Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
AKA
A
Above-knee amputation, also known as
2
Q
Amb
A
Ambulate, ambulatory
3
Q
ASAP
A
As soon as possible
4
Q
BKA
A
Below-knee amputation
5
Q
BID
A
Two times a day
6
Q
BRP
A
Bathroom privileges
7
Q
c̄
A
With
8
Q
cl liq
A
Clear liquid
9
Q
c/o
A
Complains of, in care of
10
Q
DX
A
Diagnosis
11
Q
FBS
A
Fasting blood sugar
12
Q
FWB
A
Full weight-bearing
13
Q
HOB
A
Head of bed
14
Q
HS
A
Hours of sleep
15
Q
LLE
A
Left lower extremity
16
Q
LUE
A
Left upper extremity
17
Q
NKA
A
No known allergies
18
Q
NWB
A
Non-weight bearing
19
Q
OOB
A
Out of bed
20
Q
PO
A
By mouth (orally)
21
Q
PPE
A
Personal protective equipment
22
Q
PRN
A
When necessary
23
Q
RLE
A
Right lower extremity
24
Q
RUE
A
Right upper extremity
25
Q
s̄
A
Without
26
Q
TID
A
Three times a day
