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142 Cards in this Set
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abd |
Abdomen |
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ABG’s |
Arterial blood gases |
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ADL |
Activities of daily living |
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ad lib |
As desired, at liberty |
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AKA |
Above the knee amputation |
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AMA |
Against medical advice |
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AMB |
Ambulate |
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A&O |
Alert and oriented |
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BBS |
bilateral breath sounds |
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bil or bilat |
Bilateral |
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AEB |
As evidenced by |
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BKA |
Below the knee amputation |
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BM |
bowel movement |
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BMP |
Basic metabolic panel |
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BNC |
Bilateral nasal cannula |
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BP |
Blood pressure |
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BPM |
Beats per minute |
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BRP |
Bathroom privileges |
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BS |
Bowel sound |
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BSC |
Bedside commode |
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BUN |
Blood-urine nitrogen |
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Bx |
Biopsy |
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“C” with a line above it |
With |
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CA |
Cancer |
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CAT/ CA |
Computed axial tomography |
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CBC |
Complete bloodcount |
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C/D/I |
Clean, dry, and intact |
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c/o |
Complains of |
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CP |
Chest pain |
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CPR |
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
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C&S |
Culture and sensitivity
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CSF |
Cerebrospinal fluid |
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CTA |
Clear toauscultation |
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Cx |
Culture |
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CXR |
Chest X-ray |
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D/C |
Discontinue |
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Dot |
Dobbhoff tube |
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DNR |
Do not resuscitate |
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DOA |
Dead on arrival |
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DOB |
Date of birth |
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Doe |
Dyspnea on exertion |
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DON |
Director of nursing |
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Dx |
Diagnosis |
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ECG, EKG |
Electrocardiogram |
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ED/ ER |
Emergency department/ emergency room |
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EEG |
Electroencephalogram |
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EMS |
Emergency medical services |
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EMT |
Emergency medical technician |
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ENT |
Ear, nose, and throat |
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EOM |
Extraocular movement |
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ET |
Endotrachael |
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ETOH |
Alcohol |
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FC |
Foley catheter |
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FNP/NP |
Family nurse practioner Nurse practioner |
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F/U |
Follow up |
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Fx |
Fracture |
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GB |
Gallbladder |
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GCS |
Glasgow coma scale |
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GI |
Gastrointestinal |
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Gu |
Genitourinary |
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Gyn |
Gynecology |
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HA |
Headache |
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H/H Hgb/hct |
Hemoglobin and hematocrit Hemoglobin/ hematocrit
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HOH |
Hard of hearing |
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HOH |
Hard of hearing |
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H&P |
History and physical |
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HR |
Heart rate |
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HTN |
Hypertension |
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Hx |
History |
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ICU |
Intensive care unit |
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ICU |
Intensive care unit |
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I&D |
Incision and drainage |
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IJ |
Internal jugular |
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IND |
Independent |
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I&O |
Intake and output |
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IS |
Incentive spirometry |
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KUB |
Kidney, ureters, bladder ( x-ray) |
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“L” with a circle around it |
Left |
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MVC |
Motor vehicle collision |
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NAD |
No apparent distress |
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NG |
Nasogastric |
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NGT |
Nasogastric tube |
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NH |
Nursing home |
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NKDA |
No known drug allergies |
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noc |
Night |
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NPO |
Nothing by mouth |
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N/V |
Nausea/ vomiting |
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OD |
Overdose |
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OR |
Operating room |
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O.T. (or OT) |
Occupational therapy |
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PCP |
Primary provider care |
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Per |
Through, by |
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LMP |
Last menstrual period |
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PLT |
Platelet Test |
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PMH |
Past medical history |
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Post |
After |
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Pt |
Patient |
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P.T. (or PT)
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Physical therapy |
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R with A circle around it |
Right |
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RA |
Room air or rheumatoid arthritis |
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R/O |
Rule out |
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ROM |
Range of motion |
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LOA |
Leave of absence |
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RRR |
Regular rate and rhythm |
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r/t |
Related to |
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RT |
Respiratory rate |
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RTC |
Return to clinic |
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Rx |
Prescription |
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“s” with a line over it |
Without |
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sat |
Saturated |
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SCD |
Sequential compression device |
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S/E |
Side effects |
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SNF |
Skilled nursing facility |
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LOC |
Level of consciousness |
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SOB |
Shortness of breath |
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S/P |
Status post |
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SR |
Side rails |
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S/S |
Signs and symptoms |
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ST |
Speech therapy |
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stat |
Immediately |
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SW |
Social worker |
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TCDD |
Turn, cough, deep breathe |
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teds |
-antiembolic hose |
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TF |
Tube feeding |
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LOS |
Length of stay |
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TPR |
Temperature, pulse, respirations |
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Tx |
Treatment |
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UA |
Urinalysis |
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UAP |
Unlicensed assistive personnel |
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UE BUE LUE RUE |
Upper extremities Bilateral upper extremities Left upper extremities Right upper extremities |
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UOP |
Urinary output |
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US |
Ultrasound |
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VS |
Vital sounds |
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VSS |
Vital sounds stable |
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WC |
Wheelchair |
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W/D |
Warm and dry |
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WNL |
Within normal limits |
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Wt |
Weight |
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“x” with a line over it |
Except |
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MAE |
Moves all Extremities |
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MDI |
Metered dose inhaler |
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Mets |
Mestatasis Ca w/ Mets . Cancer with mestatsis - |
