MA Medical Abbreviations Flashcards

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What does 'bid' stand for?

every 4 hours

three times a day

before meals

twice daily (correct)

What does 'mg' mean?

milligram

What does 'L' stand for in medical terms?

Liter

What does 'C/O' represent?

Complains of Signup and view all the answers

What does 'IV' refer to?

Intravenous Signup and view all the answers

What does 'NPO' mean?

Nothing By Mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gtts' stand for?

drops Signup and view all the answers

What does 'q4h' indicate?

every 4 hours Signup and view all the answers

What does 'q6h' mean?

every 6 hours Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Rx' stand for?

prescription Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ac' mean?

before meals Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PRN' indicate?

as needed Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ASA' stand for?

Aspirin Signup and view all the answers

What does 'STAT' mean?

immediately Signup and view all the answers

What does 'IM' refer to?

intramuscular Signup and view all the answers

What does 'p' (with line over it) mean?

post; after Signup and view all the answers

What does 'AKA' stand for?

above knee amputation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BKA' mean?

below knee amputation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'S/S' represent?

signs & symptoms, sliding scale Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tid' mean?

three times a day Signup and view all the answers

What does 's' signify?

without Signup and view all the answers

What does 'c' (with line over it) mean?

with Signup and view all the answers

What does 'OTC' stand for?

over the counter Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ad lib' mean?

as desired Signup and view all the answers

What does 'HTN' stand for?

hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CPAP' mean?

continuous positive airway pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CPR' stand for?

cardiopulmonary resuscitation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ID' mean?

Intradermal Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Subq' refer to?

subcutaneous Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pc' mean?

after meals Signup and view all the answers

What does 'qhs' mean?

every night Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hs' signify?

hours of sleep; night Signup and view all the answers

What does 'meds' mean?

medication Signup and view all the answers

What does 'po' refer to?

by mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'H&P' stand for?

History & physical Signup and view all the answers

What does 'B/P' mean?

Blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cap' stand for?

Capsule Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CABG' refer to?

coronary artery bypass graft Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CABG' indicate in surgery?

a type of surgery that improves blood flow to the heart; treats people who have severe coronary heart disease. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CHD' stand for?

coronary heart disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of coronary heart disease?

a disease in which a waxy substance called plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CAD' signify?

Coronary artery disease Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CSF' refer to?

cerebrospinal fluid Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CVA' mean?

cerebrovascular accident Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ca++' stand for?

calcium Signup and view all the answers

What does 'APAP' mean?

acetaminophen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'AM' stand for?

morning Signup and view all the answers

What does 'AIDS' stand for?

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PCN' mean?

penicillin Signup and view all the answers

What does 'qd' indicate?

everyday Signup and view all the answers

What does 'P' stand for?

pulse Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Respirations' signify?

R (or Resp) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'NKDA' represent?

No known drug allergies Signup and view all the answers

What does 'NKA' mean?

no known allergies Signup and view all the answers

What does 'AMA' stand for?

against medical advice Signup and view all the answers

What does 'LWBS' mean?

Left without being seen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DOB' stand for?

Date of birth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DVT' refer to?

deep vein thrombosis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Bx' mean?

biopsy Signup and view all the answers

What is a biopsy?

an examination of tissue removed from a living body to discover the presence, cause, or extent of a disease Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Hx' stand for?

history Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Fx' signify?

fracture Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CA' stand for?

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CBC' stand for?

complete blood count Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CF' mean?

cystic fibrosis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CXR' stand for?

chest x-ray Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CHF' represent?

congestive heart failure Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CNS' stand for?

central nervous system Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CTS' stand for?

carpal tunnel syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What does 'C&S' mean?

culture and sensitivity Signup and view all the answers

What does 'D&C' stand for?

dilation and curettage Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DOA' refer to?

