Vocab Abreviation A-E Flashcards
Abd.
Abdomen
a.c.
Before meals
ad lib
As desired
ADL
Activities of daily learning
Adm
Admission
am/AM
Morning (midnight to noon)
Amb
Ambulate/walk
amt.
Amount
approx.
Approximately
ax
Axillary, armpit
bid/BID
Twice a day
bm/BM
Bowel movement
B/P
Blood pressure
BR, br
Bed rest
BRP
Bathroom privileges
C
Celsius degree, centigrade
ć
With
CA
Cancer
cath.
Catheter
CBC
Complete blood count
cc
Cubic centimeters
CCU
Coronary care unit
cm
Centimeter
c/o
Complains of
CNS
Central nervous system
CO2
Carbon dioxide
CS
Central Supply
CVA
Cerebrovascular accident/stroke
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
DPT
Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
dc, d/c
Discontinue
D & C
Dilation and curretage
Del. Rm.
Delivery room
Dr.
Doctor
dx
Diagnosis
ECG/EKG
Electrocardiogram
EEG
Electroencephalogram
EENT
Eye, ear, nose, and throat
ER
Emergency room
Et
And
ABR
Absolute bed rest