Abbreviations Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
Q
What does ‘ad lib’ mean?
A
as desired
2
Q
What is the abbreviation for ‘appointment’?
A
appt.
3
Q
What does ‘ASAP’ stand for?
A
as soon as possible
4
Q
What does ‘BP’ refer to?
A
blood pressure
5
Q
What is the abbreviation for ‘biopsy’?
A
BX
6
Q
What does ‘C’ signify?
A
with
7
Q
What does ‘c/o’ mean?
A
complains of
8
Q
What does ‘CC’ stand for?
A
chief complaint and cardiac catheterization
9
Q
What does ‘cont.’ mean?
A
continued
10
Q
What is the abbreviation for ‘chest x-ray’?
A
CXR
11
Q
What does ‘DM’ refer to?
A
diabetes mellitus
Example: DM 119
12
Q
What does ‘DOB’ stand for?
A
date of birth
13
Q
Ab
A
Before
