CDME Module 0: Introduction-Commonly Used Acronyms

Commonly Used Acronyms

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The document lists commonly used acronyms related to various industries and topics. These acronyms include ADA (American Diabetes Association), ADAAA (Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act), AHI (Apnea-Hypopnea Index), CDL (Commercial Driver's License), DOT (Department of Transportation), BMI (Body Mass Index), CPR (Code of Federal Regulations), CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure), DVT (Deep Venous Thrombosis), FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), HTN (Hypertension), ICD (Implantable Cardioverter defibrillator), LAD (Left anterior descending), LOC (Loss of Consciousness), LV (Left Ventricle), MRO (Medical Review Officer), NPRM (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking), OSA (Obstructive sleep apnea), PFT (Pulmonary function test), RDI (Respiratory Disturbance Index), SAFETEA-LU (Safe and Efficient Transportation Equity Act), SAP (Substance Abuse Professional), and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), among others. These acronyms are commonly used in the fields of healthcare, transportation, and regulations.

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ADA

ADAAA

AHI

CDL

DOT

BMI

CPR

CPAP

DVT

FMCSA