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PCC exam 1
Med abreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ADHD | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Neurodevelopmental disorder common in children; symptoms can include decreased focus, hyperactivity, and impulsivity |
| AC | Before meals: Medication should be taken prior to a meal; e.g., Take 1 tablet PO AC |
| ADA | American Diabetes Association: Develop guidance for management of diabetes |
| ADD | attention deficit disorder: Term for a type of ADHD with predominantly inattentive presentation |
| ADH | Antidiuretic Hormone: Also known as vasopressin; controls the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidneys |
| CGM | Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Wearable device that tracks blood glucose in real time |
| GAD | generalized anxiety disorder: Excessive worrying that interferes with daily life |
| IV | Intravenous: Administered into a vein |
| MVI | Multivitamin Product containing vitamins for human consumption |
| PCP | Primary care physician: Provides general healthcare for a variety of acute and chronic health conditions |
| QS | Sufficient amount: Adding an ingredient until you reach the desired volume; e.g., QS to 100 mL with saline |
| ROM | Range of motion: Movement potential of a joint |
| SAD | seasonal affective disorder: a type of depression that occurs approximately at the same time every year |
| SWFI | Sterile water for injection: Water free of contamination |
| TNF | Tumor necrosis factor: Involved in the inflammatory process |
| MCV | Mean corpuscular volume: Average size of red blood cells |
| OCD | obsessive compulsive disorder: repetitive behaviors due to unreasonable thoughts and fears |
| ADL | activities of daily living: Used to assess patient's functional status; e.g., bathing, walking, using the toilet |
| ASA | Aspirin: NSAID used to reduce inflammation |
| BMR | Basal Metabolic Rate: Number of calories required to keep body functioning at rest |
| BUN | Blood Urea Nitrogen: Screening test for the evaluation of kidney function |
| CrCl | Creatinine Clearance: Estimate of Kidney Function |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident: Stroke |
| DKA | Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Ketone buildup in the blood and urine occurring in cases of uncontrolled diabetes |
| DMARD | Disease Modifying Antirhuematic Drug: Slows or stops the inflammatory process that can damage the joints |
| DPN | Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: Peripheral nerve damage as a complication of diabetes |
| DTs | delirium tremens: Severe form of acute alcohol withdrawal |
| eAG | Estimated Average Glucose: Average blood sugar level based on the A1C |
| ECG | electrocardiogram: checks electrical activity of the heart |
| EEG | electroencephalogram: measure of electrical activity of the brain to help diagnose epilepsy and other neurological disorders |
| EPS | extrapyramidal symptoms: Significant side effects of antipsychotic therapy such as dystonia, Parkinsonism, or tardive dyskinesia |
| FBG | Fasting Blood Glucose: Glucose test in fasting state |
| Fx | Fracture: Broken bone |
| HbA1C | Glycosylated Hemoglobin A1c: Average blood glucose for 3 months |
| IVDA | Intravenous drug abuser: Person who injects drugs for non-medical purposes |
| mL | Milliliter: e.g., sterile water 15 mL |
| NE | Norepinephrine: Precursor to epinephrine and potent vasopressor |
| NRT | Nicotine replacement therapy: e.g., nicotine gum, lozenge, etc. used for smoking cessation |
| NSAID | Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug: Medications commonly used for pain and inflammation; e.g., ibuprofen |
| OGTT | Oral Glucose Tolerance Test: Test for diabetes, often used in pregnancy |
| PC | After meals: Medication should be taken after a meal |
| PCA | Patient controlled analgesia: Method of pain control that gives patients power to control their pain |
| PO | By mouth: Medication to be taken orally; e.g., 1 tablet PO daily |
| PPD | Packs per day: Measure of how many cigarette packs a person smokes each day (20 cigarettes/pack) |
| PR | Per rectum: Inserted into the rectum |
| PRN | As needed: Medication administered when necessary; e.g., 1 tablet PRN for pain |
| PTSD | post-traumatic stress disorder: Mental health problem that can occur after a traumatic event like war, assault, or disaster |
| Q4h, q8h | Every ___ hours: e.g., Take 1 tablet by mouth Q8h |
| REMS | Risk evaluation and mitigation strategy: A special set of requirements mandated by the FDA for potentially dangerous drugs |
| S | Without: e.g., Take medication S food |
| SCr | Serum Creatinine: Laboratory value used to calculate creatinine clearance |
| SMBG | Self-monitoring blood glucose: Patient checks their own blood glucose level using a glucometer |
| SOB | Shortness of breath: Difficulty breathing |
| STAT | Immediately, at once: e.g., Aspirin 325 mg STAT |
| Sz | seizure: Abnormal electrical activity in the brain |
| Tbsp | Tablespoonful: 15 mL |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack: mini-stroke |
| TID | Three times daily: e.g., 2 tablets TID |
| TSH | Thyroid Stimulating Hormone: Stimulates thyroid gland to produce thyroxine; T4; indicator of hypo or hyperthyroidism |
| UACR | Urine Albumin to Creatinine Ratio: Indicator of chronic kidney disease |
| Ung | Ointment: Oily, topical preparation |
| w/o | without: e.g., Take w/o food |
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