Med Term Abbreviations Flashcards Flashcards by Ivi Mayo

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q.d.

A

every day (DO NOT USE)

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BID

A

twice a day

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TID

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three times a day

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QID

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four times a day

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q

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every

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q.h.

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every hour

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q2h

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every 2 hours

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q.n.

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every night

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q.o.d.

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every other day (DO NOT USE)

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Cx, Cxr

A

Chest x-ray

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Dx

A

Diagnosis

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Hx

A

History

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Rx

A

Treatment, Perscription

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Tx

A

Treatment

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AAA

A

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

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COVID

A

Covid-19

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CVA

A

Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)

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DM

A

Diabetes Mellitus

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DVT

A

Deep Vein Thrombosis

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FUO

A

Fever of Unknown Origin

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HBV

A

Hepatitis B Virus

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HIV

A

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

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HTN

A

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

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MI

A

Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)

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SOB

Shortness of breath

TIA

Transient Ischemic Attack (mini stroke)

URI

Upper Respiratory Infection

UTI

Urinary Tract Infection

CBC

Complete Blood Count

FBS

Fasting Blood Sugar

GTT

Glucose Tolerance Test

Hb, Hgb

Hemoglobin

WBC

White Blood Cell

PP

Postprandial, Postpartum

NPO

Nothing by Mouth

MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Chemo

Chemotherapy

Chol

Cholesterol

ECG, EKG

Electrocardiogram, Electrocardiography

BP, B/P

Blood Pressure

DNR

Do Not Resuscitate

I&O

Input and Output

IV

Intravenous

LMP

Last Menstrual Period

OV

Office Visit

PE

Physical Exam

PH

Past History

STAT

Immediately

AED

Automated External Defibrillator

BM

Bowel Movement

CPR

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

ER

Emergency Room

ENT

Ears, Nose, Throat

GI

Gastrointestinal

GYN

Gynecology

T&A

Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy

AIDS

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act

CAT

Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT Scan)

GERD

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

SIDS

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

MD

Medical Doctor

DO

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

PA

Physician Assistant

APRN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

RN

Registered Nurse

NP

Nurse Practitioner

LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse

PT

Physical Therapist

OT

Occupational Therapist

MA

Medical Assistant

MAA

Medical Administrative Assistant

CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant

PCA

Patient Care Assistant

PCT

Patient Care Technician