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I&D - per os
Medical abbrevations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| I&D | incision & drainage |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IM | intramuscular |
| inj | injection |
| IOL | introcular lens |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| IUP | intrauterine pregancy |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| K | potassium |
| kg | kilogram |
| KUB | kidney ureter bladder |
| L1, L2 | 1st or 2nd vertebra |
| lap | laparotomy |
| LAT or lat | lateral |
| OD | right eye |
| OS | left eye |
| OT | Occupational therapy |
| OU | both eyes |
| oz | ounce |
| P | pulse |
| PA | posterior/anterior |
| P & A | percussion and auscultation |
| Para 1,2,3 | number of viable births |
| Path | pathology |
| pc | after meals |
| PDR | Physician Desk Reference (drugs) |
| PE | physical exam |
| per os | by mouth |