1-25 Medical Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
a.c.
A
before meals
2
Q
a/g ratio
A
Measures amount of protein in blood or albumin/globulin ratio
3
Q
ACL
A
anterior cruciate ligament
4
Q
Ad lib
A
at pleasure
5
Q
ADHD
A
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
6
Q
AFR
A
Atrial Flow Regulator
7
Q
ADR
A
adverse drug reaction
8
Q
AIDS
A
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
9
Q
AKA
A
above knee amputation
10
Q
ANED
A
alive no evidence of disease
11
Q
ADH
A
antidiuretic hormone
12
Q
ARDS
A
acute respiratory distress syndrome
13
Q
ARF
A
acute renal failure
14
Q
ASCVD
A
arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
15
Q
b.i.d.
A
2x a day
16
Q
bld
A
blood
17
Q
BKA
A
below knee amputation
18
Q
BMP
A
basic metabolic panel
19
Q
BP
A
Blood pressure
20
Q
C&S
A
culture and sensitivity
21
Q
C/O
A
complains of
22
Q
cap
A
capsule
23
Q
Ca
A
cancer/carcinoma
24
Q
CABG
A
coronary artery bypass graft
25
Q
CBC
A
complete blood count