VN Abbreviations Flashcards
(440 cards)
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What does A1c stand for?
A
glycated hemoglobin
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What does ABD refer to in medical terminology?
A
abdomen
3
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What is the meaning of ABG?
A
arterial blood gas
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What does ‘ac’ indicate in medical prescriptions?
A
before eating
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What does ‘ad lib’ mean?
A
as much as desired
6
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What does ADL stand for?
A
activity of daily living
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What is AIDS?
A
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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What does AKA mean?
A
above the knee amputation
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What does ALS stand for?
A
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
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AMA is an abbreviation for what?
A
against medical advice
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What does AMI refer to?
A
acute myocardial infarction
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What does bid / b.i.d. mean?
A
twice a day
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What does BKA stand for?
A
below the knee amputation
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What is the meaning of BM?
A
bowel movement
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What does BMI stand for?
A
body mass index
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What does BP represent?
A
blood pressure
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What do BRP stand for?
A
bathroom privileges
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What is BUN an abbreviation for?
A
blood urea nitrogen
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What does ‘c’ signify in medical terms?
A
with
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What is a C-section?
A
cesarean section
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What does C&S mean?
A
culture and sensitivity
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What does CABG stand for?
A
coronary artery bypass graft
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What is CAD an abbreviation for?
A
coronary artery disease
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What does CT refer to?
A
computed tomography
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What does CBC stand for?
complete blood count
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What is CBS an abbreviation for?
capillary blood sugar
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CCU refers to what?
Critical Care Unit or Coronary Care Unit
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What does CHF stand for?
congestive heart failure
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What does 'cm' represent?
centimeter
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C/N stands for what in a medical context?
charge nurse
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What does CNA refer to?
Certified Nursing Assistant
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What does CNS stand for?
central nervous system
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What is CO2 an abbreviation for?
carbon dioxide
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What does c/o mean?
complaint of
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What does COPD stand for?
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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What does CPAP mean?
continuous positive airway pressure
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What does CPK stand for?
creatinine phosphokinase
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What does CPR refer to?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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What does CSF stand for?
cerebrospinal fluid
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CVA is an abbreviation for what condition?
cerebral vascular accident
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What does CVP refer to?
central venous pressure
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What does CXR stand for?
chest X-ray
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What is CRF an abbreviation for?
chronic renal failure
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DAT stands for what in medical terms?
diet as tolerated
45
What does D/C mean?
discontinue or discharge
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What does D5W refer to?
5% dextrose in water
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What does DKA stand for?
diabetic ketoacidosis
48
What does DON refer to?
Director of Nursing
49
What does DNR stand for?
Do Not Resuscitate
50
What does DVT mean?
deep vein thrombosis
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What is Dx an abbreviation for?
diagnosis
52
What does EEG stand for?
Electroencephalogram
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ECG / EKG refers to what?
Electrocardiogram
54
What does ECT stand for?
Electroconvulsive therapy
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What does EGD refer to?
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
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What does ER / ED mean?
Emergency Room, Emergency Department
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What is ETT an abbreviation for?
endotracheal tube
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What does ERCP stand for?
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
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What does ETOH refer to?
ethanol (ethyl alcohol or ethanol)
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What does ESRD stand for?
End Stage Renal Disease
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What is F an abbreviation for?
Fahrenheit
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What does FBS stand for?
fasting blood sugar
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What does FEV refer to?
Forced Expiratory Volume
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What does FFP mean?
fresh frozen plasma
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What does F/U stand for?
follow-up
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What does FVC represent?
Forced Vital Capacity
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What does Fx stand for?
fracture
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What does GERD stand for?
Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease
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What does GI refer to?
gastrointestinal
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What does GSW stand for?
gunshot wound
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What does gtt mean?
drops
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What does GU refer to?
genitourinary
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What does Hct stand for?
hematocrit
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What does HDL represent?
High Density Lipoprotein
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What does HEENT stand for?
head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
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What does Hgb refer to?
hemoglobin
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What does H&H stand for?
hemoglobin & hematocrit
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What is HCO3 an abbreviation for?
bicarbonate
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What does HIV stand for?
human immunodeficiency virus
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What does HOB refer to?
head of bed
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What does H2O represent?
water
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What does H2O2 stand for?
hydrogen peroxide
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What does HS mean?
at bedtime
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What does HTN stand for?
hypertension
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What is Hx an abbreviation for?
history
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What does ICU stand for?
