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Quiz #2
Body Systems Termimology
Term | Definition |
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BP | blood pressure |
CCU | coronary care unit |
ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
EMG | electromyography |
IM | intramuscular |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
CNS | central nervous system |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
TIA | transient ischemic attack |
TMJ | temporomandibular joint |
ROM | range of motion |
CT | computed tomography |
D&C | dilation and curettage |
GU | genitourinary |
GI | gastrointestinal |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
NG | nasogastric |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder |
CXR | chest x-ray |
ICU | intensive care unit |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
ABG | arterial blood gases |
BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
UA | urinalysis |
BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
LMP | last menstrual period |