medical abbreviations Flashcards
(82 cards)
1
Q
NAD
A
No abnormalities detected
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OE
A
On examination
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FH
A
family history
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GA
A
general anaesthetic
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BIBA
A
brought in by ambulance
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BIBM
A
Brought in by mum
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Dx
A
Diagnosis
8
Q
R/o
A
Rule out
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Q
HDU
A
High dependency unit
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Q
CCU
A
coronary care unit
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Q
ICU
A
intensive care unit
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NHI
A
National Health index
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HCA
A
Health care assistant
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Q
HIS
A
Hospital information system
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Q
ROP
A
Remote operating panel
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Q
RIS
A
Radiology information system
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Q
PACS
A
Picture archive and comunication system
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Q
musculoskeletal system
POP
A
Plaster of paris
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Q
Musculoskeletal system
ROP
A
Removal of plaster
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Q
Musculoskeletal system
ROMW
A
Removal of metalware
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Q
Musculoskeletal system
MUA
A
Manipulation under anesthetic
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Q
Musculoskeletal system
MXT
A
methotrexate
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Q
Musculoskeletal system
OM
A
Osteomyelitis
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Musculoskeletal system
DEXA
A
Dual energy xray absorption
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Musculoskeletal system
| NSAID
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
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Musculoskeletal system
| BKA
below knee amputation
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Musculoskeletal system
| DDH
developmental dysplasia of the hips
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Respiratory system
| ARDS
Acute or adult respiratory distress syndrome
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Respiratory system
| COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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Respiratory system
| CPAP
Continuous positive air pressure
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Respiratory system
| CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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Respiratory system
| LRTI
lower respiratory tract infection
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Respiratory system
| SOB
shortness of breath
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Respiratory system
| URTI
Upper respiratory tract infection
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Respiratory system
| AE
Air entry
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Respiratory system
| NEB
nebulised
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Cardiovascular system
| AAA
Abdominal aortic aneursym
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Cardiovascular system
| AF
Atrial fibrillation
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Cardiovascular system
| ASD
Atrial septal defect
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Cardiovascular system
| AV
atrioventricular
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Cardiovascular system
| BP
Blood pressure
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Cardiovascular system
| CAD
coronary artery disease
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Cardiovascular system
| CABG
Coronary artery bypass graft
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Cardiovascular system
| CHD
Congestive heart disease
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Cardiovascular system
| CHF
Congestive heart failure
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Cardiovascular system
| DSA
Digital subtraction angiography
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Cardiovascular system
| DVT
Deep vein thrombosis
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Cardiovascular system
| STEMI
ST elevation myocardial infarction
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Cardiovascular system
| NSTEMI
Non ST elevation myocardial infarction
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Cardiovascular system
| PICC
Peripherally inserted central catheter
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Cardiovascular system
| CVL
central venous line
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Nervous system
| GCS
Glasgow coma scale
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Nervous system
| ABI
acquired brain injury
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Nervous system
| CVA
Cerebrovascular accident
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Nervous system
| ICP
Intracranial pressure
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Nervous system
| LP
Lumbar puncture
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Nervous system
| MG
Myastenia gravis
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Nervous system
| PEARL
pupils equal and reactive to light
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Nervous system
| Sz
Siezure
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Nervous system
| TBI
Traumatic brain inury
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Nervous system
| TIA
Transient Ischemic attack
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Nervous system
| CSF
cerebro-spinal fluid
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Reproductive system
| DCIS
ductal carcinoma in situ
64
Reproductive system
| HCG
Human choronic gonadotrophin
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Reproductive system
| HRT
Hormone replacement therapy
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Reproductive system
| HSG
hysterosalpingogram
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Reproductive system
| IUD
intrauterine device
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Reproductive system
| LMP
last menstrual period
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Urinary system
| CR or CREAT
creatinine
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Urinary system
| GFR
glomerular filtration rate
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Urinary system
| HT,H/t, HTN
hypertension
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Urinary system
| UTI
urinary tract infection
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Urinary system
| KUB
kidneys, ureter and bladder
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Digestive system
| BE or Bae
Barium Enema
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Digestive system
| BM
bowel movements
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Digestive system
| ERCP
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatorgraphy
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Digestive system
| GORD
gastro-esophageal reflux disease
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Digestive system
| HBV
Hepatitis B virus
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Digestive system
| LFTs
liver function tests
80
Digestive system
| NBM
nill by mouth
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Digestive system
| FT
feeding tube
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Digestive system
| NG TUBE
nasogastric tube
