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What does the abbreviation 'ASHD' stand for in the context of medical abbreviations?
What does the abbreviation 'ASHD' stand for in the context of medical abbreviations?
- Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease (correct)
- Acquired Severe Heart Dysfunction
- Acute Septal Heart Defect
- Aspirin-Sensitive Heart Disorder
Which of the following describes 'ad lib.'?
Which of the following describes 'ad lib.'?
- After lunch; post-prandial
- Administer liberally; without specific dosage
- Freely; as desired (correct)
- As directed; following specific instructions
Which of the following conditions is represented by the abbreviation 'ARDS'?
Which of the following conditions is represented by the abbreviation 'ARDS'?
- Autoimmune Related Deficiency Syndrome
- Absence of Regular Digestive Signs
- Advanced Renal Disease Stage
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (correct)
If a medication order indicates 'b.i.d', how frequently should the medication be administered to the patient?
If a medication order indicates 'b.i.d', how frequently should the medication be administered to the patient?
In medical documentation, what does 'A & P' typically refer to?
In medical documentation, what does 'A & P' typically refer to?
A patient's lab results show elevated levels of 'ALT'. Which condition might this indicate?
A patient's lab results show elevated levels of 'ALT'. Which condition might this indicate?
What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'ABMT' in medical terminology?
What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'ABMT' in medical terminology?
Which of the following is the correct interpretation of the medical abbreviation 'AMI'?
Which of the following is the correct interpretation of the medical abbreviation 'AMI'?
What does the abbreviation 'APTT' represent in medical testing?
What does the abbreviation 'APTT' represent in medical testing?
A doctor writes 'a.c' on a prescription. What does this instruction mean for the patient?
A doctor writes 'a.c' on a prescription. What does this instruction mean for the patient?
What does the abbreviation 'AWOL' stand for in a healthcare setting?
What does the abbreviation 'AWOL' stand for in a healthcare setting?
What does the medical abbreviation 'ANA' stand for?
What does the medical abbreviation 'ANA' stand for?
The abbreviation 'AURI' refers to which of the following conditions?
The abbreviation 'AURI' refers to which of the following conditions?
A doctor suspects a patient might have had a heart attack. Which abbreviation might they use when referring to this condition in the patient's chart?
A doctor suspects a patient might have had a heart attack. Which abbreviation might they use when referring to this condition in the patient's chart?
Which of the following phrases is associated with the abbreviation 'Approx.'?
Which of the following phrases is associated with the abbreviation 'Approx.'?
What does 'ASA' stand for?
What does 'ASA' stand for?
What is the definition of the abbreviation 'ADL'?
What is the definition of the abbreviation 'ADL'?
What does the abbreviation 'ALK' refer to?
What does the abbreviation 'ALK' refer to?
Flashcards
A-C
A-C
Anti-inflammation corticoids
A & D
A & D
Admission and discharge
A & P
A & P
Auscultation and percussion: anterior and posterior
A & W
A & W
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a.c
a.c
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A/G ratio
A/G ratio
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AA
AA
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AAL
AAL
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Ab
Ab
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abd
abd
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ABG
ABG
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ABMT
ABMT
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ABP
ABP
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ACD
ACD
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ACE
ACE
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Ach
Ach
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ACLS
ACLS
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ACTH
ACTH
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AD
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ad lib.
ad lib.
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Study Notes
- A-C means anti-inflammation corticoids
- A & D means admission and discharge
- A & P means auscultation and percussion: anterior and posterior
- A & W means alive and well
- ā means before
- a.c means before meal (ante cibum)
- A/G ration means albumin-globulin ratio
- AA means Alcoholics Anonymous
- AAL means anterior axillary line
- Ab means antibody
- abd means abdomen; abdominal
- ABG means arterial blood gas
- ABMT means autologous bone marrow transplantation
- ABP means arterial blood pressure
- ACD means acid-citrate-dextrose
- ACE means angiotensin converting enzyme
- Ach means Acetylcholine
- ACLS means Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- ACTH means Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
- AD means Alzheimer's disease
- ad lib. means freely: as desired (ad libitum)
- ADD means Attention Deficit Disorder
- ADH means Antidiuretic Hormone
- ADHD means Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- ADI means Acceptable daily intake
- ADL means Activities of Daily Living
- AE means Above elbow (amputation)
- AF means Atrial Fibrillation
- AFB means Acid-fast Bacillus
- AFP means Alpha-Fetoprotein
- AGA means Appropriate for gestational age
- AGE means Acute Gastroenteritis
- Agit means Shake, Stir
- AGN means Acute Glomerulonephritis
- AHF means Antihemophilic Factors
- AHG means Antihemophilic Globulin
- AID means Artificial insemination by donor
- AIDS means Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
- AIH means Artificial insemination - husband
- AILD means Angioimmunoblastic lymphadenopathy with dysprotenemia
- ALG means Antilymphocyte Globulin
- AK means above the knee
- ALD means Assistive listening device
- Alk means Alkaline
- ALL means Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- ALS means Advanced life support; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; Anti Lymphocytic Serum;
- ALT means Alanine aminotransferase
- AM means morning (ante meridiem)
- AMA means against medical authority; against medical advice
- Amb means Ambulatory
- AMI means Acute Myocardial Infarction
- AML means Acute Myelocytic Leukemia
- Amp means Ampule
- AMS means Atypical measles syndrome
- Amt means Amount
- ANA means American Nurses Association
- ANC means Absolute Neutrophil Count
- ANST means After Negative Skin Test
- AP & Lat means Anteroposterior and lateral
- AP/A-P means Anterior-posterior; anteroposterior
- Approx. means Approximately (about)
- APTT means Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
- Aq. Dest means Distilled Water (aqua destillata)
- Aq. means Water (aqua)
- ARDS means Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- ARF means Acute Renal Failure; Acute Respiratory Failure
- AROM means Active Range of Motion
- AS means Aortic Stenosis
- ASA means Acetyl Salicylic Acid
- ASCT means Autologous stem cell transplantation
- ASD means Atrial Septal Defect
- ASHD means Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
- AST means Aspartate Aminotransferase
- ATN means Acute Tubular Necrosis
- AURI means Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- AWOL means Absent without leave
- Ax means Axillary (armpit)
- AV, A-V means Atrioventricular; arteriovenous
- AZ test means Ascheim-Zondek test or Pregnancy
- B & O means Belladonna and Opium
- b.i.d, bid means Twice Daily (bis in die)
- Ba means Barium
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