Set 8- Common Medical Acronyms Flashcards by Nyla Rayford

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AV

A

Arteriovenous

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BKA

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Below-knee amputation

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BUN

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Blood urea nitrogen

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EEG

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Electroencephalogram

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HBP

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High blood pressure

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HEENT

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Head, eye, ear, nose, and throat

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HIV

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Human immunodeficiency virus

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ICU

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Intensive care unit

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LOA

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Leave of absence

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LRS

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Lactated ringers solution

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MD

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Muscular dystrophy

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MOM

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Milk of magnesia

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MS

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Multiple sclerosis

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NBM

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Nothing by mouth

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NPO

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Nil per os (nothing by mouth)

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NSD

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No significant disease

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PDR

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Physician’s desk reference

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PERRLA

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The pupils are equal, round and reactive to light and accommodation

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RA

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Rheumatoid arthritis

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STD

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Sexually transmitted disease

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VDRL

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Venereal disease research lab