Using Medical Terms Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
a (with line over it) | before |
A&D | admission and discharge |
aa (with line over it) | of each |
ac | before meals |
AD | right ear |
ad lib | as desired |
ADL | activities of daily living |
amb | ambulate, walk |
AP | apical pulse |
AS | left ear |
as tol | as tolerated |
ASA | aspirin |
AU | both ears |
A&W | alive and well |
Ax | axilla, axillary, armpit |
bid | twice a day |
Bl Wk | blood work |
BM | bowel movement |
BMR | basal metabolic rate |
BP | blood pressure |
BR | bed rest |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BS | blood sugar |
BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
Bx, bx | biopsy |
c (with line over it), w/ | with |
Ca | calcium |
CA | cancer |
CBC | complete blood count |
ck | check |
Cl | Chloride or chlorine |
cl liq | clear liquids |
co, c/o | complains of |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CP | cerebral palsy |
CSF | cerebral spine fluid |
CVA | cerebral vascular accident (stroke) |
d | day |
D&C | dilatation and curettage |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
DOA | dead on arrival |
DOB | date of birth |
DOD | date of death |
Dx, dx | diagnosis |
ea | each |
ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
EEG | electroencephalogram |
ENT | ear, nose, throat |
ER | emergency room |
Ex, exam | examination |
Exc | excision |
ext | extract, extraction, external |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
FF, FFl | force fluids |
GI | gastrointestinal |
gt, gtt, gtts | drop, drops |
HBP | high blood pressure |
Hg | mercury |
HOH | hard of hearing |
Hr, hr, H, h | hour, hours |
HS | hour of sleep (bedtime) |
IM | intramuscular |
inj | injection |
IUD | intrauterine device |
IV | intravenous |
jt | joint |
K | potassium |
L | lumbar |
L&D | labor and delivery |
LCT | long-term care |
LMP | last menstrual period |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
Created by:
pkieffer
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