Medical Abbreviations Flashcards

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Medical Abbreviations Study Notes

a.a.: Stands for amino acids; translates as "of each" from Latin.
a.c.: Indicates "before a meal"; derived from Latin term ante cibum.
a.h.: Means "every other hour"; originates from the Latin phrase alternis horis.
a.p.: Refers to "before a meal"; translated from Latin as ante prandium.
A/B: Represents the acid-base ratio, an important measure in metabolic processes.
A/W (A&W): Denotes "alive and well", often used in medical evaluations.
A&O: Indicates "aware and oriented", a key metric in evaluating patient cognition.
A&Ox3: Means "alert and oriented times 3", assessing awareness of person, place, and time.
A&Ox4: Refers to "alert and oriented times 4", adding circumstances to the assessment.
A&P: Represents auscultation and percussion, techniques used in physical examinations.
ā: Signifies "before" in Latin; also represents artery in medical contexts.
A: Can refer to adenosine or apical in different medical situations.
A1C: Represents glycosylated hemoglobin, important for monitoring long-term glucose levels.
Aa.: A term for arteria, indicating it relates to arteries.
AAA: Stands for abdominal aortic aneurysm, commonly referred to as "triple-A."
AAD: Refers to antibiotic-associated diarrhea, a potential complication of antibiotic use.
AAL: Designates the anterior axillary line, an anatomical landmark.
AAOx3: Means "awake, alert, and oriented, times 3", similar to A&Ox3.
AAPMC: Refers to antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis, a severe intestinal condition.
AAT: Stands for activity as tolerated or atypical antibody test, relevant in patient assessments.

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Test your knowledge of common medical abbreviations with these flashcards. Each card provides a term along with its definition, helping you to understand important concepts in healthcare. Perfect for students and professionals alike!