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NA Medical Abb 3
Question | Answer |
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IV | intravenous |
JCAHO | joint commission on accreditation of healthcare organizations |
kg | kilogram |
Lab,lab | laboratory |
LASIK | laser assisted in situ keratomileusis |
lb | pound |
LD,L&D | labor and delivery |
LMP | last menstrual period |
MRSA | methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus |
MD | muscular dystrophy |
mg | milligram |
MI | myocardial infraction |
ml | millimeter |
mo | month |
MS | multiple sclerosis |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
MVP | mitral valve prolapse |
NSAID | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
NKDA/NKA | no known(drug)allergies |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
N&V | nausea & vomiting |
O2 | oxygen |
OB | obstetrics, occult blood |
OD | right eye, overdose |
OP | outpatient |
OR | operating room |
OT | occupational therapy |
PA & lat | posteroanterior and lateral |
pc | after meals |
PE | pulmonary embolism |
PED,ped | pediatrics |
PI | present illness |
PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
PO.postop | postoperative |
PO,po | by mouth,orally |
PP | postpartum, postprandial |
preop, per-op | preoperative |
PRK | photo reactive keratectomy |
prog | prognosis |
PROM | passive range of motion |
PT | physical therapy, prothrombin time |
PT,Pt,pt | patient |
PRN,prn | as needed |