Common abbreviations Part I Flashcards
1
Q
ABG
A
Arterial Blood Gas
2
Q
ad lib
A
as desired
3
Q
ADL
A
activities of daily living
4
Q
adm
A
admission(date)
5
Q
amb
A
ambulate, walk
6
Q
AND
A
Allow Natural Death
7
Q
bid
A
twice a day
8
Q
BM
A
bowel movement
9
Q
BP
A
Blood Pressure
10
Q
Bx
A
biopsy
11
Q
Ca
A
Cancer
12
Q
cap
A
capsule
13
Q
CBC
A
complete blood count
14
Q
CCU
A
coronary care unit
15
Q
c/o
A
complains of
16
Q
C&S
A
culture and sensitivity
17
Q
CSF
A
Cerebral Spinal Fluid
18
Q
CVA
A
Cerebral Vascular Accident
19
Q
CXR
A
Chest X-ray
20
Q
DAT
A
Diet As Tolerated
21
Q
DNR
A
Do Not Resuscitate
22
Q
DOA
A
Dead On Arrival
23
Q
Dx
A
Diagnosis
24
Q
ED
A
Emergency Department
25
Q
ECG, EKG
A
electrocardiogram
26
Q
gt,gtt,gtts
A
drop(s)
27
Q
H&P
A
History and Physical
28
Q
HS
A
Hour of Sleep
29
Q
I&D
A
Incision and Drainage
30
Q
I&O
A
Intake and Output
31
Q
ICU
A
Intensive Care Unit
