Acronyms Flashcards by Liz Aguiar

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AAA

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

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AF

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Atrial Fibrillation

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AIDS

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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome

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ALS

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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a.m.a

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Against medical advice

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AOB

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Alcohol on breath

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ARDS

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Acute respiratory distress syndrome

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ASAP

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As soon as possible

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BaE/BE

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Barium Enema

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B/P

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Blood pressure

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C/O

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Complains of

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CABG

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Coronary artery bypass graft

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CAD

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Coronary artery disease

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CBC

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Complete blood count

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CBD

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Common bile duct

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CCU

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Coronary care unit

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CDH

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Congenital dislocated hips

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CF

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Cystic fibrosis

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CHF

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Congestive heart failure

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CNS

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Central nervous system

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COLD

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Congestive obstructive lung disease

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CP

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Cerebral palsy

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CSF

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Cerebrospinal fluid

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CVA

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Cerebrovascular accident

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CXR

Chest x-ray

Dc

Discontinue

DEXA

Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry

DNR

Do not resuscitate

DOA

Dead on arrival

DOB

Date of birth

DOE

Date of expiry

DT’s

Delirium tremens

DU

Duodenal Ulcer

DVT

Deep vein thrombosis

ECG/EKG

Electrocardiogram

ECU

Extended care unit

EEG

Electroencephalogram

EENT/ENT

Eyes/ears/nose/ throat or Ear/nose/throat

ER/ED

Emergency room/department

ES&D

Esophagus Stomach & Duodenum

FB

Foreign body

FOSH/FOOSH

Fall on outstretched hand

F/U

Follow up

FUO

Fever of unknown origin

GB

Gall bladder

GER/GERD

Gastroesophageal Reflux (disease)

GI

Gastrointestinal

GSW

Gunshot wound

GU

Genitourinary

HBP

High blood pressure

HBV

Hepatitis B virus

HGB

Hemoglobin

HH

Hiatus hernia

HIV

Human immunodeficiency virus

HRT

Hormone replacement therapy

IBD

Inflammatory bowel disease

ICP

Intracranial pressure

ICU/NICU

(Neonatal) intensive care unit

IM

Intramuscular

IUD/IUCD

Intrauterine (copper) device

IV

Intravenous

IVDU

Intravenous drug user

IVP

Intravenous pyelogram

KUB

Kidneys, ureters, bladder

KV

Kilovolt

KVO

Keep vein open

LLL

Left lower lobe

LLQ

Left lower quadrant

LMP

Last menstrual period

LOC

Level of consciousness

LP

Lumbar puncture

LUE

Left upper extremity

LUL

Left upper lobe

LUQ

Left upper quadrant

LV

Left ventricle

MD

Muscular dystrophy or medical doctor

MG

Myasthenia Gravis

MI

Myocardial infarct