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Abbreviations A19-22
A-19 to A-22 abbreviations for med terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| hs | hour of sleep |
| HSG | hysterosalpingogram |
| HSV-2 | herpes simplex virus type 2 |
| ht | height |
| HTN | hypertension |
| Hx | history |
| hypo | hypodermic |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| I&O | intake and output |
| IBD | inflammatory bowel disease |
| IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
| ICP | intracranial pressure |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IDDM | insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| IHD | ischemic heart disease |
| IM | intramuscular |
| inf | inferior |
| INR | international normalized ratio |
| IPPR | intermitten positive pressure breathing |
| IRDS | infant respiratory distress syndrome |
| irrig | irrigation |
| isol | isolation |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVC | intravenous cholangiogram |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| K | potassium |
| KCI | potassium chloride |
| kg | kilogram |
| KUB | kidney, ureter, and bladder x-ray |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| L | liter |
| L&D | labor and delivery |
| lac | laceration |
| LAP | laparotomy |
| LAS | lymphadenopathy syndrome |
| LASIK | laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis |
| lat | lateral |
| LE | lupus erythematosus |
| LH | luteinizing hormone |
| LI | lactose intolerance |
| LLL | left lower lobe (of lung) |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LOC | loss of consciousness |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| LR | lactated Ringer's |
| LTB | laryngotracheobronchitis |
| LUL | left upper lobe (of lung) |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
| mcg | microgram |
| MCH | mean corpuscular hemoglobin |
| MCV | mean corpuscular volume |
| MD | medical doctor |
| MD | muscular dystrophy |
| med | medial |
| mEQ | milliequivalent |
| Mets | metastasis |
| MG | myasthenia gravis |
| mg | milligram |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| mL | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| MM | multiple myeloma |
| MOM | milk of magnesia |
| MR | may repeat |
| MRA | magnetic resonance angiography |
| MRCP | magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MRSA | methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| MSH | melanocyte-stimulating hormone |
| MVP | mitral valve prolapse |
| N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| Na | sodium |
| NA | nursing assistant |
| NaCI | sodium chloride (salt) |
| NB | newborn |
| neuro | neurology |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NICU | neonatal intensive care unit |
| NICU | neurology intensive care unit |
| NIDDM | noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| NIVA | noninvasive vascular assessment |
| noc/noct | night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NRDS | neonatal respiratory distress syndrome |
| NS | normal saline |
| NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
| NVS | neurovital signs |
| O | objective |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| OB | obstetrics |
| GYN | gynecology |
| OCD | obsessive compulsive disorder |
| OD | physician who specializes in osteopathy/ right eye |
| OM | otitis media |
| OP | outpatient |
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