Medical Terminology Abbreviations – Flashcards
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2 tsp syp per os
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2 teaspoons syrup by mouth
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An EMT does CPR to prevent DOA
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An Emergency Medical Technician does Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation to prevent Death on Arrival
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VS: TPR and BP qid
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Vital Signs: temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure four times a day
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NPO pre-op@ 12MN
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nothing by mouth before surgery at 12 midnight
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Ht and Wt qod in am
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Height and Weight every other day in the morning
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6. 2 cc IM inj LUQ
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2 cubic centimeters intramuscular injection left upper quadrant
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7. R/O CVA, do EEG in OPD
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rule out a cerebrovascular accident, do an electroencephalogram in the outpatient department
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C&S for GC
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culture and sensitivity for gonococcus
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Sig: 500 mg Ca (1 Cap) po bid q12h
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give the following directions: 500 milligrams calcium (1 capsule) by mouth twice a day every 12 hours
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10. FFl to 60 ml qh and record I&O
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force fluids to 60 milliliters every hour and record intake and output
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11. Do CBC c Hgb, hct, and Diff
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do a complete blood count with hemoglobin, hematocrit, and differential white blood cell count
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ECG in ER stat
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electrocardiogram in emergency room immediately
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An MD can specialize in Ob or Gyn
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a medical doctor can specialize in obstetrics or gynecology
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ss tab po tid q8h
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one-half tablet by mouth three times a day every 8 hours
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CBR c BSC only
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complete bed rest with bedside commode only
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To Lab for GTT, FBS, and BUN
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to laboratory for glucose tolerance test, fasting blood sugar, and blood urea nitrogen
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AP q2h in CCU
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apical pulse every two hours in coronary care unit
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Check K, Na, Cl, Fe, and P
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check potassium, sodium, chloride, iron, and phosphorus
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19. 1000 cc SSE prn for BM
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1000 cubic centimeter soap solution enema whenever necessary for bowel movement
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To PT for ROM per w/c bid
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to physical therapy for range of motion by wheelchair twice a day
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O2 sos for SOB
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oxygen if necessary for shortness of breath
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4 gtts OS qd @ noct
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4 drops in the left eye every day at night
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NO supervises RN, LPN, NA, and SPN
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nursing office supervises registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nurse aide or assistant, and student practical nurse
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To OT for ADL
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to occupational therapy for activities of daily living
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Do BE, GB, and GI XR
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do barium enema, gallbladder, and gastrointestinal X-ray
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Take Ax or R T p T&A
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Take an axillary or rectal temperature after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
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D/C 500 cc D/W IV sol
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discontinue 500 cubic centimeters dextrose in water intravenous solution
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Collect ur spec for SpGr and PKU
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collect urine specimen for specific gravity and phenylketonur
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Dx: COPD, IPPB q8h
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diagnosis: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, intermittent positive pressure breathing every 8 hours
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In Roman numerals, C>L
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in Roman numerals, 100 is greater than 50
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2 gtts AU ac and HS
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2 drops in both ears before meals and at hour of sleep
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30 ml MOM or LOC pm
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30 milliliters milk of magnesia or laxative of choice whenever necessary
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Up ad lib and DAT
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up as desired and diet as tolerated
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B&B, BRP q2h
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bowel and bladder training, bathroom privileges every 2 hours
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etiol of AIDS is HIV
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etiology of acquired immune deficiency syndrome is human immunodeficiency virus
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Dx: CHF, amb as tol
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diagnosis: congestive heart failure, ambulate as tolerated
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R/O PID, do IVP and KUB XR
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rule out pelvic inflammatory disease, do an intravenous pyelogram and kidney, ureter, bladder X-ray
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Rx: 3 tab po tid q8h
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prescription: 3 tablets by mouth 3 times a day every 8 hours
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FUO, R/O staph or strep
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fever of unknown origin, rule out staphylococcus or streptococcus infection
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CDC and NIH are divisions of the DHHS
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Institutes of Health are divisions of the Department of Health and Human Services
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Add 40 mEq KCL to IV
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Add 40 milliequivalents potassium chloride to intravenous
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gr X ASA prn HA
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grain 10 aspirin whenever necessary for headache
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R/O STD, do PAP and VDRL
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rule out sexually transmitted disease, do Papanicolaou test and serology for syphilis
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Dx: TIA, do ABG and NVS
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diagnosis: transient ischemic attack, do arterial blood gas and neurological vital signs
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mix ss pt aa H2O and H2O2
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mix one half pint of each water and hydrogen peroxide
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irr NG c 2 oz N/S pc
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irrigate nasogastric tube with 2 ounces of normal saline after meals
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^ (up arrow) HOB 45 degrees sos SOB
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elevate the head of the bed 45 degrees if necessary for shortness of breath
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Convert lb to Kg and in to cm
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convert pounds to kilograms and inches to centimeters
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Bill CT to HMO or PPO
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bill computerized tomography to health maintenance organization or preferred provider organization
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BP is measured in mm of Hg
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blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury
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Dx: MI and BBB, to CCU, ABG
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diagnosis: myocardial infarction and bundle branch block, to coronary care unit, arterial blood gas
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Cath ur spec for C&S
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catheter urine specimen for culture and sensitivity
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Dx: TB, TCDB q2h
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diagnosis: tuberculosis, turn, cough, and deep breathe every two hours
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Pituitary gland secretes TSH, GH, and FSH
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pituitary gland secretes thyroid stimulating hormone, growth hormone, and follicle stimulating hormone
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Dx: IDDM, check S&A
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diagnosis: insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, check sugar and acetone
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1000 mg Ca is RDA
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1000 milligrams calcium is recommended daily allowance
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TPN of 1000 ml N/S q8h
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Total parenteral nutrition of 1000 milliliters normal saline every 8 hours
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Dx: MS do EMG
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diagnosis: multiple sclerosis do electromyogram
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Sig: 2 mtts OS qAM
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give the following directions: 2 drops in left eye every morning
