Abbreviations A-C Shortened Flashcards
1
Q
A&P
A
Anterior/posterior
2
Q
AAA
A
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
3
Q
AAOx3
A
Awake alert oriented to place time and person
4
Q
Abd
A
Abdominal
5
Q
ABG
A
Arterial blood gas
6
Q
ac
A
Before meals
7
Q
Ad lib
A
As desired
8
Q
ADL
A
Activities of daily living
9
Q
Amb
A
Ambulate
10
Q
AP
A
Apical pulse
11
Q
As tol
A
As tolerated
12
Q
ASCVD
A
Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
13
Q
ASHD
A
Arteriosclerotic heart disease
14
Q
Ax
A
Axillary
15
Q
BC x2
A
Blood culture times two
16
Q
Bid
A
Twice a day
17
Q
BKA
A
Below knee amputation
18
Q
BM
A
Bowel movement
19
Q
BP
A
Blood pressure
20
Q
BR
A
Bed rest
21
Q
BRP
A
Bathroom privileges
22
Q
BS
A
Blood sugar
23
Q
BUN
A
Blood urea nitrogen - reflects kidney function
24
Q
Bil, b/l
A
Bilateral
25
BMP
Basic metabolic panel
26
CABG
Coronary artery bypass graft
27
CAD
Coronary artery disease
28
CAUTI
Catheter associated urinary tract infection
29
CBC
Complete blood count
30
CBC w/ diff
Complete blood count with differentials
31
cc, CC
Chief complaint
32
CDC
Center for disease control
33
CHF
Congestive heart failure
34
Cl liq
Clear liquid
35
CNA
Certified nursing assistant/aide
36
CNS
Central nervous system
37
C/o
Complains of
38
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
39
C&A
Culture and sensitivity
40
CVA
Cerebral vascular accident
41
CXR
Chest X-ray
