Allied health mp 2 quiz 1

ADR

Adverse drug reactions; unwanted/undesirable side effects due to use of a drug.

ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.

a.c.

Before meals.

p.c.

After meals.

bl wk

Blood work.

bld

Blood.

BMI

Body Mass Index.

BMP

Basic Metabolic Panel; a blood test for checking body fluid balance and levels of electrolytes.

BP

Blood Pressure.

P

Pulse.

COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; a chronic lung disease causing obstructed airflow.

CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

D/C or DC

Discharge.

DDX

Differential diagnosis; a list of possible conditions sharing the same symptoms.

DNR

Do-not-resuscitate order; directive to not perform CPR if breathing or heartbeat ceases.

ECG

Electrocardiogram; a test measuring electrical activity of the heart.

FX

Fracture.

h/o

History of.

HR

Heart rate.

ICU

Intensive care unit.

Lytes

Electrolytes.

N/V

Nausea/vomiting.

O.D.

Oculus Dexter; refers to the right eye.

O.S.

Oculus Sinister; refers to the left eye.

O.U.

Oculus Uterque; refers to both eyes.

OR

Operating room.

p.o.

By mouth; indicating the oral route of medication.

PT

Physical Therapy; can also mean Prothrombin time, a blood test measuring clotting time.

q.d.

Everyday/daily.

q.i.d.

Four times a day.

q.o.d.

Every other day.

b.i.d.

Two times a day.

R/O

Rule Out; refers to conditions a provider is trying to determine.

Rx

Prescription (medical).

UA or u/a

Urinalysis; a test of urine.

UTI

Urinary tract infection.

VSS

Vital Signs Stable; indicators of a patient's health.

NPO

Nothing by mouth; typically before an operation.