Common Medical Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
ac
A
before meals
2
Q
pc
A
after meals
3
Q
bid
A
twice a day
4
Q
am
A
morning
5
Q
pm
A
afternoon or evening
6
Q
tid
A
three times a day
7
Q
ADL
A
activities of daily living
8
Q
BP
A
blood pressure
9
Q
ad lib
A
as desired
10
Q
PRN
A
if needed or as needed
11
Q
amb
A
ambulate, ambulatory
12
Q
amt
A
amount
13
Q
BM
A
bowel movement
14
Q
c/o
A
complains of
15
Q
dc
A
discontinue
16
Q
c
A
with
17
Q
s
A
without
18
Q
x
A
times
19
Q
NPO
A
nothing by mouth
20
Q
PO
A
by mouth
21
Q
ROM
A
range of motion
22
Q
AROM
A
active range of motion
