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VNSG 1423
Unit 3 Abbreviations-Alison Miles
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | IV push |
| K+ | potassium |
| kg | kilogram |
| KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| L | left |
| l | Liter |
| lb | pound |
| LLL | left lower lobe |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LOC | level of consciousness/laxative of choice |
| LUL | left upper lobe |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| mg | milligram |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| mL | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| Na | sodium |
| NB | newborn |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NKA | no known allergy |
| NKDA | no known drug allergy |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| MS | normal saline |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| n/v | nausea/vomiting |
| OCD | obsessive compulsive disorder |
| OD | right eye |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OR | operating room |
| ORIF | open reduction, internal fixation |
| OS | left eye |
| OU | both eyes |
| oz | ounce |