Medical Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
ac
A
before a meal
2
Q
ADLs
A
Activity of daily living
3
Q
Ad lib
A
As desired
4
Q
Adm
A
Admission
Admitted
5
Q
AM
A
Morning
6
Q
Amb
A
Ambulated
Ambulatory
7
Q
Amt
A
Amount
8
Q
Approx
A
Approximately
9
Q
ASAP
A
As soon as possible
10
Q
as tol
A
As tolerated
11
Q
ax
A
Auxiliary
12
Q
bid
A
Twice a day
13
Q
BM
A
bowel movement
14
Q
BP
B/P
A
blood pressure
15
Q
BR
A
Bed rest
16
Q
cath
A
Catheter
17
Q
CBR
A
Complete bed rest
18
Q
cc
A
Cubic centimeter
19
Q
cl liq
A
Clear liquids
20
Q
C/o
A
Complains of
21
Q
CPR
A
Cardiopulmonary. Resuscitation
22
Q
dc
d/c
A
Discontinue
23
Q
disch
A
Discharge
24
Q
DNR
A
Do not resuscitate
25
Q
DOB
A
Date of birth
26
Q
DR
A
dining room
27
Q
drsg
A
Dressing
28
Q
fl (fld)
A
Fluid
29
Q
H
hr
A
Hour
30
Q
H2o
A
Water
31
Q
HOB
A
Head of bed
32
Q
HS
HS
A
Hour of sleep
bedtime
33
Q
I & O
A
intake & output
