Acronyms Flashcards
a.c.
Before meals
ADR
Adverse drug reaction
ACL
Anterior cruciate ligament
AKA
Above the knee amputation
ARDS
Acute respiratory distress sydrome
ANED
Alive no evidence of disease
ARF
Acute renal (kidney) failure
b.i.d.
Twice daily
BKA
Below the knee amputation
BMP
Basic metabolic panel
BP
Blood pressure
BPD
Borderline personality disorder
C&S
Culture and sensitivity
CBC
Complete blood count
CC
Chief complaint
cc
Cubic centimeters
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CVA
Cerebrovascular accident
DC
Discharge
DOB
Date of birth
DJD
Degenerative joint disease
DM
Diabetes mellitus
D&C
Dilation and curettage
DNR
Do not resuscitate
DOE
Dyspnea on exertion
DTR
Deep tendon reflexes
DVT
Deep venous thrombosis