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118 Cards in this Set
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ABC's |
Airway, Breathing, Circulation |
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abd |
Abdomen
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ALS |
Advanced Life Support
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AMI |
Acute Myocardial Infarction
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ANS |
Autonomic nervous system |
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ASA |
asprin |
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bid |
Twice Daily |
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bilat |
Bilateral |
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BLS |
Basica Life Support |
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BP |
Blood Pressure |
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BS |
Blood Sugar |
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c |
with |
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CA |
cancer |
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CC |
Chief Complaint |
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CHF |
Congestive Heart Failure |
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CNS |
Central Nervous System |
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c\o |
Complaints of.. |
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CO |
Carbon Monoxide |
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CO2 |
Carbon Dioxide
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COPD |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
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CVA |
Cerebrovascular Accident |
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DOA |
Dead on Arrival |
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EENT |
Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat |
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EOA |
Esophageal Obturator Airway |
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ET |
Endotracheal
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fx |
Fracture |
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GI |
Gastrointestinal |
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GSW |
Gun Shot Wound |
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Hx |
History |
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IV |
Intravaneous |
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LLQ |
Lower Left Quadrant |
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LMP |
Last Menstraul Period |
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LOC |
Level Of Consciousness |
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LUQ |
Left Upper Quadrant |
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MI |
Myocardial Infarction |
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MVA |
Motor Vehicle Accident |
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nitro / NTG |
Nitroglycerin |
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NRM / NRB |
Non-rebreather Mask / Bag |
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NS |
Normal Saline |
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N \ V |
Nausea / Vomiting |
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OB |
Obstetrics |
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OD |
Overdose |
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a |
before |
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AED |
automated External Defibrillator |
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a.c. |
before meals
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AMA |
Against Medical Advice |
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ASHD |
Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease |
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BVM |
Bag Valve Mask |
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cc |
cubic centimeter |
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CPR |
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
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CSF |
Cerebralspinal Fluid |
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CXR |
Chest X-ray |
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d\c |
discontinue |
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DM |
Diabetes Mellitus |
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DOB |
date of birth |
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Dx |
Diagnosis |
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ECG \ EKG |
Electrocariogram |
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e.g. |
for example |
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ETA |
Estimated Time of Arrival |
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ETOH |
alcohol |
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gtt. |
drop |
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GU |
Genitourinary |
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GYN |
Gynecologic |
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h, hr. |
hour |
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H\A |
Headaches |
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HEENT |
Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat |
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Hg |
Mercury |
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h\o |
History of... |
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hs |
at bed time |
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HTN |
Hypertension |
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ICP |
Intracranial Pressure |
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ICU |
Intensive Care Unit |
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IM |
Intramuscular |
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IO |
Intraosseous |
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JVD |
Jugular Venous Distention |
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KVO |
Keep Vein Open |
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L |
Left or Liter |
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LAC |
Laceration |
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LR |
Lactated Ringers Solution |
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mcg |
Micrograms |
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MS |
Morphine Sulfate or Multiple Sclerosis |
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NAD |
No Apparent Distress |
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NC |
Nasal Cannula |
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NKA |
No Known Allergies |
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npo |
nothing by mouth |
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NSR |
Normal Sinus Rhythm |
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O2 |
Oxygen |
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OR |
Operating Room |
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PCN |
Penicillin |
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PEA |
Pulseless Electrical Activity |
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PERL |
Pupils equal and reactive to light |
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PID |
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease |
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PND |
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea |
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po |
By mouth |
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PRN |
as needed |
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psvt |
paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia |
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pt |
Patient |
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PTA |
Prior to Arrival |
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PVC |
Premature Ventrical Contraction |
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q.h. |
every hour |
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q.i.d. |
Four times daily |
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R |
Right |
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r\o |
Rule Out |
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Rx or Tx |
Treatment |
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SIDS |
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome |
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SOB |
Shortness of Breath |
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stat. |
immediately |
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SVT |
Superventricular Tachycardia |
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TIA |
Transient Ischemic Attack
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t.i.d. |
three times daily |
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TKO |
To Keep Open |
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V.S |
Vital Signs |
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x |
times |
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w\o or s |
with out |
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WNL |
Within Normal Limits |
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y\o or y.o. |
years old |
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⌂ |
change |
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+ / - |
Positive / Negative
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