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What does the abbreviation 'A&P' stand for?
What does 'ab' stand for?
abortion
What does 'ACLS' refer to?
advanced cardiac life support
What does the abbreviation 'AD' indicate?
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What does 'AMA' stand for?
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What does 'B/P' refer to?
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What does the abbreviation 'CBC' stand for?
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What does 'CNS' stand for?
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What is indicated by the abbreviation 'bid'?
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Study Notes
Medical Abbreviations (A-C) Study Notes
- @: Denotes "at."
- A&P: Refers to "anatomy and physiology," essential subjects in medical education.
- ab: Stands for "abortion," a medical term relevant in various healthcare contexts.
- abd: Abbreviation for "abdominal," relating to the area of the body.
- ABG: Stands for "arterial blood gas," a test measuring oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood.
- a.c.: Indicates "before meal," often used in medication schedules.
- ac&cl: Refers to "acetest and clinitest," tests related to urine analysis.
- ACLS: Abbreviation for "advanced cardiac life support," a set of clinical interventions for urgent cardiac conditions.
- AD: Denotes "right ear" in medical contexts.
- ADL: Stands for "activities of daily living," crucial for assessing basic patient functionality.
- ad lib: Means "as desired," often used to indicate patient freedom in activity or medication intake.
- adm: Abbreviation for "admission," the process of bringing a patient into a healthcare facility.
- afeb: Refers to "afebrile," indicating a person has no fever.
- AFB: Stands for "acid-fast bacillus," a type of bacteria associated with tuberculosis.
- AKA: Indicates "above the knee," often in reference to amputations.
- alb: Abbreviation for "albumin," a protein found in blood important for maintaining osmotic pressure.
- alt dieb: Means "alternate days," used in medication or treatment schedules.
- am: Refers to "morning," often used in scheduling or prescribing.
- AMA: Stands for "against medical advice," used when a patient opts out of treatment.
- amal: Indicates "amalgam," a type of dental filling.
- amb: Refers to "ambulate," meaning to walk or move.
- AMI: Stands for "acute myocardial infarction," commonly known as a heart attack.
- amt: Abbreviation for "amount," often used in medication dosing or lab results.
- ANS: Refers to the "autonomic nervous system," which controls involuntary bodily functions.
- ant: Abbreviation for "anterior," relating to the front of the body.
- AOx3: Indicates an alert and oriented person with awareness of person, time, and place.
- Ap: Stands for "apical," often relating to the apex of heart sounds during examination.
- AP: Abbreviation for "apical pulse," measured at the heart's apex.
- approx: Means "approximately"; useful for estimates in medical records.
- aq: Stands for "aqueous," relating to water-based solutions.
- ARDS: Refers to "acute respiratory distress syndrome," a serious lung condition.
- AS: Indicates "left ear" in healthcare settings.
- ASA: Abbreviation for "aspirin," a common medication.
- asap: Means "as soon as possible," commonly used in urgent healthcare situations.
- as tol: Indicates "as tolerated," often used for patient activity or medication limits.
- ATD: Stands for "admission, transfer, discharge," key points in patient care navigation.
- AU: Refers to "both ears," often used in prescribing medications for ear conditions.
- Ax: Indicates "axillary," referring to the armpit area in medical discussions.
- BE: Stands for "barium enema," a diagnostic test for gastrointestinal issues.
- bid: Abbreviation for "twice a day," used in medication instructions.
- bil, bilateral: Refers to "both sides," commonly used in examinations or conditions.
- BK: Indicates "below the knee," often in relation to amputations.
- BKA: Stands for "below the knee amputation," a specific type of surgical procedure.
- bl: Abbreviation for "blood," relevant in various medical tests and situations.
- bl wk: Stands for "blood work," referring to laboratory tests involving blood samples.
- BLS: Indicates "basic life support," essential emergency intervention skills.
- BM: Refers to "bowel movement," a significant aspect of gastrointestinal health.
- BOW: Stands for "bag of waters," often relating to labor and delivery scenarios.
- B/P: Indicates "blood pressure," a vital sign monitored in healthcare.
- bpm: Refers to "beats per minute," typically used in relation to heart rate.
- BR: Abbreviation for "bed rest," often prescribed for various medical conditions.
- BRP: Stands for "bathroom privileges," indicating patient access to bathroom facilities.
- BS: Refers to "breath sounds," important for respiratory assessments.
- BSI: Stands for "body substance isolation," a precaution against infection.
- BSO: Indicates "bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy," surgical removal of ovaries and fallopian tubes.
- BUN: Stands for "blood, urea, nitrogen levels," a key measurement in kidney function tests.
- BVM: Abbreviation for "bag-valve-mask," a device used in respiratory emergencies.
- bx: Indicates "biopsy," a diagnostic procedure to examine tissue samples.
- c: Denotes "with," commonly used in treatment documentation.
- C&S: Stands for "culture and sensitivity," tests to identify infections and determine effective antibiotics.
- c-spine: Refers to the "cervical spine," significant for neck injuries.
- CA: Abbreviation for "cancer," a complex group of diseases.
- CAD: Stands for "coronary artery disease," a common heart condition.
- cal: Refers to "calorie," a unit of energy measurement.
- CAT: Indicates "computerized axial tomography," an imaging technique for detailed body scans.
- cath: Abbreviation for "catheter," a tube for removing or delivering fluids and medications.
- CBC: Stands for "complete blood count," a comprehensive blood test assessing various components.
- cc: Represents "cubic centimeters," a unit of volume often used in medication dosages.
- CC: Refers to "chief complaint," the primary issue reported by a patient.
- CCU: Indicates "coronary care unit," a specialized area for critical heart patients.
- CHD: Stands for "coronary heart disease," affecting blood flow to the heart.
- CHF: Indicates "congestive heart failure," a condition where the heart cannot efficiently pump blood.
- CHO: Refers to "carbohydrate," an important macronutrient.
- chol: Abbreviation for "cholesterol," a substance in the blood important for assessing cardiovascular health.
- circ: Stands for "circumcision," a surgical procedure often performed on newborn males.
- cl liq: Indicates "clear liquid," a dietary requirement in specific medical protocols.
- CNS: Stands for "central nervous system," integrating the brain and spinal cord functions.
- c/o: Abbreviation for "complains of," used in patient medical histories and notes.
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