndrome

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ICF

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intracellular fluid

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ICP

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increased intracranial pressure

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ICS

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intercostal space

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ICU

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intensive care unit

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ID

A

intradermal

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IDDM

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insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus

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IgA

A

immunoglobulin A

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IM

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intramuscular

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IOP

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increased intraocular pressure

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IPG

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impedance plethysmogram

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IPPB

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intermittent positive-pressure breathing

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IU

A

international unit

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IUD

A

intrauterine device

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IV

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intravenous

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IVC

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intraventricular catheter

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IVP

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intravenous pyelogram

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JRA

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juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

173
Q

K+

A

potassium

174
Q

KO, KVO

A

keep vein open

175
Q

KS

A

Kaposi’s sarcoma

176
Q

KUB

A

kidneys, ureters, bladder

177
Q

lab

A

laboratory

178
Q

LBBB

A

left bundle branch block

179
Q

LDH

A

lactate dehydrogenase

180
Q

LDL

A

low-density lipoproteins

181
Q

LE

A

lupus erythematosus

182
Q

LH

A

luteinizing hormone

183
Q

liq

A

liquid

184
Q

LLQ

A

left lower quadrant

185
Q

LOC

A

level of consciousness

186
Q

LP

A

lumbar puncture

187
Q

LPN, LVN

A

licensed practical or vocational nurse

188
Q

Lt

A

left

189
Q

LTC

A

long-term care

190
Q

LUQ

A

left upper quadrant

191
Q

LV

A

left ventricle

192
Q

m

A

meter, micron

193
Q

MAO

A

monoamine oxidase inhibitors

194
Q

mcg

A

microgram

195
Q

MCH

A

mean corpuscular hemoglobin

196
Q

MCV

A

mean corpuscular volume

197
Q

MD

A

muscular dystrophy

198
Q

MDI

A

metered dose inhaler

199
Q

mEq

A

milliequivalent

200
Q

Mg

A

magnesium

201
Q

MG

A

myasthenia gravis

202
Q

MI

A

myocardial infarction

203
Q

MMR

A

vaccine for measles, mumps, rubella

204
Q

mo

A

month(s)

205
Q

MRI

A

magnetic resonance imaging

206
Q

MS

A

multiple sclerosis

207
Q

MRSA

A

methicillin-resistant S. aureus

208
Q

N

A

nitrogen, normal (strength of solution)

209
Q

NIDDM

A

non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus

210
Q

NANDA

A

North American Nursing Diagnosis Association

211
Q

NG

A

nasogastric

212
Q

NGT

A

nasogastric tube

213
Q

NLN

A

National League for Nursing

214
Q

noc

A

at night

215
Q

NPO

A

nothing by mouth

216
Q

NS

A

normal saline

217
Q

NSAIDS

A

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

218
Q

NSNA

A

National Student Nurses’ Association

219
Q

NST

A

non-stress test

220
Q

OB-GYN

A

obstetrics and gynecology

221
Q

OCT

A

oxytocin challenge test

222
Q

OD

A

right eye

223
Q

OOB

A

out of bed

224
Q

OPC

A

outpatient clinic

225
Q

o̅ s̅

A

by mouth

226
Q

OS

A

left eye

227
Q

OSHA

A

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

228
Q

OT

A

occupational therapy

229
Q

OTC

A

over the counter (drug that can be obtained without a prescription)

230
Q

OU

A

both eyes

231
Q

p̅

A

after

232
Q

P

A

pulse, pressure, phosphorus

233
Q

PA Chest

A

posterior-anterior chest x-ray

234
Q

PAC

A

premature atrial complexes

235
Q

PaCO2

A

partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood

236
Q

PaO2

A

partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood

237
Q

PAD

A

peripheral artery disease

238
Q

Pap

A

Papanicolaou smear

239
Q

PAT

A

paroxysmal atrial tachycardia

240
Q

pc

A

after meals

241
Q

PCA

A

patient-controlled analgesia

242
Q

PCO2

A

partial pressure of carbon dioxide

243
Q

PCP

A

Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia or primary care physician

244
Q

PD

A

peritoneal dialysis

245
Q

PDA

A

patent ductus arteriosis

246
Q

PE

A

pulmonary embolism

247
Q

PEEP

A

positive end-expiratory pressure

248
Q

PERRLA

A

pupils equal, round, react to light and accommodation

249
Q

PET

A

postural emission tomography

250
Q

PFT

A

pulmonary function tests

251
Q

pH

A

hydrogen ion concentration

252
Q

PICC

A

peripherally inserted central catheter

253
Q

PID

A

pelvic inflammatory disease

254
Q

PIH

A

pregnancy-induced hypertension

255
Q

PKD

A

polycystic disease

256
Q

PKU

A

phenylketonuria

257
Q

PMI

A

point of maximal impulse

258
Q

PMS

A

premenstrual syndrome

259
Q

PN

A

parenteral nutrition

260
Q

PND

A

paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

261
Q

PO

A

by mouth

261
Q

PO2

A

partial pressure of oxygen

262
Q

PPD

A

positive purified protein derivative (of tuberculin)

