Medical Abbreviation Flashcards: Common Clinical Terms & Acronyms

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   Can a clinical abbreviation be assumed to have one universal meaning?

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   No. Meanings can change with context and local standards; use the organization’s standardized terminology and spell a term out when ambiguity could affect care.

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   What does ABG mean in a clinical context?

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   Arterial blood gas. It is a blood test commonly used when evaluating lung or breathing problems.

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   What does AFib mean in a cardiac context?

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   Atrial fibrillation. It is an irregular heart rhythm.

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   What does BP mean in a clinical context?

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   Blood pressure. It describes the force of circulating blood against artery walls.

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   What does ADHD mean in a clinical context?

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   Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. It affects attention and/or control of activity and impulses.

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   What does ALP mean on a laboratory report?

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   Alkaline phosphatase. This blood-test marker can be reviewed when evaluating liver or bone problems.

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   What does ACL mean in a knee-injury context?

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   Anterior cruciate ligament. It is a stabilizing ligament in the knee that is commonly injured.

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   What does AIDS mean in a clinical context?

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   Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. It is the most advanced stage of HIV infection.

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   What does BMI mean in a health-measurement context?

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   Body mass index. It is a screening measure calculated from height and weight.

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    In medication-related documentation, what should replace U or u for “unit”?

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    Write “unit” in full. U or u can be mistaken for 0, 4, or cc.

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    What does ALT mean on a laboratory report?

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    Alanine aminotransferase. This blood-test marker is commonly reviewed when evaluating the liver.

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    What does ALS mean in a neurology context?

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    Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It is a progressive disease that damages nerve cells controlling voluntary muscles.

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    What does ACE mean in “ACE inhibitor”?

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    Angiotensin-converting enzyme. An ACE inhibitor blocks this enzyme.

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    What does AMD mean in an eye-care context?

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    Age-related macular degeneration. It is an eye disease that damages central vision.

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    What does AST mean on a laboratory report?

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    Aspartate aminotransferase. This blood-test marker is commonly reviewed when evaluating the liver.

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    What does CABG mean in a cardiac-surgery context?

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    Coronary artery bypass graft. It is heart surgery that routes blood around blocked coronary arteries.

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    What does AVM mean in a vascular context?

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    Arteriovenous malformation. It is an abnormal connection between arteries and veins.

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    What does CNS mean in an anatomy context?

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    Central nervous system. It consists of the brain and spinal cord.

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    In medication-related documentation, what should replace IU?

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    Write “International Unit” in full. IU can be mistaken for IV or the number 10.

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    What does BUN mean on a laboratory report?

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    Blood urea nitrogen. It is a blood-test measurement commonly reviewed when evaluating kidney function.

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    What does SIDS mean in a pediatric context?

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    Sudden infant death syndrome. It describes the sudden unexplained death of an infant younger than one year after investigation.

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    What does CPR mean in an emergency-care context?

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    Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is an emergency procedure used when breathing or circulation has stopped.

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    What does CAD mean in a cardiac context?

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    Coronary artery disease. It is disease caused by plaque buildup in the arteries that supply the heart.

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    What does CA-125 mean on a laboratory report?

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    Cancer antigen 125. It is a blood-test marker used in some cancer-care contexts; it is not a diagnosis by itself.

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    What does CSF mean in a neurology context?

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    Cerebrospinal fluid. It is the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

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    What does PUD mean in a gastrointestinal context?

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    Peptic ulcer disease. It involves sores in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine.

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    What does Dx mean in clinical documentation?

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    Diagnosis. It is the identification of a disease or condition.

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    What should replace QD and QOD variants in medication-related documentation?

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    Write “daily” and “every other day” in full. QD and QOD variants can be misread.

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    What does CBC mean on a laboratory order?

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    Complete blood count. It is a blood test that measures several properties of blood cells.

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    What does CMV mean in an infectious-disease context?

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    Cytomegalovirus. It is a common virus in the herpesvirus family.

