Abbreviations Flashcards by Jaime Bojorquez

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AED

A

automated external defibrillator

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bid

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twice a day

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BP

A

blood pressure

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BSI

A

body substance isolation

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CAD

A

coronary artery disease

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CCU

A

cardiac care unit

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CEU

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continuing education unit

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CHF

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congestive heart failure

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CNA

A

certified nursing assistant

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COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CVA

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cerebrovascular accident (stroke)

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DOB

A

date of birth

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Dx

A

diagnosis

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ECG, EKG

A

electrocardiogram

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ED

A

emergency department

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ER

A

emergency room

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Hx

A

history

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ICU

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intensive care unit

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K

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potassium

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LPN

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licensed practical nurse

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MD

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doctor of medicine

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MI

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myocardial infarction (heart attack)

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NP

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nurse practitioner

NPO

nothing by mouth

NSR

normal sinus rhythm

O2

oxygen

OR

operating room

PA

physician assistant

PCT

patient care technician

PRN

as needed

PT

physical therapist

q

every

qd

once a day

qid

four times a day

R/O

rule out

RN

registered nurse

Rx

prescription

SA

sinoatrial

SOB

shortness of breath

SOBE

shortness of breath on exertion

Stat

immediately

tid

three times a day

TPR

temperature, pulse, respiration

VS

vital signs