NHA CCMA CH 2- MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY:|LATEST
UPDATE 2025|ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS|A+ RATED
abd
abdomen
ABGs
arterial blood gases
ac
before meals
ACLS
advanced cardiac life support
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Medical Abbreviations: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals, Exams of Health sciences
A comprehensive list of medical abbreviations commonly used in healthcare settings. It serves as a quick reference guide for students and professionals to understand and interpret medical terminology efficiently. The list includes abbreviations for medical conditions, procedures, medications, and other healthcare-related terms, facilitating clear communication and accurate documentation in clinical practice. This resource is essential for anyone working in the medical field to enhance their understanding and proficiency in medical language. It covers a wide range of abbreviations, from basic anatomical terms to complex diagnostic procedures, making it a valuable tool for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Designed to improve comprehension and reduce errors in medical communication, ultimately contributing to better patient care and outcomes.
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NHA CCMA CH 2- MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY:|LATEST
UPDATE 2025|ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS|A+ RATED
abd abdomen ABGs arterial blood gases ac before meals ACLS advanced cardiac life support
ad lib as desired ADHD attention deficit hyperactivity disorder AKA above-the-knee amputation AMA against medical advice ASA aspirin ASAP
BPH
benign prostatic hypertrophy BPM beats per minute BRP bathroom privileges BSA body surface area BUN blood urea nitrogen
bx biopsy C Celsius C&S culture and sensitivity ca calcium, cancer CABG coronary artery bypass graft CAD coronary artery disease
CP
chest pain CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation c/o complains of COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease csf cerebrospinal fluid CT computed tomography
cv cardiovascular CVA cerebrovascular accident CXR chest x-ray d day D&C dilation and curettage
ECG, EKG
electrocardiogram ED emergency department EEG electroencephalogram ENT ear, nose, and throat F Fahrenheit
FBS, FBG
fasting blood sugar/glucose f/u follow up FUO fever of unknown origin fx fracture GI gastrointestinal GTT glucose tolerance test
HEENT
head, ears, eyes, nose, throat HF heart failure Hgb hemoglobin HIV human immunodeficiency virus HPV human papilomavirus Htn, HTN hypertension
hx history I&D incision and drainage I&O intake and output ICU intensive care unit IUD intrauterine device
LLQ
left lower quadrant LMP last menstrual period LUE left upper extremity (arm) LUQ left upper quadrant mg/dL milligrams per deciliter
MI
myocardial infarction mL milliliters MM mucous membrane mm Hg millimeters of mercury MRI magnetic resonance imaging MS multiple sclerosis
NS
normal saline NSAID nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug O oxygen OB obstetrics OC oral contraceptive OOB out of bed
OP
outpatient OT occupational therapy or therapist OTC over-the-counter PA posteroanterior, physician assistant pc after meals