A-D Acronyms Flashcards
(66 cards)
1
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Abd
A
Abdomen
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ABG
A
Arterial blood gas
3
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Ā
A
Before
4
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ac
A
Before meals
5
Q
AD
A
Right ear
6
Q
AS
A
Left ear
7
Q
AU
A
Both ears
8
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ad lib
A
As desired
9
Q
ADL
A
Activities of daily living
10
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AM
A
Morning/before noon
11
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amt
A
Amount
12
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ant
A
Anterior (back)
13
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approx
A
Approximately
14
Q
as tol
A
As tolerated
15
Q
ASA
A
Aspirin
16
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bid
A
Twice a day
17
Q
bil
A
Bilateral (both sides)
18
Q
BI wk
A
Blood work
19
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BM
A
Bowel movement
20
Q
BMI
A
Body mass index (body fat)
21
Q
BP
A
Blood pressure
22
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BR
A
Bed rest
23
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BRP
A
Bathroom privileges
24
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BS
A
Blood sugar
25
BSA
Body surface area (burned skin)
26
bsc
Bedside commode
27
BSE
Breast self examination
28
BUN
Blood urea nitrogen (kidney test)
29
Bx
Biopsy
30
bacti
Bacteriology
31
cap
Capsule
32
č
With
33
cath
Catheter
34
CBC
Complete blood count
35
CBR
Complete bed rest
36
CCU
Critical care unit
37
CDC
Centers for disease control and prevention
38
CHD
Coronary heart disease
39
CHF
Congestive heart failure
40
cl liq
Clear liquids
41
c/o
Complains of
42
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
43
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
44
C&S
Culture and sensitivity
45
CSF
Cerebrospinal fluid
46
CVA
Cerebral vascular accident (stroke)
47
D
Day
48
D&C
Dilation and curettage (miscarriage)
49
DAT
diet as tolerated
50
d/c
Discontinue or discharge
51
dept
Department
52
DHHS
Department of health and human services
53
Diff
Differential white blood cell count
54
DEA
Drug enforcement agency
55
DM
Diabetes Mellitus
56
DNR
Do Not Resuscitate
57
DOA
Dead on arrival
58
DOB
Date of Birth
59
DON
Director of nursing
60
DPM
Doctor of Pediatric medicine
61
DPT
Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus
62
Dr.
Doctor
63
Dsg.
Dressing
64
DT's
Delirium tremors
65
DVM
Doctor of Veterinary Medicene
66
DX
Diagnosis
