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Gastrointestinal System Drugs Central Nervous System Drugs

Endocrine System Drugs Cardiovascular System Drugs

Urologic System Drugs Respiratory System Drugs

Immune System Drugs Sensory System Affecting the Eye

Musculoskeletal System Drugs

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Abbreviations Used on Cards

ABGs arterial blood gases CHF congestive heart failure DMARD disease modulating anti-
ac before meals CNS central nervous system rheumatic drug
ACE angiotensin-converting CO cardiac output DNA deoxyribonucleic acid
enzyme COPD chronic obstructive DVT deep vein thrombosis
ADH antidiuretic hormone pulmonary disease ECG electrocardiogram
ADHD attention-deficit/ CPK creatine phosphokinase EEG electroencephalogram
hyperactivity disorder CR controlled release EENT eye, ear, nose, and throat
AFB acid-fast bacillus CSF colony-stimulating factor; EMS Emergency Medical
ALT alanine aminotransferase cerebrospinal fluid Services
ANA antinuclear antibodies CT computerized tomography Endo endocrine
APAP acetaminophen CV cardiovascular EPS extrapyramidal symptoms
aPTT activated partial throm- CVA cerebrovascular accident ER extended-release
boplastin time CVC central venous catheter ESRD end-stage renal disease
ASA acetylsalicylic acid CVP central venous pressure F and E fluid and electrolyte
AST aspartate aminotrans- CXR chest x-ray G, g, gm gram
ferase D5/0.9%NaCl 5% dextrose and normal GABA gamma-aminobutyric
bid two times a day saline solution (0.9% acid
BMS bone marrow suppression NaCl) GERD gastroesophageal reflux
BNP brain natriuretic peptide D5/1⁄2 NS 5% dextrose and half disease
BP blood pressure normal saline solution GFR glomerular filtration
bpm beats per minute (0.45% NaCl) rate
BUN blood urea nitrogen D5W 5% dextrose in water GI gastrointestinal
Ca+ serum calcium Derm dermatology GTT glucose tolerance test
cap capsule DKA diabetic ketoacidosis GU genitourinary
CBC complete blood count dL deciliter HCP health-care professional

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