Medical Terminology Flashcards
(47 cards)
1
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SNF
A
Skilled Nursing Facility
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RN
A
Registered Nurse
3
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Pt
A
Patient
4
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DX
A
Diagnosis
5
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UTI
A
Urinary Tract Infection
6
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HX
A
History
7
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CVA
A
Cerebrovascular Accident
8
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c/o
A
complains of
9
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GI
A
Gastrointestinal
10
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RLQ
A
Right Lower Quadrant
11
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N/V
A
Nausea & Vomiting
12
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AC
A
Before Meals
13
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HS
A
Hour of Sleep (before bed)
14
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FBS
A
Fasting Blood Sugar
15
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NPO
A
Nothing by mouth
16
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qday
A
every day
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Stat
A
immediately
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Venipuncture
A
Venous blood draw
19
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CBC
A
Complete Blood Count
20
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U/A
A
Urinalysis
21
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C&S
A
Culture and Sensitivity
22
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I & O
A
Intake and Output
23
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CHF
A
Congestive Heart Failure
24
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Q4hr
A
Every 4 hours
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Q8hr
Every 8 hours
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VS
Vital Signs
27
Tachypnea
Rapid Respiration
28
Bradycardia
Slow heart rate or beat
29
Afebrile
Not having a fever
30
Dysphagia
Difficult Swallowing
31
ST
Speech Therapy
32
LLE
Lower Left Extremities
33
Cyanotic
Blue color from lack of O2
34
Anterior
Toward the Front
35
Distal
Farthest from Center
36
Necrosis
Condition of Tissue Death
37
BKA
Below the Knee Amptutation
38
W/C
Wheelchair
39
Dyspnea
Difficulty Breathing
40
SOB
Shortness of Breath
41
PT
Physical Therapy
42
ROM
Range of Motion
43
OT
Occupational Therapy
44
ADLs
Activities of Daily Living
45
Dysphasia
Difficulty Speaking
46
CA
Cancer
47
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