Abbreviations C E Flashcards by Jaime Richter Stary

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What does C-section stand for?

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cesarean section

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What is the abbreviation for culture and sensitivity?

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C&S

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What does CABG refer to?

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coronary artery bypass graft

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What condition is abbreviated as CAD?

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coronary artery disease

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What imaging technique does CT stand for?

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computed tomography

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What does CBC represent in medical terminology?

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complete blood count

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What is the meaning of CBS?

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capillary blood sugar

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What does CCU stand for?

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Critical Care Unit or Coronary Care Unit

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What condition is indicated by the abbreviation CHF?

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congestive heart failure

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What does cm stand for?

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centimeter

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What does C/N stand for in a medical context?

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charge nurse

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What does CNA stand for?

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Certified Nursing Assistant

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What does CNS refer to?

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central nervous system

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What gas is represented by the abbreviation CO2?

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carbon dioxide

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What does c/o or C/O mean?

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complaint of

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What condition is abbreviated as COPD?

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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What does CPAP stand for?

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continuous positive airway pressure

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What enzyme is indicated by the abbreviation CPK?

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creatinine phosphokinase

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What does CPR stand for?

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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What does CSF represent?

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cerebrospinal fluid

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What does CVA stand for?

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cerebral vascular accident

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What does CVP refer to?

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central venous pressure

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What imaging technique is abbreviated as CXR?

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chest X-ray

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What does CRF stand for?

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chronic renal failure

What does EEG stand for?

Electroencephalogram

What is the abbreviation for Electrocardiogram?

ECG / EKG

What does ECT stand for?

Electroconvulsive therapy

What procedure does EGD refer to?

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

What does ER / ED stand for?

Emergency Room, Emergency Department

What does ETT refer to in medical terms?

endotracheal tube

What does ERCP stand for?

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

What substance is referred to by the abbreviation ETOH?

ethanol (ethyl alcohol or ethanol)

What does ESRD stand for?

End Stage Renal Disease

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