Chapter 6:1 Using medical Abbreviations – Flashcards
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D/C
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to discharge or to discontinue
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OR
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Operating Room
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prn
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As needed, (latin word is Pro Re Nata)
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ac
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before meals
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stat
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immediately
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RN
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Registered Nurse
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wt
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weight
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Cl
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chloride
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Rx
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prescription
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Ap
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Apical Pulse
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T
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temperature
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NPO
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nothing by mouth (latin word is Nil Per os)
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spec
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specimen
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c (with a line on top)
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with
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ss (with a line on top)
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one half
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s (with a line on top)
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without
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pt
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patient
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BP
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blood pressure
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R
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respirations
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Na
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sodium
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CDC
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center for disease control and prevention
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DRG
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diagnostic related group
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LMP
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last menstrual period
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MRSA
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increase
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♀
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female
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vp
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venous pressure
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AED
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automated electronic defibrillator
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HIPAA
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Health Insurance Privacy Act Association
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LTC
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long term care
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BMI
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body mass index
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TPR am and pm
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take temperature, pulse, and respirations, twice a day. once in the morning and once at night.
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2 gtts bid
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two droplets twice a day
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1 cc IM
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one cubic centimeter intramuscular
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BP q 4 h
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take blood pressure every 4 hours
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2 oz OJ qid ac and HS
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2 ounces of orange juice everyday before meals and before bed
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Wt and Ht daily in Am
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take weight and height everyday in the morning
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BR c BPR only
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Bed rest with bathroom privileges only
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1000 mL N/S Iv
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1000 milliliters of normal saline intravenous
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Do ecg in ccu
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do an electrocardiogram in coronary care unit
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dissolve 2 tsp NaCl in 1 quart H20
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dissolve 2 teaspoons of sodium chloride in one quart of water
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1000 cc SSE at Hs
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1000 cubic centimeters of soap solution enema at bedtime
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schedule BI lab in Am including: CBC, BUN, and FBS
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schedule before one week in the morning with complete blood count, blood urea nitrogen, and fasting blood sugar
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Dilute 1 tab in 1 pt h20
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Dilute one tablet in one pint of water
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1 cap po pc and HS
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one cap before bed
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BP is measured in mm of Hg
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blood pressure measured in milliliters of mercury
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NPO pre-op
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nothing by mouth, before an operation
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do EENT exam in OPD
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do ear, eyes, nose, and throat exam in the outpatient department
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ob-gyn
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obstetrics gynecologist
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500 mg IM 8 am
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500 milligrams intramuscular at 8 am
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VS stat and q2h
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vital signs immediately and every two hours
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To PT by w/c for ROMs and ADL bid
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physical therapy by wheelchair for range of motion and activities of daily living twice a day
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FFL cl liq to 240 mL q2h
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force fluids chloride liquid to 240 milliliters every two hours
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insert NG for GERD
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insert Nasogastric tube for gastroesophageal reflux disease
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Dx: COPD, 02 prn, IPPB bid q 12h
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diagnosis: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, oxygen as needed, intermittent positive pressure breathing every 12 hours
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sig: cap po tid c food or milk
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give the following directions: one capsule by mouth three times a day with food or milk
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Dx: CVA, CT of brain stat
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cerebrovascular accident and computed tomography of the brain immediately
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Rx: 20 ml KCL IV
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20 milliliters of potassium chloride intravenously
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EMT is certified for ACLS
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emergency medical tech is certified for advanced cardiac life support
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NS IV to KVO
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normal saline intravenously to keep the veins open
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SCD and PROM post-op
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sequential compression device and passive range of motion after operation
