Module 1 - Commonly Used Abbreviations, Acronyms, Symbols Flashcards
1
Q
A.C.
A
Before meals
2
Q
AD LIB
A
As desired, as needed
3
Q
BID, B.I.D.
A
Twice a day
4
Q
BP
A
Blood pressure
5
Q
BPM
A
Beats per minute
6
Q
CA,ca
A
Cancer
7
Q
CBC
A
Complete blood count
8
Q
CNS
A
Central nervous system
9
Q
C/O
A
Complains of
10
Q
COPD
A
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
11
Q
CVA
A
Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
12
Q
D&C
A
Dilation and curettage
13
Q
DX
A
Diagnosis
14
Q
ECG, EKG
A
Electrocardiogram
15
Q
EEG
A
Electroecephalogram
16
Q
Fe
A
Iron
17
Q
FH
A
Family history
18
Q
G
A
Gram
19
Q
GERD
A
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
20
Q
GI
A
Gastrointestinal
21
Q
GU
A
Genitourinary
22
Q
GYN
A
Gynecology
23
Q
H&P
A
History and physical
24
Q
H.S.
A
At bedtime (hour of sleep)
