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What does ABG stand for?

  • Arterial Biogas
  • Arterial Blood Gas (correct)
  • Acute Blood Gas
  • Acid Blood Gas

    • What is the abbreviation for Acute Coronary Syndrome?

    ACS

    What does AKI stand for?

    Acute Kidney Injury

    After Negative Skin Test is abbreviated as?

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

    What does APTT stand for?

    <p>Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the abbreviation for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome?

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

    The abbreviation ARF stands for?

    <p>Acute Respiratory Failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BANIAE refer to?

    <p>Bronchial Asthma Not in Acute Exacerbation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bowel movement is abbreviated as?

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

    What is the abbreviation for Blood pressure?

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

    Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy is abbreviated as?

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

    What does BT stand for?

    <p>Blood Transfusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Community Acquired Pneumonia is abbreviated as?

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

    What does BUN stand for?

    <p>Blood Urea Nitrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the abbreviation for Chief Complaint?

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

    Carbohydrates are abbreviated as?

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

    What does CKD stand for?

    <p>Chronic Kidney Disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is abbreviated as?

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

    What is the abbreviation for Chest X-ray?

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

    Discontinue/ Discharge is abbreviated as?

    <p>D/C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Difficulty of Breathing is abbreviated as?

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

    What does Dx stand for?

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

    End Stage Renal Disease is abbreviated as?

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

    What does FBS stand for?

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

    Fresh Whole Blood is abbreviated as?

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

    Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is abbreviated as?

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

    What does HASCVD stand for?

    <p>Hypertensive Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hypertension is abbreviated as?

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

    What does Hx stand for?

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

    Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus is abbreviated as?

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

    What does KVO stand for?

    <p>Keep Vein Open</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus is abbreviated as?

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

    What does NPO mean?

    <p>Nothing Per Orem/ Nothing by mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction is abbreviated as?

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

    What does PRBC stand for?

    <p>Packed Red Blood Cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Prothrombin Time is abbreviated as?

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

    Prior To Admission is abbreviated as?

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

    Pulmonary Tuberculosis is abbreviated as?

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

    What does PUD stand for?

    <p>Peptic Ulcer Disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rule out is abbreviated as?

    <p>R/O</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rheumatic Heart Disease is abbreviated as?

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

    What does S/P stand for?

    <p>Status Post</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Subarachnoid Hemorrhage is abbreviated as?

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

    What does SOB stand for?

    <p>Shortness of Breath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To consider is abbreviated as?

    <p>T/C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vehicular Accident is abbreviated as?

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

    Study Notes

    Medical Abbreviations

    • ABG refers to Arterial Blood Gas, a test that measures oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood.
    • ACS stands for Acute Coronary Syndrome, a term encompassing a range of conditions associated with sudden, reduced blood flow to the heart.
    • AKI is short for Acute Kidney Injury, a condition characterized by a rapid decline in kidney function.
    • ANST means After Negative Skin Test, indicating follow-up after negative results from a skin test for certain conditions.
    • APTT stands for Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time, a blood test used to evaluate coagulation pathways.
    • ARDS represents Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, a severe lung condition causing respiratory failure.
    • ARF is an abbreviation for Acute Respiratory Failure, where the lungs cannot provide adequate oxygen to the body.
    • BANIAE indicates Bronchial Asthma Not in Acute Exacerbation, referring to a stable state without acute symptoms.
    • BM represents Bowel Movement, an essential sign of digestive health.
    • BP denotes Blood Pressure, a critical indicator of cardiovascular health.
    • BPH stands for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy, a condition causing enlargement of the prostate gland.
    • BT refers to Blood Transfusion, a medical procedure to transfer blood or blood products into a patient's circulation.
    • CAP is Community Acquired Pneumonia, a type of pneumonia acquired outside of healthcare settings.
    • BUN signifies Blood Urea Nitrogen, a test measuring urea nitrogen in the blood to assess kidney function.
    • CC stands for Chief Complaint, the primary issue a patient presents with.
    • CHO is an abbreviation for Carbohydrates, macronutrients essential for energy.
    • CKD means Chronic Kidney Disease, a long-term condition characterized by gradual loss of kidney function.
    • COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a progressive lung disease causing breathing difficulties.
    • CXR refers to Chest X-ray, a diagnostic imaging technique for visualizing lung and heart conditions.
    • D/C means Discontinue or Discharge, used in medical settings to indicate stopping a treatment or releasing a patient from care.
    • DOB stands for Difficulty of Breathing, a symptom requiring immediate assessment.
    • Dx is the abbreviation for Diagnosis, the identification of a disease or condition.
    • ESRD signifies End Stage Renal Disease, a severe condition where kidneys can no longer function adequately.
    • FBS means Fasting Blood Sugar, a test measuring glucose levels after fasting to diagnose diabetes.
    • FWB refers to Fresh Whole Blood, a type of blood product used in transfusions.
    • GERD is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, a chronic digestive condition characterized by acid reflux.
    • HASCVD denotes Hypertensive Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, relating to hypertension and arterial disease.
    • HTN stands for Hypertension, chronic high blood pressure potentially leading to severe health issues.
    • Hx is an abbreviation for History, often referring to a patient’s medical history.
    • IDDM represents Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, a type of diabetes requiring insulin for management.
    • KVO means Keep Vein Open, a directive to maintain intravenous (IV) access.
    • NIDDM signifies Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, which generally does not require insulin.
    • NPO stands for Nothing Per Orem or Nothing by Mouth, a directive for patients not to consume food or drink.
    • NSTEMI indicates Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction, a type of heart attack without ST elevation on an ECG.
    • PRBC means Packed Red Blood Cell, a type of blood product used in transfusions to increase red blood cell count.
    • PT stands for Prothrombin Time, a test measuring the time it takes for blood to clot.
    • PTA is an abbreviation for Prior To Admission, often used in clinical documentation.
    • PTB refers to Pulmonary Tuberculosis, a contagious bacterial infection affecting the lungs.
    • PUD denotes Peptic Ulcer Disease, a condition characterized by sores on the stomach lining or the first part of the small intestine.
    • R/O stands for Rule Out, a term used to exclude possible diagnoses.
    • RHD signifies Rheumatic Heart Disease, a complication of rheumatic fever affecting the heart valves.
    • S/P means Status Post, indicating the condition of a patient following a particular event or procedure.
    • SAH stands for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, a type of stroke caused by bleeding into the space surrounding the brain.
    • SOB represents Shortness of Breath, a common symptom associated with various respiratory conditions.
    • T/C means To Consider, often used in assessments or follow-ups.
    • VA is an abbreviation for Vehicular Accident, commonly documented in trauma assessments.

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