A- Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
ā
A
before (ante)
2
Q
AAA
A
abdominal aortic aneurysm (“Triple A”)
3
Q
abd
A
abdomen
4
Q
ABG
A
arterial blood gas
5
Q
a.c.
A
before meals (ante cibum)
6
Q
ADL
A
activities of daily living
7
Q
ad lib.
A
as desired
8
Q
AEB
A
as evidenced by
9
Q
AKA
A
above the knee amputation
10
Q
AMA
A
against medical advice
11
Q
AMI
A
acute myocardial infarction
12
Q
amb., amb
A
ambulate or ambultaory
13
Q
AP
A
anteroposterior (AP chest X-ray)
14
Q
ASAP
A
as soon as possible
