Medical Terms and Abbreviations Flashcards

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What does the abbreviation 'abd' stand for?

abdomen (correct)

abdominal

always

ad lib

What is the definition of 'abw'?

adjusted body weight

What does 'ac' stand for?

before meals

What is 'ACVD' an abbreviation for?

Ateriosclerotic cardiovascular disease Signup and view all the answers

What does 'AD' refer to in medical terminology?

Alzheimer's Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ad lib' mean?

as desired Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'ADH'?

antidiuretic hormone Signup and view all the answers

What do 'ADLs' refer to?

activities of daily living Signup and view all the answers

What does 'afib' stand for?

atrial fibrillation Signup and view all the answers

What is 'AKA' in medical terminology?

above knee amputation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'AKI' stand for?

acute kidney injury Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Alb'?

albumin Signup and view all the answers

What does 'AM' mean?

morning Signup and view all the answers

What does 'amb' stand for?

ambulatory Signup and view all the answers

What does 'amt' refer to?

amount Signup and view all the answers

What does 'A&O' stand for?

awake and oriented Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'AV'?

anterior venous Signup and view all the answers

What does 'AP' stand for?

anterior posterior Signup and view all the answers

What is 'APAP' an abbreviation for?

acetaminophen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'approx' mean?

approximately Signup and view all the answers

What does 'as tol' refer to?

as tolerated Signup and view all the answers

What is 'ASA' an abbreviation for?

aspirin Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ASHD' stand for?

Ateriosclerotic heart disease Signup and view all the answers

What is 'AST' an abbreviation for?

aspartate aminotransferase Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BCCA' stand for?

branch chained amino acids Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'BE'?

barium enema Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BID' stand for?

twice a day Signup and view all the answers

What is 'BKA' an abbreviation for?

below knee amputation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BM' refer to?

bowel movement Signup and view all the answers

What is 'BMI' an abbreviation for?

body mass index Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BP' stand for?

blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is 'BPH' an abbreviation for?

benign prostatic hyperplasia Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BS' refer to?

bowel sounds Signup and view all the answers

What is 'BUN' an abbreviation for?

blood urea nitrogen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Bx' refer to?

biopsy Signup and view all the answers

What does 'c' mean?

with Signup and view all the answers

What is 'CA' an abbreviation for?

cancer Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ca' stand for?

calcium Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CABG' refer to?

coronary bypass graft Signup and view all the answers

What is 'CAD' an abbreviation for?

coronary artery disease Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cal' refer to?

calorie Signup and view all the answers

What is 'cap' an abbreviation for?

capsule Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CBC' stand for?

complete blood count Signup and view all the answers

What is 'CHF' an abbreviation for?

congestive heart failure Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CHO' refer to?

carbohydrate Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Chol' stand for?

cholesterol Signup and view all the answers

What is 'CNS' an abbreviation for?

central nervous system Signup and view all the answers

What does 'C/O' refer to?

complaints of Signup and view all the answers

What is 'COPD' an abbreviation for?

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CP' stand for?

cerebral palsy Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CRI' refer to?

chronic renal insufficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is 'CT' an abbreviation for?

computed tomography Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CVA' stand for?

cerebrovascular accident Signup and view all the answers

What is 'CVD' an abbreviation for?

cardiovascular disease Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CVI' stand for?

cerebrovascular insufficiency Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CXR' refer to?

chest x-ray Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DAT' mean?

diet as tolerated Signup and view all the answers

What is 'D/C' an abbreviation for?

discontinue Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DHT' refer to?

dobhoff tube Signup and view all the answers

What is 'DJD' an abbreviation for?

degenerative joint disease Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DKA' stand for?

diabetic ketoacidosis Signup and view all the answers

What is 'DM' an abbreviation for?

diabetes mellitus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DNR' refer to?

do not resuscitate Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DOB' stand for?

date of birth Signup and view all the answers

What is 'DVT' an abbreviation for?

deep vein thrombosis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Dx' refer to?

diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Abbreviations and Terms

abd: Refers to the abdomen, a central part of the body that houses major organs.
abw: Stands for adjusted body weight, used in medical assessments to evaluate a patient’s health.
ac: Indicates the need for certain activities or medications to occur before meals.
ACVD: An abbreviation for arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, a condition characterized by the hardening of arteries that can lead to severe cardiovascular issues.
AD: Commonly refers to Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurological disorder affecting memory and cognition.
ad lib: A phrase used to indicate that a patient should do something as desired without restrictions.
ADH: The antidiuretic hormone, crucial for water retention in the body and regulation of blood pressure.
ADLs: Activities of daily living, which encompass basic self-care tasks necessary for daily functioning.
afib: Short for atrial fibrillation, a common type of irregular heartbeat that can increase the risk of stroke and other heart-related issues.
AKA: Above knee amputation, a surgical procedure involving the removal of a limb above the knee joint.
AKI: Acute kidney injury, a rapid decline in kidney function that may require immediate medical attention.
Alb: Represents albumin, a protein in the blood that helps maintain blood volume and pressure.
AM: Refers to "morning," generally indicating activities or medications designated for the morning hours.
amb: Signifies ambulatory, referring to patients who are able to walk and move around.
amt: Abbreviation for amount, specifying quantity in medical contexts.
A&O: Awake and oriented, indicating a patient's alertness and awareness of their surroundings.
AV: Anteriorvenous, relating to anatomy involving the front of the veins.
AP: Stands for anterior-posterior, a term used in medical imaging and diagnostics.
APAP: Refers to acetaminophen, a common pain reliever and fever reducer.
approx: Approximately, often used in clinical assessments to indicate estimations.
as tol: Means as tolerated, referring to the limits of activities or medications based on patient comfort and condition.
ASA: Aspirin, a medication used for pain relief, anti-inflammatory, and blood-thinning purposes.
ASHD: Ateriosclerotic heart disease, a form of cardiovascular disorder resulting from narrowed arteries.
AST: Indicates aspartate aminotransferase, an enzyme found in the liver that is measured to assess liver function.
BCCA: Branch-chained amino acids, essential nutrients important for muscle growth and recovery.
BE: Barium enema, a medical imaging procedure used to visualize the lower gastrointestinal tract.
BID: Twice a day, denoting the frequency of dosing for medications.
BKA: Below knee amputation, removing a limb below the knee joint.
BM: Bowel movement, indicating the act of excreting waste material.
BMI: Body mass index, a key measure for assessing body weight in relation to height.
BP: Blood pressure, the force of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, an important health indicator.
BPH: Benign prostatic hyperplasia, a condition characterized by an enlarged prostate, often affecting older men.
BS: Bowel sounds, noises produced by the movement of the intestines.
BUN: Blood urea nitrogen, a measurement of waste products in the blood, often used to assess kidney function.
Bx: Biopsy, a procedure to remove tissue for examination to diagnose diseases.
c: Indicates "with," often used in written prescriptions.
CA: Stands for cancer, a broad term for diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell growth.
Ca: Refers to calcium, an essential mineral important for bone health and other bodily functions.
CABG: Coronary artery bypass graft, a type of surgery to improve blood flow to the heart.
CAD: Coronary artery disease, a disease that affects the arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle.
cal: Abbreviation for calorie, a unit of energy measurement in nutrition.
cap: Short for capsule, a common form of medication delivery.
CBC: Complete blood count, a comprehensive blood test used to assess overall health.
CHF: Congestive heart failure, a condition in which the heart's ability to pump blood is impaired.
CHO: Carbohydrate, a major macronutrient important for energy.
Chol: Stands for cholesterol, a fatty substance essential for cell structure but can contribute to heart disease when levels are too high.
CNS: Central nervous system, consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and transmitting information.
C/O: Complaints of, often used in patient assessments to document symptoms.
COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a progressive lung disease characterized by breathing difficulties.
CP: Cerebral palsy, a group of disorders affecting movement and muscle tone.
CRI: Chronic renal insufficiency, a gradual and progressive loss of kidney function.
CT: Computed tomography, an imaging method that uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of the body.
CVA: Cerebrovascular accident, commonly known as a stroke, resulting from reduced blood flow to the brain.
CVD: Cardiovascular disease, a general term for conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels.
CVI: Cerebrovascular insufficiency, a reduction of blood flow to the brain.
CXR: Chest X-ray, an imaging test to evaluate the lungs and heart.
DAT: Diet as tolerated, indicating a flexible dietary approach depending on patient capability.
D/C: Discontinue, a term used to stop medications or treatments.
DHT: Dobhoff tube, a type of feeding tube used for patients needing nutritional support.
DJD: Degenerative joint disease, a common form of arthritis characterized by the deterioration of cartilage.
DKA: Diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious condition caused by insufficient insulin, leading to high blood sugar and ketone levels.
DM: Diabetes mellitus, a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood sugar (glucose).
DNR: Do not resuscitate, a medical order to withhold resuscitation attempts.
DOB: Date of birth, a key piece of patient identification information.
DVT: Deep vein thrombosis, a condition involving blood clots in the deep veins, often in the legs.
Dx: Diagnosis, the identification of a disease or condition by a physician.

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