Abbreviation Used in Medical Feild Flashcards
1
Q
a.c.
A
before meals (ante cibum)
2
Q
p/o; postop
A
postoperative
3
Q
ADL
A
activities of daily living
4
Q
preop
A
preoperative
5
Q
b.i.d
A
twice a day (bis in die)
6
Q
p.r.n
A
as required (pro re nata)
7
Q
CCU
A
coronary care unit
8
Q
PTA
A
prior to admission
9
Q
DOA
A
dead on arrival
10
Q
q , qam
A
each; every , every morning
11
Q
DOB
A
date of birth
12
Q
DRG
A
diagnosis-related group
13
Q
qd
A
every day ( quaque die)
14
Q
Dx
A
diagnosis
15
Q
qhs
A
each bedtime (quaque hora soni)
