Chapter 5 (Nervous System Abbreviations) Flashcards
1
Q
ADHD
A
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
2
Q
ALS
A
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrid’s disease)
3
Q
CNS
A
central nervous system
4
Q
CP
A
cerebral palsy
5
Q
CSF
A
cerebrospinal fluid
6
Q
CVA
A
cerebrovascular accident
7
Q
EEG
A
electroencephalogram
8
Q
ICP
A
intracranial pressure
9
Q
LOC
A
level of consciousness
10
Q
LP
A
lumbar puncture
11
Q
MRA
A
magnetic resonance angiography
12
Q
MS
A
multiple sclerosis
13
Q
OCD
A
obsessive compulsive disorder
14
Q
PET
A
positron emission tomography
15
Q
PNS
A
peripheral nervous system
16
Q
TIA
A
transient ischemic attack
