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19 Cards in this Set
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UA / U/A |
Urinalysis- Test that evaluates a sample of your urine |
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Ur / ur |
Urine |
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URI |
Upper respiratory infection |
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UTI |
Urinary tract infection- An infection in any part of the urinary system, the kidneys, bladder, or urethra |
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UV |
Ultraviolet- Having a wavelength shorter than that of the violet end of the visible spectrum but longer than that of X-rays. |
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Vag |
Vaginal |
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Vol / vol |
Volume |
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VRE |
Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus- Enterococci is resistant to many antibiotics, especially Vancomycin. Enterococci bacteria live in our intestines and on our skin, usually without causing problems. |
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Vs / vs |
Vital sign- Clinical measurements, specifically pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure, |
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WBC |
White blood cell or white blood cell count |
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W/C / w/c |
Wheel Chair |
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WHO |
World Health Organization- Specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that is concerned with international public health. |
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W/P |
Whirlpool |
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wt |
Weight |
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WNL |
Within Normal Limits |
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x |
Number of times (2x, 6x) |
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x-match |
Cross-match for blood transfusions- Testing for compatibility of a donor's and a recipient's blood prior to transfusion, |
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XR |
x-ray- A photographic or digital image of the internal composition of something, |
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Zn |
Zinc |
