unit one medical term: Abbreviation originating from the beginning letters of the words Flashcards

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a/g ratio

A

Albumin to globulin ratio

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ARF

A

Acute renal failure

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ADHD

A

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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ADR

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Adverse drug reactions

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AIDS

A

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome

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AKA

A

Above the knee amputation

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AM

A

I Acute myocardial infarction

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ANED

A

Alive no evidence of disease

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ADH

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Antidiuretic hormone

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ARDS

A

Acute respiratory distress syndrome

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ARF

A

Acute renal failure

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ASCVD

A

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

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BKA

A

Below the knee amputation

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14
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BMP

A

Basic metabolic panel

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BP

A

Blood pressure

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BPD

A

Borderline personality disorder

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Bpm

A

Beats per minute

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18
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BSO

A

Bilateral salpingoophorectomy

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19
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C & S

A

Culture and sensitivity

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20
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C/O

A

Complaint of

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21
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CABG

A

Coronary artery bypass graft

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22
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CBC

A

Complete blood count

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CC

A

Chief complaint

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cc

A

cubic centimeters

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CCU

A

Critical care unit

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CDE

A

Complete dental evaluation

27
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CPAP

A

Continuous positive airway pressure

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COPD

A

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CVA

A

Cerebrovascular accident

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DCIS

A

Ductal carcinoma in situ

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DI

A

Diabetes insipidus

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DJD

A

Degenerative joint disease

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DM

A

Diabetes mellitus

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DNC, D & C, D and C

A

Dilation and curettage

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DNR

A

Do not resuscitate

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DOE

A

Dyspnea on exertion

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DTR

A

Deep tendon reflexes

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DVT

A

Deep Vein Thrombosis

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GvHD

A

Graft vs. Host disease

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H & H

A

Hemoglobin and hematocrit

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H & P

A

History and physical examination

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H/O or h/o

A

History of

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HRT

A

Hormone replacement therapy

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I&D

A

Incision and drainage

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IBD

A

Inflammatory bowel disease

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ICD

A

Implantable cardioverter defibrillator

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ICU

A

Intensive care unit

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ITU

A

Intensive therapy unit

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IPF

A

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

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IU

A

International units

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LCIS

A

Lobular carcinoma in situ

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LBP

A

Low back pain

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LLQ

A

Left lower quadrant

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LUQ

A

Left upper quadrant

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MCL

A

Medial collateral ligament

56
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M/H

A

Medical history

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MVP

A

Mitral valve prolapse