common abbreviations 1
ā
before
ac
before meals
BM
bowel movement
amt
amount
CHF
congestive heart failure
ad lib
as tolerated/as directed
AKA
above knee amputation
am
morning
BS
blood sugar
qid
four times daily
cap
capsule
amb
ambulatory
BRP
bathroom privilege
ABG
arterial blood gas
cm
centimeter
bid
twice daily
c/s
culture and sensitivity
AMA
against medical advice (bye!)
c̅
with
c/o
complains of
BKA
below knee amutation
tid
three times
cath
catheter
CBC
complete blood count
AAT
activity as tolerated