Abbreviations, Acronyms, Symbols Flashcards
1
Q
ad lib
A
as desired
2
Q
BM
A
bowel movement
3
Q
CBC
A
complete blood count
4
Q
COPD
A
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
5
Q
CATH
A
catheter
6
Q
DM
A
Diabetes mellitus
7
Q
DNR
A
do not resuscitate
8
Q
p.r.n.
A
as needed
9
Q
PC
A
after meals
post cibum
10
Q
PET
A
positron emission tomography
11
Q
q
A
every day before noon
12
Q
NPO
A
nothing by mouth
13
Q
STD
A
Sexually transmitted disease
14
Q
TIA
A
transient ischemic attack (stroke)
15
Q
WNL
A
within normal limits