Intensive Care Unit
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What does I&D mean?
incision and drainage
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What does I&O refer to?
intake and output
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What does IDDM stand for?
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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What does IM represent?
intramuscular
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What does INR stand for?
international normalized ratio
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What does IPPB mean?
intermittent positive pressure breathing
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What does IV stand for?
intravenous
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What does IVP refer to?
intravenous pyelogram
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What does IVPB stand for?
intravenous piggy back
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What does JP drain refer to?
Jackson-Pratt drain
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What does JVD stand for?
jugular venous distention
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What does KUB mean?
kidneys, ureters, bladder
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What does KVO stand for?
keep vein open
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What does L represent in medical terms?
liter
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What does lb stand for?
pound
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What does lab refer to?
laboratory
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What does LDL stand for?
low density lipoprotein
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What does LLE mean?
left lower extremity
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What does LLL refer to?
left lower lobe
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What does LLQ stand for?
left lower quadrant
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What does LMP mean?
last menstrual period
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What is LP an abbreviation for?
lumbar puncture
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What does LVN stand for?
Licensed Vocational Nurse
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What does LTAC refer to?
long term acute care facility
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What does LUE mean?
left upper extremity
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What does LUQ stand for?
left upper quadrant
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What does LUL refer to?
left upper lobe
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What does MAP stand for?
mean arterial pressure
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What does MRI stand for?
magnetic resonance imaging
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What does MRSA mean?
methicillin resistant staph aureus
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What does MSSA stand for?
methicillin-sensitive staph aureus
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What does MVA refer to?
motor vehicle accident
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What does MI stand for?
myocardial infarct
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What does N/A mean?
not applicable
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What does Na represent?
sodium
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What does NaCl stand for?
sodium chloride
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What does NAS mean?
no added salt
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What does NIDDM stand for?
non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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What does NG refer to?
nasogastric
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What does NKA mean?
no known allergies
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What does NKDA stand for?
no known drug allergies
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What does NKFA mean?
no known food allergies
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What does NPO refer to?
nothing by mouth
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What does N/S stand for?
normal saline
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What does NSAID mean?
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
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What does NSR stand for?
normal sinus rhythm
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What does NAP refer to?
Nurse Apprentice and or Non-licensed Assistive Personnel
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What does O2 represent?
oxygen
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What does O2 Sat stand for?
oxygen saturation
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What does OB mean?
obstetrics
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What does OOB refer to?
out of bed
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What does OR stand for?
operating room
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What does OT mean?
occupational therapy
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What does Oz stand for?
ounce
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What does P represent in medical terms?
pulse
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What does PAC stand for?
premature atrial contraction
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What does 'pc' indicate?
after eating
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What does PEEP refer to?
positive end expiratory pressure
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What does PEG stand for?
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
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What does PERLA mean?
pupils equal and reactive to light and accommodation
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What does PERRLA stand for?
pupils equal and round, reactive to light and accommodation
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What does PET refer to?
positive emission tomography
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What does PT represent?
physical therapy
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What does p.m. mean?
afternoon
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What does PO stand for?
by mouth
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What does POC refer to?
plan of care
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What does Post-op mean?
after surgery
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What does Pre-op stand for?
before surgery
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What does PRBC mean?
packed red blood cells
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What does PRN stand for?
as needed
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What does PT mean?
prothrombin time
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What does pt refer to?
patient
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What does PTCA stand for?
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
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What does PTHC mean?
percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram
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What does PTT stand for?
partial thromboplastin time
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What does PVC mean?
premature ventricular contraction
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What does q mean in medical terms?
every
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What does qh stand for?
every hour
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What does q4h, q6h indicate?
every 4 hours, every 6 hours etc.
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What does qid mean?
four times a day
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What does R represent?
right
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What does RBC stand for?
red blood cell
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What does Rehab refer to?
rehabilitation
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What does Rh stand for?
