Medical Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
ADD
A
Attention deficit disorder
2
Q
AFib
A
Atrial Fibrillation
3
Q
AIDS
A
acquired immunodeficiency syndrom
4
Q
AMS
A
Altered mental state
5
Q
ASAP
A
As soon as possible
6
Q
AV
A
Atrial-ventricular
7
Q
BM
A
Bowel movement
8
Q
BMI
A
Body mass index
9
Q
BP
A
Blood pressure
10
Q
BS
A
Blood sugar
11
Q
BSA
A
Body surface area
12
Q
CA
A
Cancer
13
Q
CABG
A
Coronary artery bypass graft
14
Q
CAD
A
coronary artery disease
15
Q
CBC
A
Complete blood count
16
Q
CHD
A
coronary heart disease
17
Q
CHF
A
congestive heart failure
18
Q
COPD
A
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
19
Q
CVA
A
Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
20
Q
DAW
A
Dispense as written
21
Q
D/C
A
Discontinue
22
Q
DM
A
Diabetes mellitus
23
Q
DOB
A
Date of Birth
24
Q
DUR
A
Drug utilization review
25
Q
Dx
A
Diagnosis
26
Q
EC
A
Enteric coated
27
Q
ECG, EKG
A
Electrocardiogram
28
Q
ENT
A
Ears, nose, throat
29
Q
ER
A
Emergency room
