Abbreviations A-D Flashcards
1
Q
AMA
A
American Medical Association or against medical advice
2
Q
c/o
A
complaints of
3
Q
AV
A
Atrioventricular (node in heart)
4
Q
BMI
A
body mass index
5
Q
DOB
A
date of birth
6
Q
AC
A
before meals
7
Q
AMS
A
altered mental status
8
Q
BID
A
twice a day
9
Q
ADL
A
activities of daily living
10
Q
AVR
A
Aortic valve replacement
11
Q
CBC
A
complete blood count
12
Q
ACS
A
acute coronary syndrome
13
Q
CA
A
cancer
14
Q
AED
A
automated external defibrillator
15
Q
COPD
A
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
16
Q
DJD
A
degenerative joint disease
17
Q
DC
A
discharge or discontinue
18
Q
CXR
A
chest x-ray
19
Q
BMP
A
basic metabolic panel
20
Q
BM
A
bowel movement
