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114 Cards in this Set
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F |
Fahrenheit |
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FBS |
fasting blood sugar |
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FDA |
Food and Drug Adminisrtation |
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FH |
family history |
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FHR |
fetal heart rate |
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FHT |
fetal heart tone |
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FS |
frozen section |
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FUO |
fever of unknown origin |
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Fx |
fracture |
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GB |
gallbladder |
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GC |
gonorrhea |
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GI |
gastrointestinal |
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GTT |
glucose tolerance test |
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GU |
genitourinary |
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gyn |
gynocology |
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hct |
hematocrit |
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HAI |
health care-associated infection |
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HDL |
high-density lipoprotein |
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Hgb; HG |
hemoglobin |
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HIV |
human immunodeficiency virus |
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HMO |
health maintenance organization |
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HNP |
herniated nucleus pulposus |
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H2O |
water |
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HPV |
human papillomavirus |
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HRC |
human rights committee |
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HSV |
herpes simplex vrus |
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Ht |
height |
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HTN |
hypertension |
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HVA |
hepatitis A virus |
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HVB |
hepatitis B virus |
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hx |
history |
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IABP |
intra-aortic balloon pump |
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ICU |
intensive care unit |
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ICP |
intracranial pressure |
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ICS |
intercostal space |
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I & D |
incision and drainage |
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INR |
international normalized rate |
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I & O |
intake and output |
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IOP |
intraocular pressure |
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IUD |
intrauterine device |
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IVP |
intravenous pyelogram |
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JVD |
jugular venous distention |
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K |
potassium |
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KUB |
kidney, ureters, bladder (x-ray) |
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lab |
laboratory |
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LDL |
low-density lipoprotein |
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LLL |
left lower lobe |
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LLQ |
lower left quadrant |
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LMP |
last menstrual period |
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LOC |
level of consciousness |
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LP |
lumbar puncture |
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LPN |
licensed pratical nurse |
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lytes |
electrolytes |
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MD |
medical doctor |
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MI |
myocardial infarction |
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MRI |
magnetic resonance imaging |
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MS |
multiple sclerosis |
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MVA |
motor vehicle accident |
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MVP |
mital valve prolapse |
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MVR |
mitral valve replacement |
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Na |
sodium |
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NANDA-I |
North American Nursing Diagnosis Association - International |
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NAPNES |
National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service |
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NCI |
National Cancer Institute |
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NFLPN |
National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses |
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NIH |
National Institutes of Health |
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NLN |
National League for Nursing |
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noc |
night |
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NPH |
neutral protamine Hagedorn (insulin) |
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NPO |
nothing by mouth (per os) |
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NSAID |
nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drug |
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O |
oxygen |
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OA |
osteoarthritis |
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OB-GYN |
obstetrics-gynecology |
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OB |
obstetrics |
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OBS |
organic brain syndrome |
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OOB |
out of bed |
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OR |
operating room |
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ORIF |
open reduction-internal fixation |
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ORT |
orthopedics |
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os |
mouth |
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OSHA |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
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OT |
occupational therapy |
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OV |
office visit |
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P |
pulse |
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PA |
posteroanterior |
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PAC |
premature atrial contraction |
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PACU |
postanethesia care unit |
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Pap |
Papanicolaou smear |
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PAR |
postanesthesia recovery (unit) |
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path |
pathology |
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PCA |
patient-controlled analgesia |
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PE |
physical examination |
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PEEP |
positive end-expiratory pressure |
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per |
through, by |
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PERRLA |
pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation |
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PFT |
pulmonary function test |
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PH |
past history |
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PID |
pelvic inflammatory disease |
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PMH |
past medical history |
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PMI |
point of maximal impulse |
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PMS |
premenstrual syndrome |
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PND |
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
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PO |
orally |
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postop |
postoperative |
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PP |
postprandial (after meals) |
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preop |
preoperative |
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PRN |
as needed |
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pro time |
prothrombin time |
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PSA |
prostate-specific antigen |
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pt |
patient |
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PT |
prothombrin time; physical therapy |
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PTCA |
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty |
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