Medical Abbreviations Flashcards
(27 cards)
1
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OB/GYN
A
Obstetrician /gynecologist
2
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symbols
A
marks that have specific meanings and are used to save time when recording data.
3
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CXR
A
chest X-ray
4
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cbc
A
complete blood(cell) count
5
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NKDA
A
no known drug allergies
6
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ER
A
emergency room
7
Q
preop
A
before surgery; preoperative
8
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VS,V/S
A
Vital signs
9
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consult
A
consultation
10
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NPO
A
Nothing by mouth
11
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c/o
A
complains of ; complaining of
12
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UA
A
urinalysis
13
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wt
A
weight
14
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OR
A
operating room
15
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postop
A
after surgery; postoperative
16
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VS,V/S
A
Vital signs
17
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PTT
A
partial thromboplastin time (blood-clotting test)
18
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SOB
A
shortness of breath
19
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stat, STAT
A
immediately
20
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T&C
A
type and cross-match
20
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hs
A
half strength;bedtime
21
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WNL
A
within normal limits
22
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ht
A
height
23
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Pro. time
A
prothrombin time ( blood-clotting test)
24
Pt, Pt.
patient
25
acronym
a type of abbreviation that is formed from the initial letters of words and is pronounced as a word
26
ECG, EKG
electrocardiogram
