Medical Abbreviations Flashcards

Medical Abbreviations

• DKA stands for Diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious complication of diabetes.
• DM represents Diabetes Mellitus, a group of diseases that result in high blood sugar.
• DM Type I is characterized by the body's inability to produce insulin.
• DM Type II involves insulin resistance or insufficient insulin production.
• DNR means Do Not Resuscitate, an order to withhold CPR if the patient stops breathing or their heart stops.
• DOB refers to Date of Birth, important for identifying patient age.
• DOE means Dyspnea on Exertion, indicating shortness of breath during physical activity.
• D.P. stands for Dorsalis Pedis, a pulse check location in the foot.
• Dsg is an abbreviation for Dressing, used in wound care.
• d/t means due to, commonly used in medical documentation to indicate causation.
• DTR represents Deep Tendon Reflexes, important for neurological assessment.
• DVT stands for Deep Venous Thrombosis, a blood clot in a deep vein, often in the legs.
• dx or Dx signifies Diagnosis, the identification of a disease or condition.
• Dz means Disease, a state of disruption in normal bodily function.
• ea refers to each, often used in prescriptions or instructions.
• ECG/EKG signifies Electrocardiogram, a test measuring heart electrical activity.
• 100ECHO is an Echocardiogram, an ultrasound of the heart's structure and function.
• E. Coli refers to Escherichia coli, a type of bacteria that can cause foodborne illness.
• ECRB stands for Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis, a muscle in the forearm that controls wrist movement.
• ECRL signifies Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus, a forearm muscle aiding wrist extension.
• ED refers to the Emergency Department, where urgent medical care is provided.
• EENT encompasses Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat, areas commonly examined by healthcare professionals.
• EHL stands for Extensor Hallucis Longus, a muscle that extends the big toe.
• EMR means Electronic Medical Record, a digital version of a patient's paper chart.
• EMS signifies Emergency Medical Services, providing immediate medical assistance.
• EPB refers to Extensor Pollicis Brevis, a muscle that extends the thumb.
• EPL stands for Extensor Pollicis Longus, another muscle involved in thumb extension.
• ER means Emergency Room, where emergency care is administered.
• ES indicates Electrical Stimulation, a therapy used to alleviate pain and stimulate muscles.
• ESRD stands for End Stage Renal Disease, where kidneys no longer function adequately.
• est signifies Estimated, often used in assessments where precise measurement is uncertain.
• Eval stands for Evaluation, the process of assessing a patient's condition or treatment.
• Exer refers to Exercise, a critical component in maintaining health and rehabilitation.
• ext means Extend or Extension, referring to straightening a limb at a joint.
• Ext signifies Extremities, referring to arms and legs in a medical context.
• FB stands for Foreign Body, an object not belonging in a body part, often needing removal.
• FCR means Flexor Carpi Radialis, a muscle controlling wrist flexion.
• FCU signifies Flexor Carpi Ulnaris, another muscle contributing to wrist flexion.
• FDS stands for Flexor Digitorum Sublimis, a muscle that flexes the fingers.

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