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What does A&P stand for?
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?
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What does CA refer to in medical terms?
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What does CBC stand for?
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What does CVA stand for?
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What does CXR stand for?
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What does Dx mean?
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What is GI an abbreviation for?
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What does ICU stand for?
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What does MI refer to?
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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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