Medical Abbreviations Flashcards
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What does DOA stand for?

  • Dead on Arrival (correct)
  • Date of Birth
  • Director of Nursing
  • Diagnosis

    • What does DOB mean?

    Date of Birth

    What does DON stand for?

    Director of Nursing

    What does DPT refer to?

    <p>Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Dx or dx signify?

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

    What is indicated by ECG or EKG?

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

    What does ED stand for?

    <p>Emergency Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does EEG stand for?

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

    What is meant by EMS?

    <p>Emergency Medical Services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does EMT denote?

    <p>Emergency Medical Technician</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ENT refer to?

    <p>Ear, Nose, Throat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of ER?

    <p>Emergency Room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does FBS stand for?

    <p>Fasting Blood Sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does FC indicate?

    <p>Foley Catheter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does FDA stand for?

    <p>Food and Drug Administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Fe represent?

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

    What does FHR stand for?

    <p>Fetal Heart Rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does FSH indicate?

    <p>Follicle-Stimulating Hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Fx mean?

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

    What does GI stand for?

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

    What does gtts mean?

    <p>Drop, Drops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does GU refer to?

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

    What does Gyn stand for?

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

    What does H&H indicate?

    <p>Hemoglobin and Hematocrit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does H2O represent?

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

    What does HBP mean?

    <p>High Blood Pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HBV stand for?

    <p>Hepatitis B Virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HCG indicate?

    <p>Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does hct mean?

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

    What does HDL stand for?

    <p>High-Density Lipoproteins (Healthy Type of Cholesterol)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hgb represent?

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

    What does Hipaa stand for?

    <p>Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HIV indicate?

    <p>Human Immunodeficiency Virus (AIDS Virus)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HMO stand for?

    <p>Health Maintenance Organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does H&P stand for?

    <p>History and Physical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HS represent?

    <p>Hour of Sleep (Bedtime)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hx mean?

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

    What does I&D stand for?

    <p>Incision and Drainage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Abbreviations Study Notes

    • DOA: Represents "dead on arrival," indicating a patient found deceased upon arrival at a medical facility.
    • DOB: Refers to "date of birth," a crucial identifier in medical records.
    • DON: Stands for "director of nursing," a key position responsible for overseeing nursing staff and patient care.
    • DPT: Indicates a combination vaccine for diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus, essential for preventing these diseases.
    • Dx, dx: Abbreviation for "diagnosis," used to identify a medical condition.
    • ECG, EKG: Refers to "electrocardiogram," a test measuring electrical activity of the heart.
    • ED: Stands for "emergency department," a critical area of a hospital for urgent care.
    • EEG: Represents "electroencephalogram," a test that detects electrical activity in the brain.
    • EMS: Refers to "emergency medical services," which provides urgent medical care and transportation.
    • EMT: Abbreviation for "emergency medical technician," a trained professional providing emergency medical care.
    • ENT: Stands for "ear, nose, throat," a specialty focusing on conditions related to these areas.
    • ER: Indicates "emergency room," the area of a hospital where emergency cases are treated.
    • FBS: Represents "fasting blood sugar," a test for glucose levels after fasting, pertinent in diabetes management.
    • FC: Abbreviation for "Foley catheter," a flexible tube used to drain urine from the bladder.
    • FDA: Stands for "Food and Drug Administration," responsible for regulating food safety and pharmaceutical drugs.
    • Fe: Represents "iron," an essential nutrient important for hemoglobin production.
    • FHR: Stands for "fetal heart rate," crucial for monitoring the well-being of a fetus during pregnancy.
    • FSH: Represents "follicle-stimulating hormone," important for reproductive processes.
    • Fx: Abbreviation for "fracture," indicating a broken bone.
    • GI: Stands for "gastrointestinal," relating to the digestive system.
    • gtts: Abbreviation for "drop, drops," often used in medication dosages.
    • GU: Represents "genitourinary," pertaining to the urinary and reproductive organs.
    • Gyn: Abbreviation for "gynecology," the field focusing on women's reproductive health.
    • H&H: Refers to "hemoglobin and hematocrit," common lab tests assessing blood components.
    • H2O: Chemical formula for water, essential for bodily functions.
    • HBP: Stands for "high blood pressure," a common medical condition needing monitoring and management.
    • HBV: Represents "hepatitis B virus," a virus affecting the liver and potentially leading to serious health issues.
    • HCG: Abbreviation for "human chorionic gonadotrophin," a hormone significant in pregnancy.
    • hct: Stands for "hematocrit," indicating the proportion of blood volume occupied by red blood cells.
    • HDL: Represents "high-density lipoproteins," known as the healthy type of cholesterol that helps reduce heart disease risk.
    • Hgb: Abbreviation for "hemoglobin," a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
    • Hipaa: Stands for "Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act," safeguarding patient privacy and health information.
    • HIV: Represents "human immunodeficiency virus," the virus responsible for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
    • HMO: Abbreviation for "health maintenance organization," a type of health insurance plan providing a range of medical services.
    • H&P: Represents "history and physical," a thorough assessment performed during patient evaluation.
    • HS: Abbreviation for "hour of sleep," often referring to the time a patient goes to bed.
    • Hx: Stands for "history," commonly used in medical documentation to reference a patient's medical history.
    • I&D: Represents "incision and drainage," a surgical procedure used to treat abscesses or fluid collections.

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    Test your knowledge of essential medical abbreviations with these flashcards highlighting common terms. Each card includes the abbreviation and its definition, making it a great resource for medical students and professionals. Enhance your understanding of medical terminology and improve communication in healthcare settings.

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