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NUR1010 ABV QUIZ 3
| Abbreviation | Answer |
|---|---|
| IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
| ICF | intracellular fluid |
| ICP | increased cranial pressure |
| ICS | intercostal space |
| ID | intradermal |
| I&D | incision & drainage |
| IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| IM | intramuscular |
| I&O | input & output |
| IOP | increased intraocular pressure |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram or IV push |
| K+ | potassium |
| KCl | potassium chloride |
| kg | kilogram |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| KUB | kidney, ureters, bladder |
| L | left |
| L, l | liter |
| lb. | pound |
| LBP | low back pain |
| LDL | low-density lipoproteins |
| LE | lupus erythematosus |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LPN, LVN | licensed practical nurse, licensed vocational nurse |
| Lt, lt | left |
| LTC | long term care |
| LUL | left upper lobe |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| LV | left ventricle |
| MAO | monoamine oxidase inhibitors |
| mcg | microgram |
| MCH | mean corpuscular hemoglobin |
| MCV | mean corpuscular volume |
| MD | muscular dystrophy |
| MDI | metered-dose inhaler |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mg | milligram |
| MG | mysthenia gravis |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| mL, ml | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MS | multiple scerlosis |
| NIDDM | non-insulin dependent diabetes |
| Na+ | sodium |
| NaCl | sodium chloride |
| NANDA | North American Nursing Diagnosis Association |
| NAS | no salt added |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NGT | nasogastric tube |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| NLN | National League of Nursing |
| noc | at night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS | saline |
| NSAID | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| N/V/D | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |