MT Set 5 Flashcards

Set 5 - Learn Common Medical Abbreviations (Front Side) (72 cards)

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Fe

A

iron

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FFP

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fresh frozen plasma

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3
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Fx.; fx

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fracture

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4
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GERD

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gastroesophageal reflux disease

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5
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GI; G.I.

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gastrointestinal

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6
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gtt(s)

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drop/drops (guttae)

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7
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GYN; gyn

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gynecology

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8
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H/H; Hgb/Hct

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hemoglobin and hematocrit (Hemoglobin is always first)

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9
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HA

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headache

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10
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HHN

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hand held nebulizer

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11
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HIPAA

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (of 1996)

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12
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HOB

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head of bed

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13
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H & P

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history and physical

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14
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HPI

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history of present illness

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15
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HS; hs

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hour of sleep (at bedtime) or half strength - Do Not Use-Write it Out

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16
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HTN

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hypertension

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17
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Hx; hx

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history

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18
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I & D

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incision and drainage

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19
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ICU

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Intensive Care Unit

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20
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IM; I.M.

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intramuscular

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21
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I & O

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intake and output

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22
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IS

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incentive spirometer

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23
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IV

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intravenous

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24
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JP; J-P

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Jackson-Pratt drain

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J-tube
feeding tube in the jejunum
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K+
potassium
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KCl
potassium chloride
28
Kg
kilograms
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KUB; K.U.B.
(x-ray of) kidneys; ureter; bladder
30
KVO
keep vein open (IV rate approx. 20-30 mL/hr)
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L
liter
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L ; Lt; lt
left
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L&D
labor and delivery
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LMP
last menstrual period
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LOC
loss of consciousness; level of consciousness
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LTAC
long term acute care
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LUE; L.U.E.
left upper extremity
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LLE; L.L.E.
left lower extremity
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LUQ; L.U.Q
left upper quadrant
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LLQ; L.L.Q
left lower quadrant
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lytes
electrolytes
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MAR
medication administration record
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mcg
microgram (Do Not Use ㎍)
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mEq
milliequivalent
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mg
milligram
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MI; M.I.
myocardial infarction
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MICU
Medical Intensive Care Unit
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mL
milliliter
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MN
midnight
50
MODS
multiple organ dysfunction syndrome
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MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
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MS; MSO4; MgSO4
morphine sulfate - Do Not Use; Write it out
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NaCl
sodium chloride
54
NC
nasal cannula
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NG; NGT
nasogastric tube
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NICU
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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NKA
no known allergies
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NKDA
no known drug allergies
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NPO
nothing by mouth (nil per os)
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NRBM
non-rebreather mask (for oxygen delivery)
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NS
normal saline (0.9% NaCl)
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NSAID
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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N/V
nausea and vomiting
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N/V/D
nausea; vomiting; and diarrhea
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NWB
non-weight bearing
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O2
oxygen
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OD
right eye
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OS
left eye
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O.U.
both eyes
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OOB
out of bed
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OTC
over the counter
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after