Medical Abbreviations Flashcards

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What does A&O x 3 stand for?

Advanced cardiac life support

Awake and oriented to person, place, and time (correct)

Activity as tolerated

Acute coronary syndrome

What does AAT mean?

Activity as tolerated

What does the abbreviation ABD refer to?

Abdomen

What is the definition of ABG?

Arterial blood gas Signup and view all the answers

What does ABW stand for?

Actual body weight Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of ACLS?

Advanced cardiac life support Signup and view all the answers

What does ACS refer to?

Acute coronary syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is ADH?

Anti-diuretic hormone Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation AF used for?

Atrial fibrillation or afebrile Signup and view all the answers

What does AFB stand for?

Acid-fast bacilli Signup and view all the answers

What is AKI?

Acute kidney injury Signup and view all the answers

What does AR refer to?

Aortic regurgitation Signup and view all the answers

What does ARDS stand for?

Acute respiratory distress syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is ARF?

Acute renal failure Signup and view all the answers

What does AS mean?

Aortic stenosis Signup and view all the answers

What does ASAP stand for?

As soon as possible Signup and view all the answers

What is AV in medical terms?

Atrioventricular Signup and view all the answers

What does BG stand for?

Blood glucose Signup and view all the answers

What does BM refer to?

Bone marrow or bowel movement Signup and view all the answers

What is BP in medical terminology?

Blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does BPH stand for?

Benign prostatic hypertrophy Signup and view all the answers

What does BPM mean?

Beats per minute Signup and view all the answers

What does BS refer to?

Bowel sounds or breath sounds or blood sugars Signup and view all the answers

What is BUN in medical terms?

Blood urea nitrogen Signup and view all the answers

What does BW stand for?

Body weight, blood work Signup and view all the answers

What does BX mean?

Biopsy Signup and view all the answers

What does C&S stand for?

Culture and sensitivity Signup and view all the answers

What does C/O mean?

Complaining of Signup and view all the answers

What does CA refer to in medical terminology?

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is Ca?

Calcium Signup and view all the answers

What does CABG stand for?

Coronary artery bypass graft Signup and view all the answers

What does CAD refer to?

Coronary artery disease Signup and view all the answers

What is CBC in medical tests?

Complete blood count Signup and view all the answers

What does CC stand for?

Chief complaint Signup and view all the answers

What does CF represent?

Cystic fibrosis Signup and view all the answers

What does CHF stand for?

Congestive heart failure Signup and view all the answers

What is CN in medical abbreviations?

Cranial nerves Signup and view all the answers

What are CNII-XII?

Cranial nerves II through XII Signup and view all the answers

What does CNS mean?

Central nervous system Signup and view all the answers

What does CO stand for?

Cardiac output Signup and view all the answers

What is COPD?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Signup and view all the answers

What does CP stand for?

Chest pain or cerebral palsy Signup and view all the answers

What does CK mean?

Creatinine kinase Signup and view all the answers

What does CKD refer to?

Chronic kidney disease Signup and view all the answers

What is CPR?

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Signup and view all the answers

What does CrCL stand for?

Creatinine clearance mL/sec Signup and view all the answers

What does CRF mean?

Chronic renal failure Signup and view all the answers

What is CRP?

C-reactive protein Signup and view all the answers

What does CSF stand for?

Cerebrospinal fluid Signup and view all the answers

What does CV refer to?

Cardiovascular Signup and view all the answers

What is CVA in medical terms?

Cerebrovascular accident or costovertebral angle Signup and view all the answers

What does CXR stand for?

Chest X-ray Signup and view all the answers

What is D5W in medical solutions?

5% dextrose in water Signup and view all the answers

What does DAT mean?

Diet as tolerated Signup and view all the answers

What is DBP?

Diastolic blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does DDx stand for?

Differential diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

What does DM refer to?

Diabetes mellitus Signup and view all the answers

What does DNR mean?

Do not resuscitate Signup and view all the answers

What does DNS stand for?

Do not substitute Signup and view all the answers

What is DOB in medical contexts?

Date of birth Signup and view all the answers

What does DVT stand for?

Deep venous (vein) thrombosis Signup and view all the answers

What does DX mean?

Diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

What is ECG?

Electrocardiogram Signup and view all the answers

What does EF stand for?

Ejection fraction Signup and view all the answers

What does EKG refer to?

Electrocardiogram Signup and view all the answers

What does ENT stand for?

Ears, nose, and throat Signup and view all the answers

What does FBS stand for?

Fasting blood sugar Signup and view all the answers

What does FEV1 refer to?

Forced expiratory volume in one second Signup and view all the answers

What does FTT stand for?

Failure to thrive Signup and view all the answers

What does FU or F/U mean?

Follow-up Signup and view all the answers

What is FVC?

Forced vital capacity Signup and view all the answers

What does GERD stand for?

Gastroesophageal reflux Signup and view all the answers

What does GFR mean in kidney function tests?

Glomerular filtration rate Signup and view all the answers

What does GI mean?

Gastrointestinal Signup and view all the answers

What does GTT refer to?

