A Flashcards
(30 cards)
1
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a.c.
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before meals
2
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A.M. or a.m.
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before noon
3
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A/G
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albumin globulin ratio
4
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ACLS
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support
5
Q
ACTH
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Adrenocorticotrophic hormone
6
Q
ad lib
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as much as needed; desired
7
Q
ADH
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Antidiuretic hormone
8
Q
ADL
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activities of daily living
9
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ADL
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activities of daily living
10
Q
AFB
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Acid Fast Bacillus
11
Q
Ag
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antigen
12
Q
AGA
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Appropriate for Gestational Age
13
Q
AIDS
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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
14
Q
AKA
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Above Knee Amputation
15
Q
AMA
A
Against Medical Advice
16
Q
amt.
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amount
17
Q
ANA
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Antinuclear Antibody
18
Q
anes.
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Anesthesia
19
Q
Anti-HA
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Antibody to Hepatitis A
20
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Anti-HB
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Antibody to Hepatitis B
21
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Anti-HBc
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antibody hepatitis b core antigen
22
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Anti-HBe
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Antibody to Hepatitis “e” antigen
23
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Anti-HBs
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Antibody to Hepatitis B “surface” antigen
24
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AP & Lat.
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Anteroposterior and Lateral
25
ARC
AIDS Related Complex
26
ARDS
Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
27
ARF
Acute Renal Failure
28
ASAP
As soon as possible.
29
ASHD
Arteriosclerotic Heart Diseases
30
ASO
Antistreptolysin-O
