ch2: acceptable abbreviations Flashcards
if you don’t know the correct abbreviation what should you do?
when in doubt, spell it out!!
abd
abdomen
ABGs
arterial blood gasses
ac
before meals
ad lib
as desired
AKA
above the knee amputation
ama
against medical advice
ASA
asprin
BKA
below the knee amputation
BM
bowl movement
BMI
body mass index
BP
blood pressure
BPM
beats per minute
BRP
bathroom privileges
BSA
body surface area
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
ć
with
c&s
culture and sensitivity
ca
calcium, cancer
CBC
complete blood cell count
CDC
centers for disease control
CNS
central nervous system
CP
chest pain
c/o
complains of
csf
cerebrospinal fluid
cv
cardio vascular
CVA
cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
CXR
chest xray
d
day
D&C
dilation and cureattage
D/C, dc
discharge, discontinue
DNR
do not resuscitate
DOB
date of birth
Dtap
diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis vaccine
dx
diagnoses
EKG
electrocardiogram
ED
emergency department
ENT
ears nose and throat
FBS, FBG
fasting blood sugar / glucose levels
f/u
follow up