Vocab Vol.1 Flashcards
TX=
Treatment
UA=
Urinalysis = A diagnostic test that tests urine.
URI=
Upper Respiratory Infection= The nose, throat pharynx, larynx, & bronchia.
UTI=
Urinary treat infection= Can infect the kidney’s , ureters, bladder, & urethra.
Vd=
void= To release or expel urine.
VD=
Vernal disease= Sexually transmitted disease or infection.
WNL=
Within normal limits= Ex: X-ray, Blood test, & Orthopedic exam(s).
+=
Positive
- =
Negative
mmHg=
Millimeters of mercury= Unit in which blood pressure is measured.
MVA/MVC=
Car accident
N/A=
Not applicable= Does not apply to you or present situation.
Na+ =
Sodium= Salt, is also known as electrolyte mineral.
NAS=
No added salt
Neg=
Negative
NGT=
NG Tube= A tube used to feed patients through the nose which drips into the stomach.
NIDDM=
Non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.
NKFDA=
No known food or drug allergy.
NBO=
Nothing by mouth= Generally before surgery or a procedure that will be performed under anesthesia.
S&S; S/S=
Signs & Symptoms= Swelling, headache, dizziness, & redness.
Stat=
Immediate= Emergency- respond quickly.
Supp=
Suppository= Support that will help assist with defecation.
Sx=
Symptoms
TIA=
Transient ischemic attack= Mini stroke- precursor to a stroke.
