U.4 Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
ABCDE
A
Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving (mnemonic for assessing skin lesions for cancer risk)
2
Q
BCC
A
Basal Cell Carcinoma
3
Q
Bx
A
biopsy
4
Q
decub
A
decubitus ulcer, due to prolonged pressure, bedsores
5
Q
Derm
A
dermatology
6
Q
I&D
A
Incision and Drainage
7
Q
ID
A
IntraDermal
8
Q
IM
A
IntraMuscular
9
Q
SC
SQ
subQ
A
subcutaneous
10
Q
SCC
A
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
11
Q
ung
A
ointment