section 3 Flashcards
ABG
arterial blood gases
AIDS
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
ALS
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
pronounced ay-my-oh-trow-fic
AP
angina pectoris
BBB
bundle branch block or blood brain barrier
BPH
benign prostatic hypertrophy
C-Diff
clostridium difficile
c/o
complains of
CA
cancer
CAD
coronary artery disease
CC
chief complaint
CHF
congestive heart failure
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CP
cerebral palsy
CTX
contraction
CVA
cerebrovascular accident or stroke
CV, CVD
cardiovascular, cardiovascular disease
DM
diabetes mellitus
DVT
deep vein thrombosis or blood clot
DX
diagnosis
ENT
ear nose and throat
ESRD
end stage renal disease
FUO
fever of unknown origin
Fx
fracture
GDM
gestational diabetes mellitus
GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
pronounced gastro-esofa-jeel
HAI
healthcare associated infection
HBV
hepatitis B virus
HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
HPI
history of present illness