Chap 4 Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
BP
A
Blood Pressure
2
Q
Bx, bx
A
Biopsy
3
Q
cm
A
Centimeter(s)
4
Q
CV
A
Cardiovascular
5
Q
GI
A
Gastrointestinal
6
Q
Hx, hx
A
History
7
Q
I&D
A
Incision and drainage
8
Q
L5-S1
A
Spinal disks located between the fifth lumbar vertebra and the first sacral vertebra
9
Q
NKA
A
No known allergies
10
Q
NS
A
Nonsmoker
11
Q
OTC
A
Over-the-counter
12
Q
PCP
A
Primary care physician
13
Q
PRN, p.r.n
A
As needed (from the Latin pro re nata)
14
Q
Pt, pt
A
Patient
15
Q
RA
A
Rheumatoid Arthritis
