Section 3 Flashcards
CC
Chief complain
BBB
Bundle branch block
Blood brain barrier
CAD
Coronary artery disease
ABG
Arterial blood gases
ALS
Aymayotrophic lateral sclerosis
AP
Angina pectoris
AIDS
acquired immunodeficency syndrome
BPH
Benign prostatic hypotrophy
c/o
Complains of
CA
Cancer
C-Diff
Clostridium difficile
CHF
Congestive heart failure
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CP
Cerebral palsy
GDM
Gestational diabetes mellitus
GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
HAI
Health care associated infection
HBV
Hepatitis B virus
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
HPI
History of present illnes
CTX
Contraction
CVA
Cardiovascular accident or stroke
CV, CVD
Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular disease
DM
Diabetes mellitus
DVT
Deep vein thrombosis or blood clot
Dx
Diagnosis
ENT
Ears, nose and throat
ESRD
End stage renal disease
FUO
Fever of unknown origin
FX
Fracture