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A patient presents with signs of hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and a low platelet count. Which of the following abbreviations best represents this condition?
A patient presents with signs of hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and a low platelet count. Which of the following abbreviations best represents this condition?
- HF
- HELLP (correct)
- HEENT
- HBV
After a cardiac event, a patient is evaluated to determine the percentage of blood ejected from the left ventricle with each contraction. Which abbreviation is most directly associated with this measurement?
After a cardiac event, a patient is evaluated to determine the percentage of blood ejected from the left ventricle with each contraction. Which abbreviation is most directly associated with this measurement?
- EGD
- EEG
- EF (correct)
- ESR
A physician orders a diagnostic procedure to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Which abbreviation corresponds to this procedure?
A physician orders a diagnostic procedure to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Which abbreviation corresponds to this procedure?
- ECT
- ECHO
- EEG
- EGD (correct)
A patient is being evaluated for possible autoimmune disease with a test that uses antibodies and color change to identify substances. Which test is being described?
A patient is being evaluated for possible autoimmune disease with a test that uses antibodies and color change to identify substances. Which test is being described?
A patient is experiencing difficulty conceiving, and the physician suspects a hormonal imbalance. Which hormone level is most directly related to stimulating egg development in females?
A patient is experiencing difficulty conceiving, and the physician suspects a hormonal imbalance. Which hormone level is most directly related to stimulating egg development in females?
Following a severe burn, a patient requires temporary external life support to oxygenate their blood and remove carbon dioxide. Which of the following represents this intervention?
Following a severe burn, a patient requires temporary external life support to oxygenate their blood and remove carbon dioxide. Which of the following represents this intervention?
A patient is scheduled for a procedure to break up kidney stones using shock waves. What abbreviation is associated with this?
A patient is scheduled for a procedure to break up kidney stones using shock waves. What abbreviation is associated with this?
A child's growth is significantly below expected norms for their age. Which of the following abbreviations would be most appropriate to document this condition?
A child's growth is significantly below expected norms for their age. Which of the following abbreviations would be most appropriate to document this condition?
In the context of cardiovascular health, which condition does the abbreviation 'ASCVD' specifically denote?
In the context of cardiovascular health, which condition does the abbreviation 'ASCVD' specifically denote?
When assessing a patient's respiratory function, which of the following conditions is indicated by the abbreviation 'ARDS'?
When assessing a patient's respiratory function, which of the following conditions is indicated by the abbreviation 'ARDS'?
Which of the following scenarios would 'AICD' be MOST relevant?
Which of the following scenarios would 'AICD' be MOST relevant?
A physician orders an 'ABG' for a patient experiencing respiratory distress. What specific information will this test provide?
A physician orders an 'ABG' for a patient experiencing respiratory distress. What specific information will this test provide?
In the context of orthopedic surgery, what is the clinical significance of the abbreviation 'MTP'?
In the context of orthopedic surgery, what is the clinical significance of the abbreviation 'MTP'?
How does 'CREST' syndrome relate to systemic sclerosis?
How does 'CREST' syndrome relate to systemic sclerosis?
When documenting a patient's medical history, which detail would the abbreviation 'LMP' MOST accurately specify?
When documenting a patient's medical history, which detail would the abbreviation 'LMP' MOST accurately specify?
In the context of infectious diseases, what is the key distinction between 'MRSA' and 'MSSA'?
In the context of infectious diseases, what is the key distinction between 'MRSA' and 'MSSA'?
A patient experiencing acute chest pain and shortness of breath is suspected of having a pulmonary embolism. Which diagnostic test would be MOST immediately relevant in confirming this diagnosis?
A patient experiencing acute chest pain and shortness of breath is suspected of having a pulmonary embolism. Which diagnostic test would be MOST immediately relevant in confirming this diagnosis?
Following a motor vehicle accident, a patient is being evaluated for potential intra-abdominal injuries. Which initial assessment would be MOST useful in determining the need for surgical intervention?
Following a motor vehicle accident, a patient is being evaluated for potential intra-abdominal injuries. Which initial assessment would be MOST useful in determining the need for surgical intervention?
A patient with a history of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) presents with increased joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. Besides NSAIDs, which additional lab test would provide the MOST specific information about the patient's inflammatory disease activity?
A patient with a history of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) presents with increased joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. Besides NSAIDs, which additional lab test would provide the MOST specific information about the patient's inflammatory disease activity?
In the context of post-operative care, which assessment parameter BEST reflects a patient's immediate neurological recovery following general anesthesia?
In the context of post-operative care, which assessment parameter BEST reflects a patient's immediate neurological recovery following general anesthesia?
A patient is scheduled for a TURP procedure. What anatomical structure is the focus of this surgical intervention?
A patient is scheduled for a TURP procedure. What anatomical structure is the focus of this surgical intervention?
A patient is diagnosed with SIADH. Which of the following physiological imbalances is MOST directly associated with this condition?
A patient is diagnosed with SIADH. Which of the following physiological imbalances is MOST directly associated with this condition?
