Abbreviations: A-L Flashcards
(69 cards)
1
Q
abd
A
Abdomen
2
Q
ac
A
Before meals
3
Q
adl
A
Activities of daily living
4
Q
ad lib
A
As desired
5
Q
AIDS
A
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
6
Q
aka
A
Above the knee amputation
7
Q
AM
A
Morning
8
Q
amb
A
Ambulate
9
Q
amt
A
Amount
10
Q
AP
A
Apical
11
Q
bid
A
Twice a day
12
Q
BE
A
Barium enema
13
Q
hs
A
Bedtime
14
Q
BKA
A
Below the knee amputation
15
Q
BM
A
Bowel movement
16
Q
BP
A
Blood pressure
17
Q
BRP
A
Bathroom privileges
18
Q
_
c
A
With
19
Q
C
A
Centigrade; Celsius
20
Q
CA
A
Cancer
21
Q
CABG
A
Coronary artery bypass graph
22
Q
cal
A
Calorie
23
Q
cath
A
Catheter
24
Q
CBC
A
Complete blood count
25
CBR
Complete bed rest
26
CDC
Center for Disease Control
27
CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
28
c/o
Complains of
29
CPR
Cardiopulmonary rescucitation
30
CNS
Central Nervous System
31
CS
Central supply
32
DOA
Dead on arrival
33
DOE
Dyspnea on exertion
34
DON
Director of Nursing
35
drsg
Dressing
36
dx
Diagnosis
37
ECG
Electrocardiogram
38
EEG
Electrocephalogram
39
EENT
Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
40
ED
Emergency department
41
Q
Every
42
F
Fahrenheit
43
FBS
Fasting blood sugar
44
RFS
Rapid finger stick
45
fl
Fluid
46
fx
Fracture
47
FUO
Fever of unknown origin
48
gal
Gallon
49
gb
Gallbladder
50
GI
Gastrointestinal
51
GU
Genitourinary
52
hr
Hour
53
H2O
Water
54
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
55
ht
Height
56
hx
History
57
ICU
Intensive Care Unit
58
I&O
Intake and output
59
IV
Intravenous
60
L, lt
Left
61
L
Liter
62
Lab
Laboratory
63
lb
Pound
64
liq
Liquid
65
LLQ
Left lower quadrant
66
LOC
Level of consciousness
67
LPN
Licensed practical nurse
68
LVN
Licensed vocational nurse
69
LUQ
Left upper quadrant
