Medical term wk 2 Flashcards
Integumentary abbreviations
1
Q
BCC
A
Basal cell carcinoma
2
Q
Bx, bx
A
biopsy
3
Q
C&S
A
culture and sensitivty
4
Q
Decub
A
decubitus ulcer; also called pressure ulcer
5
Q
Derm
A
dermatology
6
Q
FH
A
family history
7
Q
Hx
A
history
8
Q
I&D
A
Incision and drainage
9
Q
IV
A
intravenous
10
Q
MM
A
Malignant melanoma
11
Q
OTC
A
over the counter
12
Q
PE
A
physical examination or pulmonary embolism
13
Q
SCC
A
squamous cell carcinoma
14
Q
STM
A
soft tissue mobilization; also called massage
15
Q
SubQ, Sub-q, SQ
A
subcutaneous