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What is the abbreviation for sexually transmitted infection?
STI
What is the abbreviation for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome?
AIDS
What is the abbreviation for Human Immunodeficiency Virus?
HIV
What is the abbreviation for Transurethral Resection of the Prostate Gland?
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What is the abbreviation for Intramuscular?
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What is the abbreviation for Blood Pressure?
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What is the abbreviation for Coronary Artery Disease?
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What is the abbreviation for Congestive Heart Failure?
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What is the abbreviation for Hypertension?
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What is the abbreviation for Dilation and Curettage?
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What is the abbreviation for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?
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What is the abbreviation for Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug?
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What is the abbreviation for Cerebrospinal Fluid?
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What is the abbreviation for Cerebrovascular Accident?
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What is the abbreviation for Lumbar Puncture?
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What is the abbreviation for arterial blood gas?
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What is the abbreviation for Pulmonary Function Tests?
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What is the abbreviation for Shortness of Breath?
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What is the abbreviation for Upper Respiratory Infection?
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What is the abbreviation for blood urea nitrogen?
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What is the abbreviation for Chronic Renal Failure?
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What is the abbreviation for Urinalysis?
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What is the abbreviation for Urinary Tract Infection?
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What is the abbreviation for Diabetes Mellitus?
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What is the abbreviation for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease?
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What is the abbreviation for Growth Hormone?
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What is the abbreviation for Gastrointestinal?
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What is the abbreviation for Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
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What is the abbreviation for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation?
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What is the abbreviation for Thyroid Stimulating Hormone?
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What is the abbreviation for Nothing by Mouth?
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Study Notes
Medical Abbreviations
- STI: Refers to sexually transmitted infections affecting reproductive health.
- AIDS: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, a complex of symptoms resulting from HIV infection.
- HIV: Human immunodeficiency virus, the virus that causes AIDS.
- TURP: Transurethral resection of the prostate gland, a surgical procedure for prostate issues.
Administration and Measurements
- IM: Intramuscular, a route of medication administration into muscle tissues.
- BP: Blood pressure, a vital sign measured to assess cardiovascular health.
- CAD: Coronary artery disease, a condition narrowing coronary arteries, affecting blood flow to the heart.
- CHF: Congestive heart failure, a condition where the heart cannot pump effectively.
- HTN: Hypertension, high blood pressure, a risk factor for various cardiovascular diseases.
Surgical and Diagnostic Procedures
- D&C: Dilation and curettage, a procedure to clear the uterine lining.
- PID: Pelvic inflammatory disease, an infection of the female reproductive organs.
- NSAID: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, used for pain relief and reducing inflammation.
- CSF: Cerebrospinal fluid, a clear fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
- CVA: Cerebrovascular accident, commonly known as a stroke, reflecting a sudden loss of brain function.
Testing and Symptoms
- LP: Lumbar puncture, a procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid for testing.
- ABG: Arterial blood gas, test measures oxygen and carbon dioxide levels and blood acidity.
- PFT's: Pulmonary function tests, assessing lung function and capacity.
- SOB: Shortness of breath, a common symptom indicating respiratory or cardiovascular issues.
- URI: Upper respiratory infection, an infection affecting the nasal passages and throat.
Metabolic and Renal Indicators
- BUN: Blood urea nitrogen, a test for kidney function and blood nitrogen levels.
- CRF: Chronic renal failure, a progressive loss of kidney function over time.
- UA: Urinalysis, a test evaluating components of urine for diagnosis.
- UTI: Urinary tract infection, an infection in any part of the urinary system.
- DM: Diabetes mellitus, a group of diseases affecting how body uses blood glucose.
Gastrointestinal Conditions
- GERD: Gastroesophageal reflux disease, a chronic digestive condition affecting the lower esophagus.
- GH: Growth hormone, a hormone important for growth and metabolism.
- GI: Gastrointestinal, relating to the stomach and intestines.
- IBD: Inflammatory bowel disease, chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.
Emergency and Hormonal Assessments
- CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, an emergency procedure to restore breathing and circulation.
- TSH: Thyroid stimulating hormone, critical in regulating metabolism and thyroid function.
- NPO: Nothing by mouth, a medical instruction to withhold oral intake of food and fluids prior to procedures.
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Test your knowledge on medical abbreviations and terminology related to health conditions, procedures, and measurements. This quiz covers important concepts like STIs, HIV, blood pressure, and surgical interventions. Enhance your understanding of medical language and practices.
