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FFC Abbreviations
FFC Abbreviations Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ac | before meals |
| ad-lib | as needed or desired |
| AK | above knee |
| alt noct | alternate nights |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| b.i.d | twice a day |
| BAC | blood alcohol concentration |
| BP | blood pressure |
| Bx | biopsy |
| C/O | complaints of |
| CAB | coronary artery bypass |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CTS | carpal tunnel syndrome |
| D&C | dilation and curettage |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DPT | diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus |
| EENT | eye, ear, nose, and throat |
| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| FH | family history |
| IV | intravenous |
| IM | intramuscular |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| HO | history of |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| jt | joint |