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What does the abbreviation 'AAA' stand for?
What does the abbreviation 'AAA' stand for?
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
What does the abbreviation 'ABG' stand for?
What does the abbreviation 'ABG' stand for?
Arterial Blood Gas
What does the abbreviation 'ADL' stand for?
What does the abbreviation 'ADL' stand for?
Activities of Daily Living
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology
- AAA stands for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAT stands for Anterior and Posterior Auscultation and Percussion
- ABD stands for Abdomen, Abdominal
- ABG stands for Arterial Blood Gas
- ABN stands for Abnormal
- ACTH stands for Adrenocorticotropin Hormone
- ADH stands for Antidiuretic Hormone
- ADL stands for Activities of Daily Living
- ad lib stands for Freely, as desired
- adm stands for Admitted, admission
- A/E stands for Air Entry
- AFB stands for Acid Fast Bacilli
- AgNO3 stands for Silver Nitrate
- A/K stands for Above Knee
- A/KA stands for Above Knee Amputation
- alb stands for Albumin
- Alk stands for Alkaline
- amb stands for Ambulate
- amp stands for Ampule, Amputate
- amt stands for Amount
- ant stands for Anterior
- AP stands for Anterior and Posterior Auscultation and Percussion
- appt stands for Appointment
- ARC stands for AIDS Related Complex
- ARDS stands for Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- ARF stands for Acute Renal Failure
- art stands for Arterial
- ASA stands for Aspirin
- ASAP stands for As Soon As Possible
- ASD stands for Atrial-Septal Defect
- AV stands for Arteriovenous
Medical Terminology (continued)
- ax stands for Axillary, Axilla
- B/K stands for Below Knee
- B/KA stands for Below Knee Amputation
- bld stands for Blood, Bleeding
- BM stands for Bowel Movement
- BMR stands for Basal Metabolic Rate
- BP stands for Blood Pressure
- BRP stands for Bathroom Privileges
- BS stands for Bedrest
- BSO stands for Bilateral Salpino-Oophrectomy
- BUN stands for Blood Urea Nitrogen
- B/W stands for Blood Work
- bx stands for Biopsy
- C stands for Chief Complaint
- CS stands for Cesarian Section
- Ca stands for Cancer
- Ca+ stands for Calcium
- CABG stands for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- Cath stands for Catheter
- CAD stands for Coronary Artery Disease
- cal stands for Calorie
- Cap stands for Capsule
- CBC stands for Complete Blood Count
- CBD stands for Common Bile Duct
- CBR stands for Complete Bedrest
- CDH stands for Congenital Dislocated Hip
- CF stands for Cystic Fibrosis
- CHD stands for Congenital Heart Disease
- chem stands for Chemistry
- CHF stands for Congestive Heart Failure
- chg stands for Change
- Chol stands for Cholesterol
- circ stands for Circumference, Circulation, Circumcision
- ck stands for Check
- Cl stands for Chloride
- clfds stands for Clear Fluids
- CNS stands for Central Nervous System
- CO stands for Carbon Monoxide
- CO2 stands for Carbon Dioxide
- c/o stands for Complains of
- coag stands for Coagulation
- COLD stands for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Medical Terminology (continued)
- cond stands for Condition
- cont stands for Continuous
- COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- CP stands for Cerebral Palsy
- CPD stands for Cephalopelvic Disproportion
- CPK stands for Creatinine Phosphokinase
- CPM stands for Continuous Passive Motion
- CRF stands for Chronic Renal Failure
- CRP stands for Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
- C&S stands for Culture and Sensitivity
- CSF stands for Cerebrospinal Fluid
- CVA stands for Cerebrovascular Accident
- CVP stands for Central Venous Pressure
- CVS stands for Cardiovascular System
- CXR stands for Chest X-ray
- Cx stands for Cervix
- C/T stands for Chest Tube
- DAT stands for Diet as Tolerated
- DB&C stands for Deep Breathing and Coughing
- D/C stands for Discontinued, Discharged
- D&C stands for Dilatation and Curettage
- D&I stands for Differential
- DM stands for Diabetes Mellitus
- DNR stands for Do Not Resuscitate
- DOA stands for Dead on Arrival
- DOB stands for Date of Birth
- dsg stands for Dressing
- DTs stands for Delirium Tremens
- D/U stands for Diabetic Urine
- D&V stands for Diarrhea and Vomiting
- DVT stands for Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Dx stands for Diagnosis
Medical Terminology (continued)
- ECT stands for Electroconvulsive Therapy
- EDD stands for Expected Date of Delivery
- EENT stands for Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat
- ECG stands for Electrocardiogram
- elix stands for Elixir
- ENT stands for Ear, Nose, and Throat
- ERCP stands for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- ETOH stands for Ethanol
- ETT stands for Endotracheal Tube
- EUA stands for Examination Under Anaesthesia
- exc stands for Excision
- ext stands for Extraction, External, Extension
- FB stands for Foreign Body
- FBS stands for Fasting Blood Sugar
- Fe stands for Iron
- FeSO4 stands for Ferrous Sulphate
- fem stands for Femoral
- Fem.Pop stands for Femoral Popliteal Bypass
- FFP stands for Fresh Frozen Plasma
- FH stands for Family History
- fld stands for Fluid
- form stands for Formula
- F/S stands for Full Strength
- F/U stands for Follow Up
- GA stands for General Anesthetic
- GI stands for Gastrointestinal
- G stands for Gravida
- GTT stands for Glucose Tolerance Test
- gt stands for Drops
- GU stands for Genitourinary, Gastric Ulcer
Medical Terminology (continued)
- H2O stands for Water
- H2O2 stands for Hydrogen Peroxide
- HCO3 stands for Bicarbonate
- HCL stands for Hydrochloric Acid
- HEENT stands for Head, Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
- HHM stands for High Humidity Mask
- HHO2 stands for High Humidity Oxygen
- HNV stands for Has Not Voided
- HOB stands for Head of Bed
- H&P stands for History and Physical
- HPI stands for History of Present Illness
- HR stands for Heart Rate
- HRT stands for Hormone Replacement Therapy
- HS stands for Hour of Sleep, Bedtime
- Hx stands for History
- ICP stands for Intracranial Pressure
- I&D stands for Incision and Drainage
- ID stands for Intradermal
- IDDM stands for Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
- Ig stands for Immunoglobulin
- IHD stands for Ischemic Heart Disease
- IM stands for Intramuscular
- inc stands for Incision
- I&O stands for Intake and Output
- IOP stands for Intraocular Pressure
- IUD stands for Intrauterine Device
- IV stands for Intravenous
- IVP stands for Intravenous Pyelogram
- JP stands for Jackson Pratt
- JVP stands for Jugular Venous Pressure
- K+ stands for Potassium
- KCL stands for Potassium Chloride
- KVO stands for Keep Vein Open
- KUB stands for Kidney, Ureters, and Bladder
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Test your knowledge on medical terms and abbreviations related to the abdomen, blood gases, hormones, daily activities, and more in this informative quiz. Challenge yourself with terms like abdominal aortic aneurysm, arterial blood gas, activities of daily living, and anterior positioning. How well do you know these medical terms? Take the quiz to find out!