A patient presents with symptoms suggestive of a stroke, but the symptoms are short-lived and resolve completely within an hour. Which condition is MOST likely to be suspected?
A patient presents with symptoms suggestive of a stroke, but the symptoms are short-lived and resolve completely within an hour. Which condition is MOST likely to be suspected?
In the context of cardiac monitoring, which of the following arrhythmias represents a life-threatening condition requiring immediate intervention?
In the context of cardiac monitoring, which of the following arrhythmias represents a life-threatening condition requiring immediate intervention?
Flashcards
NSAID
NSAID
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
NSR
NSR
Normal Sinus Rhythm
O.D
O.D
Right Eye
O.S
O.S
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PERRLA
PERRLA
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P.r.n
P.r.n
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SOB
SOB
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UTI
UTI
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DPT
DPT
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DVT
DVT
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EBV
EBV
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ECG
ECG
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ECHO
ECHO
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ECMO
ECMO
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ECT
ECT
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EEG
EEG
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AAA
AAA
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ADH
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Anaphylaxis
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ACLS
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Study Notes
Common Medical Abbreviations
- AAA stands for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.
- ABD means Abdomen.
- ABG refers to Arterial Blood Gas.
- ABI represents Ankle-Brachial Index.
- ACLS is for Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
- ACTH stands for Adrenocorticotropic Hormone.
- ADH means Antidiuretic Hormone.
- ADHD refers to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
- ADL stands for Activities of Daily Living.
- AED means Antiepileptic drug.
- AL is for Amyloidosis, Aortic insufficiency.
- AICD refers to Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator.
- AIDS means Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
- AKA stands for Above Knee (amputation).
- ALL is for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
- ALS refers to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
- AMI means Acute Myocardial Infarction.
- AML is for Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
- AMLS is an abbreviation for Advanced Medical Life Support.
- ANP means Atrial Natriuretic Peptide.
- ARDS stands for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
- ARMD represents Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
- AS is for Aortic Stenosis.
- ASCVD means Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease.
- ASD refers to Atrial Septal Defect.
- BCG is for Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (vaccine).
- BCLS means Basic Cardiac Life Support.
- BKA stands for Below Knee (amputation).
- BLS means Basic Life Support.
- BMI refers to Body Mass Index.
- BMR means Basal Metabolic Rate.
- BMT stands for Bone Marrow Transplant.
- BNP refers to B-type Natriuretic Peptide.
- BP means Blood Pressure.
- BPH stands for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
- BPM means Beats Per Minute.
- BUN refers to Blood Urea Nitrogen.
- BW means Body Weight.
- CABG stands for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft.
- CAD means Coronary Artery Disease.
- CBC refers to Complete Blood Count.
- CC means Chief Complaint.
- CFTR stands for Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator.
- CHD means Congenital Heart Disease, Coronary heart disease.
- CLL is for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.
- CNS means Central Nervous System.
- COLD is for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease.
- COPD is for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
- CP stands for Cerebral Palsy.
- CPAP is for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure.
- LMP stands for Last Menstrual Period.
- MRSA means Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus.
- MTP stands for Metatarsophalangeal (joint).
- MSSA means Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus.
- CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
- CREST refers to Calcinosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, Esophageal dysmotility, Sclerodactyly, Telangiectasia (a systemic sclerosis syndrome).
- CSF refers to Cerebrospinal Fluid.
- CT means Computed Tomography.
- CVA stands for Cerebrovascular Accident (stroke).
- DEXA refers to Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry.
- DI means Diabetes Insipidus.
- DKA refers to Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
- DM means Diabetes Mellitus.
- DMARD stands for Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drug.
- DNKA means Do Not Keep Appointment.
- DNH means Do Not Hospitalize.
- DNR is short for Do Not Resuscitate.
- DOA means Dead on Arrival.
- DOB stands for Date of Birth.
- DOE means Dyspnea on Exertion.
- Dpat refers to Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus (vaccine).
- DPT refers to Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus (vaccine).
- DVT stands for Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- EBV is short for Epstein-Barr Virus.
- ECG stands for Electrocardiogram.
- ECHO means Echocardiogram.
- ECMO stands for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.
- ECT stands for Electroconvulsive Therapy.
- EEG means Electroencephalogram.
- EENT refers to Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat.
- EF stands for Ejection Fraction.
- EGD is short for Esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
- EKG stands for Electrocardiogram.
- ELISA refers to Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay.
- EMG means Electromyogram.
- EMS is short for Emergency Medical Services.
- ERCP means Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography.
- ESR refers to Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate.
- ESRD means End-Stage Renal Disease.
- ESWL refers to Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy.
- FSH means Follicle-Stimulating Hormone.
- FTT is for Failure to Thrive.
- FUO means Fever of Unknown Origin.
- GERD is short for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
- GFR means Glomerular Filtration Rate.
- GH is an abbreviation for Growth Hormone.
- GI means Gastrointestinal.
- GnRH stands for Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone.
- G6PD is for Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase.
- GU is an abbreviation for Genitourinary.
- GVHD means Graft-versus-Host Disease.
- GYN stands for Gynecology.
