Abbreviations and Acronyms Flashcards
1
Q
MS
A
Morphine sulfate
Or
Magnesium sulfate
2
Q
BMI
A
Body mass index
3
Q
BP
A
Blood pressure
4
Q
CBC
A
Complete blood count
5
Q
CKD
A
Chronic kidney disease
6
Q
CTA
A
Clear to Ausculation
7
Q
DM
A
Diabetes Mellitus
8
Q
DOB
A
Date of Birth
9
Q
HTN
A
Hypertension
10
Q
mg
A
milligram
11
Q
NCAT
A
Normocephalic/Atraumatic
12
Q
RRR
A
Regular rate and rhythm
13
Q
RRT
A
Renal replacement therapy
14
Q
Wt
A
Weight
15
Q
ACL
A
Anterior crucial ligament (of the knee)
16
Q
ADLs
A
Activities of daily living (dressing, bathing, feeding, toileting)
17
Q
AKA
A
Above-the-knee amputation
18
Q
BKA
A
Below-the-knee amputation
19
Q
C1-C7
A
Cervical vertebrae
20
Q
C-spine
A
Cervical spine
21
Q
CTS
A
Carpal tunnel syndrome
22
Q
DXA
A
Dual x-ray absorptiometry