Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
abd
A
abdomen
2
Q
ac
A
before mealsq
3
Q
prn
A
as needed
4
Q
amb
A
ambulate
5
Q
amt
A
amount
6
Q
ax
A
axillary
7
Q
bid
A
twice a day
8
Q
BM
A
bowel movement
9
Q
BP
A
blood pressure
10
Q
BR
A
bed rest
11
Q
BRP
A
bathroom privileges
12
Q
c
A
with
13
Q
CA
A
cancer
14
Q
CBC
A
complete blood count
15
Q
cc
A
cubic centimeter
16
Q
CCU
A
coronary care unit
17
Q
c/o
A
complains of
18
Q
CO2
A
carbon dioxide
19
Q
D/C
A
discontinue
20
Q
Dr.
A
doctor
21
Q
Dx
A
diagnosis
22
Q
Fx
A
facture
23
Q
h2o
A
water
24
Q
hr
A
hour
25
Q
hs
A
hour of sleep/bedtime
26
Q
ht
A
height
27
Q
ICU
A
intensive care unit
28
Q
I/O
A
intake and output
29
Q
IV
A
intravenous
30
Q
LPN
A
Licensed practical nurse
31
Q
NA
A
Nursing Assistant
32
Q
NPO
A
nothing by mouth
33
Q
O2
A
oxygen
34
Q
OOB
A
out of bed
35
Q
PC
A
after meals
36
Q
PO
A
by mouth
37
Q
prn
A
as nessary
38
Q
qd
A
every day
39
Q
q4h
A
every four hours
40
Q
QID
A
four times a day
41
Q
s
A
without
42
Q
STAT
A
at once immediately
