ESSENTIAL SCRIBE ENTRANCE EXAM
Abx - ANSWER-antibiotics
AICD - ANSWER-automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator
AMA - ANSWER-against medical advice
CO - ANSWER-carbon monoxide
CSF - ANSWER-cerebrospinal fluid
CV - ANSWER-cardiovascular
D/C - ANSWER-discharge
DDD - ANSWER-degenerative disc disease
DKA - ANSWER-diabetic ketoacidosis
IDDM vs NIDDM - ANSWER-IDDM = insulin-dependent DM (type I)
NIDDM = non-insulin-dependent DM (type II)
,Appe - ANSWER-appendectomy
ARDS - ANSWER-acute respiratory distress syndrome
AAA - ANSWER-abdominal aortic aneurysm
MI - ANSWER-myocardial infarction (heart attack)
DVT - ANSWER-deep vein thrombosis (blood clot)
Glaucoma - ANSWER-increased intraocular pressure results in damage to the
retina and optic nerve with loss of vision
PUD - ANSWER-peptic ulcer disease
C. diff - ANSWER-Clostridium difficile is a spore forming bacteria found
naturally in the intestines - if seen in abnormally large amount will cause foul
smelling watery stools.
Diverticulitis - ANSWER-inflammation of small pouches that form in the lining
and wall of the colon
IBS - ANSWER-irritable bowel syndrome
Fibrosis - ANSWER-the thickening and scarring of connective tissue
Hepatitis - ANSWER-inflammation of the liver
pyelonephritis - ANSWER-inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis
, metastatic - ANSWER-moves from site of origin to secondary site in body
Psoriasis - ANSWER-chronic skin condition producing red lesions covered with
silvery scales
Subluxation - ANSWER-partial dislocation
TIA - ANSWER-transient ischemic attack (mini stroke)
IIH - ANSWER-idiopathic intracranial hypertension
COPD - ANSWER-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Pulmonary edema - ANSWER-accumulation of fluid in the lungs
pulmonary embolism (PE) - ANSWER-Blocking of a pulmonary artery due to a
blood clot
Per os - ANSWER-by mouth
SL - ANSWER-sublingual
ODT - ANSWER-oral dissolving tablet
SQ - ANSWER-subcutaneous
IM - ANSWER-intramuscular
Abx - ANSWER-antibiotics
AICD - ANSWER-automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator
AMA - ANSWER-against medical advice
CO - ANSWER-carbon monoxide
CSF - ANSWER-cerebrospinal fluid
CV - ANSWER-cardiovascular
D/C - ANSWER-discharge
DDD - ANSWER-degenerative disc disease
DKA - ANSWER-diabetic ketoacidosis
IDDM vs NIDDM - ANSWER-IDDM = insulin-dependent DM (type I)
NIDDM = non-insulin-dependent DM (type II)
,Appe - ANSWER-appendectomy
ARDS - ANSWER-acute respiratory distress syndrome
AAA - ANSWER-abdominal aortic aneurysm
MI - ANSWER-myocardial infarction (heart attack)
DVT - ANSWER-deep vein thrombosis (blood clot)
Glaucoma - ANSWER-increased intraocular pressure results in damage to the
retina and optic nerve with loss of vision
PUD - ANSWER-peptic ulcer disease
C. diff - ANSWER-Clostridium difficile is a spore forming bacteria found
naturally in the intestines - if seen in abnormally large amount will cause foul
smelling watery stools.
Diverticulitis - ANSWER-inflammation of small pouches that form in the lining
and wall of the colon
IBS - ANSWER-irritable bowel syndrome
Fibrosis - ANSWER-the thickening and scarring of connective tissue
Hepatitis - ANSWER-inflammation of the liver
pyelonephritis - ANSWER-inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis
, metastatic - ANSWER-moves from site of origin to secondary site in body
Psoriasis - ANSWER-chronic skin condition producing red lesions covered with
silvery scales
Subluxation - ANSWER-partial dislocation
TIA - ANSWER-transient ischemic attack (mini stroke)
IIH - ANSWER-idiopathic intracranial hypertension
COPD - ANSWER-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Pulmonary edema - ANSWER-accumulation of fluid in the lungs
pulmonary embolism (PE) - ANSWER-Blocking of a pulmonary artery due to a
blood clot
Per os - ANSWER-by mouth
SL - ANSWER-sublingual
ODT - ANSWER-oral dissolving tablet
SQ - ANSWER-subcutaneous
IM - ANSWER-intramuscular
