group 4 med abrv

CDC

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — public health agency focused on disease control and prevention.

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration — ensures safe working conditions through standards and training.

FDA

Food and Drug Administration — regulates food, drugs, vaccines, cosmetics, and more.

USDA

United States Department of Agriculture — oversees laws related to farming, forestry, and food.

AMA

American Medical Association — promotes the science of medicine and public health.

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act — protects medical records and patient privacy.

POA

Power of Attorney — legal document assigning someone to make decisions on your behalf.

CBC

Complete Blood Count — measures RBCs, WBCs, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets.

WBC

White Blood Cells — fight infection.

RBC

Red Blood Cells — carry oxygen.

Hct

Hematocrit — percentage of red blood cells in blood.

Hgb

Hemoglobin — carries oxygen in the blood.

T&C

Type and Cross — checks blood type and compatibility.

QNS

Quantity Not Sufficient — not enough sample for lab testing.

HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus — weakens immune system; can lead to AIDS.

AIDS

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome — late stage of HIV infection.

HBV

Hepatitis B Virus — severe liver infection; preventable by vaccine.

MRSA

Methicillin-Resistant Staph Aureus — antibiotic-resistant “superbug.”

VRE

Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus — another antibiotic-resistant “superbug.”

MMR

Measles, Mumps, Rubella — combined vaccine against these viruses.

STI

Sexually Transmitted Infection — spread through sexual contact.

HPV

Human Papilloma Virus — can cause genital warts and cervical cancer; vaccine available.

HOH

Hard of Hearing — may use hearing aids.

IQ

Intelligence Quotient — score from tests assessing intelligence.

MVA

Motor Vehicle Accident — injury from car crash.

GSW

Gun Shot Wound — injury from firearm.

DOA

Dead on Arrival — patient died before reaching hospital.

SIDS

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome — unexplained death of an infant during sleep.

FUO

Fever of Unknown Origin — ongoing fever with no clear cause.

REM

Rapid Eye Movement — sleep stage with dreams and body movement.

OM

Otitis Media — middle ear infection.

T+A

Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy — surgical removal of tonsils and adenoids.

PMS

Pre-Menstrual Syndrome — symptoms before a period.

LMP

Last Menstrual Period — date of the first day of last period.

IVF

In Vitro Fertilization — fertilization of egg and sperm outside the body.