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    What does ENT mean in a clinical-service context?

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    Ear, nose, and throat. It refers to the clinical field also called otolaryngology.

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    What does COPD mean in a respiratory context?

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    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is a long-term lung disease that limits airflow and makes breathing difficult.

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    What does CRP mean on a laboratory report?

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    C-reactive protein. It is a blood-test marker related to inflammation.

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    What does GI mean in an anatomy or clinical context?

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    Gastrointestinal. It refers to the digestive tract and related care.

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    What does CVA mean in a neurologic context?

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    Cerebrovascular accident. It is a traditional clinical term for a stroke.

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    What does GU mean in an anatomy or clinical context?

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    Genitourinary. It refers to the urinary and reproductive organs.

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    What is the safer way to write decimal values in medication-related documentation?

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    Use a leading zero for a value below one, and do not use a trailing zero in medication-related documentation. A missed decimal point can change the value.

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    What does CXR mean in an imaging context?

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    Chest X-ray. It is a radiograph of the chest, commonly used to view the lungs and nearby structures.

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    What does DVT mean in a vascular context?

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    Deep-vein thrombosis. It is a blood clot in a deep vein, usually in a leg.

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    What does ICD mean in a cardiac-device context?

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    Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. It is a device that monitors heart rhythm and can correct certain dangerous rhythms.

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    What does GERD mean in a gastrointestinal context?

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    Gastroesophageal reflux disease. It occurs when stomach contents repeatedly flow back into the esophagus.

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    What do ECG and EKG mean in a cardiac-testing context?

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    Electrocardiogram. ECG and EKG are two abbreviations for a recording of the heart’s electrical activity.

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    What does ICU mean in a hospital context?

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    Intensive care unit. It is a hospital unit for patients who need close monitoring and specialized care.

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    What does HBV mean in an infectious-disease context?

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    Hepatitis B virus. It is the virus that causes hepatitis B.

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    What does IM mean as a route term?

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    Intramuscular. It means within a muscle.

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    Why should MS, MSO4, and MgSO4 be avoided in medication-related documentation?

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    Write “morphine sulfate” or “magnesium sulfate” in full. MS is ambiguous, and MSO4 and MgSO4 can be confused with each other.

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    What does ECHO mean in a cardiac-testing context?

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    Echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to make images of the heart.

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    What does HCV mean in an infectious-disease context?

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    Hepatitis C virus. It is the virus that causes hepatitis C.

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    What does IV mean as a route term?

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    Intravenous. It means within a vein.

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    What does MI mean in a cardiac context?

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    Myocardial infarction. It is a heart attack caused by interrupted blood flow to heart muscle.

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    What does EEG mean in a neurologic-testing context?

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    Electroencephalogram. It records electrical activity in the brain.

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    What does MMR mean in an immunization context?

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    Measles, mumps, and rubella. The abbreviation commonly names the combined vaccine for these three diseases.

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    What does HTN mean in a clinical context?

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    Hypertension. It means high blood pressure.

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    What does NG mean in “NG tube”?

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    Nasogastric. An NG tube passes through the nose into the stomach.

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    What does EMG mean in a muscle-testing context?

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    Electromyography. It measures electrical activity in muscles.

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    What does IBD mean in a gastrointestinal context?

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    Inflammatory bowel disease. It is the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

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    What does NKDA mean in an allergy-history context?

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    No known drug allergies. It records that no drug allergy is known at that time; it is not the same as “no known allergies.”

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    What does HIV mean in an infectious-disease context?

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    Human immunodeficiency virus. It attacks the immune system and can lead to AIDS if untreated.

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    What does ESR mean on a laboratory report?

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    Erythrocyte sedimentation rate. It is a blood test used as a nonspecific marker of inflammation.

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    What does NSAID mean in a medication-class context?

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    Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is a class of medicines used to reduce pain, fever, or inflammation.

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    What does IBS mean in a gastrointestinal context?

