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Lesson 11-12
Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| BM | Bowel movement |
| N/V (NVD) | Nausea and vomiting / Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea |
| IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| PP | post prandial |
| BRAT | banana, rice, applesauce, and toast (diet) |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| O&P | ova and parasite |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| LFT | liver function test |
| BMR | basal metabolic rate |
| BMP/CMP | basal metabolic panel / comprehensive metabolic panel |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| NSAID | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| OTC | over the counter |
| RDA | recommended dietary allowance |
| Bx | biopsy |
| E. Coli | Escherichia Coli |
| H. Pylori | Helicobacter Pylori |