Frequently Used Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
a.c.
A
Before meals
2
Q
Abd
A
Abdomen
3
Q
ad lib
A
As desired
4
Q
ADLs
A
Activities of daily living
5
Q
Amb
A
Ambulate (to walk)
6
Q
AROM
A
Active range of motion
7
Q
B&B
A
Bowel & bladder
8
Q
BID
A
Twice a day
9
Q
BM
A
Bowel movement, bone marrow, breast milk
10
Q
BP
A
Blood pressure
11
Q
BRP
A
Bathroom privileges
12
Q
-
C
A
with
13
Q
cc
A
Cubic centimeters
14
Q
C/O or c/o
A
Complains of
15
Q
CVA
A
Cerebral vascular accident (stroke)
16
Q
D/C
A
Discontinue or discharge
17
Q
DNR
A
Do not resuscitate
18
Q
DOB
A
Date of birth
19
Q
Dx
A
Diagnosis
20
Q
FF
A
Force fluids
