Abbreviations with Definitions Handout Flashcards
1
Q
w/c or wc
A
wheelchair
2
Q
COPD
A
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
3
Q
NPO
A
nothing by mouth
4
Q
b.i.d or bid
A
twice a day
5
Q
AIDS
A
acquired immune syndrome
6
Q
c
A
with
7
Q
fx
A
fracture
8
Q
BKA
A
below knee amputation
9
Q
stat
A
immediately
10
Q
B&B
A
bowel and bladder
11
Q
TPR
A
temperature, pulse, respiration
12
Q
HOH
A
hard of hearing
13
Q
tid
A
three times per day
14
Q
po or per os
A
by mouth
15
Q
CVA
A
cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
16
Q
qd
A
everyday
17
Q
I & O
A
intake and output
18
Q
BM
A
bowel movement
19
Q
VS
A
vital signs
