Medical Terminology

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Medical Terminology

• Abbreviations
• Week 1

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A P
Anatomy and Physiology
Anterior and Posterior
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bid
Twice a day
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cath
catheter
hollow tube inserted into a body cavity to
instill or remove fluids
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D C
surgical procedure. cervix is dilated (widened)
and the lining of the uterus is scraped away
Dilation and currettage
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EKG or ECG
Electro- cardiogram
Electrical recording of the heart
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FBAO
Foreign body airway obstruction
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GB
Gallbladder
Organ found below the liver. Stores bile.
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H H
Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
Hemoglobin Amount of iron in the blood.
Hematocrit of solid to liquid in the blood
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I D
Incision and Drainage
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KUB
Kidneys, ureter and Bladder
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LAP
Laparotomy
Cut into the abdominal cavity
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MOM
Milk of Magnesium
A laxative
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NG
Naso- gastric
Nose, stomach
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od
Right eye
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pc
After meals
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Review
I love my A P class!
Anatomy and Physiology
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Review
Insert cath before GB surgery.
Catheter gallbladder
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EKG, H H in the am.
electrocardiogram Hemoglobin and hematocrit
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Review
I D lession rt arm.
Incision and drainage right
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Review
KUB x-ray today.
Kidney, ureter, bladder
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Review
Schedule exploratory lap on 8-28-08.
laparotomy
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MOM 2 ounces if no BM by tomorrow am.
Milk of Magnesium
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Review
Optia clear 2 drops od bid.
Right eye Twice a day
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Ensure 4 ounces per NG bid.
nasogastric Twice a day