Medical Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
ac
A
before meals
2
Q
A-P
A
Anterior-posterior
3
Q
Bid
A
2x/day
4
Q
BM
A
Bowel Movement
5
Q
BMI
A
Body Mass Index
6
Q
BMR
A
Basal metabolic rate
7
Q
BR
A
Bed Rest
8
Q
BRP
A
Bathroom Privileges
9
Q
BS
A
Bowel Sounds
10
Q
BSE
A
Breast self-examination
11
Q
BX
A
Biopsy
12
Q
c-
A
With
13
Q
CA
A
Cancer
14
Q
CBC
A
Complete blood count
15
Q
CC
A
Chief Complaint
16
Q
cc
A
Cubic centimeter
17
Q
CHF
A
Congestive heart failure
18
Q
cm
A
Centimeter
19
Q
CN
A
Cranial Nerve
20
Q
CNS
A
Central Nervous System
21
Q
C/O
A
Complains of
22
Q
COPD
A
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
23
Q
C&S
A
Culture and sensitivity
24
Q
CSF
A
cerebrospinal fluid
25
Q
CT
A
Computerized tomography “Cat Scan”
26
Q
CTA
A
Clear to auscultation
27
Q
CVA
A
cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
28
Q
CXR
A
Chest X-Ray
29
Q
D/C
A
DIscharge/Discontinue
30
Q
DNR
A
Do not resuscitate
