Medical Abbreviations Flashcards

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What does 'aa' stand for?

Absent

Abortion

Airway breathing circulation

Of each (correct)

What does 'AA' refer to?

Beats per minute

Affected area (correct)

Blood culture

As desired

What does 'Ab' represent?

Apical pulse

Aspirin

Appointment

Abortion (correct)

What does 'ABC' refer to in medical terminology?

Airway breathing circulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Abd'?

Abdominal Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Abs' mean?

Absent Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ac' indicate?

Before meals Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ad lib' mean in medical context?

As desired Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Admin' refer to?

Admission Signup and view all the answers

What does 'AM' or 'a.m.' mean?

Morning/before noon Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Amt' indicate?

Amount Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'AP'?

Apical pulse Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Approx' represent?

Approximately Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Appt' mean?

Appointment Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ASA' stand for?

Aspirin Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ASAP' mean?

As soon as possible Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'BA'?

Backache Signup and view all the answers

What does 'b/c' indicate?

Because Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BC' refer to?

Blood culture Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Bid' mean?

Twice a day Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BM' stand for?

Bowel movement Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BP' refer to?

Blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BPM' mean?

Beats per minute Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Abbreviations (aa-BPM)

aa: Refers to "of each," commonly used in prescriptions to indicate quantity per item.
AA: Stands for "affected area" or "Alcoholics Anonymous," relevant in both medical and social contexts.
Ab: Abbreviation for "abortion" or "antibody," significant in medical discussions around immunology and reproductive health.
ABC: Represents "airway, breathing, circulation," a critical mnemonic for emergency medical assessments.
Abd: Short for "abdominal," referring to the area encompassing the stomach and digestive organs.
Abs: Indicates "absent," often used in medical records to denote a missing piece of information or lack of a symptom.
ac: Means "before meals," important for scheduling medication or treatment related to food intake.
Ad lib: Translates to "as desired," allowing patients flexibility in medication or activity according to their preference.
Admin: Short form for "admission," used in hospital contexts for patient intake procedures.
AM or a.m.: Refers to "morning" or "before noon," essential for appointment scheduling and medication timing.
Amt: Stands for "amount," frequently used in prescriptions or dietary guidelines.
AP: Denotes "apical pulse," a critical measurement in assessing heart functionality.
Approx: Abbreviation for "approximately," used in medical notes to convey estimated figures or timeframes.
Appt: Short for "appointment," relevant in scheduling patient consultations.
ASA: Represents "aspirin," a common medication for pain relief and anti-inflammatory purposes.
ASAP: Means "as soon as possible," indicating urgency in medical requests or actions.
BA: Abbreviation for "backache," a symptom often recorded during patient evaluations.
b/c: Stands for "because," used in medical documentation to explain reasons for treatments or conditions.
BC: Refers to "blood culture," a laboratory test to detect infections in the bloodstream.
Bid: Indicates "twice a day," commonly used in medication dosage instructions.
BM: Stands for "bowel movement," a key indicator in assessing gastrointestinal health.
BP: Abbreviation for "blood pressure," a critical vital sign in evaluating cardiovascular health.
BPM: Means "beats per minute," a measure of heart rate essential in monitoring heart health.

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Test your knowledge of common medical abbreviations with this engaging flashcard quiz. Each card features an abbreviation along with its definition, helping you to remember important terms used in the medical field. Perfect for students and professionals alike!