MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (ABBREVIATIONS) Flashcards
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1
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A&P
A
anatomy and physiology
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a
A
before
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aa
A
of each
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ABC
A
airway, breathing, circulation
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abd
A
abdomen
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ABG
A
arterial blood gas
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ac
A
before meals
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AC
A
antecubital fossa
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ACLS
A
advanced cardiac life support
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ad lib
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as much as desired
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ADL
A
activity of daily living
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AED
A
automated external defibrillator
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AF
A
atrial fibrillation
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AICD
A
acquired immunodeficiency defibrillator
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AIDS
A
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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AK
A
above the knee
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AKA
A
above the knee amputation
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A-line
A
arterial line
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ALS
A
advanced life support
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AMA
A
against medical advice
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amb
A
ambulatory
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AMI
A
acute myocardial infarction
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AMS
A
altered mental status
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ant
A
anterior
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AOx3
alert and oriented to person, time and place
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AOB
alcohol on breath
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AP
anteroposterior
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APAP
acetaminophen
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APC
atrial premature complex, activated protein C, aspirin phenacetin caffeine
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Aq
water
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ARDS
acuter respiratory distress syndrome
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ASA
aspirin
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ASAP
as soon as possible
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ASHD
arteriosclerotic or atherosclerotic heart disease
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AV,A-V
atrioventricular, arteriovenous
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AVPU
alert, verbal, pain, unresponsiveness
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BBB
bundle branch block
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BG
blood glucose
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BGL
blood glucose level
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bid
twice daily
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bilat
bilaterally
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BKA
below the knee amputation
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BLS
basic life support
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BM
bowel movement
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BP
blood pressure
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bpm
beats per minute
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BS
breath sounds, blood sugar, bowel sounds, bachelor of science
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BSA
body surface area
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bx
biopsy
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c
with
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C
celsius
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C2
code2, non emergent
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C3
code3, emergent
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Ca
calcium
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CA
cancer, cardiac arrest, chronological age, coronary artery, cold agglutinin
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CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
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CAD
coronary artery disease
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CAO
conscious, alert and oriented
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CBC
complete blood count
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CC or C/C
chief complaint
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CCT
critical care transport
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CCU
coronary care unti
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CHB
complete heart block
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CHF
congestive heart failure
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CHI
closed head injury
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Cl-
chloride
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clr
clear
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cm
centimeter
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cm^3
cubic centimeter
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CMS
circulation, movement, sensation
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CNS
central nervous system
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c/o
complaining of
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CO
cardiac output, carbon monoxide
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CO2
carbon dioxide
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COLD
chronic obstructive lung disease
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COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CP
chest pain, chemically pure, cerebral palsy
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CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CRNA
certified registered nurse anesthetist
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CRT
capillary refill time
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CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
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CSM
carotid sinus massage, cerebrospinal meningitis
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c-spine
cervical spine
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CT
computerized tomography
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CTA
clear to auscultation
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CTL
cervial, thoracic, lumbar
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CVA
cerebrovascular
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CVP
central venous pressure
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Cx
chest
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CXR
chest x-ray
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D50
dextrose 50%
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D5W
dextrose 5% in water
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D&C
dilation and curettage
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defib
defibrillation
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diff
differential
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dig
digoxin
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DKA
diabetic ketoacidosis
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DM
diabetes mellitus
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DOA
dead on arrival
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DOE
dyspnea on exertion
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DON
director of nursing
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DOS
dead on scene
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DPT
diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis vaccine
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DSD
dry sterile dressing
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DtaP
diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine
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DTP
diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis vaccine
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DTs
delirium tremens
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DVT
deep vein thrombosis
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Dx
diagnosis
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ECG
electrocardiogram
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ED
emergency department
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EDC
estimated date of confinement
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EEG
electroencephalogram
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eg
for example
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EKG
electrocardiogram
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EMS
emergency medical services
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ENT
ears nose and throat
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ER
emergency room
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ET
endotracheal tube,endotracheal
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ETA
estimated time of arrival
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ETOH
ethyl alcohol
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ETT
endotracheal tube
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Exp
expansion
