Abbrev/Key Terms A&P Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
KUB | Xray of Kidney, Ureters & Bladder |
GERD | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease |
CVA | Cerebrovascular Accident |
Triangle Symbol | Change |
c with a line over it | With |
p with a line over it | After |
a with a line over it | Before |
s with a line over it | Without |
NSAID | Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug |
NIDDM | Non Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus |
po | By Mouth |
npo | Nothing By Mouth |
ht | Weight |
wt | Weight |
c/o | Complains Of |
CC | Chief Complaint |
BMI | Body Mass Index |
BP | Blood Pressure |
BPM | Beats Per Minute |
BM | Bowel Movement |
HIV | Human Immunodeficiency Virus |
AIDS | Acquired Immunodeficiency Sydrome |
afebrile | without fever |
antecubital space | space located at front of elbow |
antipyretic | an agent that reduces fever |
aorta | largest artery in body |
apnea | temporary cessation of breathing |
axilla | armpit |
Bradycardia | abnormally slow heart rate |
Bradynea | abnormal decrease in respiratory rate |
cyanosis | bluish discoloration of skin & mucous membranes |
Diastolic Pressure | the point of lesser pressure on arterial wall |
dypsnea | shortness of breath |
dysrhythmia | irregular rhythm |
eupnea | normal respiration |
febrile | fever |
hypernea | abnormal increase in rate & depth of respiration |
hypertension | high blood pressure |
hypotension | low blood pressure |
hypothermia | body temperature below normal |
hypoxemia | decrease in the oxygen saturation of blood |
intercostal | between the ribs |
malaise | vague sense of body discomfort, weakness and fatigue |
orthopnea | condition in which breathing is easier when sitting or standing |
pulse oximetry | instrument used to measure the oxygen saturation of arterial blood |
hypoxia | reduction in the oxygen supply to the tissue of body |
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