dead on arrival Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Abbreviations

bid: Indicates medication to be taken twice daily.
mg: Stands for milligram, a unit of mass.
L: Represents liter, a metric unit of volume.
C/O: Abbreviation for "complains of," commonly used in patient assessments.
IV: Refers to intravenous, a method of delivering fluids or medication directly into the bloodstream.
NPO: Meaning "nothing by mouth," indicates a patient should not consume food or drink.
gtts: Represents the term "drops," often used in liquid medication dosages.
q4h: Every 4 hours; frequently used in prescribing medication schedules.
q6h: Specifies medication to be taken every 6 hours.
Rx: Designates a prescription; a written order for medication.
ac: Means "before meals," indicating timing for medication or dietary restrictions.
PRN: As needed; signifies medication that can be taken at the patient's discretion.
ASA: Abbreviation for Aspirin, a common analgesic and anti-inflammatory medication.
STAT: Urgent; indicates that something is to be done immediately.
IM: Stands for intramuscular, a method of injection into the muscle.
p with a line: Means "post" or "after," often used in medical notation.
AKA: Above knee amputation, a surgical procedure involving the removal of the leg above the knee.
BKA: Below knee amputation, involving removal of the leg below the knee joint.
S/S: Signs and symptoms, or the sliding scale of a specific condition.
tid: Three times a day, used in medication scheduling.
s: Abbreviation for "without."
c with a line: Means "with."
OTC: Over-the-counter; medications available without a prescription.
ad lib: As desired, often related to dietary and activity instructions.
HTN: Hypertension, a medical condition defined by high blood pressure.
CPAP: Continuous positive airway pressure, a treatment for apnea disorders.
CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, emergency procedure for cardiac arrest.
ID: Intradermal, a method of injection within the skin.
Subq: Subcutaneous, pertaining to injections under the skin.
pc: After meals; used for medication timing.
qhs: Every night, often used in sleep-related medication instructions.
hs: Refers to hours of sleep or night.
meds: Short for medications, refers to prescribed drugs.
po: By mouth, signifying oral administration of medication.
H&P: History and physical; documentation of a patient's medical history and physical examination.
B/P: Blood pressure, a vital sign measured to assess health.
Cap: Capsule; a form of medication delivery.
CABG: Coronary artery bypass graft, a surgery to improve blood flow to the heart; treats severe coronary heart disease.
CHD: Coronary heart disease; buildup of plaque in coronary arteries, leading to heart issues.
CAD: Coronary artery disease, the most common heart disease caused by hardened arteries.
CSF: Cerebrospinal fluid; the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
CVA: Cerebrovascular accident, commonly known as a stroke.
Ca++: Calcium, an essential mineral in the body.
APAP: Acetaminophen, a common pain reliever.
AM: Morning, often used in scheduling.
AIDS: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, a chronic disease affecting the immune system.
PCN: Penicillin, a type of antibiotic used to treat infections.
qd: Every day; a dosage frequency.
P: Pulse, a vital sign indicative of heart rate.
Respirations: Often abbreviated as R or Resp, a measure of breathing rate.
NKDA: No known drug allergies; vital information in patient care.
NKA: No known allergies, indicating the patient has no reported allergies.
AMA: Against medical advice; signifies a patient leaving care against recommendations.
LWBS: Left without being seen; used when a patient departs without receiving care.
DOB: Date of birth; personal identifying information.
DVT: Deep vein thrombosis, a medical condition involving blood clots in deep veins.
Bx: Biopsy, a procedure to remove and examine tissue for disease.
Hx: History; information regarding a patient's past medical issues.
Fx: Fracture, a break in a bone.
CA: Cancer; a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth.
CBC: Complete blood count; a common blood test to evaluate overall health.
CF: Cystic fibrosis; a genetic disorder affecting the lungs and digestive system.
CXR: Chest x-ray; an imaging test to visualize lung and heart conditions.
CHF: Congestive heart failure, a chronic condition where the heart can't pump effectively.
CNS: Central nervous system, comprising the brain and spinal cord.
CTS: Carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition causing numbness and tingling in the hand.
C&S: Culture and sensitivity; tests to determine effective antibiotics against infections.
D&C: Dilation and curettage, a surgical procedure involving the removal of tissue from the uterus.
DOA: Dead on arrival; a term used in emergency situations when a patient is found deceased.

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Test your knowledge of common medical abbreviations with these flashcards. Each card presents a term, such as 'bid' or 'IV', along with its definition. Perfect for medical students and professionals looking to enhance their vocabulary.