Medical Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
a
A
before
2
Q
ac
A
before meals
3
Q
ad lib
A
as desired
4
Q
amp
A
ampule
5
Q
aq
A
aqueous water
6
Q
c with a line over it
A
with
7
Q
C
A
celsius
8
Q
cap
A
capsule
9
Q
CBC
A
complete blood count
10
Q
cc
A
cubic centimeters
11
Q
CVP
A
central venous pressure
12
Q
D/W
A
dextrose in water
13
Q
d
A
day
14
Q
D5W or D5/W or D5W
A
5% dextrose in water
15
Q
daw
A
dispense as written
16
Q
dr
A
dram
17
Q
DX
A
diagnosis
18
Q
elix
A
elixer
19
Q
ER
A
extended release
20
Q
F
A
Fahrenheit
21
Q
g or G or gm
A
gram
22
Q
gr
A
grain
23
Q
GT
A
gastrostomy tube
24
Q
gtt
A
drop
25
Q
h or hr
A
hour
26
Q
hs
A
hours of sleep
27
Q
IC
A
intracardiac
28
Q
ID
A
intradermal
29
Q
IM
A
intramuscular
30
Q
IVP
A
intravenous push
31
Q
IVPB
A
intravenous piggyback
32
Q
IVSS
A
IV Soluset
33
Q
KVO
A
keep vein open
34
Q
L
A
liter
35
Q
LA
A
long acting
36
Q
LIB
A
left in bag/bottle
