Acronyms1
a.c.
before meals
ADR
Adverse Drug Reaction
ACL
Anterior cruciate Ligament
AKA
above knee amputation
ARDS
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ARF
Acute Renal (kidney) failure
b.i.d.
twice daily
BKA
below knee amputation
BMP
basic metabolic panel
C&S
culture and sensitivity
CBC
complete blood count
CC
chief complaint
bp
DC
discharge
DVT
Deep Venous (vein) thrombosis
CVA
cerebrovascular accident
H/O
history of
Cubic centimeters
HA
headache
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
H&P
history and physical
ER
emergency room
Electrocardiogram
ECG/EKG
Bedtime
dyspnea on exertion
DOE