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Quiz #2
Body Systems Termimology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |