Module 1 Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
AIDS
A
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
2
Q
AMA
A
against medical advice
3
Q
BM
A
bowel movement
4
Q
CABG
A
coronary artery bypass graft
5
Q
COPD
A
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
6
Q
CVA
A
cerebrovascular accident
7
Q
D&C
A
dilation and curettage
8
Q
DNR
A
do not resuscitate
9
Q
EEG
A
electroencephalogram
10
Q
EGD
A
upper GI endoscopy (esophagogastroduodenoscopy)
11
Q
ERCP
A
endoscopic retrogade cholangio-pancreatography
12
Q
GERD
A
gastroesophageal reflux disease
13
Q
HIV
A
human immunodeficiency virus
14
Q
I&O
A
input & output
15
Q
K
A
potassium
