Abbreviations List A-C Flashcards by Savannah McGee

Q

a.c/ac

A

Before meals

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abd

A

Abdomen/abdominal

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ad lib

A

As desired

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ADA

A

Diabetic diet

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A fib

A

Atrial fibrillation

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AKA

A

Above knee amputation

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AMA

A

Against medical advice

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amb

A

Ambulate

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ASAP

A

As soon as possible

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as tol

A

As tolerated

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BID, bid

A

Twice a day

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BKA

A

Below knee amputation

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BLE

A

Bilateral lower extremity

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BM

A

Bowel movement

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BP

A

Blood Pressure

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BPAP

A

Bilevel positive airway pressure

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BR

A

Bed rest

Q

BRP

A

Bathroom privileges

Q

BSC

A

Bedside commode

Q

Č

A

With

Q

C&S

A

Culture and sensitivity

Q

CAD

A

Coronary artery disease

Q

cath

A

Catheter, catheterize, catheterization

Q

CBG

A

Capillary blood glucose

Q

CHF

A

Congestive heart failure

Q

cl liq

A

Clear liquid diet

Q

CMO

A

Comfort measures only

Q

BRAT diet

A

Bananas, rice, applesauce, toast

Q

c/o

A

Complaints of

Q

CO

A

Cardiac output

Q

CO2

A

Carbon dioxide

Q

COPD

A

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Q

CPAP

A

Continuous positive airway pressure

Q

CSF

A

Cerebrospinal fluid

Q

CT

A

Computerized tomography

Q

CV

A

Cardiovascular

Q

CVA

A

Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)

Q

CXR

A

Chest x-ray

Q

CMS, CTMS

A

color, motion (or movement), sensation

color, temperature, movement, & sensation