Medical terms and abbreviations Flashcards
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What is AAO?
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AAO: awake, alert, oriented
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BP: blood pressure
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BPM: beats per minute
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BS: bowel sounds
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I&O: intake and output1
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LMP: last menstrual period
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LOC: level of consciousness
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MAP: mean arterial pressure
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NKDA: no known drug allergies
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NBM: nothing by mouth
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ADL: activities of daily living
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AMA: against medical advice
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c/o: complaint of
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CC: chief complaint
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d/c: discontinue/ discharge
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DNR: do not resuscitate
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DOB: date of birth
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Dx: diagnosis
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Fx: fracture
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hx: history
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I & D: incision and drainage
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OTC: over the counter
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PMHx: past medical history
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PSHx: past surgical history
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Pt: patient
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r/t: related to
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Rx: prescription
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S/S: signs and symptoms
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Sx: symptoms
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