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Final Quiz 8/21/14
Medical Terminology Abbreviations and Front Office Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Full Block Letter | all links begin flush with the margin |
| Modified Block Letter-Indented | style with indented paragraphs |
| BUN | Blood Urea Nitrogen |
| BC | Birth Control |
| Abd | Abdomen |
| Agenda | list of topics to be discussed during a meeting |
| DS | Discharge Summary |
| Accomplishment Statement | give a brief description of what you did & the results |
| Application/Cover Letter | Letter to introduce yourself & your resume |
| D and V | Diarrhea & Vomitting |
| Proofread | to read and verify for accuracy |
| CXR | Chest X-Ray |
| CC | Chief Complaint |
| Modified Block Standard | all lines begin at the left |
| Interviews | meeting with you & the interviewer to discuss employment opportunities |
| STD | Sexually Transmitted Disease |
| Application Form | collect information relative to qualification, education & experience in employment. |
| Echo | echocardiogram |
| FMP | First Menstrual Period |
| Direct Skills | skills that are job specific |
| UA | Urinalysis |
| Transferred "Transferable" Skills | skills that would be used to host of different and unrelated jobs |
| TB | Tuberculosis |
| References | Individuals who have known or worked with a person long enough to make an honest recommendation. |
| T and A | Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy |
| Functional Resume | Format used to highlight specialty areas of accomplishment & strengths |
| Sed Rate | Sedimentation rate |
| Career Objectives | Expresses your career goal & for the position your applying for |
| E. Coli | Escherichia coli |
| VIS | Vaccine Information Statement |
| URI | Upper Respiratory Infection |
| FBS | Fasting Blood Sugar |
| Chronologic Resume | resume format used when you have employment experience |
| Simplified Letter | Salutation & Complimentary Closure |
| D and C | Dilation & Curettage |
| Portfolio | notebook or file containing examples of materials used |
| C and S | Culture & Sensitivity |
| ADHD | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
| Blind Copy | Protects the privacy of email |
| BSL | Blood Sugar Level |
| Minutes | Written record of topics discussed & actions taken during meetings |
| Bil | Bilateral |
| Memorandum | Interoffice correspondence |
| ENT | Ears Nose & Throat |