A&P Medical Abbreviations Flashcards
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What does A&P stand for?

  • advanced practice
  • anesthesia and pharmacology
  • acute and preventive
  • anatomy and physiology (correct)

    • What does ACLS stand for?

    advanced cardiac life support

    What is the meaning of bid?

    twice a day

    What does BM stand for in a medical context?

    <p>bowel movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BP stand for?

    <p>blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CA refer to in medical terms?

    <p>cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is CAD an abbreviation for?

    <p>coronary artery disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CBC stand for?

    <p>complete blood count</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of CPR?

    <p>cardiopulmonary resuscitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CVA stand for?

    <p>cerebrovascular accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CXR stand for?

    <p>chest x-ray</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Dx mean?

    <p>diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is GI an abbreviation for?

    <p>gastrointestinal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ICU stand for?

    <p>intensive care unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does IM mean?

    <p>intramuscular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does IV stand for?

    <p>intravenous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MI refer to?

    <p>myocardial infarction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NPO mean?

    <p>nothing by mouth (nil per os)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PO stand for?

    <p>orally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PRN mean?

    <p>as needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Q represent in medical terms?

    <p>every</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does SOB stand for?

    <p>shortness of breath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does STAT mean?

    <p>immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does tid mean?

    <p>three times a day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ER stand for?

    <p>emergency room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ED stand for?

    <p>emergency department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Abbreviations

    • A&P: Refers to anatomy and physiology, essential fields of study in medicine focusing on body structures and functions.
    • ACLS: Advanced cardiac life support, a set of clinical protocols for responding to cardiac emergencies.
    • bid: Abbreviation for "twice a day," commonly used in medication dosing instructions.
    • BM: Stands for bowel movement, a vital sign of digestive health.
    • BP: Indicates blood pressure, a measure of the force of blood against artery walls.
    • CA: Refers to cancer, a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth.
    • CAD: Coronary artery disease, a condition narrowing coronary arteries, often leading to heart problems.
    • CBC: Complete blood count, a blood test providing essential information about overall health.
    • CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, an emergency procedure to restore breathing and circulation.
    • CVA: Cerebrovascular accident, commonly known as a stroke; occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted.
    • CXR: Chest x-ray, an imaging test used to examine the lungs and heart.
    • Dx: Diagnosis, the identifying of a disease based on symptoms and diagnostic tests.
    • GI: Gastrointestinal, referring to the digestive tract.
    • ICU: Intensive care unit, a specialized department for critically ill patients needing constant care.
    • IM: Intramuscular, referring to injections delivered into the muscle.
    • IV: Intravenous, indicating administration of fluids or medications directly into the bloodstream.
    • MI: Myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack, caused by blood flow blockage to the heart muscle.
    • NPO: Nothing by mouth (nil per os), a medical instruction for patients not to consume food or fluids.
    • PO: Orally, indicates that medication or substances are taken by mouth.
    • PRN: As needed, a term for medications or actions taken based on a patient's requirements.
    • Q: Every, commonly used with frequency in medication dosing.
    • SOB: Shortness of breath, a symptom of various medical conditions indicating respiratory distress.
    • STAT: Indicates that something needs to be done immediately; often used in emergency settings.
    • tid: Means three times a day, used in medication prescriptions.
    • ER: Emergency room, a medical facility specializing in acute care for urgent health issues.
    • ED: Emergency department, often used interchangeably with ER, focusing on immediate medical attention.

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