Medical Terminology and Military Time Review
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A set of flashcards focused on medical terminology, military time conversion, and common abbreviations for studying and review.
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Military Time
A 24-hour clock format used in medical settings to document times.
AM and PM in Medical Settings
AM and PM are not used; times are documented in military time.
Abbreviation: NPO
Nothing by mouth.
Abbreviation: IV
Intravenous, used to give medication or fluid in the vein.
Common Medical Term: Sign
What can be observed by the medical professional, e.g., jaundice.
Common Medical Term: Symptom
The patient's experience, e.g., fatigue.
Military Time Conversion for 1 PM
Documented as 1300.
Common Abbreviation: Rx
Prescription.
Common Abbreviation: BID
Twice daily.
Common Medical Term: Hyperglycemia
High blood sugar.
Common Medical Term: Tachycardia
Abnormally fast heart rate.
Common Medical Term: Hypertension
High blood pressure.
Military Time for 5 PM
Documented as 1700.
Abbreviation: H
Hour.
Common Abbreviation: BM
Bowel movement.
Abbreviation: SOB
Shortness of breath.
Common Medical Term: Bradycardia
Abnormally slow heart rate.
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