C Abbreviations Flashcards
c̄
With
CA
carcinoma, cancer
CABG
Coronary artery bypass graft
CAD
Coronary artery disease
CAT
Computerized axial tomography
cath
Catheter
CBC
Complete blood count
CBI
Continuous bladder irrigation
CBR
Complete bed rest
CCRN
Critical care registered nurse
CCU
Coronary care unit
CHD
Coronary heart disease
chemo
Chemotherapy
CHF
Congestive heart failure
CHO
Carbohydrate
Chole
Cholecystectomy
circ
Circumcision
CNS
Central nervous system
c/o
Complains of
co or CO
Cardiac output
CO2
Carbon dioxide
conj
Conjunctivitis
cont
Continue or continuous
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CP
Cerebral palsy
CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure
CPK
Creatinine phosphokinase
CPM
Continuous passive motion
CPP
Chest pain protocol
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CPT
Chest physiotherapy
CRD
Chronic renal disease
CRF
Chronic renal failure
CRI
Chronic renal insufficiency
C + S
Culture and sensitivity
CSF
Cerebrospinal fluid
CT
Chest tube
CT Scan
Computerized tomography scan
CVA
Cerebrovascular accident
CVD
Cardiovascular disease
CVL
Central venous line
CVP
Central venous pressure
CXP
Chest x-ray
cysto
Cystoscopy
C.M.S.
Circulation, motion, sensation