medical abbrevaitions

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  1. 3. Paramedics rush into an apartment after a 911 call reporting an unresponsive individual next to an empty bottle of prescription narcotics with slow shallow respirations.
  2. 6. A pre op nurse reminds a patient at midnight before their scheduled gallbladder surgery that they cannot have any food water or ice chips until the operation is over.
  3. 7. An elderly oncology patient signs a legally binding document ensuring that if their heart stops beating the medical team will allow a natural death and withhold chest compressions.
  4. 8. A laboratory technician flags a blood report showing a massive spike in these specific immune cells signaling that the body is actively fighting off a severe bacterial infection.
  5. 11. A diner at a restaurant suddenly drops their fork and experiences slurred speech and weakness on their right side but completely returns to normal by the time the ambulance arrives 20 minutes later.
  6. 13. A nurse inserts a plastic catheter into a dehydrated patient's cephalic vein to rapidly administer a bag of normal saline and anti nausea medication.
  7. 18. A patient in the Emergency Department clutches their chest describing a crushing sensation like an elephant sitting on my sternum accompanied by pain radiating down their left arm and jaw.
  8. 19. A pharmacist calls a physician's office to clarify an old handwritten prescription that mistakenly used this outdated abbreviation for a medication meant to be taken once every single day.
  9. 21. A physician hands a patient a slip of paper containing this symbol to authorize the pharmacy to dispense a specific blood pressure medication.
  10. 22. An occupational therapist practices safe transfer techniques with a stroke patient who requires this wheeled mobility device to navigate the hospital corridors.
  11. 23. A triage nurse documents that a severe asthma patient is speaking in chopped one word sentences because they are experiencing acute distress and a desperate struggle to inhale.
  12. 25. A dedicated bedside clinician in a skilled nursing facility checks a patient’s vital signs changes a wound dressing and reports the findings directly to the supervising Registered Nurse.
  13. 26. A paramedic quickly applies 12 adhesive patches to a patient's chest and limbs in the back of an ambulance to visually map out the electrical rhythms of their heart.
  14. 27. A physical therapist evaluates an elderly patient recovering from a hip replacement to see if they can independently bathe dress themselves and use the toilet.
Down
  1. 1. A devastated parent calls emergency services in despair after waking up from a nap to find their seemingly healthy 3 month old infant unresponsive and blue in their crib.
  2. 2. A 24 year old woman presents to urgent care with severe lower abdominal pain a high fever and painful urination noting a history of an untreated chlamydia infection.
  3. 4. A patient schedules an appointment at a specialized women's health clinic for their annual Pap smear and to discuss managing heavy painful menstrual cycles.
  4. 5. A 68 year old former smoker arrives at the clinic complaining that their chronic smoker's cough is worsening and they can no longer walk to the mailbox without pausing to catch their breath.
  5. 9. A gastroenterologist schedules a colonoscopy and upper endoscopy for a patient who has been suffering from chronic acid reflux unexplained weight loss and dark tarry stools.
  6. 10. A patient presents to the clinic complaining of a burning sensation during urination and a frequent urgent need to use the restroom.
  7. 12. A standard triage protocol requires giving a chest pain patient a 325mg tablet to chew immediately to help prevent further blood clotting in their coronary arteries.
  8. 14. A medical provider orders an infusion of this normal saline solution to restore hydration and electrolyte balance in a severely dehydrated patient.
  9. 15. A pathology report notes that a patient's breathlessness and pale skin are due to a critically low count of the specific biconcave cells responsible for transporting oxygen.
  10. 16. A registered nurse coordinates care administers medications and collaborates with the physician to update the care plan for an admitted patient.
  11. 17. A college student visits health services with a sore throat nasal congestion and a runny nose which the clinician diagnoses as a common upper respiratory viral infection.
  12. 20. A physician orders a complete blood count to check the specific percentage of a fatigued patient's total blood volume that is composed of oxygen carrying cells.
  13. 24. An ophthalmologist writes a prescription for antibiotic drops specifically targeting a localized corneal ulcer found in the patient’s right eye during a slit lamp exam.