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    Irritable bowel syndrome. It is a disorder involving abdominal symptoms and altered bowel habits without visible digestive-tract damage.

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    What does PRN mean in a medication context?

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    As needed. It signals that timing depends on a stated need or condition; the abbreviation does not supply that condition by itself.

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    What does TSH mean on a laboratory report?

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    Thyroid-stimulating hormone. It is a blood-test marker commonly used when evaluating thyroid function.

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    What does MRSA mean in an infectious-disease context?

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    Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It is a type of staph bacterium resistant to several antibiotics.

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    What does GFR mean in a kidney-testing context?

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    Glomerular filtration rate. It estimates how much blood the kidneys’ filtering units process over time.

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    What does SOB mean in clinical documentation?

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    Shortness of breath. It describes difficulty breathing or feeling unable to get enough air.

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    What does OCD mean in a mental-health context?

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    Obsessive-compulsive disorder. It involves unwanted recurring thoughts and/or repetitive behaviors.

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    What does HCT mean on a laboratory report?

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    Hematocrit. It is the proportion of blood volume made up of red blood cells.

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    What does BID mean in a medication context?

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    Twice a day. This deck teaches recognition only; real medication instructions should follow current local standards and use plain language when required.

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    What does PAD mean in a vascular context?

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    Peripheral arterial disease. It is narrowing or blockage of arteries outside the heart, often affecting the legs.

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    What does PSA mean on a laboratory report?

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    Prostate-specific antigen. It is a blood-test marker associated with the prostate; the result is not a diagnosis by itself.

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    What does RA mean in a rheumatology context?

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    Rheumatoid arthritis. It is an autoimmune disease that causes joint inflammation.

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    What does PID mean in a reproductive-health context?

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    Pelvic inflammatory disease. It is an infection of the female reproductive organs.

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    What does LFT mean on a laboratory order?

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    Liver function tests. It refers to a group of blood tests used to assess the liver.

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    What does RBC mean in a blood-cell context?

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    Red blood cell. It is a blood cell that carries oxygen using hemoglobin.

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    What does TID mean in a medication context?

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    Three times a day. This deck teaches recognition only; real medication instructions should follow current local standards and use plain language when required.

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    What does MRI mean in an imaging context?

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    Magnetic resonance imaging. It uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images.

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    Which common abbreviation means “cardiopulmonary resuscitation”?

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    CPR.

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    What does RSV mean in an infectious-disease context?

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    Respiratory syncytial virus. It commonly causes respiratory infections and can be serious in infants and some older or high-risk adults.

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    What does MS mean in a neurology context?

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    Multiple sclerosis. It is a disease in which the immune system damages the protective covering of nerves. Outside this context, MS is ambiguous.

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    What does PFT mean in a respiratory-testing context?

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    Pulmonary function test. The term covers tests that measure how well the lungs work.

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    Which common abbreviation means “blood pressure”?

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    BP.

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    What does SLE mean in a rheumatology context?

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    Systemic lupus erythematosus. It is the systemic form of lupus, an autoimmune disease.

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    Which common abbreviation means “complete blood count”?

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    CBC.

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    What does WBC mean in a blood-cell context?

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    White blood cell. It is an immune-system cell that helps the body respond to infection and other threats.

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    What does TB mean in an infectious-disease context?

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    Tuberculosis. It is an infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, most often affecting the lungs.

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    Which common abbreviation means “magnetic resonance imaging”?

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    MRI.

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    What does TIA mean in a neurologic context?

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    Transient ischemic attack. It is a brief stroke-like episode caused by temporary interruption of blood flow to part of the brain.

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    What does HGB mean on a laboratory report?

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    Hemoglobin. It is the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells and a common blood-test measurement.

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    What does UTI mean in a urinary context?

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    Urinary tract infection. It is an infection in part of the urinary system.

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Medical Abbreviation Flashcards: Common Clinical Terms & Acronyms

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