Abbreviations: A-L Flashcards by Whitney Harfert

Q

abd

A

Abdomen

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ac

A

Before meals

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adl

A

Activities of daily living

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ad lib

A

As desired

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AIDS

A

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

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aka

A

Above the knee amputation

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AM

A

Morning

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amb

A

Ambulate

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amt

A

Amount

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AP

A

Apical

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bid

A

Twice a day

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BE

A

Barium enema

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hs

A

Bedtime

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BKA

A

Below the knee amputation

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BM

A

Bowel movement

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BP

A

Blood pressure

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BRP

A

Bathroom privileges

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c

A

With

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C

A

Centigrade; Celsius

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CA

A

Cancer

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CABG

A

Coronary artery bypass graph

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cal

A

Calorie

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cath

A

Catheter

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CBC

A

Complete blood count

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CBR

A

Complete bed rest

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CDC

A

Center for Disease Control

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CNA

A

Certified Nursing Assistant

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c/o

A

Complains of

Q

CPR

A

Cardiopulmonary rescucitation

Q

CNS

A

Central Nervous System

Q

CS

A

Central supply

Q

DOA

A

Dead on arrival

Q

DOE

A

Dyspnea on exertion

Q

DON

A

Director of Nursing

Q

drsg

A

Dressing

Q

dx

A

Diagnosis

Q

ECG

A

Electrocardiogram

Q

EEG

A

Electrocephalogram

Q

EENT

A

Eyes, ears, nose, and throat

Q

ED

A

Emergency department

Q

Q

A

Every

Q

F

A

Fahrenheit

Q

FBS

A

Fasting blood sugar

Q

RFS

A

Rapid finger stick

Q

fl

A

Fluid

Q

fx

A

Fracture

Q

FUO

A

Fever of unknown origin

Q

gal

A

Gallon

Q

gb

A

Gallbladder

Q

GI

A

Gastrointestinal

Q

GU

A

Genitourinary

Q

hr

A

Hour

Q

H2O

A

Water

Q

HIV

A

Human immunodeficiency virus

Q

ht

A

Height

Q

hx

A

History

Q

ICU

A

Intensive Care Unit

Q

I&O

A

Intake and output

Q

IV

A

Intravenous

Q

L, lt

A

Left

Q

L

A

Liter

Q

Lab

A

Laboratory

Q

lb

A

Pound

Q

liq

A

Liquid

Q

LLQ

A

Left lower quadrant

Q

LOC

A

Level of consciousness

Q

LPN

A

Licensed practical nurse

Q

LVN

A

Licensed vocational nurse

Q

LUQ

A

Left upper quadrant