A-19 to A-22 abbreviations for med terms
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| hs | hour of sleep
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| HSG | hysterosalpingogram
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| HSV-2 | herpes simplex virus type 2
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| ht | height
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| HTN | hypertension
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| Hx | history
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| hypo | hypodermic
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| I&D | incision and drainage
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| I&O | intake and output
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| IBD | inflammatory bowel disease
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| IBS | irritable bowel syndrome
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| ICP | intracranial pressure
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| ICU | intensive care unit
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| IDDM | insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
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| IHD | ischemic heart disease
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| IM | intramuscular
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| inf | inferior
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| INR | international normalized ratio
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| IPPR | intermitten positive pressure breathing
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| IRDS | infant respiratory distress syndrome
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| irrig | irrigation
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| isol | isolation
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| IUD | intrauterine device
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| IV | intravenous
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| IVC | intravenous cholangiogram
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| IVP | intravenous pyelogram
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| K | potassium
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| KCI | potassium chloride
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| kg | kilogram
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| KUB | kidney, ureter, and bladder x-ray
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| KVO | keep vein open
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| L | liter
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| L&D | labor and delivery
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| lac | laceration
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| LAP | laparotomy
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| LAS | lymphadenopathy syndrome
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| LASIK | laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis
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| lat | lateral
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| LE | lupus erythematosus
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| LH | luteinizing hormone
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| LI | lactose intolerance
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| LLL | left lower lobe (of lung)
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| LLQ | left lower quadrant
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| LMP | last menstrual period
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| LOC | loss of consciousness
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| LP | lumbar puncture
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| LPN | licensed practical nurse
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| LR | lactated Ringer's
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| LTB | laryngotracheobronchitis
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| LUL | left upper lobe (of lung)
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| LUQ | left upper quadrant
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| LVN | licensed vocational nurse
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| mcg | microgram
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| MCH | mean corpuscular hemoglobin
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| MCV | mean corpuscular volume
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| MD | medical doctor
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| MD | muscular dystrophy
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| med | medial
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| mEQ | milliequivalent
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| Mets | metastasis
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| MG | myasthenia gravis
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| mg | milligram
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| MI | myocardial infarction
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| mL | milliliter
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| mm | millimeter
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| MM | multiple myeloma
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| MOM | milk of magnesia
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| MR | may repeat
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| MRA | magnetic resonance angiography
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| MRCP | magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography
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| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging
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| MRSA | methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
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| MS | multiple sclerosis
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| MSH | melanocyte-stimulating hormone
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| MVP | mitral valve prolapse
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| N&V | nausea and vomiting
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| Na | sodium
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| NA | nursing assistant
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| NaCI | sodium chloride (salt)
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| NB | newborn
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| neuro | neurology
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| NG | nasogastric
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| NICU | neonatal intensive care unit
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| NICU | neurology intensive care unit
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| NIDDM | noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
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| NIVA | noninvasive vascular assessment
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| noc/noct | night
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| NPO | nothing by mouth
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| NRDS | neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
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| NS | normal saline
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| NSR | normal sinus rhythm
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| NVS | neurovital signs
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| O | objective
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| O2 | oxygen
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| OA | osteoarthritis
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| OB | obstetrics
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| GYN | gynecology
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| OCD | obsessive compulsive disorder
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| OD | physician who specializes in osteopathy/ right eye
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| OM | otitis media
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| OP | outpatient
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