- HBV refers to Hepatitis B Virus.
- HCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin.
- HDL means High-Density Lipoprotein.
- HEENT refers to Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat.
- HELLP stands for Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelet count.
- HF means Heart Failure.
- hgb means Hemoglobin.
- HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
- h/o means History of.
- HPI refers to History of Present Illness.
- HR means Heart Rate.
- HTN stands for Hypertension.
- HX means History.
- ICD refers to Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator.
- IDDM means Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus.
- IOP stands for Intraocular Pressure.
- IPPB refers to Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing.
- IQ means Intelligence Quotient.
- IUD is short for Intrauterine Device.
- IV is an abbreviation for Intravenous.
- IVP refers to Intravenous Pyelogram.
- KUB means Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder (X-ray).
- LDL stands for Low-Density Lipoprotein.
- LE refers to Lower Extremity.
- LEEP is for Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure.
- LFT refers to Liver Function Tests.
- LH means Luteinizing Hormone.
- LLE stands for Left Lower Extremity.
- LLL is short for Left Lower Lobe (of the lung).
- LLQ is the Left Lower Quadrant (abdomen).
- LOC means Loss of Consciousness.
- LUE stands for Left Upper Extremity.
- LUL is short for Left Upper Lobe (of the lung).
- LUQ means Left Upper Quadrant (abdomen).
- LV means Left Ventricle (of the heart).
- LVAD is short for Left Ventricular Assist Device.
- LVH means Left Ventricular Hypertrophy.
- MG stands for Myasthenia Gravis.
- MI means Myocardial Infarction.
- MMR is for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (vaccine).
- MMSE refers to Mini-Mental State Examination.
- MRI is an abbreviation for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
- MS stands for Multiple Sclerosis.
- MVA is short for Motor Vehicle Accident.
- NSAID means Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug.
- NSR stands for Normal Sinus Rhythm.
- OCD stands for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
- O.D means Right Eye.
- OPD means Outpatient Department.
- OR is short for Operating Room.
- ORIF means Open Reduction Internal Fixation.
- O.S means Left Eye.
- PACU refers to Post-Anesthesia Care Unit.
- PAD means Peripheral Artery Disease.
- PALS stands for Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
- PAP is short for Papanicolaou (Pap) Smear.
- PCOS means Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
- PCP refers to Primary Care Physician.
- PCR stands for Polymerase Chain Reaction.
- PD means Parkinson's Disease.
- PE is short for Pulmonary Embolism.
- PEG refers to Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy.
- PERRLA refers to Pupils Equal, Round, React to Light and Accommodation.
- PET refers to Positron Emission Tomography.
- PICC refers to Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter.
- PMH means Past Medical History.
- PNS stands for Peripheral Nervous System.
- P.r.n is an abbreviation for As needed.
- Pro time PT: Prothrombin Time.
- PSA means Prostate-Specific Antigen.
- PVC stands for Premature Ventricular Contraction.
- RA stands for Rheumatoid Arthritis.
- RDS means Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
- RF refers to Rheumatic Fever.
- RFT stands for Renal Function Tests.
- RHD means Rheumatic Heart Disease.
- RLE stands for Right Lower Extremity.
- RLL is short for Right Lower Lobe (of the lung).
- RLQ is the Right Lower Quadrant (abdomen).
- RML is the Right Middle Lobe (of the lung).
- R/O refers to Rule Out.
- ROM means Range of Motion.
- ROS stands for Review of Systems.
- RUE stands for Right Upper Extremity.
- RUL is short for Right Upper Lobe (of the lung).
- RUQ means Right Upper Quadrant (abdomen).
- SAD stands for Seasonal Affective Disorder.
- SARS stands for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome.
- SIADH refers to Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone.
- SIDS means Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
- SLE stands for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
- SLP is short for Speech-Language Pathologist.
- SNS stands for Sympathetic Nervous System.
- SOB means Shortness of Breath.
- SSRI refers to Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor.
- SSS means Sick Sinus Syndrome.
- SVC is short for Superior Vena Cava.
- TAH means Total Abdominal Hysterectomy.
- TEE refers to Transesophageal Echocardiogram.
- TEN stands for Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.
- TG is short for Triglycerides.
- THR means Total Hip Replacement.
- TIA refers to Transient Ischemic Attack.
- TKR stands for Total Knee Replacement.
- TMJ means Temporomandibular Joint.
- TSH refers to Thyroid Stimulating Hormone.
- TUR is short for Transurethral Resection.
- TURP refers to Transurethral Resection of the Prostate.
- UC stands for Ulcerative Colitis.
- UE refers to Upper Extremity.
- URI stands for Upper Respiratory Infection.
- US is short for Ultrasound.
- UTI means Urinary Tract Infection.
- UV stands for Ultraviolet.
- VF means Ventricular Fibrillation.
- VSD stands for Ventricular Septal Defect.
- VT means Ventricular Tachycardia.
- WBC stands for White Blood Cell.
- WDWN means Well Developed, Well Nourished.
- WNL means Within Normal Limits.
- Yo means Years Old.
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