Medical Abbreviations (B-C)
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What does BID stand for?

  • every other day
  • once a day
  • twice a day (correct)
  • three times a day

    • What does BK mean?

    below the knee

    What does BKA stand for?

    below-knee amputation

    What is the abbreviation 'bld' or 'bl' short for?

    <p>blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BM stand for in a medical context?

    <p>bowel movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BP represent?

    <p>blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BPM stand for?

    <p>beats per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BR stand for?

    <p>bed rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are bathroom privileges abbreviated as?

    <p>BRP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BS stand for? (Select all that apply)

    <p>bowel sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BSE stand for?

    <p>breast self-examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BUN stand for?

    <p>blood, urea, nitrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is BX short for?

    <p>biopsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BSC mean?

    <p>bedside commode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does bil refer to?

    <p>bilateral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BMI stand for?

    <p>body mass index</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does C1-C7 refer to?

    <p>cervical vertebrae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of C?

    <p>centigrade, celsius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'c' or 'cm' stand for?

    <p>centimeter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'c with line over it' mean?

    <p>with</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ca refer to?

    <p>calcium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CA stand for?

    <p>cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CABG stand for?

    <p>coronary artery bypass graft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is CF an abbreviation for?

    <p>cystic fibrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CAD stand for?

    <p>coronary artery disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cal represent?

    <p>calorie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CAPD stand for?

    <p>continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CAT stand for?

    <p>computerized axial tomography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cath refer to?

    <p>catheter, catheterized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CBC stand for?

    <p>complete blood count</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CBR mean?

    <p>complete bedrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CC mean in medical terms?

    <p>chief complaint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cc stand for?

    <p>cubic centimeter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CCU stand for?

    <p>coronary care unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CDC stand for?

    <p>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does chol refer to?

    <p>cholesterol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CO2 stand for?

    <p>carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CHF stand for?

    <p>congestive heart failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CHO refer to?

    <p>carbohydrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cl liq mean?

    <p>clear liquid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does C/O mean?

    <p>complains of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does COPD stand for?

    <p>chronic obstructive pulmonary disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CXR refer to?

    <p>chest x-ray</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CPR stand for?

    <p>cardiopulmonary resuscitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CRF stand for?

    <p>chronic renal failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does c-section stand for?

    <p>cesarean section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CT refer to?

    <p>computed tomography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CVA stand for?

    <p>cerebrovascular accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CTS mean?

    <p>carpal tunnel syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BG stand for?

    <p>blood glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Abbreviations (B-C)

    • BID (b.i.d): Means "twice a day," typically used to prescribe medication schedules.
    • BK: Stands for "below the knee," indicating a specific anatomical location.
    • BKA: Refers to "below-knee amputation," a surgical procedure to remove part of the leg.
    • bld, bl: Abbreviations for "blood," used in medical documentation.
    • BM: Stands for "bowel movement," referring to the discharge of waste from the digestive tract.
    • BP, B/P: Signifies "blood pressure," a critical vital sign for assessing cardiovascular health.
    • BPM: Indicates "beats per minute," a measure of heart rate.
    • BR: Refers to "bed rest," often prescribed for recovery or during illness.
    • BRP: Stands for "bathroom privileges," permitting a patient to use the restroom.
    • BS: An abbreviation for "blood sugar," "bowel sounds," or "breath sounds," depending on the context.
    • BSE: Stands for "breast self-examination," a method for individuals to check for abnormalities.
    • BUN: Refers to "blood, urea, nitrogen," a test used to assess kidney function.
    • BX, bx: Abbreviates "biopsy," a procedure involving the removal of tissue for testing.
    • BSC: Stands for "bedside commode," a movable toilet placed near a bed for patients.
    • bil: Indicates "bilateral," referring to both sides of the body, like arms or legs.
    • BMI: Stands for "body mass index," a measure of body fat based on height and weight.
    • C1-C7: Refers to the seven cervical vertebrae of the neck region.
    • C: Stands for "centigrade" or "Celsius," a temperature measurement scale.
    • c or cm: Abbreviation for "centimeter," a unit of length in the metric system.
    • c with line over it: Represents "with," used in medical prescriptions.
    • Ca: Stands for "calcium," an essential mineral for various body functions.
    • CA: Refers to "cancer," used in medical diagnostics and treatments.
    • CABG: An acronym for "coronary artery bypass graft," a surgical procedure for heart disease.
    • CF: Abbreviation for "cystic fibrosis," a genetic disorder affecting the lungs.
    • CAD: Refers to "coronary artery disease," a condition of narrowed arteries around the heart.
    • cal: Stands for "calorie," a measure of energy in food.
    • CAPD: Abbreviation for "continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis," a form of dialysis therapy.
    • CAT: Refers to "computerized axial tomography," a type of imaging scan.
    • cath: Stands for "catheter," a tube used for various medical purposes.
    • CBC (cbc): Abbreviation for "complete blood count," a test to evaluate overall health.
    • CBR: Stands for "complete bedrest," a restriction on activity levels for patients.
    • CC: Refers to "chief complaint," the primary symptom or reason for a medical visit.
    • cc: Abbreviation for "cubic centimeter," a volume measurement.
    • CCU: Stands for "coronary care unit," a specialized unit for heart patients.
    • CDC: Refers to "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention," a national public health institution.
    • chol: Abbreviation for "cholesterol," a substance found in the blood related to heart health.
    • CO2: Stands for "carbon dioxide," a gas produced by the body as a waste product.
    • CHF: Abbreviation for "congestive heart failure," a chronic condition of the heart.
    • CHO: Refers to "carbohydrate," a macronutrient essential for energy.
    • cl liq: Stands for "clear liquid," a dietary designation often used before medical procedures.
    • c/o, C/O: Indicates "complains of," used to document patient-reported symptoms.
    • COPD: Abbreviation for "chronic obstructive pulmonary disease," a lung condition.
    • CXR: Stands for "chest x-ray," an imaging test to assess the lungs and heart.
    • CPR: Refers to "cardiopulmonary resuscitation," a life-saving technique for emergencies.
    • CRF: Stands for "chronic renal failure," indicating long-term kidney dysfunction.
    • c-section: Abbreviation for "cesarean section," a surgical method of delivering a baby.
    • CT: Stands for "computed tomography," an imaging technique for detailed body scans.
    • CVA: Refers to "cerebrovascular accident," commonly known as a stroke.
    • CTS: Stands for "carpal tunnel syndrome," a condition affecting the wrist.
    • BG: Abbreviation for "Blood Glucose," a measure of the amount of sugar in the blood.

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    This quiz tests your knowledge of common medical abbreviations starting with letters B and C. Understand their meanings and applications in medical practice to ensure accurate communication in healthcare settings. Perfect for students and professionals in the medical field.

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