A Flashcards
a.c.
before meals
A.M. or a.m.
before noon
A/G
albumin globulin ratio
ACLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
ACTH
Adrenocorticotrophic hormone
ad lib
as much as needed; desired
ADH
Antidiuretic hormone
ADL
activities of daily living
ADL
activities of daily living
AFB
Acid Fast Bacillus
Ag
antigen
AGA
Appropriate for Gestational Age
AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
AKA
Above Knee Amputation
AMA
Against Medical Advice
amt.
amount
ANA
Antinuclear Antibody
anes.
Anesthesia
Anti-HA
Antibody to Hepatitis A
Anti-HB
Antibody to Hepatitis B
Anti-HBc
antibody hepatitis b core antigen
Anti-HBe
Antibody to Hepatitis “e” antigen
Anti-HBs
Antibody to Hepatitis B “surface” antigen
AP & Lat.
Anteroposterior and Lateral
ARC
AIDS Related Complex
ARDS
Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ARF
Acute Renal Failure
ASAP
As soon as possible.
ASHD
Arteriosclerotic Heart Diseases
ASO
Antistreptolysin-O