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Abbreviations Pt.4

TermDefinition
MMR Measles, mumps, rubella
MMSE Mini mental status exam
MRI Magnetic resonance imaging
MS Mental status or multiple sclerosis
NAD No acute or apparent distress
NGT Nasogastric tube
NKA No know allergies
NKDA No known drug allergies
NPO Nothing by mouth (non peros)
NSAID Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
NSR Normal sinus rhythm
NSS Normal saline solution
NV Nausea/vomiting
NVD Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
NWB Non-weight bearing
OA Osteoarthritis
OC Oral contraceptives
Od Right eye (ocular dexter)
OOB Out of bed
Os Left eye (ocular sinister)
OT Occupational therapy
OTC Over the counter
Ou Both eyes
P After (the letter p with a bar over it)
p.c. After meals
PCN Penicillin
PE Physical examination or pulmonary embolism
PERRLA Pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
PID Pelvic inflammatory disease
PMH Past medical history
PMI Point of maximal impulse (apical pulse)
Sp.gr. Specific gravity
S.Q. Subcutaneously
S/S Signs and symptoms
STAT Immediately
STS Serological test for syphilis
Sx Symptoms
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