Unit #4 ( Abbreviations) Flashcards
1
Q
ABCDE
A
mnemonic for assessing skin lesions for cancer risk :
Asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolving
2
Q
BCC
A
basal cell carcinoma
3
Q
Bx
A
biopsy
4
Q
decub
A
decubitus ulcer, due to prolonged pressure, bedsores
5
Q
Derm
A
dermatology
6
Q
I&D
A
incision and drainage
7
Q
ID
A
intradermal
8
Q
IM
A
Intramuscular
9
Q
SC
A
Subcutaneous
10
Q
SQ
A
subcutaneous
11
Q
subQ
A
subcutaneous
12
Q
SCC
A
Squamous cell carcinoma
13
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ung
A
ointment