Abbreviations & Acro Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
ADLs | activities of daily living |
CNS | central nervous system |
C&S | culture and sensitivity |
JVD | jugular venous distention |
A&P | Auscultation and percussion |
URI | upper respirator infection |
BUN | blood, urea, nitrogen |
q.i.d. | four times daily |
KUB | kidneys, ureter, bladder |
NG | nasogastric |
PUD | peptic ulcer disease |
PND | Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
DTR | deep tendon reflex |
ACL | anterior cruciate ligament |
TMJ | temporomandibular joint |
SLE | systemic lupus erythematosus (note the -us at erythematosus). |
AD | right ear (never to be used) |
ENT | ears, nose, throat |
OU | both eyes (not to be used) |
PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation |
REM | rapid eye movement |
PIP | proximal interphalangeal joint |
ERT | estrogen replacement therapy |
ESRD | end-stage renal disease |
CK | creatine kinase |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
BMP | basic metabolic panel |
OTC | over the counter |
VRE | vancomycin-resistant enterococci |
PID | Pelvic inflammatory disease |
ERT | Estrogen replacement therapy |
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