A abbreviations
ASAP
as soon as possible
BMI
body mass index
ASA
aspirin
BP
blood pressure
ADLs
activities of daily living
abd
abdomen
Bx
biopsy
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
BPM
beats per minute
ADHD
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
AMA
against medical advice / American Medical Association
BMP
basic metabolic panel
AMI
acute myocardial infarction
BCP
birth control pill
ac
before meals
A1c
average glucose level
BMT
bone marrow transplant
ACLS
advanced cardiac life support
bowel movement
ABGs
arterial blood gases
ad lib
as desired
BPH
benign prostatic hyperplasia
ARF
acute renal failure / acute respiratory failure
BSA
body surface area
AP
anteroposterior