abbreviations 3 Flashcards
(A)
assistance
a/a
as above
A1,A2
aortic valve, 1st 2nd sound
Ab
antibody
ACD/ACP
advanced care (documents)
Add
adduction (physio)
ADL
activities of daily living
ADR
adverse drug reaction
BAD or BPAD
bipolar affective disorder
BAL
blood alcohol level
BC
blood culture
b/g
background
BGL
blood glucose level
BMR
basal metabolic rate
B/O
baby of
Bx
biopsy
/C
with
CALD
culturally & linguistically diverse
CAT
computerized axial tomography
CC
cancer council
CHD
congenital heart disease
CMP
calcium, magnesium, phosphate
CNPU
cannot pass urine
CO
cardiac output
COB
country of birth or chronic obstructive bronchitis
CPB/CPBP
cardiopulmonary bypass
CR
controlled release or clinical review
C&S
culture & sensitivity
CTSP
called to see patient
Cx
cervix
CYF
child, youth, families
d.
died
DAOR
discharged at own risk
D/C
discharge
DD
dangerous drugs
DHx
developmental history
D/O
day only
DOA
dead on arrival
SNS
somatic nervous system
ANS
autonomic nervous system