Rhesus factor
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What does RLE mean?
right lower extremity
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What does RLL stand for?
right lower lobe
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What does RLQ mean?
right lower quadrant
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What does R/O stand for?
rule out
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What does ROM refer to?
range of motion
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What does RUQ mean?
right upper quadrant
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What does RUL stand for?
right upper lobe
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What does Rx represent?
prescription
179
What does S mean in medical terms?
without
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What does S&S stand for?
signs and symptoms
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What does SC / SQ mean?
subcutaneous
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What does SCI stand for?
spinal cord injury
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What does SNF mean?
skilled nursing facility
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What does SOAP stand for?
subjective, objective, assessment, plan
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What does SOB mean?
shortness of breath
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What does SpO2 refer to?
oxygen percent saturation
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What does STAT mean?
immediately
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What does STD stand for?
sexually transmitted disease
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What does Sx mean?
symptoms
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What does T stand for in medical terms?
temperature
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What does T&C mean?
type and cross
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What does T&H stand for?
type and hold
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What does TB refer to?
tuberculosis
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What does tbsp stand for?
tablespoon
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What does tid mean?
three times a day
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What does TKO mean?
to keep open
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What does TPN stand for?
total parenteral nutrition
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What does tsp stand for?
teaspoon
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What does TV mean?
tidal volume
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What does UA stand for?
urinalysis
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What does US mean?
ultrasound
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What does UTI stand for?
urinary tract infection
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What does VC stand for?
vital capacity
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What does V.O. mean?
verbal order
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What does VS refer to?
vital signs
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What does WBC stand for?
white blood cell or count
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What does WNL mean?
within normal limits
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What does w/o mean?
without
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What does x mean in medical terms?
times
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What does y/o stand for?
years old
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What does AAA represent?
abdominal aortic aneurysm
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What does ACLS stand for?
advanced cardiac life support
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What does ACTH mean?
adrenocorticotropic hormone
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What does A.D.D. refer to?
attention deficit disorder
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What does ADAT stand for?
advance diet as tolerated
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What does ADH mean?
anti-diuretic hormone
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What does AFIB stand for?
atrial fibrillation or afebrile
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What does AFB refer to?
acid-fast bacilli
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What does AFP stand for?
alpha-fetoprotein
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What does ALL mean?
acute lymphocytic leukemia
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What does amb stand for?
ambulate
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What does AML mean?
acute myelogenous leukemia
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What does ANA stand for?
antinuclear antibody
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What does A/O mean?
Alert and Oriented
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What does AOB refer to?
alcohol on breath
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What does AODM mean?
adult onset diabetes mellitus
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What does ARDS stand for?
acute respiratory distress syndrome
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What does AROM mean?
Abrupt Rupture of Membranes
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What does ARF stand for?
acute renal failure
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What does AS mean?
aortic stenosis
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What does ASCVD stand for?
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
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What does ASD mean?
atrial septal defect
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What does ASHD stand for?
atherosclerotic heart disease
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What does AV mean?
atrioventricular
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What does AWOL stand for?
absence without leave
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What does B.A.D. mean?
Bipolar affective disorder
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What does BBB stand for?
bundle branch block
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What does BRMx represent?
Bilateral risk reducing Mastectomy
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What does BC stand for?
bowel care
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What does BE mean?
barium enema
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What does BENZO refer to?
Benzodiazepines
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What does B.I.R.D stand for?
Behavior, Intervention, response Plan
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What does BMR mean?
basal metabolic rate
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What does BPH stand for?
benign prostatic hypertrophy
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What does BPM mean?
beats per minute
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What does BRBPR mean?
bright red blood per rectum
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What does BW refer to?
body weight
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What does BX mean?
biopsy
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What does CA stand for?
cancer
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What does Ca mean?
calcium
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What does CAD mean?
coronary artery disease
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What does CAT refer to?
computerized axial tomography
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What does CC stand for?
chief complaint
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What does CCU refer to?
critical care unit
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What does C.D. mean?
Chemical dependency
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What does CDI stand for?
Clean, dry and intact
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What does CF mean?
cystic fibrosis
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What does CGL stand for?
chronic granulocytic leukemia
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What does CHF mean?
congestive heart failure
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What does Chemo refer to?
Chemotherapy
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What does Close Obs mean?
Close Observation
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What does CML stand for?
chronic myelogenous leukemia
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What does CMV mean?
cytomegalovirus
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What do CN refer to?
cranial nerves
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What does COLD stand for?
chronic obstructive lung disease
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What does CP mean?
chest pain or cerebral palsy
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What does CRCL mean?
creatinine clearance
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What does CRF stand for?
chronic renal failure
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What does CRP stand for?
c-reactive protein
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What does C-Section mean?
cesarean section (maternal)
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What does CST stand for?
