Abbreviations Word Scramble
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Abbreviation | Name |
ABG | arterial blood gas |
AV | atrioventricular |
AVR | aortic valve replacement |
BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy |
BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
CAD | coronary artery disease |
CT or CAT | computerized (axial) tomography |
CO | cardiac output |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
DRE | digital rectal exam |
DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
ECT | electroconvulsive therapy |
FH | family history |
GERD | gastroesophogeal reflux disease |
HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, throat |
H & H | hemoglobin and hematocrit |
HPI | history of present illness |
LP | lumbar puncture |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
MVR | mitral valve replacement |
NAD | no apparent distress |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
ORIF | open reduction internal fixation |
PERRLA | pupils equal round and reactive to light |
PFT | pulmonary function tests |
PMH | past medical history |
PTCA | percutaneous tranluminal coronary angioplasty |
PVC | premature ventricular contraction |
RLQ | right lower quadrant |
RRR | regular rate and rhythm |
RTC | return to clinic |
SH | social history |
SOB | shortness of breath |
TSH | thyroid stimulating hormone |
TURP | transurethral resection of the prostate |
UA | urinalysis |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
WDWN | well developed, well nourished |
WNL | within normal limits |
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