Abbreviations 1
qd
every day or daily
tachycardia
a rapid heartbeat
1 oz = ? mL
30 mL
difficulty breathing
dyspnea
with
c
hs
hour of sleep
exudate
fluid seeped out of blood vessel or wounds
1 cup = ? oz
8 oz
inflammation of the subcutaneous connective tissue
cellulitis
culture and sensitivity
C&S
po
by mouth
dermatology
medical specialty focusing on the skin
1 tsp = ? mL
5 mL
profuse sweating
diaphoresis
hypertension
HTN
BUE
bilateral upper extremities
debridement
removal of any necrotic skin from a wound
1 tbsp = ? mL
15 mL
abnormally pale skin
pallor
three times a day
tid
au
both ears
incision and drainage
a sterile cut into the skin to release fluid
BONUS
What is the abbreviation?
1 kg = ? lbs
2.2 lbs
blue discoloration of the skin
cyanosis
every eight hours
q8h