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What does the abbreviation "DUB" stand for?
What does the abbreviation "DUB" stand for?
Which of these abbreviations is NOT used to refer to a specific medical condition?
Which of these abbreviations is NOT used to refer to a specific medical condition?
What does the abbreviation "FEV" represent?
What does the abbreviation "FEV" represent?
Which of these terms refers to a medical record keeping system focusing on patient history and current health?
Which of these terms refers to a medical record keeping system focusing on patient history and current health?
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Which of the following terms refers to a measurement taken AFTER a meal?
Which of the following terms refers to a measurement taken AFTER a meal?
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What does the abbreviation "DR" mean in the medical context?
What does the abbreviation "DR" mean in the medical context?
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What does the term "p.r." stand for?
What does the term "p.r." stand for?
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Which abbreviation is used for 'Chief Complaint'?
Which abbreviation is used for 'Chief Complaint'?
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What does the term CABG refer to in medical terminology?
What does the term CABG refer to in medical terminology?
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Which abbreviation is used to denote 'Cubic Centimeter'?
Which abbreviation is used to denote 'Cubic Centimeter'?
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What does MDI stand for in medical terminology?
What does MDI stand for in medical terminology?
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What does NPO indicate in a clinical setting?
What does NPO indicate in a clinical setting?
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Which of the following abbreviations represents Total Parenteral Nutrition?
Which of the following abbreviations represents Total Parenteral Nutrition?
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What does the acronym MI stand for in a medical context?
What does the acronym MI stand for in a medical context?
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What does the term TSH refer to in terms of medical testing?
What does the term TSH refer to in terms of medical testing?
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation OB/GYN?
What is the meaning of the abbreviation OB/GYN?
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subcutaneous
subcutaneous
Referring to the layer of tissue beneath the skin.
DOA
DOA
Dead on Arrival; used in medical contexts to indicate a patient was deceased upon arrival to medical facility.
SLE
SLE
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus; an autoimmune disease affecting multiple organ systems.
DPT
DPT
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SOB
SOB
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ECG
ECG
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ICU
ICU
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IDDM
IDDM
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MI
MI
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TENS
TENS
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MRI
MRI
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PERRLA
PERRLA
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GFR
GFR
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CABG
CABG
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CBC
CBC
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Study Notes
Medical Abbreviations and Meanings
- ac: Before meals
- ABG: Arterial Blood Gases
- BUN: Blood Urea Nitrogen
- CA: Cardiac Arrest
- CABG: Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- CBC: Complete Blood Count
- CC: Cubic centimeter / Chief Complaint
- CF: Cystic Fibrosis
- CHF: Congestive Heart Failure
- COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- C/S: Cesarean Section
- CVA: Cerebral Vascular Accident
- D/C: Discontinue/Discharge
- DM: Diabetes Mellitus
- DOA: Dead on Arrival
- DPT: Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus
- DR: Delivery Room
- DUB: Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
- Dx: Diagnosis
- ECG: Electrocardiogram
- EEG: Electroencephalogram
- FBS: Fasting Blood Sugar
- FEV: Forced Expiratory Volume
- G: Gravida
- GFR: Glomerular Filtration Rate
- GSW: Gunshot Wound
- GTT: Glucose Tolerance Test
- H/A: Headache
- Hb: Hemoglobin
- HEENT: Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat
- HPI: History of Patient Illness
- HR: Heart Rate
- Hx: History
- ICU: Intensive Care Unit
- I&D: Incision and Drainage
- IDDM: Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
- Ig: Immunoglobulin
- IP: Intraperitoneal
- IUC: Intrauterine Contraception
- KUB: Kidney, Ureter, Bladder
- KVO: Keep Vein Open
- LDL: Low-Density Lipoprotein
- LE: Lower extremities
- LRQ: Lower Right Quadrant
- MDI: Metered Dose Inhaler
- MI: Myocardial Infarction
- MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- MRM: Modified Radical Mastectomy
- MVA: Motor Vehicle Accident
- NGT: Nasogastric Tube
- NKA: No Known Allergies
- NPO: Nothing By Mouth
- N & V: Nausea and Vomiting
- NTG: Nitroglycerine
- OB/GYN: Obstetrics and Gynecology
- PERRLA: Pupils are equal, round & reactive to light and accommodation
- PE: Physical Exam
- PET: Position Emission Tomography
- PMH: Past Medical History
- POMR: Post-Oriented Medical Record
- PPBS: Post Prandial Blood sugar
- p.r.: By rectum
- PTA: Prior to admission
- PTCA: Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty
- RBC: Red Blood Cell
- RHD: Rheumatic Heart Disease
- R/O: Rule Out
- ROS: Review of Symptoms/Systems
- RTC: Return to Clinic
- S.C.: Subcutaneous
- SLE: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- SOB: Shortness of Breath
- S/P: Status Post
- STAT: Immediately
- Supp.: Suppository or Supplement
- Sx: Symptoms
- TB: Tuberculosis
- TENS: Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation
- THR: Total Hip Replacement
- TPN: Total Parenteral Nutrition
- TSH: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
- TSS: Toxic Shock Syndrome
- U/A: Urinalysis
- ULQ: Upper Left Quadrant
- URD: Upper Respiratory Disease
- URI: Upper Respiratory Infection
- URQ: Upper Right Quadrant
- UTZ: Ultrasound
- VLDL: Very Low-Density Lipoprotein
- VS: Vital signs
Additional Medical Terms
- International Normalized Ratio (INR): A measure of how long it takes blood to clot
- Intake and Output (I&O): Measurement of fluids consumed and excreted
- Intraperitoneal (IP): Within the abdomen
- Intrauterine Contraception (IUC): Birth control measure within the uterus
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Test your knowledge on common medical abbreviations and their meanings. This quiz covers a variety of terms used in healthcare, from diagnoses to procedures. Perfect for students and professionals wanting to refresh their medical language skills.
