Abbreviations - Ancillary Flashcards
1
Q
aa
A
of each
2
Q
ADA
A
American Dietetic Association
3
Q
ADL
A
Activities of Daily Living
4
Q
AMA
A
against medical advice
5
Q
amt
A
amount
6
Q
ASA
A
Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin)
7
Q
AVM
A
arteriovenous malformation
8
Q
ax
A
axillary (armpit)
9
Q
BM
A
bowel movement
10
Q
BP
A
blood pressure
11
Q
BRP
A
bathroom privilege
12
Q
c
A
with
13
Q
CLL
A
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
14
Q
CNS
A
Central Nervous System
15
Q
CPAP
A
continuous positive airway pressure
16
Q
CPR
A
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
17
Q
DC
A
discontinue or discharge
18
Q
DNR
A
DO NOT RESUSCITATE
19
Q
DOA
A
dead on arrival
20
Q
DOB
A
date of birth
21
Q
DT
A
delirium tremens
22
Q
Dx
A
diagnosis
23
Q
elix
A
elixir
24
Q
ESWL
A
extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy
25
Q
GE
A
Gastroesophageal
