Chapter 2: Abbreviations and Acronyms of the Diagnostic Testing and Pharmacology Flashcards
What does BMP mean?
Basic Metabolic Panel.
What does BP mean?
Blood Pressure.
What does C&S mean?
Culture and Sensitivity.
What does CBC mean?
Complete Blood Count.
What does CT mean?
Computed Tomography.
What does IM mean?
Intramuscular.
What does IV mean?
Intravenous.
What does MRI mean?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
What does NSAID mean?
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
What does OTC mean?
Over The Counter.
What does PET imaging mean?
Positron Emission Tomography.
What does PT mean?
Prothrombin Time.
What does Rx mean?
Prescription.
What does SC, SQ or Subq mean?
Subcutaneous.
What does SPECT imaging mean?
Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography.
What does TENS mean?
Transcutaneous Electronic Nerve Stimulation.
What does UA mean?
Urinalysis.
What does VSS mean?
Vital Signs Stable
