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Common Abbreviations Flashcards

Clinical documentation is full of abbreviations, and misreading one can lead to real errors, so learning them early matters. This deck covers the abbreviations students see most often: vital signs, medication orders, routes of administration, and emergency and lab terminology.

Cards also cover documentation shorthand across cardiology, respiratory, orthopedics, and imaging. Each term includes a clinical note on where the abbreviation typically shows up, such as on a medication order or a chart.

Who this deck is for

Nursing students learning to read charts, orders, and clinical documentation, and anyone preparing for clinicals or the TEAS.

Topics covered

Vital Signs Emergency Healthcare Orders Medication Routes Documentation Orthopedics Laboratory Cardiology Imaging Respiratory

Sample terms

BP

Blood pressure.

ED

Emergency department.

TID

Three times daily.

SL

Sublingual.

CBC

Complete blood count.

URI

Upper respiratory infection.

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