Medical Abbreviations Flashcards

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What does the abbreviation D/C stand for?

Discharge (correct)

Deliver

Discontinue (correct)

Doctor of Care

What is the meaning of DM?

Diabetes mellitus

What does DMD stand for?

Doctor of Dental Medicine

What does DNR indicate?

Do not resuscitate Signup and view all the answers

What does DOA mean?

Dead on arrival Signup and view all the answers

What does DOB stand for?

Date of birth Signup and view all the answers

What does DOD indicate?

Date of death Signup and view all the answers

What does DPT stand for?

Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus Signup and view all the answers

What does DVM stand for?

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Signup and view all the answers

What does Dx refer to?

Diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

What does ECG/ EKG measure?

Electrocardiogram Signup and view all the answers

What does ED stand for?

Emergency department Signup and view all the answers

What does EEG refer to?

Electroencephalogram Signup and view all the answers

What does EENT stand for?

Ear, eye, nose, throat Signup and view all the answers

What does EMS stand for?

Emergency medical services Signup and view all the answers

What does EMT stand for?

Emergency medical technician Signup and view all the answers

What does ER stand for?

Emergency room Signup and view all the answers

What does FDA stand for?

Food and Drug Administration Signup and view all the answers

What is the chemical symbol for iron?

Fe Signup and view all the answers

What does FF stand for?

Force fluids Signup and view all the answers

What does Fl stand for?

Fluid Signup and view all the answers

What does Fx stand for?

Fracture Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Abbreviations (Ds, Es, Fs)

D/C, dc, disc means to discontinue or discharge a patient from care or treatment.
DM stands for diabetes mellitus, a chronic condition affecting insulin and blood sugar levels.
DMD denotes Doctor of Dental Medicine, a professional degree for dentists.
DNR indicates a do not resuscitate order, instructing healthcare providers not to perform CPR in case of cardiac arrest.
DOA, or dead on arrival, signifies a patient who is pronounced dead upon arriving at a healthcare facility.
DOB refers to date of birth, important for medical records and age calculation.
DOD, or date of death, is documented for record-keeping and legal purposes.
DPT represents a combination vaccine for diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus.
DVM stands for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, a degree for veterinary professionals.
Dx or dx is shorthand for diagnosis, the identification of a disease or condition based on patient symptoms and tests.
ECG or EKG is an electrocardiogram, a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart.
ED denotes emergency department, a crucial hospital area for acute care.
EEG stands for electroencephalogram, a test that records brain activity.
EENT refers to ear, eye, nose, throat, and is often used to describe related medical specialties.
EMS indicates emergency medical services, the system that provides urgent pre-hospital care and transport.
EMT stands for emergency medical technician, trained professionals providing pre-hospital emergency care.
ER is an abbreviation for emergency room, where urgent medical issues are treated.
FDA, or Food and Drug Administration, regulates food safety, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices in the United States.
Fe is the chemical symbol for iron, an essential mineral in the body.
FF or FFl means to force fluids, a directive often given to patients to ensure adequate hydration.
Fl or fl signifies fluid, referring to liquids in medical contexts.
Fx or Fr represents fracture, a break in a bone, commonly classified by the type and location.

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Test your knowledge of common medical abbreviations with these flashcards. Each card presents an abbreviation along with its full definition, perfect for students in healthcare and related fields. Explore terms related to patient care and medical documentation.