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F
degrees fahrenheit
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FA
forearm
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FBS
fasting blood sugar
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Fe
iron
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FHR
fetal heart rate
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FHT
fetal heart tones
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FHx
family history
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FIO2
fraction of inspired oxygen
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fL
femtoliter
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fl
fluid
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fld
fluid
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FSH
follicle stimulating hormone
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fx
fracture
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g
fram
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GB
gallbladder
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GCS
glasgow coma scale
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GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
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GI
gastrointestinal
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gm
gram
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gr
grain
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GSW
gunshot wound
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gtt
drop
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GTT
glucose tolerance test
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GU
genitourinary
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gyn
gynecology
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h
hour
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(H)
hypodermic
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H
hypodermic
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H&H
hemoglobin and hematocrit
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H&P
history and physical
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H/A
headache
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H/P
history and physical
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Hb
hemoglobin
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HB
heart block
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Hct
hematocrit
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HEENT
head, ears, eyes, nose, and throat
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Hg
mercury
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Hgb
hemoglobin
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HH
hiatal hernia
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HI
head injury
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HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
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H2O
water
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H2O2
hydrogen peroxide
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hosp
hospital
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HPI
history of present illness
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hr
hour
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HR
heart rate
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HTN
hypertension
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Hx
history
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Hz
hertz
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I&O
intake and output
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IC
intracardiac, inspiratory capacity, irritable colon
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ICP
intracranial pressure
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ICS
intercostal space
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IDDM
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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IM
intramuscular
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IO
intraosseous
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IPPB
intermittent positive pressure breathing
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IUD
intrauterine device
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IV
intranvenous
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IVP
intravenous push
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J
joule
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JVD
jugular venous distension
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K+
potassium
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KCl
potassium chloride
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KED
kendrick extrication device
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kg
kilogram
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KUB
kidneys, ureters, and bladder
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KVO
keep vein open
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L
liter
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LAC
laceration, laparoscopic assisted colectomy
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LAD
left anterior descending, left axis deviation
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LAH
left anterior hemiblock
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lb
pound
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LBB
left bundle branch block
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LE
lower extremity
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LGL
down-ganong-levine syndrome
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LLL
left lower lobe of lung
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LLQ
left lower quadrant
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L/M
liters per minute
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LMP
last menstrual period
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LOC
loss of conciousness
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LPH
left posterior hemiblock
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LPM
liters per minute
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LPN
licensed practical nurse
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LR
lactated ringer's
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LS
lung sounds
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LSB
long spine board
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LSD
lysergic acid diethylamide
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LUL
left upper lobe of lung
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LUQ
left upper quandrant
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LVN
licensed vocational nurse
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m
meter
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mA
milliamps
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MAE
moves all extremities
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MAEW
moves all extremities well
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MAP
mean arterial pressure
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MAST
medical antishock trouser
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MCA
motorcycle accident
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mcg
microgram
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MCL
midclavicular line, modified chest lead
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meds
medications
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mEq
milliequivalents
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mg
milligram
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MI
myocardial infarction
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MICU
mobile intensive care unit
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min
minute
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mL
milliliter
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mm
millimeter
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mm Hg
millimeters of mercury
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MOE
movement of extremity
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MOI
mechanism of injury
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MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
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MVA
motor vehicle accident
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MVC
motor vehicle collision
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MVP
mitral valve prolapse
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N
normal
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Na
sodium
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NA, N/A
sodium
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NaCl
sodium chloride
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NAD
no apparent distress
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NaHCO3
sodium bicarbonate
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NARD
no apparent respiratory distress
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NATO
not able to obtain
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NEB
nebulizer
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NETT
nasal endotracheal tube
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NC
nasal cannula
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NG
nasogastric
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NICU
neonatal intensive care unit
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NIDDM
non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
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NKA
no known allergies
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NKDA
no known drug allergies
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NL
nonlabored
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NP