Glucose tolerance test Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Abbreviations Overview

A&O x 3: Indicates a patient is awake, alert, and oriented to person, place, and time.
AAT: Activity as tolerated, suggesting patients can engage in activities based on their comfort level.
ABD: Refers to the abdomen, a key area in physical examinations.
ABG: Measures arterial blood gas to assess respiratory function and metabolic state.
ABW: Represents actual body weight, important for medication dosages and health assessments.
ACLS: Stands for advanced cardiac life support, critical in emergency cardiac situations.
ACS: Describes acute coronary syndrome, a spectrum of conditions associated with sudden reduced blood flow to the heart.
ADH: Identifies anti-diuretic hormone, related to water retention and blood pressure regulation.
AF: Abbreviation for atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder, or afebrile, indicating no fever.
AFB: Refers to acid-fast bacilli, relevant in the diagnosis of tuberculosis.
AKI: Stands for acute kidney injury, a sudden decline in kidney function.
AR: Indicates aortic regurgitation, a condition affecting heart valves.
ARDS: Acute respiratory distress syndrome; a severe lung condition requiring immediate care.
ARF: Acute renal failure, indicating a rapid loss of kidney function.
AS: Aortic stenosis, a narrowing of the aortic valve impacting blood flow.
ASAP: As soon as possible, a common directive in medical communication.
AV: Atrioventricular, referring to the anatomical region in the heart.
BG: Blood glucose measurement, critical for diabetes management.
BM: Can denote bone marrow or bowel movement, depending on context.
BP: Medical shorthand for blood pressure, a vital sign in patient assessment.
BPH: Benign prostatic hypertrophy, a common condition in aging men resulting in prostate enlargement.
BPM: Beats per minute, often used to measure heart rate.
BS: Can mean bowel sounds, breath sounds, or blood sugars, depending on context.
BUN: Refers to blood urea nitrogen, a test for kidney function.
BW: Body weight or blood work, important metrics for medical evaluations.
BX: Stands for biopsy, a procedure to extract tissue for diagnostic purposes.
C&S: Culture and sensitivity, tests used to identify pathogens and effective antibiotics.
C/O: Complaining of, a phrase used to document patient symptoms.
CA: Common abbreviation for cancer, a broad range of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell growth.
Ca: Represents calcium, essential for bone health and various physiological functions.
CABG: Coronary artery bypass graft, a surgical procedure to treat coronary artery disease.
CAD: Coronary artery disease, the narrowing of coronary arteries leading to heart issues.
CBC: Complete blood count, a key blood test providing information about overall health.
CC: Chief complaint, the primary reason a patient seeks medical attention.
CF: Cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder affecting the lungs and digestive system.
CHF: Congestive heart failure, a condition where the heart struggles to pump blood effectively.
CN: Refers to cranial nerves, critical for sensory and motor functions.
CNII-XII: Specifically indicates cranial nerves II through XII.
CNS: Central nervous system, which consists of the brain and spinal cord.
CO: Cardiac output, the volume of blood the heart pumps in a minute.
COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a group of lung diseases that block airflow.
CP: Abbreviation for chest pain or cerebral palsy, both significant in clinical settings.
CK: Creatinine kinase, an enzyme indicative of muscle damage.
CKD: Chronic kidney disease, a long-term condition affecting kidney function.
CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a lifesaving technique in emergencies.
CrCL: Creatinine clearance, a measurement of kidney function.
CRF: Chronic renal failure, progressively worsening kidney function.
CRP: C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation in the body.
CSF: Cerebrospinal fluid, essential for cushioning the brain and spinal cord.
CV: Cardiovascular, relating to the heart and blood vessels.
CVA: Refers to cerebrovascular accident (stroke) or costovertebral angle, a region evaluated during examinations.
CXR: Chest X-ray, a diagnostic imaging tool used to assess the lungs and heart.
D5W: 5% dextrose in water, a type of intravenous fluid.
DAT: Diet as tolerated, indicating flexibility in a patient's dietary intake.
DBP: Diastolic blood pressure, the pressure in blood vessels during heart relaxation.
DDx: Differential diagnosis, the process of distinguishing between illnesses that share similar signs or symptoms.
DM: Diabetes mellitus, a group of diseases affecting insulin production or function.
DNR: Do not resuscitate, a medical order indicating that a patient should not receive CPR.
DNS: Do not substitute, typically in the context of medical prescriptions to ensure specific medications are used.
DOB: Date of birth, necessary for patient identification and records.
DVT: Deep venous thrombosis, a condition involving blood clots in deep veins.
DX: Diagnosis, the identification of a disease or condition.
ECG/EKG: Electrocardiogram, a test recording the electrical activity of the heart.
EF: Ejection fraction, measuring the percentage of blood pumped out of the heart with each contraction.
ENT: Ears, nose, and throat, referring to a specialized area of medicine.
FBS: Fasting blood sugar, a key test for diagnosing diabetes.
FEV1: Forced expiratory volume in one second, a measure in spirometry.
FTT: Failure to thrive, often used to describe inadequate growth in children.
FU or F/U: Follow-up, typically used in patient care to indicate necessary subsequent evaluations.
FVC: Forced vital capacity, another measurement from spirometry.
GERD: Gastroesophageal reflux disease, a chronic digestive condition.
GFR: Glomerular filtration rate, used to assess kidney function.
GI: Gastrointestinal, involving the digestive tract.
GTT: Glucose tolerance test, used to diagnose diabetes and insulin sensitivity.

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