| A | B |
|---|
| abd | abdomen |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as often as desired |
| adm | admit or admission |
| amt | amount |
| ASCVD | arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease |
| ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
| BE (BaE) | barium enema |
| bid | twice a day |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| c/c | chief complaint |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| c/o | complains of |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CAT (CT) | computerized axial tomography or computed tomography |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
| CVP | central venous pressure |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| @ | at |
| a (sometimes with a line above it) | before |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| c (sometimes with a line above) | with |
