unit 4 abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
ABCDE
A
mnemonic for assessing skin lesions for cancer risk; asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolving
2
Q
BBC
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