Contraction Stress Test
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What does CSW mean?
certified social worker
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What does CT stand for?
computerized tomography
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What does CVA stand for?
cerebrovascular accident
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What does D mean?
daily
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What does DAW stand for?
dispense as written
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What does D&C mean?
dilation and curettage
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What does DI stand for?
diabetes insipidus
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What does DIC mean?
disseminated intravascular coagulopathy
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What does DID stand for?
dissociative identity disorder
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What does DJD refer to?
degenerative joint disease
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What does DM stand for?
diabetes mellitus
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What does DNA mean?
deoxyribonucleic acid
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What does DOA stand for?
dead on arrival
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What does DON mean?
Director of Nursing
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What does DPT stand for?
diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
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What does DTs refer to?
delirium tremors
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What does DVT stand for?
deep venous thrombosis
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What does EBL mean?
estimated blood loss
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What does EDD or EDC stand for?
Estimated due date or estimated date of confinement
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What does E.L.O.S mean?
estimated length of stay
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What does EMG stand for?
Electromyogram
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What does EMV mean?
eyes, motor, verbal response (Glasgow coma scale)
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What does ENT stand for?
ears, nose, and throat
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What does EP mean?
Elopement precautions
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What does EPS stand for?
Extrapyramidal Symptoms
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What does ET refer to?
endotracheal
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What does EFM stand for?
external fetal monitor
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What does FES stand for?
functional electrical stimulation
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What does Ffn mean?
fetal fibronectin
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What does FHR stand for?
fetal heart rate
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What does FRC mean?
functional residual capacity
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What does FTT stand for?
failure to thrive
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What does FUO mean?
fever of unknown origin
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What does GA stand for?
Gamblers anonymous
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What does GAD mean?
generalized anxiety disorder
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What does GBS stand for?
Group beta streptococcus
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What does GDM mean?
Gestational diabetes mellitus
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What does GERD stand for?
gastro-esophageal reflux disease
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What does HAA stand for?
hepatitis B surface antigen
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What does HALLUC refer to?
Hallucinations
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What does HAV stand for?
hepatitis A virus
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What does HBP mean?
high blood pressure
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What does HPI stand for?
history of present illness
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What does HSM mean?
hepatosplenomegaly
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What does HSV stand for?
herpes simplex virus
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What does Hypo refer to?
hypodermic
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What does ICU stand for?
intensive care unit
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What does INF mean?
intravenous nutritional fluid
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What does IRBBB mean?
incomplete right bundle branch block
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What does IRDM stand for?
insulin resistant diabetes mellitus
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What does IT refer to?
interthecal
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What does ITP stand for?
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
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What does IUGR mean?
intrauterine growth restriction
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What does IUPC stand for?
intrauterine pressure catheter
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What does JODM mean?
juvenile onset diabetes mellitus
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What does JRA stand for?
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
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What does JMA stand for?
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (Janz syndrome)
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What does LAD stand for?
left axis deviation
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What does LAE mean?
left atrial enlargement
331
What does LAP stand for?
left atrial pressure
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What does LBBB stand for?
left bundle branch block
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What does LE mean?
lupus erythematosus
334
What does LGA stand for?
Large for gestational age (newborn)
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What does LIH mean?
left inguinal hernia
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What does LV stand for?
left ventricle
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What does LVEDP mean?
left ventricular end diastolic pressure
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What does LVH stand for?
left ventricular hypertrophy
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What does MAOI mean?
monoamine oxidase inhibitor drugs
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What does MBT stand for?
maternal blood type
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What does METS stand for?
Metastasis
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What does M.H.T. mean?
Mental Health Technician
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What does MI stand for?
myocardial infarction
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What does MLE mean?
midline episiotomy
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What does MMEF stand for?
maximal mid expiratory flow
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What does MMR stand for?
measles, mumps, rubella
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What does MS mean?
multiple sclerosis or mitral stenosis
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What does MVV stand for?
maximum voluntary ventilation
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What does NA mean?
narcotics anonymous
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What does NAD stand for?
no active disease
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What does NED mean?
no evidence of recurrent disease
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What does ng stand for?
nanogram
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What does NOC stand for?
Nighttime
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What does NST stand for?
non stress test
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What does NSVD mean?
natural spontaneous vaginal delivery
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What does OB stand for?
obstetrics
357
What does OCD stand for?
