Medical Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
ADHD
A
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
2
Q
ADR
A
Adverse Drug Reaction
3
Q
AIDS
A
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
4
Q
BMI
A
Body Mass Index
5
Q
BP
A
Blood Pressure
6
Q
BSA
A
Body Surface Area
7
Q
C&S
A
Culture and Sensitivity
8
Q
CABG
A
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
9
Q
CC
A
Cubic Centimeters (fluid amount)
10
Q
CHF
A
Congestive Heart Failure
11
Q
CNS
A
Central Nervous System
12
Q
COPD
A
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
13
Q
CPR
A
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
14
Q
CVA
A
Cerebrovascular Accident (stroke)
15
Q
CVD
A
Cardiovascular Disease
16
Q
DC or D/C
A
Discontinue or Discharge
17
Q
DIN
A
Drug Identification Number
18
Q
DM
A
Diabetes Mellitus
19
Q
DNR
A
Do Not Resuscitate
20
Q
DVT
A
Deep Venous Thrombosis
21
Q
ETOH
A
Alcohol
22
Q
Fx
A
Fracture
23
Q
GAD
A
General Anxiety Disorder
24
Q
GERD
A
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
25
Q
GI
A
Gastrointestinal
26
Q
HA
A
Headache
27
Q
HR
A
Heart Rate
28
Q
HRT
A
Hormone Replacement Therapy
