Abbrev Flashcards
Abdomen
abd
Before meals
AC a.c.
Activities of daily living
ADL
As desired
Ad lib
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
AIDS
Above the knee amputation
AKA
Morning
AM
Ambulate
Ambulatory
AMB amb
Amount
Amt
Apical
AP ap
Barium enema
Xray
BE
Twice a day
Bid
Below the knee amputation
BKA
Bowel movement
BM bm
Blood pressure
BP
Bathroom Privilages
BRP
With
_
c
Centigrade
Celsius
C
Cancer
Ca CA
Coronary artery bypass graft
CABG
Calories
Cal
Catheter
Cath
Complete blood count
CBC
Complete bed rest
CBR
Centers for diesese control and prevention
CDC
Certified nursing assistant
CNA
Complains of
C/O c/o
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CPR
Central nervous system
CNS
Dead on arrival
DOA
Dyspnea on exertion
DOE
Director of nursing
DON
Dressing
Drsg
Diagnosis
Dx
Electrocardiogram
ECG EKG
Electroencephalogram
EEG
Eyes ears nose throat
EENT
Emergency room
ER
Fahrenheit
F
Fasting blood sugar
FBS
Fluid
Fl fld
Fever of unknown origin
FUO
Fracture
FX
Gallon
Gal
Gallbladder
GB
Gastrointestinal
GI
Genitourinary
GU
Hour
H hr
Water
H2O
Human immunodeficiency virus
HIV