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Medical Abbreviation
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| I&O | intake and ouput |
| IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IDDM | insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| IM | intramuscular |
| inf | infusion;inferior |
| inj | injection |
| IPPB | intermittent positive-pressure breathing |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| JOD | juvenile onset diabetes |
| JRA | juvenile rheumatoid arthritis |
| K | potassium |
| KUB | kidneys, ureters, bladder |
| L1-L5 | lumbar vertabrae |
| LLL | left lower lobe |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LUE | left upper extremity |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| mcg | microgram |
| MD | muscular dystrophy |
| Mg | magnesium |
| mg | milligram |
| MI | myocardial infarction aka heart attack |
| ml | millliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| MM | mucous membrane |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| MVA | motor vehicle accident |
| N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| N/C | no complaints |
| Na | sodium |
| NB | newborn |
| NED | no evidence of disease |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NICU | neonatal intensive care unit |
| NIDDM | non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| noc,noct | night |
| NPO,npo | nothing by mouth |
| NPT | new patient |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| O&P | ova and parasites |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OC | oral contraceptive |
| OD | overdose |