Abbreviations ABD Flashcards
What does Alc stand for?
glycated hemoglobin
What does ABD refer to in medical terms?
abdomen
What is the meaning of ABG?
arterial blood gas
What does ac mean in medical notation?
before eating
What does ad lib indicate?
as much as desired
What is the abbreviation for activity of daily living?
ADL
What does AIDS stand for?
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
What does AKA refer to?
above the knee amputation
What condition does ALS represent?
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
What does AMA mean in a medical context?
against medical advice
What does AMI stand for?
acute myocardial infarction
What does bid / b.i.d. mean?
twice a day
What does BKA stand for?
below the knee amputation
What is the abbreviation for bowel movement?
BM
What does BMI stand for?
body mass index
What does BP refer to?
blood pressure
What does BRP indicate?
bathroom privileges
What does BUN stand for?
blood urea nitrogen
What does DAT mean in dietary terms?
diet as tolerated
What does D/C stand for?
discontinue or discharge
What does D5W refer to?
5% dextrose in water
What is DKA an abbreviation for?
diabetic ketoacidosis
What does DON stand for?
Director of Nursing
What does DNR mean?
Do Not Resuscitate
What does DVT refer to?
deep vein thrombosis
What does Dx stand for?
diagnosis
