F
The chemical symbol used to represent iron in lab results.
What is Fe iron?
An organ that stores bile and aids in fat digestion.
What is the GB gallbladder?
An infection acquired while receiving care in a medical facility.
What is a HAI healthcare-associated infection?
A chronic inflammatory condition including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
What is IBD inflammatory bowel disease?
The abdominal quadrant containing the sigmoid colon.
What is the LLQ left lower quadrant?
A standardized assessment tool used to measure patient functional ability.
What is FIMS Functional Independence Measure System?
A condition involving chronic acid reflux into the esophagus.
What is GERD gastroesophageal reflux disease?
A thiazide diuretic commonly used to treat hypertension.
What is HCTZ hydrochlorothiazide?
The pressure inside the skull affecting the brain.
What is ICP intracranial pressure?
The first day of a patient’s most recent menstrual cycle.
What is LMP last menstrual period?
A break or crack in a bone.
What is a Fx fracture?
A traumatic injury caused by a firearm projectile.
What is a GSW gunshot wound?
The type of cholesterol known as “good cholesterol.”
What is HDL high-density lipoprotein?
A form of diabetes requiring insulin for survival.
What is IDDM insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus?
A nurse who provides basic care under RN or physician supervision.
What is a LPN licensed practical nurse?
A prolonged fever with no identified cause after evaluation.
What is FUO fever of unknown origin?
An abbreviation used in medication orders meaning drops.
What are gtt -drops?
Lab values used to assess oxygen-carrying capacity of blood.
What are H & H -hemoglobin and hematocrit?
A route used to deliver fluids and medications directly into the bone marrow when IV access is not available.
What is IO intraosseous?
Ongoing care provided for chronic illness or disability.
What is LTC long-term care?
A scheduled return visit after initial evaluation or treatment.
What is F/U follow-up?
The medical specialty focused on the female reproductive system.
What is GYN gynecology?
U.S. legislation protecting patient health information privacy.
What is HIPAA- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act?
A secondary IV medication infused through primary tubing.
What is IVPB intravenous piggyback?
Thickening of the muscle wall of the heart’s left ventricle.
What is LVH left ventricular hypertrophy?