263
Q

PPN

A

partial parenteral nutrition

264
Q

PRN, prn

A

as needed, whenever necessary

265
Q

pro time

A

prothrombin time

266
Q

PSA

A

prostate-specific antigen

267
Q

psi

A

pounds per square inch

268
Q

PT

A

physical therapy, prothrombin time

269
Q

PTCA

A

percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty

270
Q

PTH

A

parathyroid hormone

271
Q

PTT

A

partial thromboplastin time

272
Q

PUDpeptic ulcer disease

A

peptic ulcer disease

273
Q

PVC

A

premature ventricular contraction

274
Q

p̅ c̅

A

after meals

275
Q

PSP

A

phenol-sulfonphthalein

276
Q

q

A

every

277
Q

QA

A

quality assurance

278
Q

q 2 hours

A

every two hours

279
Q

q 4 hours

A

every four hours

280
Q

qid

A

four times a day

281
Q

qs

A

quantity sufficient

282
Q

R

A

rectal temperature, respirations, roentgen

283
Q

RA

A

rheumatoid arthritis

284
Q

RAI

A

radioactive iodine

285
Q

RAIU

A

radioactive iodine uptake

286
Q

RAS

A

reticular activating system

287
Q

RBBB

A

right bundle branch block

288
Q

RBC

A

red blood cell or count

289
Q

RCA

A

right coronary artery

290
Q

RDA

A

recommended dietary allowance

291
Q

resp

A

respirations

292
Q

RF

A

rheumatic fever, rheumatoid factor

293
Q

Rh

A

antigen on blood cell indicated by + or –

294
Q

RIND

A

reversible ischemic neurologic deficit

295
Q

RLQ

A

right lower quadrant

296
Q

RNA

A

ribonucleic acid

297
Q

R/O

A

rule out, to exclude

298
Q

ROM

A

range of motion (of joint) or rupture of membranes

299
Q

RUQ

A

right upper quadrant

300
Q

Rx

A

prescription

301
Q

s̅

A

without

302
Q

S. or Sig.

A

(Signa) to write on label

303
Q

SA

A

sinoatrial node

304
Q

SaO2

A

systemic arterial oxygen saturation (%)

305
Q

sat sol

A

saturated solution

306
Q

SBE

A

subacute bacterial endocarditis

307
Q

SDA

A

same-day admission

308
Q

SDS

A

same-day surgery

309
Q

sed rate

A

sedimentation rate

310
Q

SI

A

International System of Units

311
Q

SIADH

A

syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone

312
Q

SIDS

A

sudden infant death syndrome

313
Q

SL

A

sublingual

314
Q

SLE

A

systemic lupus erythematosus

315
Q

SOB

A

short of breath

316
Q

sol

A

solution

317
Q

SMBG

A

self-monitoring blood glucose

318
Q

SMR

A

submucous resection

319
Q

spec.

A

specimen

320
Q

sp gr

A

specific gravity

321
Q

SS

A

soap suds

322
Q

SSKI

A

saturated solution of potassium iodide

323
Q

stat

A

immediately

324
Q

STI

A

sexually transmitted infection

325
Q

Syr.

A

syrup

326
Q

T

A

temperature, thoracic (to be followed by the number designating specific thoracic vertebra)

327
Q

T and A

A

tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

328
Q

tabs

A

tablets

329
Q

TB

A

tuberculosis

330
Q

T and C

A

type and cross-match

331
Q

TED

A

antiembolitic stockings

332
Q

temp

A

temperature

333
Q

TENS

A

transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

334
Q

TIA

A

transient ischemic attack

335
Q

TIBC

A

total iron-binding capacity

336
Q

tid

A

three times a day

337
Q

tinct

A

tincture

338
Q

TMJ

A

temporomandibular joint

339
Q

t-PA

A

tissue plasminogen activator

340
Q

TPR

A

temperature, pulse, respiration

341
Q

TQM

A

total quality management

342
Q

TSE

A

testicular self-examination

343
Q

TSH

A

thyroid-stimulating hormone

344
Q

TSS

A

toxic shock syndrome

345
Q

TURP

A

transuretheral prostatectomy

346
Q

UA

A

urinalysis

347
Q

ung

A

ointment

348
Q

URI

A

upper respiratory tract infection

349
Q

UTI

A

urinary tract infection

350
Q

VAD

A

venous access device

351
Q

VDRL

A

Veneral Disease Research Laboratory (test for syphilis)

352
Q

VF, Vfib

A

ventricular fibrillation

353
Q

VPC

A

ventricular premature complexes

354
Q

VS

A

vital signs

355
Q

VSD

A

ventricular septal defect

356
Q

VTE

A

venous thromboembolism

357
Q

WBC

A

white blood cell or count

358
Q

WHO

A

World Health Organization

359
Q

wk

A

week(s)

360
Q

wt

A

weight

361
Q

y

A

years(s)

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