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What does C&S stand for?

  • Culture and Sensitivity (correct)
  • Chronic Sensitivity
  • Cerebral and Sensory
  • Central and Systematic

    • What is the definition of CABG?

    Coronary artery bypass graft

    What does CAD stand for?

    Coronary artery disease

    What is CBC?

    <p>Complete blood count</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does C/C/E refer to?

    <p>Cyanosis, clubbing, and edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CHF stand for?

    <p>Congestive heart failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is CKD?

    <p>Chronic kidney disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CLL stand for?

    <p>Chronic lymphocytic leukemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is CML?

    <p>Chronic myelogenous leukemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CNM stand for?

    <p>Certified nurse midwife</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CNS stand for?

    <p>Central nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does COPD stand for?

    <p>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is CPK?

    <p>Creatine phosphokinase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CRNFA stand for?

    <p>Certified registered nurse first assist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CSF refer to?

    <p>Cerebrospinal fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CTA stand for?

    <p>Clear to auscultation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CTAP stand for?

    <p>Clear to auscultation and percussion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a CVA?

    <p>Cerebrovascular accident; costovertebral angle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cx stand for?

    <p>Cervix, cancel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is CXR?

    <p>Chest x-ray</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does D5W refer to?

    <p>5% dextrose in water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does D5/NS stand for?

    <p>5% dextrose in normal saline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does D5/RL mean?

    <p>Dextrose in Ringer's lactate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does D&C stand for?

    <p>Dilation and curettage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is D&E?

    <p>Dilation and evacuation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does DDx refer to?

    <p>Differential diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is DIP?

    <p>Distal interphalangeal joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does DJD stand for?

    <p>Degenerative joint disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is DM?

    <p>Diabetes mellitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does DNR stand for?

    <p>Do not resuscitate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does DOA mean?

    <p>Dead on arrival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does DOB stand for?

    <p>Date of birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does DTR's refer to?

    <p>Deep tendon reflexes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does DUB stand for?

    <p>Dysfunctional uterine bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Dx?

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

    What does DVT stand for?

    <p>Deep vein thrombosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does EAC refer to?

    <p>External auditory canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does EDC stand for?

    <p>Estimated date of confinement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ENT stand for?

    <p>Ear, nose, throat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does EOMI mean?

    <p>Extraocular movements intact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ESR stand for?

    <p>Erythrocyte sedimentation rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ETOH refer to?

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

    What does FROM mean?

    <p>Full range of motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does FB stand for?

    <p>Foreign body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does FDLNMP stand for?

    <p>First day of last normal menstrual period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does FH stand for?

    <p>Family history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does FTT mean?

    <p>Failure to thrive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does F/U stand for?

    <p>Follow up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Abbreviations Study Notes

    • C&S - Refers to culture and sensitivity, a test to identify bacteria and determine the best antibiotic for treatment.

    • CABG - Stands for coronary artery bypass graft, a surgical procedure for patients with blocked arteries; can involve multiple arteries (x2, x3, x4).

    • CAD - Known as coronary artery disease, a condition characterized by the narrowing of coronary arteries.

    • CBC - Abbreviation for complete blood count, a common blood test used to evaluate overall health and detect various disorders.

    • C/C/E - Represents cyanosis, clubbing, and edema, symptoms that may indicate circulatory or respiratory issues.

    • CHF - Indicates congestive heart failure, a condition where the heart cannot pump blood effectively.

    • CKD - Refers to chronic kidney disease, a gradual loss of kidney function over time.

    • CLL - Known as chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.

    • CML - Stands for chronic myelogenous leukemia, a cancer that affects blood-forming tissues and leads to the overproduction of blood cells.

    • CNM - Abbreviation for certified nurse midwife, a healthcare professional who specializes in childbirth and women's health.

    • CNS - Refers to the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord.

    • COPD - Stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a progressive lung disease that makes it hard to breathe.

    • CPK - Refers to creatine phosphokinase, an enzyme found in the heart, brain, and skeletal muscle, often tested to detect muscle damage.

    • CRNFA - Stands for certified registered nurse first assistant, a nurse who assists surgeons during operations.

    • CSF - Refers to cerebrospinal fluid, the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord, providing cushioning and support.

    • CTA - Indicates "clear to auscultation," a term used when lungs sound normal upon examination.

    • CTAP - Stands for "clear to auscultation and percussion," indicating normal findings in thoracic examination.

    • CVA - Can refer to cerebrovascular accident (stroke) or costovertebral angle, found during physical exams.

    • Cx - Abbreviation for cervix or cancel, used in various medical contexts.

    • CXR - Stands for chest x-ray, a radiological test used to visualize the lungs and heart.

    • D5W - Refers to 5% dextrose in water, a common intravenous solution.

    • D5/NS - Indicates 5% dextrose in normal saline, often used for hydration and to correct electrolyte imbalances.

    • D5/RL - Stands for dextrose in Ringer's lactate, an IV fluid mixture used for electrolyte balance.

    • D&C - Abbreviation for dilation and curettage, a surgical procedure to remove tissue from the uterus.

    • D&E - Refers to dilation and evacuation, a surgical procedure typically performed after a miscarriage or for abortion.

    • DDx - Stands for differential diagnosis, the process of distinguishing a disease from others with similar symptoms.

    • DIP - Refers to the distal interphalangeal joint, the joint closest to the tip of the fingers or toes.

    • DJD - Indicates degenerative joint disease, commonly known as osteoarthritis, a condition characterized by the breakdown of cartilage.

    • DM - Stands for diabetes mellitus, a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood sugar (glucose).

    • DNR - Refers to do not resuscitate, an order not to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the event of cardiac arrest.

    • DOA - Stands for dead on arrival, indicating a patient who is confirmed deceased upon arrival at a medical facility.

    • DOB - Abbreviation for date of birth, commonly used in medical records and forms.

    • DTR's - Indicates deep tendon reflexes, assessed to evaluate the nervous system's functioning.

    • DUB - Stands for dysfunctional uterine bleeding, irregular bleeding from the uterus not due to menstruation.

    • Dx - Refers to diagnosis or disease, crucial in identifying medical conditions.

    • DVT - Stands for deep vein thrombosis, a condition involving blood clots in deep veins, often in the legs.

    • EAC - Indicates external auditory canal, the passage leading from the outer ear to the eardrum.

    • EDC - Refers to estimated date of confinement, commonly known as the expected delivery date for pregnant individuals.

    • ENT - Stands for ear, nose, and throat, a medical specialty focusing on these anatomical systems.

    • EOMI - Indicates extraocular movements intact, a term relating to eye movement observed during examination.

    • ESR - Stands for erythrocyte sedimentation rate, a blood test that can indicate inflammation in the body.

    • ETOH - Refers to ethanol, the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages.

    • FROM - Indicates full range of motion, a description of joint and limb movement capability.

    • FB - Stands for foreign body, which may refer to any object that is not meant to be in the body.

    • FDLNMP - Refers to the first day of the last normal menstrual period, important for estimating due dates in pregnancy.

    • FH (Fam Hx) - Stands for family history, often used in medical context to identify hereditary health risks.

    • FTT - Indicates failure to thrive, a term used for children who see a decline in growth or developmental milestones.

    • F/U - Stands for follow up, the process of reviewing patient progress after treatment or assessment.

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