Abbreviations: A-L Flashcards

1
Q

abd

A

Abdomen

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2
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ac

A

Before meals

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3
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adl

A

Activities of daily living

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4
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ad lib

A

As desired

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5
Q

AIDS

A

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

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6
Q

aka

A

Above the knee amputation

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7
Q

AM

A

Morning

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8
Q

amb

A

Ambulate

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9
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amt

A

Amount

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10
Q

AP

A

Apical

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11
Q

bid

A

Twice a day

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12
Q

BE

A

Barium enema

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13
Q

hs

A

Bedtime

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14
Q

BKA

A

Below the knee amputation

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15
Q

BM

A

Bowel movement

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16
Q

BP

A

Blood pressure

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17
Q

BRP

A

Bathroom privileges

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18
Q

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c

A

With

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19
Q

C

A

Centigrade; Celsius

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20
Q

CA

A

Cancer

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21
Q

CABG

A

Coronary artery bypass graph

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22
Q

cal

A

Calorie

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23
Q

cath

A

Catheter

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24
Q

CBC

A

Complete blood count

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25
Q

CBR

A

Complete bed rest

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26
Q

CDC

A

Center for Disease Control

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27
Q

CNA

A

Certified Nursing Assistant

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28
Q

c/o

A

Complains of

29
Q

CPR

A

Cardiopulmonary rescucitation

30
Q

CNS

A

Central Nervous System

31
Q

CS

A

Central supply

32
Q

DOA

A

Dead on arrival

33
Q

DOE

A

Dyspnea on exertion

34
Q

DON

A

Director of Nursing

35
Q

drsg

A

Dressing

36
Q

dx

A

Diagnosis

37
Q

ECG

A

Electrocardiogram

38
Q

EEG

A

Electrocephalogram

39
Q

EENT

A

Eyes, ears, nose, and throat

40
Q

ED

A

Emergency department

41
Q

Q

A

Every

42
Q

F

A

Fahrenheit

43
Q

FBS

A

Fasting blood sugar

44
Q

RFS

A

Rapid finger stick

45
Q

fl

A

Fluid

46
Q

fx

A

Fracture

47
Q

FUO

A

Fever of unknown origin

48
Q

gal

A

Gallon

49
Q

gb

A

Gallbladder

50
Q

GI

A

Gastrointestinal

51
Q

GU

A

Genitourinary

52
Q

hr

A

Hour

53
Q

H2O

A

Water

54
Q

HIV

A

Human immunodeficiency virus

55
Q

ht

A

Height

56
Q

hx

A

History

57
Q

ICU

A

Intensive Care Unit

58
Q

I&O

A

Intake and output

59
Q

IV

A

Intravenous

60
Q

L, lt

A

Left

61
Q

L

A

Liter

62
Q

Lab

A

Laboratory

63
Q

lb

A

Pound

64
Q

liq

A

Liquid

65
Q

LLQ

A

Left lower quadrant

66
Q

LOC

A

Level of consciousness

67
Q

LPN

A

Licensed practical nurse

68
Q

LVN

A

Licensed vocational nurse

69
Q

LUQ

A

Left upper quadrant