nasopharyngeal
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NPA
nasopharyngeal airway
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NPO
nil per os aka nothing by mouth
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NRB
nonrebreathing mask
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NS
normal saline
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NSR
normal sinus rhythm
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NTG
nitroglycerin
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N/V
nausea and vomitting
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N/V/D
nausea vomitting diarrhea
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NVD
neck vein distension
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O2
oxygen
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OB
obstetrics
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OBS
organic brain syndrome
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Occ
occipital
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OETT
oral endotracheal tube
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OM
otitis media
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OP
outpatient
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OPA
oropharyngeal airway
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OR
operating room
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OS
left eye
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OU
right eye
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oz
ounce
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p
after
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PA
physician assistant
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PAC
premature atrial contraction
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palp
palpation
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PASG
pneumatic antishock garment
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pc
after meals
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pCO2
partial pressure of carbon dioxide
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PDR
physician desk referece
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PE
pulmonary embolism, physical examination
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PEA
pulseless electrical activity
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PEARL
pupils equal and reactive to light
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ped(s)
pediatric
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PEEP
positive end expiratory pressure
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PERL
pupil equal and reactive to light
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PERRL
pupils, equal, and reactive to light
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PG
pregnant
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P#/G#
para#/gravida#
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pH
hydrogen ion concentration
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PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
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PJC
premature junctional contraction
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PMS
pulse, movement, sensation
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PN
pneumonia
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PND
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
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po
per os
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PO
postoperative
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PO2
partial pressure or oxygen
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POP
pain on palpation
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post
posterior
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PR
per rectum
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PRI
P-R interval (relating ECG)
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PRN
pro re nata (as needed)
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psi
pounds per square inch
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PSVT
paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
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pt
patient
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PT
physical therapy
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PTA
prior to admission, plasma thromboplastin antecedent
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PTSD
post traumatic stress disorder
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PTT
partial thromboplastin time
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PVC
premature ventricular complex, polyvinyl chloride
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PVD
peripheral vascular disease
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Px
pain
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q
every
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RA
rheumatoid arthritis, right atrium, room air
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RAD
reactive airway disease, right axis deviation, radial pulse
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RBB
right bundle branch block
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RBC
red blood cell
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RCA
right circumflex artery
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resp
respiration
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Rh
rhesus blood factor, rhodium
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RHD
rheumatic heart disease
329
RL
ringer's lactate
330
RLL
right lower lobe
331
RLQ
right lower quadrant
332
RN
registered nurse
333
R/O
rule out
334
ROM
range of motion, rupture of membranes
335
ROSC
return of spontaneous circulation
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RR
respiratory rate
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RSI
rapid sequence intubation
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RUL
right upper lobe
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RUQ
right upper quadrant
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Rx
prescription
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s
without
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SAO2
oxygen saturation
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sec
second
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SICU
surgical intensive care unit
345
SIDS
sudden infant death syndrome
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SL
sublingual
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SMOE
sensory, movement of extremity
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SOB
shortness of breath
349
s/p
status post
350
SPO2
oxygen saturation
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SQETCO2
semi-quantitative end-tidal CO2
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S/S
signs and symptoms
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ST
S-T segment elevation relative to ECG
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stat
immediately
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STD
sexually transmitted disease
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Sub Q
subcutaneous
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sux
succinycholine
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SVT
supra ventricular tachycardia
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Sx
symptoms
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sym
symptoms
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synch
synchronous
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sz
seizure
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TA
traffic accident
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tab
tablet
365
TB
tuberculosis
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TBA
to be admitted, to be announced
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tbsp
table spoon
368
TCA
tricyclic antidepressant
369
TCP
transcutaneous pacemaker
370
tech
technician, technologist
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temp
temperature
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TIA
transient ischemic attack
373
tid
three times daily
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TKO
to keep open
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TPR
temperature, pulse, respiration
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trans
transport
377
tsp
teaspoon
378
Tx
treatment
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U/A
upon arrival
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UA
urinanalysis
381
UE
upper extremity
382
UGI
upper GI
383
URI
upper respiratory infection
384
USP
united states pharmacopeia
385
UTI
urinary tract infection
386
V
volt
387
VD
venereal disease
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VF
ventricular fibrillation
389
V fib
ventricular fibrillation
390
vol
volume
391
VS
vital signs
392
VT
ventricular tachycardia
393
V tach
ventricular tachycardia
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w/
with
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WBC
white blood cell
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W/D/G
warm dry good skin
397
WNL
within normal limits
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w/o
without
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WPW
wolfs-parkinson-white syndrome
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wt
weight
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yo
year old
402
x
except
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1
first
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2
secondary
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x2
times two
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per
407
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questionable, possible
