Medical Abbrev Mod 4 Flashcards
Abd
Abdomen
a.c.
Before meals
ADL
Activities of daily living
As Lib
As desired
ADM
Admission
AM (am)
Morning
Amb
Ambulatory
Ap
Apical
Approx.
Approximately
Assist
Assistance
Ax
Axillary, axilla, underarm
B.I.d.
Twice a day
BM
Bowel movement
BRP
Bathroom privileges
c
With
Ca
Cancer
Cath
Catheter
CBC
Complete blood cell count
CBR
Complete bed rest
Cc
Cubic centimeters
CCU
Coronary care unit
C/o
Complains of
CPR
Cardio pulmonary resuscitation
C/s
Culture and sensitivity
Cva
Cerebrovascular accident/stroke
Dc/d/c
Discontinue
DOA
Dead on arrival
Dr.
Doctor
dr
Dram
drsg
Dressing
ECG
Electrocardiogram
EEG
Electroencephalogram
ER
Emergency room
F
Fahrenheit
FBS
Fasting blood sugar
FF
Force fluids
fld
Fluid
Foley
Urinary catheter
Ft
Foot, feet
Gal
Gallon
GI
Gastrointestinal
H/hr
Hour
H.s.
Hour of sleep