Integumentary System Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
AIDS
A
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
2
Q
BCC
A
basal cell carcinoma
3
Q
Bx, bx
A
biopsy
4
Q
cm
A
centimeter (1/100 of a meter)
5
Q
Derm
A
dermatology
6
Q
FH
A
family history
7
Q
FS
A
frozen section
8
Q
I&D
A
incision and drainage; irrigation and debridement
9
Q
ID
A
intradermal
10
Q
IM
A
intramuscular
11
Q
IMP
A
impression (synonymous with diagnosis)
12
Q
PE
A
physical examination
13
Q
subcu, Sub-Q, subQ
A
subcutaneous (injection)
14
Q
ung
A
ointment
15
Q
WBC
A
white blood cell, white blood count