Disease Flashcards by Jennifer Ramirez

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What does ADD stand for?

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ADD = attention deficit disorder

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What does ADHD stand for?

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ADHD = attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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What does AIDS stand for?

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AIDS = auto immune deficiency syndrome

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What does ALS stand for?

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ALS = amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease)

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What does ARDS stand for?

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ARDS = adult respiratory distress syndrome

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What does ASHD stand for?

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ASHD = arteriosclerotic heart disease

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What does BP stand for?

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BP = blood pressure

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What does BPH stand for?

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BPH = benign prostatic hypertrophy

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What does CA stand for?

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CA = cancer

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What does CAD stand for?

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CAD = coronary artery disease

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What does CHF stand for?

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CHF = congestive heart failure

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What does COPD stand for?

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COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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What does CVA stand for?

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CVA = cerebrovascular accident

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What does DM stand for?

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DM = diabetes mellitus

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What does GC stand for?

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GC = gonorrhea

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What does GERD stand for?

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GERD = gastroesophageal reflux disease

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What does HTN stand for?

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HTN = hypertension

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What does IBS stand for?

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IBS = irritable bowel syndrome

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What does IDDM stand for?

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IDDM = insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus

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What does MI stand for?

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MI = myocardial infarction

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What does MR stand for?

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MR = mental retardation

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What does MS stand for?

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MS = multiple sclerosis

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What does MVP stand for?

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MVP = mitral valve prolapse

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What does NIDDM stand for?

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NIDDM = non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus

What does PAT stand for?

PAT = paroxysmal atrial tachycardia

What does PID stand for?

PID = pelvic inflammatory disease

What does PTSD stand for?

PTSD = post-traumatic stress disorder

What does PUD stand for?

PUD = peptic ulcer disease

What does RA stand for?

RA = rheumatoid arthritis

What does RDS stand for?

RDS = respiratory distress syndrome

What does SOB stand for?

SOB = shortness of breath

What does STD stand for?

STD = sexually transmitted disease

What does TAH stand for?

TAH = total abdominal hysterectomy

What does TIA stand for?

TIA = transient ischemic attack

What does TURP stand for?

TURP = transurethral resection of prostate

What does URI stand for?

URI = upper respiratory infection

What does UTI stand for?

UTI = urinary tract infection

What does VD stand for?

VD = venereal disease

What does VSD stand for?

VSD = ventricular septal defect