Unit 4: Integumentary System - Abbreviations Flashcards

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ABCDE

A

mnemonic for assessing skin lesions for cancer risk: Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving

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BCC

A

basal Cell carcinoma

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3
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Bx

A

biopsy

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4
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decub

A

decubitus ulcer, due to prolonged pressure, bedsores, pressure ulcers.

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5
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Derm

A

dermatology

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6
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I&D

A

incision and drainage

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7
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ID

A

intradermal

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8
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IM

A

intramuscular

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9
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SC

A

subcutaneous

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SQ

A

subcutaneous

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11
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subQ

A

subcutaneous

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12
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SCC

A

squamous cell carcinoma

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13
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ung

A

ointment

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