Medical Abbrevs. C & D Flashcards
°C
degrees Celcius (Centigrade)
c̅ or w/
with
CA
cancer
CAD
coronary artery disease
Cal
calories
CT/CAT
computerized axial tomography
Cath
catheter
CBC
complete blood count
CBR
complete bed rest
cc
cubic centimeter
CC
chief complaint
CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CHF
congestive heart failure
Chol
cholesterol
cht
chart
ck
check
cl liq
clear liquids
cm
centimeter
CMA
certified medical assistant
CNA
certified nursing assistant
CNS
central nervous system
co or c/o
complains of
CO2
carbon dioxide
cont
continued
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
C & S
culture and sensitivity
CSF
cerebral spinal fluid
CVA
cerebral vascular accident, stroke
Cx
cervix, complications, complaints
CXR
chest x-ray
d
day
DAT
diet as tolerated
D/C, disc, or dc
discontinued, discharge
DH
dental hygienist
Diff
differential
DM
diabetes mellitus
DNR
do not resuscitate
DO
Doctor of Osteopathy
DOA
dead on arrival
DOB
date of birth
DOE
dyspnea on exertion
DON
Director of Nursing
Dr
doctor
drg or drsg
dressing
DT
delirium tremens
D/W
dextrose in water
Dx, dx
diagnosis