Chapter 2: Abbreviations and Acronyms of the Diagnostic Testing and Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
What does BMP mean?
A
Basic Metabolic Panel.
2
Q
What does BP mean?
A
Blood Pressure.
3
Q
What does C&S mean?
A
Culture and Sensitivity.
4
Q
What does CBC mean?
A
Complete Blood Count.
5
Q
What does CT mean?
A
Computed Tomography.
6
Q
What does IM mean?
A
Intramuscular.
7
Q
What does IV mean?
A
Intravenous.
8
Q
What does MRI mean?
A
Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
9
Q
What does NSAID mean?
A
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
10
Q
What does OTC mean?
A
Over The Counter.
11
Q
What does PET imaging mean?
A
Positron Emission Tomography.
12
Q
What does PT mean?
A
Prothrombin Time.
13
Q
What does Rx mean?
A
Prescription.
14
Q
What does SC, SQ or Subq mean?
A
Subcutaneous.
15
Q
What does SPECT imaging mean?
A
Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography.
