Abbreviations
What is follow up
What does a ophthalmologist specialize in?
What is eyes
Root word HEM-
What is blood
At what age does American Cancer Society recommend getting a mammogram?
Women should have the choice starting at 40 years of age.
45-55 Women should get mammogram yearly
The meaning of Ad Lib
What is as desired
What is the meaning of HCT
What is hematocrit
A patient has an abnormal EKG what specialist would you refer them to.
What is a cardiologist
Root word POD-
What is foot
What screening is done to test for osteoporosis?
What is the bone density test.
What is the meaning of DOB
Date of Birth
What is the meaning of R/O
What is rule out
Your patient is having GI issues who would you refer them to
What is ENTER-
What test is recommended to test for cervical cancer?
What is a Pap smear.
The meaning of DX
What is diagnosis
What is the meaning of NS
What is Normal Saline
Your patient just had knee surgery what specialist would you refer them to help with their recovery?
What is a physical therapist.
What is HEPAT-
A doctor is concerned that a patient may by hypertensive. What screening test can a MA perform to check.
Pt. reports SOB and CP. order CXR
Patient reports shortness of breath and Chest pain order chest x-ray
53 yr. old pt. PMH of COPD, CHF, and HTN. F/U with Cardiology.
53 year old patient. Past medical history of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Chronic heart failure, and Hypertension. Follow up with cardiology
Your patient has Diabetes what specialist would you expect them to be consulting with?
What is endocrinologist.
What is STOMAT
ex: Stomatitis
What is mouth
Ex: inflammation of the mouth
What blood test screens for DM.
What is A1C screens for Diabetes
NB pt. VS WNL Mom reports decreased PO intake
Newborn patient, vital signs within normal limits. Mom reports decreased by mouth intake