Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
AHP/Crse 1/Lesson 9
AHP Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a.c., ante cibum | before meals |
| ABO | blood type system |
| ad lib., ad libitum | as desired |
| aq., aqueous | water-based |
| blasts | blast cells |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| cm | centimeter(s) |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| Ca | calcium |
| D5W | 5% dextrose in water (IV fluid) |
| b.i.d., bis in die | two times a day |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DTR | deep tendon reflexes |
| Dx | diagnosis, diagnoses |
| E. coli | Escherichia coli (bacteria in bowel) |
| EBV | Epstein-Barr virus |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardigram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EM | electron microscope |
| Fr | French (a kind of catheter or tube) |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| GB | gallbladder |
| gm | gram(s) |
| gr | grains |
| H2O | water |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IU | international unit(s) |
| IV | intravenous |
| kg | kilogram(s) |
| L, 1 | liter(s) |
| LMD | local medical doctor |
| lymphs | lymphocytes |
| mcg | microgram(s) |
| mEq | milliequivalent(s) |
| mg% | milligram(s) per cent |
| mg | milligram(s) |
| midnoc | midnight |
| ml | milliliter(s) |
| mmHg | millimeters of mercury |
| mm | millimeter(s) |
| monos | monocytes |
| n.p.o., nil per os, NBM | nothing by mouth |
| NBS | normal bowel sounds |
| NF | none found, not found |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NSD | no serious disease (defect) |
| O2 | oxygen (gas) |
| O | oxygen (chemical element) |
| p.o., per os | by mouth |
| p.r.n., pro re nata | as needed, as required |
| per cent | for every one hundred |
| pH | hydrogen ion concentration |
| polys | polymorphonuclear leukocytes |
| PTA | prior to admission |
| q.( )h., quaque ( ) hora | every ( ) hour(s) |
| .a.m., quaque ante meridian | every morning |
| q.d., quaque die | daily-Always write out, never use abbreviation |
| q., quaque | every |
| q.h.s. | every hour of sleep, every bedtime |
| q.i.., quarter in die | four times a day |
| q.n.s. | quantitiy not sufficient |
| R/O, RO | rule out |
| RBC | red blood cells, red blood count |
| Rx | treatment, prescribe |
| sed rate | sedimentation rate |
| segs | segmented neutrophils |
| sp. gr. | specific gravity |
| stabs | stab cells |
| stat, statim | at once |
| Subcu., SubQ | subcutaneous |
| Sx | symptoms |
| TBC, TB | tuberculosis |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respiration |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| t.i.d., ter in die | three times a day |
| U/A, UA | urinalysis |
| U | unit(s)-Always write out, never use abbreviation |
| wbc, WBCs | white blood count, white blood cells |
| YO | years old |
| ZnO2 | zinc oxide |
Created by:
traski@comcast.net
Popular Medical sets