Medical Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
ADHD
A
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
2
Q
ADR
A
Adverse drug reaction
3
Q
BMI
A
Body Mass Index
4
Q
BP
A
Blood pressure
5
Q
C&S
A
Culture and sensitivity
6
Q
CABG
A
Coronary artery bypass graft
7
Q
CC
A
Cubic centimeters (fluid amount)
8
Q
CHF
A
Congestive Heart failure
9
Q
COPD
A
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
10
Q
CPR
A
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
11
Q
CVA
A
Stroke
12
Q
CVD
A
Cardiovascular disease
13
Q
DC or D/C
A
Discontinue or discharge
14
Q
DIN
A
Drug Identification Number
15
Q
DM
A
Diabetes mellitus
16
Q
DNR
A
Do not resuscitate
17
Q
DVT
A
Deep vein thrombosis
18
Q
ETOH
A
Alcohol
19
Q
Fx
A
Fracture
20
Q
GAD
A
General Anxiety Disorder
21
Q
GERD
A
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
22
Q
GI
A
Gastrointestinal
23
Q
HA
A
Headache
24
Q
HR
A
Heart rate
25
Q
HRT
A
Hormone Replacement Therapy
26
Q
BSA
A
Body Surface Area
27
Q
CNS
A
Central nervous system
