Medical Abbreviations: C and D

A complete question and answer flashcard set covering medical abbreviations starting with the letters C and D.

c with a line over it

with

Ca

calcium

CA

cancer

CABG

coronary artery bypass graft

CAD

coronary artery disease

cal

calorie

cap

capsule

cath

catheter

CBC

complete blood count

CC

chief complaint

cc

cubic centimeter

CHF

congestive heart failure

CKD

chronic kidney disease

CI

chloride

CLD

chronic liver disease

cl liq

clear liquid

cm

centimeter

CMA

certified medical assistant

CNA

certified nursing assistant

CNS

central nervous system

c/o

complaints of

CO

carbon monoxide

CO2

carbon dioxide

contra

against

COPD

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

CPAP

continuous positive airway pressure

CPR

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

CRP

C-reactive protein

C&S

culture and sensitivity

CSF

cerebrospinal fluid

CT

computed tomography

CV

cardiovascular

CVA

cerebrovascular accident

CXR

chest x-ray

d

day

D&C

dilation & curettage

d/c

discharge or discontinue

dx

diagnosis

DM

diabetes mellitus

DNA

deoxyribonucleic acid

DNR

Do Not Resuscitate

DOA

dead on arrival

DOB

date of birth

DOE

dyspnea on exertion

DRG

diagnosis related group

dsg

dressing

DTs

delirium tremens

DVT

deep vein thrombosis