Health Abbreviations A-F Flashcards
1
Q
@
A
at
2
Q
ā
A
before
3
Q
A & D
A
Admission and Disscharge
4
Q
A & P
A
Anterior and Posterior
5
Q
abd.
A
abdomen, abdominal
6
Q
ABG
A
arterial blood gas
7
Q
ac
A
before meals
8
Q
AD
A
right ear
9
Q
ad lib
A
as desired
10
Q
ADL
A
activities of daily living
11
Q
AIDS
A
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
12
Q
AMA
A
American Medical Association
Against medical advice
13
Q
amb
A
ambulate, walk
14
Q
AS
A
left ear
15
Q
as tol
A
as tolerated
16
Q
ASA
A
aspirin
17
Q
ASAP
A
as soon as possible
18
Q
AU
A
both ears
19
Q
Ax
A
axillary, armpit
20
Q
B & B
A
bowel and bladder training
21
Q
bid
A
twice a day
22
Q
BM
A
bowel movement
23
Q
BMI
A
body mass index
24
Q
BP
A
blood pressure
25
Q
BR
A
bed rest
26
Q
BS
A
blood sugar
