abbreviation (A) Flashcards

1
Q

a.c.

A

before meal

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2
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A.M. or a.m.

A

before noon

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3
Q

A/G

A

albumin globulin ratio

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4
Q

ACLS

A

advanced cardiac life support

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5
Q

ACTH

A

adrenocorticotrophic hormone

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6
Q

ad lib

A

as much as needed,
desired

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7
Q

ADH

A

antidiuretic hormone

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8
Q

ADL

A

activities of daily living

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9
Q

AFB

A

acid fast bacillus

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10
Q

Ag

A

antigen

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11
Q

AGA

A

appopriate for gestational age

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12
Q

AIDS

A

acquired immune deficiency syndrome

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13
Q

AKA

A

above knee amputation

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14
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AMA

A

againts medical advice

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15
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amt.

A

amount

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16
Q

ANA

A

antinuclear antibodies

17
Q

anes

A

anesthesia

18
Q

ANTI-HA

A

antibody to hepatitis A

19
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ANTI-HB

A

antibody to hepatitis B

20
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ANTI-HBc

A

antibody to hepatitis B “core” antigen

21
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ANTI-HBs

A

antibody to hepatitis B “surface” antigen

22
Q

AP & Lat

A

anteroposterior & lateral

23
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ARC

A

aids related complex

24
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ARDS

A

adult respiratory distress syndrome

25
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ARF

A

acute renal failure

26
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ASAP

A

as soon as possible

27
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ASHD

A

arteriosclerotic heart disease

28
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ASO

A

antistreptolysin-O