Abbreviations A-C Shortened Flashcards by Nina Ngo | Brainscape

Q

A&P

A

Anterior/posterior

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AAA

A

Abdominal aortic aneurysm

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AAOx3

A

Awake alert oriented to place time and person

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Abd

A

Abdominal

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ABG

A

Arterial blood gas

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ac

A

Before meals

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Ad lib

A

As desired

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ADL

A

Activities of daily living

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Amb

A

Ambulate

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AP

A

Apical pulse

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As tol

A

As tolerated

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ASCVD

A

Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease

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ASHD

A

Arteriosclerotic heart disease

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Ax

A

Axillary

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BC x2

A

Blood culture times two

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Bid

A

Twice a day

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BKA

A

Below knee amputation

Q

BM

A

Bowel movement

Q

BP

A

Blood pressure

Q

BR

A

Bed rest

Q

BRP

A

Bathroom privileges

Q

BS

A

Blood sugar

Q

BUN

A

Blood urea nitrogen - reflects kidney function

Q

Bil, b/l

A

Bilateral

Q

BMP

A

Basic metabolic panel

Q

CABG

A

Coronary artery bypass graft

Q

CAD

A

Coronary artery disease

Q

CAUTI

A

Catheter associated urinary tract infection

Q

CBC

A

Complete blood count

Q

CBC w/ diff

A

Complete blood count with differentials

Q

cc, CC

A

Chief complaint

Q

CDC

A

Center for disease control

Q

CHF

A

Congestive heart failure

Q

Cl liq

A

Clear liquid

Q

CNA

A

Certified nursing assistant/aide

Q

CNS

A

Central nervous system

Q

C/o

A

Complains of

Q

COPD

A

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Q

C&A

A

Culture and sensitivity

Q

CVA

A

Cerebral vascular accident

Q

CXR

A

Chest X-ray