Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
abd.
A
abdomen
2
Q
ADL
A
activities of daily living
3
Q
ad lib
A
as desired
4
Q
AIDS
A
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
5
Q
ASHD
A
arteriosclerotic heart disease
6
Q
ax
A
axillary, armpit
7
Q
bid/BID
A
twice a day
8
Q
B/P/BP
A
blood pressure
9
Q
BRP
A
bathroom privileges
10
Q
BS
A
blood sugar
11
Q
bx
A
biopsy
12
Q
CA
A
cancer
13
Q
CC
A
chief complaint
14
Q
cc
A
cubic centimeter
15
Q
CHF
A
congestive heart failure
16
Q
c/o
A
complaints of
17
Q
COPD
A
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
18
Q
CVA
A
cerebrovascular
19
Q
DNR
A
do not resuscitate
20
Q
DOA
A
date on arrival
21
Q
DOB
A
date of birth
22
Q
dsg
A
dressing
23
Q
dx
A
diagnosis
24
Q
FBS
A
fasting blood sugar
25
Q
FUO
A
fever of unknown origin
26
Q
GI
A
gastrointestinal
27
Q
HA
A
headache
