Acronyms Flashcards
(142 cards)
1
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CHF
A
Congestive Heart Failure
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CNS
A
Central Nervous System
3
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COLD
A
Congestive Obstructive Lung Disease
4
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CP
A
Cerebral Palsy
5
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CSF
A
Cerebral Spinal Fluid
6
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CVA
A
Cerebrovascular Accident
7
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CXR
A
Chest X-Ray
8
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Dc
A
Discontinue
9
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DEXA
A
Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry
10
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DNR
A
Do Not Resuscitate
11
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DOA
A
Dead On Arrival
12
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DOB
A
Date Of Birth
13
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DOE
A
Date Of Expiry
14
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DT’s
A
Delirium Tremens
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DU
A
Duodenal Ulcer
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DVT
A
Deep Vein Thrombosis
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ECG/EKG
A
Electrocardiogram
18
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ECU
A
Extended Care Unit
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EEG
A
Electroencephalogram
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EENT / ENT
A
Eyes Ears Nose Throat / Ears Nose Throat
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ER / ED
A
Emergency Room / Emergency Department
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ES&D
A
Esophagus, Stomach, and Duodenum
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ESWL
A
Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy
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FB
A
Foreign Body
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FOSH / FOOSH
Fall On Outstretched Hand
26
F/U
Follow Up
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FUO
Fever of Unknown Origin
28
GB
Gall Bladder
29
GER / GERD
Gastroesophageal Reflux (Disease)
30
GI
Gastrointestinal
31
GSW
Gunshot Wound
32
GU
Genitourinary
33
HBP
High Blood Pressure
34
HBV
Hepatitis B Virus
35
HGB
Hemoglobin
36
HH
Hiatus Hernia
37
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
38
HRT
Hormone Replacement Therapy
39
IBD
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
40
ICP
Intracranial Pressure
41
ICU / NICU
Intensive Care Unit / Neonatal ICU
42
IM
Intramuscular
43
IUD / IUCD
Intrauterine Device / Intrauterine Copper Device
44
IV
Intravenous
45
IVDU
Intravenous Drug User
46
IVP
Intravenous Pyelogram
47
KUB
Kidneys Ureters Bladder
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KV
Kilovolt
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KVO
Keep Vein Open
50
LLL
Left Lower Lobe
51
LLQ
Left Lower Quadrant
52
LMP
Last Menstrual Period
53
LOC
Level Of Consciousness
54
LP
Lumbar Puncture
55
LUE
Left Upper Extremity
56
LUL
Left Upper Lobe
57
LUQ
Left Upper Quadrant
58
LV
Left Ventricle
59
MD
Muscular Dystrophy or Medical Doctor
60
MG
Myasthenia Gravis
61
MI
Myocardial Infarct
62
MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
63
MS
Multiple Sclerosis
64
MVA
Motor Vehicle Accident
65
NAD
No Abnormality Detected
66
NG
Nasogastric
67
NKA
No Known Allergies
68
NPO
Nothing per os (by mouth)
69
NYD
Nothing Yet Diagnosed
70
OHS
Open Heart Surgery
71
OP / OPD
Out Patient (Department)
72
OR
Operating Room
73
ORIF
Open Reduction Internal Fixation
74
OT
Occupational Therapy
75
PAR
Post Anesthetic Recovery
76
Pb
Lead
77
PCA
Patient Controlled Analgesia
78
PCP
Primary Care Physician
79
PE
Pulmonary Embolism
80
PEG
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastronomy Tube
81
PET
Positron Emission Tomography
82
PFT
Pulmonary Function Test
83
PICC
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
84
PID
Pelvis Inflammatory Disease
85
PKD
Polycystic Kidney Disease
86
PMS
pre-menstrual Syndrome
87
p.r.n.
As needed (Pro re nata - latin)
88
PT
Physical Therapy
89
PTT
Prothrombin Time
90
PVD
Peripheral Vascular Disease
91
RA
Rheumatoid Arthritis
92
RDS
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
93
RFA
Radiofrequency Ablation
94
RLE
Right Lower Extremity
95
RLL
Right Lower Lobe
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RLQ
Right Lower Quadrant
97
RML
Right Middle Lobe
98
R/O
Rule Out
99
ROM
Range of Motion
100
RUE
Right Upper Extremity
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RUL
Right Upper Lobe
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RUQ
Right Upper Quadrant
103
S&D
Stomach & Duodenum
104
SA
Sinoatrial
105
SB
Small Bowel
106
SC
Subcutaneous
107
SIDS
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
108
SLE
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
109
SOB
Short of Breath
110
SOL
Space Occupying Lesion
111
STD
Sexually Transmitted Disease
112
STAT
immediately
113
TB
Tuberculosis (Tubercle Bacillus)
114
TENS
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
115
THR
Total Hip Replacement
116
TIA
Transient Ischemic Attack
117
TKR
Total Knee Replacement
118
TMJ
Temporomandibular Joint
119
TPR
Temperature, Pulse, Respirations
120
TUPR
Transurethral Prostatic Resection
121
UGI
Upper Gastrointestinal
122
URI
Upper Respiratory Infection
123
VSD
Ventricle Septal Defect
124
WBC
White Blood Cell
125
AAA
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
126
AF
Atrial Fibrillation
127
AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
128
ALS
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
129
a.m.a.
against medical advice
130
AOB
Alcohol On Breath
131
ARDS
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
132
ASAP
As Soon As Possible
133
BaE / BE
Barium Enema
134
B/P
Blood Pressure
135
C/O
Complains Of
136
CABG
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
137
CAD
Coronary Artery Disease
138
CBC
Complete Blood Count
139
CBD
Common Bile Duct
140
CCU
Coronary Care Unit
141
CDH
Congenital Dislocated Hips
142
CF
Cystic Fibrosis