Obsessive compulsive disorder
358
What does ODD mean?
Oppositional defiant disorder
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What does OM stand for?
otitis media
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What does OPV stand for?
oral polio vaccine
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What does PAO2 mean?
alveolar oxygen
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What does PaO2 stand for?
peripheral arterial oxygen content
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What does PAP mean?
pulmonary artery pressure
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What does PAT stand for?
paroxysymal atrial tachycardia
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What does PDA mean?
patent ductus arteriosus
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What does PDR stand for?
physician’s desk reference
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What does PID stand for?
pelvic inflammatory disease
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What does Phys. Ther. refer to?
physical therapy
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What does P.I. mean?
Performance improvement
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What does PND stand for?
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
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What does PPD mean?
purified protein derivative
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What does PS stand for?
pulmonic stenosis
373
What does PSA stand for?
prostate-specific antigen
374
What does PTSD stand for?
post-traumatic stress disorder
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What does PUD mean?
peptic ulcer disease
376
What does PVD stand for?
peripheral vascular disease
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What does QNS mean?
quantity not sufficient
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What does RA stand for?
rheumatoid arthritis
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What does RAD mean?
Reactive attachment disorder
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What does RBBB stand for?
right bundle branch block
381
What does RDA mean?
recommended daily allowance
382
What does RIH mean?
right inguinal hernia
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What does RML stand for?
right middle lobe
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What does ROM refer to?
range of motion; rupture of membranes
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What does ROS stand for?
review of systems
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What does RRR mean?
regular rate and rhythm
387
What does RV stand for?
residual volume
388
What does RVH mean?
right ventricular hypertrophy
389
What does Rx refer to?
treatment
390
What does SA stand for?
sinoatrial
391
What does SAD stand for?
Seasonal Affective Disorder
392
What does PVD stand for?
Peripheral vascular disease
393
What does QNS mean?
Quantity not sufficient
394
What is RA an abbreviation for?
Rheumatoid arthritis
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What does RAD represent?
Reactive attachment disorder
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What does RBBB stand for?
Right bundle branch block
397
What does RDA mean?
Recommended daily allowance
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What does RIH refer to?
Right inguinal hernia
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What does RML stand for?
Right middle lobe
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What does ROM represent?
Range of motion; rupture of membranes
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What does ROS stand for?
Review of systems
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What does RRR mean?
Regular rate and rhythm
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What does RV stand for?
Residual volume
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What does RVH represent?
Right ventricular hypertrophy
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What does Rx mean?
Treatment
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What does SA stand for?
Sinoatrial
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What does SAD represent?
Social anxiety disorder
408
What does SAO mean?
Sexually acting out
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What does SBS stand for?
Short bowel syndrome
410
What does SG represent?
Swan-Ganz
411
What does SGA mean?
Small for gestational age (newborn)
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What does SIADH stand for?
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
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What does S/I represent?
Suicide ideation
414
What does sig mean?
Write on label
415
What does SLE stand for?
Systemic lupus erythematous
416
What does SP represent?
Suicide precautions
417
What does s/p mean?
Status post (after a procedure is completed)
418
What does SROM stand for?
Spontaneous rupture of membranes
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What does SVD represent?
Spontaneous vaginal delivery
420
What does SVT stand for?
Supraventricular tachycardia
421
What does TAH represent?
Total abdominal hysterectomy
422
What does TcB stand for?
Transcutaneous bilirubin
423
What does Td represent?
Tetanus-diphtheria toxoid
424
What does TIA stand for?
Transient ischemic attack
425
What does TLC represent?
Total lung capacity
426
What does TNTC mean?
Too numerous to count
427
What does TT stand for?
Thrombin time
428
What does TTP represent?
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
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What does TUR stand for?
Transurethral resection
430
What does TURP mean?
Transurethral resection of prostate
431
What does TVH represent?
Total vaginal hysterectomy
432
What does UAC stand for?
Uric acid
433
What does UC represent?
Uterine contractions
434
What does ud mean?
Use as directed
435
What does URI stand for?
Upper respiratory infection
436
What does UTI represent?
Urinary tract infection
437
What does VF mean?
Ventricular fibrillation
438
What does VT represent?
Ventricular tachycardia
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What does WPW stand for?
Wolf-Parkinson-White
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What does XRT mean?
X-ray therapy
